It's QClash at The Gabba against the Gold Coast SUNS on Sunday 4th May at 7:20pm (local).

Who: Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast SUNS
Where: The Gabba
When: Sunday 4th May at 7:20pm (local).
Gates Open: 6:00pm, check your ticket for your entry gate.
Entry Conditions: Please read here

Weekly Notices

Brisbane Bears → Get ready to turn back time before QClash! We're celebrating our Brisbane Bears roots with an epic 80s and 90s Laser and Light Show that you won't want to miss. Featuring all your favourite throwback hits, we’ll take you down memory lane. Be in your seat by 6:45pm so you don't miss a second!

Tickets 

Tickets → Tickets are still on sale here. You can still become a digital member today!

AreaVIP → Sit like a Fan. Feel like a VIP. 

GG →  SOLD OUT I’m best served in groups and I’m waiting for you to have your next Instagram-able moment. I’m doing footy a little differently and G, I think you’re going to like me.

The Verandah → Presented by Brooke's Blooms, immerse yourself in the exclusive privileges of “The Verandah”, boasting access to a private bar, a meticulously styled space, and countless opportunities for capturing unforgettable moments to add to your social media feed.

Premiership Lounge → SOLD OUT Offers a luxurious setting to reinvigorate, relax and revel in the golden days of old and new before, during, and after the goosebump-enducing action on field.

Around the Grounds 

Lions Park →  Located outside Gate 2 starting from 4:50pm.  The kids will enjoy face painting and bungy trampolining! There will be Lions shop popup, membership marquee, a new Youi Locker activation. Suns Fans 📢 There is a pop up marquee of merch that will also be in the park pre-game!

Hyundai → Skill tester, powered by the Hyundai INOIQ. Picture/story of the skill tester being powered by the Hyundai encouraging fans to check it out and participate. Hyundai Height wall inside Gate 2. See how you measure up against players and cars with the Hyundai height wall located inside Gate 2 at the Gabba.

Member Walls → Thanks to the Official Partner of Footy Fans, Youi is highlighting 2025 Season Members at Gate 2 (A-K), Gate 9 (K-M), Gate 7(M-L) & Gate 4 (S-Z). Make sure you snap a pic with your name!

Food & Drinks → Gabba food and beverage outlets will be open on all levels and gates.

Lions Shop → Our main shop is located near Gate 2, open from 10:00am - late. We will also have a pop up set up in Lions Park from 4:50pm for you to get your merch fix! Gates 2 and 9 are open from when gates open until 10min after first siren. Gate 4, Upper 7, Upper 4 are open from when gates open until 3/4 time. Away Merch in lower 7.

Round 8 Runsheet:
10:00am: Lions Shop Opens
4:50pm: Lions Park 
6:00pm: Public Gates
TBCpm: On-field Warmup
6:45pm: Laser Show 
TBCpm: Lions run out to Bears theme song
7:20pm: Bounce
QTR Time: Bears Trivia
HALF Time: Auskick, Birthdays & Community Champion
3/4 Time: XXXX Handball Challenge - Nominate yourself now!
POST Game: QClash Presentation, NO Kick2Kick unfortunately.

PARK MAP COMING SOON.

How to get to The Gabba

Trains & Buses → The easiest way to get to The Gabba. Your event ticket entitles you to TRAVEL FREE, to and from matches, on the Queensland Rail City Network (excluding Airtrain). Brisbane City Council buses or a special event shuttle service from 4 hours prior to the event.

Remember to always plan your trip: Plan ahead →

Parking → There is no public parking at The Gabba. Fifteen minute parking limits apply across most of The Gabba Traffic Area on event days – we strongly recommend taking advantage of the public transport options. Find out more about parking restrictions around The Gabba on the Brisbane City Council website. 

Accessible Parking → An accessibility drop off zone is located near Gate 5 on Linton Street (near Duke St). There is limited accessibility parking across from Gate 5 on Duke St – you will require a PWD permit to access this area and is first in, first served. For all PWD and accessibility information, please visit The Gabba's accessibility page.

Drop Off/Pick Up → Due to road closures and changed traffic conditions we strongly recommend catching public transport to The Gabba, however should you wish to be dropped off or picked up this can be facilitated via designated drop off points just a short walk from the venue on either Princess Street, Potts Street or Hubert Street. Ask your lift legend to type Princess Street, Potts Street or Hubert Street into their GPS. 

Bike, Scooter & Walking → Bike and walking paths are available to access the stadium, snag a e-bike or e-scooter from the City or South Brisbane to get to The Gabba.

Broadcast

Watch → Free to air on 7Mate or stream on 7plus, Fox Footy, Kayo, or AFL Live Official App from 7pm.

