Who: Brisbane Lions vs Carlton
Where: Brighton Homes Arena
When: Sunday 31st August at 5:05pm 
Gates Open: 4:00pm, entry from gates 1, 2 & 6
Entry Conditions: Please read here

Weekly Notices

Indigenous Round → Join us in celebrating Indigenous Round. You can expect a number of fun activities for the family and themed entertainment throughout the game! ♥️💛🖤

Tickets

Ticketing → Tickets are on sale here!

We encourage fans to buy tickets online before arriving at Brighton Homes Arena. Those who are hoping to buy from the ground will need to scan one of the available QR Codes to do so. The event is a Mobile Only Ticketing event, this means your phone is your ticket. For the best experience, we recommend you download, login and add tickets to your mobile wallet via the Ticketmaster App before you get to the venue. Our digital tickets means that you won’t be able to use screenshots of tickets to get into the venue, so please ensure you transfer any additional tickets prior to arrival.

Please ensure your mobile phone is charged to allow your tickets to scan on arrival at the venue. If you do have issues accessing your ticket, please visit our Box Office with your ID and Order Number and our team can assist you on the day. Any other questions on Mobile Ticketing head to Ticketmaster Mobile Tickets.

Parking Tickets → Secure parking tickets during the checkout process by selecting the Parking Voucher - Car Park 3 add on.

Around the Grounds

Food & Drink → Enjoy a wide variety of food and drink options including from our very own Roar Espresso cafe, Captain's Bar and Hill Bar. There will also be an assortment of food trucks on location for the day supplying you with a wide variety of food and treats to enjoy. This week this includes Potato Twisties, Dougies Donuts, Dumplings and more. 

Lion Park → The kids will enjoy activations hosted by BMD, Hastings Deering, Hyundai and more. There will also be face painting, bracelet making, temporary tattoos, and a photobooth to enjoy!

Youi Community Hill and Canteen → This space has been proudly developed in partnership with Youi and Brisbane Lions Football Club to celebrate our passion for footy and community. ‘The Hill’ is a gathering spot for all local players and supporters to come together and roar with pride for our Lions. Our ‘Community Canteen’ helps local clubs raise funds that go directly back to the community. This weekend, you can support local legends  by purchasing sausage sangas and drinks. While Youi and the Lions created this space, we want you to make it your own. Go Lions!

Lions Shop → Our main shop is located near gate 1, inside next to reception. Come and take a look at our range of supporters and players gear to secure your very own! We will also have a merchandise marquee set up near Gate 6.

How to get to Brighton Homes Arena

Read our handy guide here! 

Address  → 16 Eden Station Drive, Springfield Central 4300

Train → Starting at Redcliffe you can get a direct train to Springfield Central station, stopping right at our Gate 1 entrance. You can also jump on from all the major stations in the city; Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley, Central & Roma Street and you’ll be out at Springfield Central in roughly 30 minutes!

Bus → Several Routes service Springfield Central / Orion Shopping Centre including Route 526, 527, 528.

Drive → Our highway exit is 32. Paid parking is available for purchase in Carpark 3. Limited street parking is available on Australia Ave. Alternatively the Springfield Park 'n' Ride located on Springfield Greenbank Arterial has plenty of parks and is only a short walk from Gate 1.

Accessible Parking → Accessible parking is available at Springfield Central Station accessible parking. Spaces are on a first come basis.

Drop Off/Pick Up → Available at Springfield Central Train Station. Vehicles cannot remain here and will need to find parking offsite. 

Bike & Walking → Bike and walking paths are available to access the stadium, including a dedicated path parallel to Mountain Creek. Bike racks are available at Springfield Central Station.

How to Watch:

Watch → Free to air on 7Mate, or stream on 7plus, Fox Sport, Kayo, or Binge from 5:00pm.

CARLTON has pulled off a stunning early season upset, holding off two-time champions Brisbane by 14 points at Brighton Homes Arena on Sunday night.

The Blues blew the game open with a blistering five-goal second quarter and were able to hold off an inevitable second half surge from the Lions to win 9.4 (58) to 6.8 (44).

LIONS v BLUES Full match coverage and stats

The triumph moves them to a 2-1 record, while last season’s runners-up are in an early hole, losing both matches at home to sport a 1-2 mark.

Carlton’s pressure was wonderful all game, and coupled with their composure and slick ball movement, did enough to outlast their more fancied opponents.

Abbie McKay was incredible, gathering 12 of her 32 disposals in the match-shaping second term, mixing excellent hands in tight with good decision-making when she had space.

Dayne Finn was everywhere, finishing with 29 disposals, that included a goal, while Mimi Hill was also highly involved with her 25 touches.

Tara Bohanna was an excellent target in the forward line, kicking three goals, with Erone Fitzpatrick (18 touches, eight tackles and two goals) also an excellent contributor, although she was helped from the field in the dying seconds with a leg injury.

Carlton’s second quarter was as good as any footy we’ve seen against a quality opponent this season.

After Dakota Davidson gave the Lions the lead early in the term, the Blues ran riot, kicking five unanswered goals on the back of infectious pressure and composed ball movement.

Keeley Sherar kicked a memorable goal from the right forward pocket, Finn was on the end of a perfect Keeley Skepper pass, and when Bre Harrington took a powerful mark and converted from 40m, the visitors led by 29 points.

Brisbane kicked three goals in the third term to cut the margin to nine points at the final change, but Carlton deservedly held on.

The Lions were fumbly in the first half, missed too many tackles, and far too often bombed the ball into the forward line without much thought – much to the glee of a well-structured Blues backline who gobbled up entry after entry.

In the midst of Carlton’s blistering second quarter came a little piece of magic from Keeley Sherar. After trying to square the ball from deep in the right forward pocket, the Sherrin found its way back into her hands from a more acute angle. But, as the saying goes, if at first you don’t succeed, try again, and Sherar threaded the needle from an almost impossible angle for a wonderful goal.

The Lions are no strangers to slow season starts – they did likewise in 2023 before going on to win the premiership – but Craig Starcevich has some headaches. They generated 49 inside 50s to the Blues’ 31, but rarely looked like troubling the well set-up Carlton defence. A few players are struggling for consistency through the early stages of the year, and with Adelaide (away) and premier North Melbourne (home) in the next fortnight, they have to find some answers fast.

Carlton will be out to solidify its spot in the top eight when it hosts the Western Bulldogs at Ikon Park next Saturday at 3.05pm. It doesn’t get any easier for Brisbane, off to Norwood Oval on Sunday (12.35 ACST) to face old rivals, Kuwarna.

BRISBANE                 1.4       2.4       5.7       6.8 (44)
CARLTON                   2.1       7.3       7.4       9.4 (58)

GOALS
Brisbane: Hodder, Davidson, Smith, O’Dwyer, R.Svarc, Davison
Carlton: Bohanna 3, Fitzpatrick 2, Sherar, S.McKay, Harrington, Finn

BEST 
Brisbane: Dawes, Grider, Hickie, Ellenger
Carlton: A.McKay, Hill, Finn, Bohanna, Harrington, Fitzpatrick

INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
Carlton: Fitzpatrick (leg)

Reports: Nil 

Crowd: 2805 at Brighton Homes Arena