View the AFL Opening Round Brisbane Lions v Carlton match detail. Detailed event information available for the Opening Round Brisbane Lions vs Carlton match at the GABBA including venue, date, time, ticket, hotel accommodation, twitter and live streaming links.
The opening round of the 2024 AFL season has four matches with only 8 teams playing – all matches are in NSW or Queensland. This is the earliest that the AFL season has ever started.
The Brisbane v Carlton match is a replay of last years Preliminary Final.
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He dropped the bloody thing.
Ian Robertson
Brisbane Lions v Carlton
Friday 8th March 2024 6:50pm
GABBA
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The Brisbane Lions were founded in 1996 from a merger of Fitzroy and the Brisbane Bears. They were the colours maroon, blue and gold. The Lions training facilities are at Springfield Central Stadium and home matches are played at the GABBA.
The Carlton Blues were founded in 1864 and wear the colours navy blue. The Blues training facilities are at Princess Park and home matches are played at both the MCG and Marvel Stadium.
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