BRISBANE is still king of the Queensland hill, storming to the top of the competition table with a 17-point QClash victory over Gold Coast at a sold-out Gabba on Sunday night.

Billed as the most anticipated match of their 28-game rivalry, this one went like so many before it, with the Lions playing their most complete game of 2025 in winning 9.12 (64) to 7.7 (49).

LIONS V SUNS Full match details and stats

It was their 12th win from the past 13 contests against the Suns and moves them to a 7-1 record so far this year ahead of matches against North Melbourne and Melbourne in the next fortnight.

To cap off a great night for the Lions, Will Ashcroft won the Marcus Ashcroft Medal, named in his father’s honour, as the best player afield with 34 disposals and nine clearances.

Following an even first half, which Brisbane led by 11 points, the premier put the game away with a powerful five-goals-to-one third quarter.

Gold Coast kicked the final three goals of the match, but the scoreboard flattered the Suns in the end.

The Lions overwhelmed their Little Brother in front of a record QClash crowd of 33,612, dominating the clearances (47-28) to provide great field position with 56 inside-50s to just 40.

They were too powerful, too physical, too clean and too polished, particularly around the stoppages.

Playing in their heritage Bears jumper, Ashcroft, Hugh McCluggage (30 disposals and eight clearances) and Lachie Neale (25 and 10) dominated the midfield battle in slippery conditions.

Josh Dunkley (26) kept Matt Rowell to 16 disposals and just one clearance, while Suns skipper Noah Anderson (27) was down on his high standards.

With Sam Day (hamstring) injured in the first quarter and Logan Morris (calf) unable to play, Charlie Cameron returned to form in the smaller forward line with three goals.

Cameron had not kicked a goal for the previous three matches, but broke the drought with two in 60 seconds in the second term.

The first quarter had all the intensity you’d hope for from two top four teams.

Although Brisbane had the better of the stoppage battle and pumped the ball inside 50 regularly, Gold Coast’s defence held up well, giving the home team little time or space for clean disposals.

After Jarrod Berry kicked a goal on the quarter-time siren to give the Lions the lead, they rattled on three quickly early in the second quarter to extend to a 22-point buffer.

The Suns were far from perturbed, evening things up around the contest on the back of a huge Touk Miller quarter.

Trailing by 11 points at half-time, the contest was well and truly on. That was, until the third quarter avalanche.

Mac Andrew was magnificent in defeat for the Suns, but Damien Hardwick’s team has a lot to work on ahead of a fortnight in Darwin that includes matches against the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn.

Ashcroft wins his dad’s medal
It was destined to happen at one stage, but it took Will Ashcroft just three matches against Gold Coast to win his first Marcus Ashcroft Medal – named after his father – for the best player afield. Ashcroft was magnificent in the slippery conditions, finishing with 34 disposals that included nine clearances. He bobbed up all over the field and was the ideal link from stoppages into the front half of the ground. Younger brother Levi (29 disposals) was also a standout in his first QClash.

Bizarre goal for Berry on the siren
With the quarter-time siren having sounded, Jarrod Berry had a set shot for goal from 53m to kick Brisbane’s first and give the home team the lead. His long-range attempt landed about a metre short. However, young Sun Bailey Humphrey was whistled for a 50m penalty after picking up some Gabba turf and throwing it towards Berry while he stood on the mark. The Lions’ wingman strolled to the goalsquare to kick the home team’s first and an unexpected quarter-time lead.

Both teams hamstrung in the opening term
After 155 games in 14 seasons for Gold Coast, this was the first time Sam Day would run out against the Suns, but he wouldn’t make it to quarter time. Day injured his hamstring just before the first change and was immediately subbed by Will McLachlan, leaving the Lions one tall – and their back-up ruckman – short in the front half of the ground. Gold Coast had similar problems of their own, with dashing winger Lachie Weller suffering the same hamstring fate during the opening term and being replaced by Jake Rogers.

BRISBANE        1.4    4.8    9.9    9.12 (64)
GOLD COAST    1.1    3.3    4.5    7.7 (49)
 
GOALS
Brisbane: Cameron 3, Ah Chee 3, McKenna, Gardiner, Berry
Gold Coast: Walter, King, Read, Swallow, Andrew, Ainsworth, Miller
 
BEST
Brisbane: McCluggage, W.Ashcroft, Dunkley, L.Ashcroft, Cameron, Payne, Fletcher
Gold Coast: Andrew, Miller, Rioli, Uwland, Humphrey
 
INJURIES
Brisbane: Day (hamstring)
Gold Coast: Weller (hamstring)
 
SUBSTITUTES
Brisbane: Will McLachlan (replaced Day during the first quarter)
Gold Coast: Jake Rogers (replaced Weller during the first quarter)

Crowd: 33,612 at the Gabba