Who: Brisbane Lions vs Hawthorn Hawks
Where: The Gabba
When: Sunday 24 August at 7:20pm (local).
Gates Open: 6:00pm, check your ticket for your entry gate.
Entry Conditions: Please read here

Weekly Notices

Track Closures → Please be aware of planned track closures on Sunday, effecting Beenleigh, Cleveland, Gold Coast, Inner city (Bowen Hills to Roma Street), Ipswich/Rosewood, Springfield lines. Track works are planned between Bowen Hills to Corinda, Banoon and Cannon Hill. Timetabled railbuses will replace trains over this period. See more information here. You can also read the Event Guide from Translink here.

There is limited availability remaining for this match. If you’re a member and can’t attend please Transfer your ticket to a friend to enjoy the game or Return back to the club and we will redistribute. If you’re a GA Member, there are a small number of reserved seats available if you wish to upgrade.
 
Please note, in line with the conditions of this category, there will be limited availability for GA Members due to the high demand at this match. Once these bays are full you will not be able to access the venue.  
 
To all fans, we’re expecting one of the biggest crowds for the year so, make sure you get to the Gabba early. 🦁

Tickets 

Tickets → Tickets are on sale here. You can still become a digital member today! General Admission seating for Round 24 is located in bays 214, 229 and 230. Seating is subject to capacity. General Admission members are encouraged to upgrade to a Reserved Seat at a discounted rate to guarantee access.

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 → 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

Lion Park →  Located outside Gate 2 starting from 4:50pm.  The kids will enjoy putt putt, face painting, and a temporary tattoo station! We will have popups from partners such as Triple M/B105 and Brisbane Sustainability Agency. There will also be a Lions shop popup and much more to explore. 

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 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. 

Round 24 Runsheet:

10:00am: Lions Shop Opens
4:50pm: Lion Park  
6:00pm: Public Gates
TBCpm: On-field Warmup
TBCpm: Lions run out
7:20pm: Bounce
QTR Time: Swyftx activation
HALF Time: Auskick, Youi Community Champion
3/4 Time: Hyundai car giveaway
POST Game: Maccas Footballs giveaway, player interviews, Maccas Kick 2 Kick.

How to get to The Gabba

Trains & Buses → Read the Event Guide from Translink here. 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 with the Journey Planner →

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 navigation. 

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

Broadcast

Watch → Watch live and free-to-air on Seven, or stream on Fox Footy, Kayo, BINGE, & 7plus from 7pm AEST.

Brisbane has overcome the goalkicking yips to grab a finals double chance, squeaking past Hawthorn for a tense 10-point win at a packed Gabba on Sunday night.

In an ideal dress rehearsal for September, the Lions' 11.23 (89) to 11.13 (79) win ensures they finish in third place and face Geelong in a qualifying final at the MCG in two weeks.

Hawthorn will finish seventh or eighth and play either Greater Western Sydney or Fremantle in an elimination final on the road.

In Dayne Zorko's 300th game, Brisbane dominated for large periods, but kept the door ajar with its wayward kicking around goal.

It kicked eight consecutive behinds in a goalless first quarter and then nine consecutive behinds in the third term as the home crowd grew increasingly tense.

But with the teams separated by two points midway through the fourth quarter, cult hero Bruce Reville snapped a settler from the left forward pocket after Karl Amon was penalised for insufficient intent when spraying an errant handball.

When Cam Rayner kicked truly on the run from the next centre bounce, the Lions had the breathing space they needed.

Hugh McCluggage (32 disposals and two goals) and Josh Dunkley (33 and eight tackles) helped Brisbane gain the ascendency around the contest, while Will Ashcroft (28) was also highly involved.

However, with Hawthorn trying to move the ball swiftly from any part of the Gabba, it was the Lions' half-back line that proved so crucial, winning their one-on-ones or shutting down quick transitions.

Darcy Wilmot (27 disposals) was magnificent and one of the best players on the ground, while Zorko, Jaspa Fletcher and Brandon Starcevich also stood tall.

Brisbane deserved its win, but made things difficult with its horrible goalkicking.

In the first quarter, Charlie Cameron, Sam Day and Zac Bailey all hit the post with simple chances, while Day and Logan Morris also sprayed set shots they'd normally convert.

At the other end of the ground, Mabior Chol was on fire, kicking the Hawks' three goals, two of which came from soaring pack marks.

A McCluggage snap early in the second broke the drought for the home team, and seemingly eased some jitters at the same time.

Brisbane was able to set up camp inside the front half of the ground for much of the second term as the Ashcroft brothers got busy in congestion and the defensive intensity went up a notch.

After missing a month with injury, Kai Lohmann returned with a bang, kicking two in a minute, while Rayner lifted the roof with his bomb from 50m.

But Jack Ginnivan would have the final say of the first half, kicking a snap on his left foot as the siren sounded to bring the Hawks within five points at the break.

The third term was almost a carbon copy of the first, with the Lions dominating much of the term, but leaving goals on the table with their inaccuracy.

Morris and Cameron extended the lead to 20 points early in the third quarter, but that started a run of nine consecutive behinds as the home team continued to waste its dominance.

Was Ginnivan's goal before or after the half-time siren?
It appeared Brisbane would go into half-time with an 11-point lead following a Cam Rayner bomb from 50m. However, with a handful of seconds left on the clock at the centre bounce, Hawthorn got it going forward and Jack Ginnivan was able to gather and snap on his left foot, with the ball avoiding the despairing lunge of Ryan Lester on the line. The siren sounded almost simultaneously with the kick, but the Hawk got the green light, and the visitors had a crucial momentum boost going into the break.

Cameron makes his mark in 250th
Dayne Zorko took most of the headlines during the week for his 300th game, but Charlie Cameron had his own milestone, clocking over 250. It's been a rollercoaster season for the Gabba crowd favourite and he was just a whisker away from having a huge night. He kicked 2.3 from 10 disposals and looked back to his threatening best, buzzing around defensively and proving a difficult match-up with ball in the air or on the ground.

BRISBANE            0.8     6.10     8.19     11.23 (89)
HAWTHORN          3.3     6.5       8.8      11.13 (79)

GOALS
Brisbane: Rayner 2, McCluggage 2, Lohmann 2, Cameron 2, Reville, Morris, Fletcher
Hawthorn: Chol 3, Gunston 2, Ginnivan 2, Watson, Moore, Meek, Lewis

BEST
Brisbane: Wilmot, McCluggage, Dunkley, Rayner, W.Ashcroft, Starcevich, Fletcher
Hawthorn: Amon, Impey, Ginnivan, Newcomb, Meek

INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
Hawthorn: Nil

SUBSTITUTES
Brisbane: James Tunstill (replaced Ty Gallop in the fourth quarter)
Hawthorn: Luke Breust (replaced Mitch Lewis at half-time)

Crowd: 32,086 at the Gabba