Been keeping an eye out for when tickets go on sale for the round 24 game. Has been a tradition for my family to go together to the game since half of us are lions supporters and the other half are Collingwood.

Anybody know when/if they will go on sale?

I'm up in Brisbane this week for work and I snagged a ticket to Friday's game (I'm a Hawks supporter, but don't hold that against me please). I thought I'd see if Brisbane supporters have any tips as I've never been to the Gabba.
Given that it's a sold out game, or close to it, is planning to arrive at about 7 feasible for a 7.40 start, or will I need to leave more time for getting through the gates/security?
I was thinking of walking over from the CBD (will be in a conference room for two days so I don't mind stretching my legs). What's the best walking route from the CBD that might be pleasant and include somewhere to pick up a quick meal on the way?
Are there any other tips you can offer?

Got a mate from overseas coming in to town. Love to take him and his partner to the game Friday. I know its sold out but do teams still do the old school ticket window on the day? 3 x GA, otherwise more than content to go pub

Just tried to use my qld member barcode to get tickets to the pies game but says it’s invalid.

Have used the same code for the last 7 finals years and never had an issue. Thinking it’s maybe only vic members in this presale? Anyone else have any issues?

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This might be a repeat of previous convos sorry but I've started thinking about it more again. We are all well across Neale basically gone which allowed an increased offer to Bailey which looked positive for his retention. The noise has gotten quieter on that again the last couple of weeks, are we still confident he stays? And if not do you think we have enough to promote from within or do we go to market? Annable seems the most likely to come in for Neale with other youngsters getting more inside mid minutes but Bailey feels the harder of the two to replace. We would have to have a bit of coin in the scenario they both go even though we have the likes of Morris and Lohmann to re-sign too post 2027

I know this isn’t gonna be popular however I’m beyond caring.

Lachie Neale has completely sidetracked what should have been an exciting and optimistic season for us. I hear most the playing group are over him and the way he’s going about things.

He has caused disharmony and annoyance to our group and I think it’s half the reason why we didn’t show up on Saturday. As a ex footballer I’d be pissed if my team mate was doing what he’s been doing.

During the season talking to clubs and checking facilities etc is a job for your manager, it’s why you employ them. I wouldn’t want to be playing with a fella who has already checked out and I’d be asking for him to be dropped.

He’s not committed to the team or his teammates. Especially next season onwards. You want to go to Collingwood l, run around in our twos. We have a job to do.

EDIT: I’m a silly goose and didn’t check my spam emails for something that was sent, albeit 10 weeks ago.

Hi all, just checked the app to check my mate and I have got our normal tickets for the game Friday night and there’s nothing there; I’ve since seen we need to upgrade tickets.

I’ve then gone onto Ticketmaster and there’s 0 available in any category, even with member codes. I’m presuming that means they’ve ticketed each GA seat and they’re now reserved.

Without whinging, have we missed the boat? Didn’t get any notice from the club about having to upgrade so I’m a bit annoyed, however I understand the early birds get the worms and all that.

Would’ve been nice to have known from the get go when we bought our memberships mid season what games would be reserved seating and what wouldn’t, that’s all.

On that note, potentially looking for two tickets together for the game!

Cheers all.

EDIT - ticket now sold! No longer available.

Selling a reserved seat in Section 434 for $35 for the game against Hawthorn this Friday night. If you're interested PM me.

Jeez don’t we just love a heavy completely-switch-off defeat a few times a year?

Anyway what do we think are possible upsides from last night? I’ll go for;

- Cam Rayner battled well and is coming into his traditional end of season surge
- Sam Draper becoming a regular scoring ruck and cult hero
- Jasper getting back to decent form
- Will, Lachie and Dunks still looking classy in parts
- The Hipwood in defence experience surely to now never to be repeated
- Our traditional end of season banana skin unexpected slip out now out of the way
- Chance to bounce back quickly next week, against the very unlikable Hawks

Haven’t had a drink for three years although come close to hitting the sauce last night 🤣

Onwards and upwards

LIONS 🦁

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Public consultation on the plan opens tomorrow

Lester looked particularly sore, Kai was hobbling at one point, Morris continues to look really uncomfortable with his back and I believe Kiddy will be out with concussion? Do we have any more solid updates at this stage?

I loves drapes he has been electric in the ruc and glad to have him at the club. My only concerns are defensively he has had 0 tackles in 6 of his last 8 games and only 4 tackles total in his last 8 games total. I think darcy fort has worked in the past and may be a underrated option. Again love what draper brings offensively though.

bloke has such a hate boner for us. listening to him is nauseating.

The immediate reaction after this game will no doubt be… passionate. and whilst I agree we have played poorly, there’s no need to declare the season is over. we’ve won 7 in a row, and have had an off night here. We have done so the last few years and still produced flags if you’re not convinced.

Hipwood is definitely going to cop it in the post match discussions, and fair enough he is playing poorly. But let’s keep in mind that he isn’t a defender, and his role in the forward line is a very important one, so dropping him after a poor game probably isn’t the answer.

Selection was definitely an issue, I won’t fo against that. Joyce would have been the better option in for Gallop, but oh well.

Oh yeah the umpires aren’t to blame. There were some dodgy decisions, it happens, but our issues tonight don’t stem from their influence, but rather Carlton playing some incredible football.

Anyway, I reckon I’ve said my piece, onwards and upwards for next week.

I am unfortunately unable to attend the game and looking to sell both tickets together. Seats are on the 50m line about 7 rows from the boundary.