The Lions are back at the Gabba to take on Narrm Football Club for Sir Doug Nicholls Round.

Who: Brisbane Lions vs Narrm Football Club
Where: The Gabba
When: Sunday 18 May at 3:20pm (local).
Gates Open: 2:00pm, check your ticket for your entry gate.
Entry Conditions: Please read here

Weekly Notices

Sir Doug Nicholls Round → We're proud to be wearing the home variation of our 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernsey this week, designed by premiership forward Callum Ah Chee’s family and led by his eldest brother Jordan. 

Tickets 

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

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

GG → 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 (Selling fast) → 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

The Long Walk → 

Join us from 10:30am as we make our way to The Gabba from Flowstate Southbank. There will be plenty of fun for the whole family, including:

• Games & face painting
• Lions Shop merch and giveaways
• Indigenous craft workshops
• Live performances from Tito Ghee
• Special guest appearances
• & more!

Pregame Entertainment with Jem Cassar-Daley → In the ever-evolving tapestry of Australian music, Jem Cassar-Daley's star shines ever brighter. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this extraordinary talent in action, for her music is nothing short of an ethereal experience that resonates deep within the soul.

Lions Park →  Located outside Gate 2 starting from 1pm.  The kids will enjoy face painting and rock climbing! There will be a Lions shop popup, membership marquee, and a new Deadly Choices activation. 

Hyundai → Skill tester, powered by the Hyundai IONIQ. 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 1:00pm 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 10 Runsheet:

10:00am: Lions Shop Opens
1:00pm: Lions Park 
2:00pm: Public Gates
2:30pm: On-field Warmup
2:45pm: Jem Cassar-Daley performance
3:04pm: Lions run out
3:13pm: Welcome to Country
3:20pm: Bounce
QTR Time: Swyftx Challenge
HALF Time: Auskick, Birthdays & Community Champion
3/4 Time: XXXX Handball Challenge - Nominate yourself now!
POST Game: Player interviews, NO Kick2Kick unfortunately.

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, BINGE or AFL Live Official App from 3pm.

A POWERHOUSE fourth quarter has lifted Narrm to a stunning 11-point upset win over Brisbane at the Gabba on Sunday afternoon.

Trailing by 14 points at the final change, the Demons overwhelmed the premier with their pressure and intensity, outnumbering them at contests and eventually translating it to the scoreboard.

LIONS v DEMONS Full match coverage and stats
 
Kicking four goals to one in the last term, they won 14.15 (99) to 13.10 (88) for their fourth victory of a difficult season.

Led by another imperious ruck performance by skipper Max Gawn, Narrm dominated contests and camped the ball inside 50, forcing Brisbane into repeated turnovers late in the match.

Gawn finished with 22 touches and eight clearances to be the game's most influential player, helping Narrm to a critical 18-11 centre clearance advantage.

Jake Melksham was magnificent in not only kicking four goals, but quelling the impact of Lions skipper Harris Andrews, while Kysaiah Pickett (2.4 from 21 touches) also had a big afternoon.

Christian Petracca, Trent Rivers and Jake Bowey also had great games on an afternoon the Demons never gave up.

Brisbane led by as much as 24 points in the first half, but uncharacteristically were sloppy going inside 50 before half-time and then appeared to run out of legs late in the match as Narrm outworked them to most contests.

Unlikely forward Darcy Gardiner kicked four goals in a career-best outing, but despite big numbers from midfield brigade Lachie Neale (30), Will Ashcroft (30) and Hugh McCluggage (28), it wasn't enough.

After a draw against North Melbourne last weekend, the loss leaves Brisbane in second place after 10 rounds.

Following a couple of weeks where their free-flowing attack had been stifled, the Lions let the handbrake off in the first quarter.

Keidean Coleman lasered his first kick 50m into the corridor to open up an early scoring shot, while Dayne Zorko, McCluggage and Ashcroft all had plenty of ball through the middle of the ground.

Logan Morris kicked two early goals, the second from a perfect Darcy Fort tap to McCluggage, while Charlie Cameron gifted two goals to teammates with exquisite passes.

Trailing by four goals early in the second term, Narrm kept coming.

With Gawn having his way in the ruck after Oscar McInerney was a late withdrawal, the Demons kicked three of the final four goals to trail by just 13 points at the main break.

Brisbane, so daring and precise in the opening term, had a number of mis-steps going inside 50 in the second, turning the ball over repeatedly and keeping their opponents in the contest.

A week after Clayton Oliver was sent to Hawthorn's Jai Newcombe in a tagging role, the four-time best and fairest winner was at it again, this time against dual Brownlow medallist, Lachie Neale. Oliver stuck to the Lions champion like glue at stoppage, but Neale found his way into space between contests as the pair waged an engrossing battle. Oliver kicked a critical goal during the third quarter to punctuate his 23-disposal performance that also included seven clearances.

After 14 months out following a knee reconstruction, Keidean Coleman played his first senior game for the Lions in 2025. It's easy to forget that he was second in Norm Smith Medal voting in Brisbane's Grand Final loss in 2023, and although he wasn't at his absolute best on Sunday, he showed plenty of classy touches that would get Lions fans excited. His first kick was a 50m dart into the corridor that set up a score for the home team and he finished with 19 disposals.

BRISBANE     6.3       8.7       12.9     13.10 (88)
NARRM          3.4       6.6       10.7     14.15 (99)

GOALS
Brisbane: Gardiner 4, Morris 3, McCluggage, Hipwood, Fletcher, Bailey, Ah Chee, McKenna
Narrm: Melksham 4, Pickett 2, Sparrow, Rivers, Oliver, McDonald, Langdon, Johnson, Fritsch, Chandler

BEST
Brisbane: Fletcher, McCluggage, Bailey, Ashcroft, Gardiner, Neale
Narrm: Gawn, Pickett, Rivers, Petracca, Melksham, Bowey

INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
Narrm: Nil

LATE CHANGES
Brisbane: Oscar McInerney (soreness) replaced by Darcy Fort
Narrm: Nil

SUBSTITUTES
Brisbane: Conor McKenna (replaced Kai Lohmann during the fourth quarter)
Narrm: Bayley Fritsch (replaced Harry Sharp during the third quarter)

Crowd: 30,473 at the Gabba