It’s US v Brisbane as we strive to silence the Lions on their home turf and finish the 2015 season on a high.
Round 20
Brisbane v Carlton
Saturday 15 August
Gabba, 7.20pm AEST
Head-to-head:
Played 45
Carlton 27
Brisbane Lions 18
Draws 0
Last time the sides met:
Round 6, 2015, Etihad Stadium
Brisbane 12.12 (84) d Carlton 11.9 (75)
Forecast for Brisbane on Saturday:
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of a shower – top of 22 degrees.
Milestone
The next goal skipper Marc Murphy kicks will mark his 150th AFL goal.
Curtain raiser:
There will be a curtain raiser between the Brisbane Lions and the NT Thunder before the main game between Carlton and Brisbane. If you’re arriving early there will be access via Gate 2 from 3.00pm, with the match kicking off at 3.10pm. A valid Brisbane Lions v Carlton match ticket is required for entry.
Merchandise:
Want to wear what the team wears? The Carlton Shop is your one-stop-shop for all the latest Nike Carlton merchandise including track jackets, rain jackets, hoodies and polos. Head to the Carlton Shop outside located at Gate 2, Lions Park, from 4.00pm until the first bounce.
Membership:
A big thank you to our 47,305 members who supported us through the 2015 season. We look forward to your continued loyal support in 2016. Head to: membership.carltonfc.com.au for more details or call 1300 CARLTON.
Ticketing:
Tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com.au or by phoning 136 100.
Gate opening:
Gates open: 5.40pm
Carlton Smash Cheersquad allocation:
Section 16 – 17, Row A – G
Public transport:
On most major event days, public transport is free with your event ticket.
Customers with a pre-purchased event ticket or a stadium membership card can travel free to and from the game at The Gabba on all network-wide Brisbane Transport buses and Queensland Rail City Network trains (excluding RailBus and Brisbane City Council Ferrier/City Cats). You will be required to present your event ticket to make use of this complimentary service.
By Rail
Park Road (on the Cleveland, Gold Coast and Beenleigh lines) is the closest train station to The Gabba. The station is approximately a 1.3km walk from the venue.
Alternatively, catch a train to either South Bank or Roma Street stations and connect with a Gabba bus service to the Woolloongabba busway.
By Bus
The Gabba is conveniently located across the road from the Woolloongabba Busway, providing excellent bus connections across Brisbane.
In addition to the regular bus services, on major match days an enhanced shuttle bus operation is in place.
For more information about shuttle services and public transport options to The Gabba including service timetables, please visit the Translink website or call 13 12 30.
Broadcast: Brisbane v Carlton
Metro TV Melbourne & Adelaide: Fox Sports 3 (LIVE)
Metro TV Perth & Sydney: Fox Sports 3 (LIVE)
Metro TV Brisbane: 7mate (LIVE), Fox Sports 3 (LIVE)
Melbourne Radio: ABC, SEN, Grandstand Digital
Regional Radio: ABC Vic
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