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Brisbane Lions v Adelaide
Metricon Stadium, Carrara, Queensland
Saturday, March 25
12.55pm AEST
The AFL advises the following arrangements are in place for the 2017 NAB AFL Women’s Grand Final at Metricon Stadium on Saturday, March 25.
Fans and supporters will be able to access the match for free from 11.30am (AEST).
Match timings (all times in local AEST time)
3.40pm AEST
Fans wishing to stay between matches and/or see the AFLW premiers introduced on stage will be directed to The 5th Quarter Bar at Gate 2.
The seating bowl at Metricon Stadium will be cleared of all patrons, including all those holding a valid QClash ticket and Gold Coast Suns or Brisbane Lions membership.
Fans may exit the ground via Gates 1, 3 and 5 at any stage.
4-5pm AEST
Entertainment will be provided, with food and beverages available for purchase at The 5th Quarter Bar.
The winning team will be introduced at The 5th Quarter Bar stage at about 4.30pm AEST.
Patrons at The 5th Quarter Bar staying for the QClash match and holding a valid QClash ticket, Gold Coast Suns or Brisbane Lions membership, must exit via Gate 2 and re-enter via Gates 1 or 3. Re-entry will not be possible via Gate 2.
Please note capacity of The 5th Quarter Bar will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
4.30pm AEST
Gates 1 and 3 will re-open for entry for those with a valid QClash match ticket, Gold Coast Suns or Brisbane Lions membership.
How else to watch
The AFLW Grand Final will be streamed live on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live app and broadcast by the Seven Network.
Transport
Public transport across the entire southeast Queensland network will be free on Saturday, the Queensland Government announced.
"Translink has been working with Stadiums Queensland, Queensland Rail, Surfside Buslines and Metricon Stadium on a transport plan for the Grand Final, which will include extra services and shuttle buses, and I encourage commuters to plan their journey in the lead-up to the event," deputy Premier and Minister for Transport Jackie Trad said.
For details on specific services, go to: translink.com.au
Event shuttle buses will run to Metricon Stadium from the following locations, commencing at 11.15am until 12.55pm AEST:
Nerang Station
Broadbeach South Station
Boowaggan Road Park ‘n’ Ride
All return services commence straight at three-quarter time of the NAB AFL Women’s Grand Final and will run until one hour after the conclusion of the match. Shuttles will operate as per normal for the Gold Coast-Brisbane Lions AFL match.
A limited number of persons with a disability (PWD) car park spaces are available in the Red Car Park at Metricon Stadium for holders of a valid, Government-issued disability parking permit. These car parks will be issued to customers on a first-in, first-served basis.
Saturday, March 25
Brisbane Lions v Adelaide, Metricon Stadium, 12.55pm AEST
BRISBANE LIONS
B: S.Virgo 5, L.Kaslar 11, S.Campbell 20
HB: T.Randall 16, K.Lutkins 13, B.Koenen 3
C: M.Hunt 6
HF: K.Ashmore 10, S.Frederick-Traub 14, K.McCarthy 9
F: J.Membrey 27, T.Harris 7, J.Wuetschner 23
Foll: S.Webb 4, E.Bates 1, E.Zielke 8
I/C: N.Wallace 24, J.Stanton 17, N.Hildebrand 22, S.Goodman 19, B.Gibson 25, A.Anderson 18
Emergencies: D.Kimmince 26, K.Deegan 12
In: -
Out: -
ADELAIDE
B: H.Anderson 19, G.Bevan 4, T.Radan 6
Half Backs: A.Hatchard 33, D.Varnhagen 9, A.Foley 3,
Centreline: D.Cox 31
Half Forwards: E.Marinoff 10, E.Phillips 13, S.Thompson 14
Forwards: C.Cramey 22, S.Perkins 28, K.Gibson 2
Followers: S.Allan 39, J.Mules 23, S.Riley 8
Interchange: C.Randall 26, R.Killian 7, A.Holmes 1, R.Metcalfe 11, J.McCormick 5, J.Sedunary 17
Emergencies: T.Thorn 15, L.O’Shea 21
In: -
Out: -
Grand Final Entertainment
AUSTRALIAN musician and songwriter Megan Washington will perform before Saturday's NAB AFL Women's Grand Final at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast.
Washington will sing the national anthem and a selection of her own songs, and will also provide the entertainment at next Tuesday night's AFLW Awards function in Melbourne.
Washington, who was born in Papua New Guinea and moved to Brisbane with her family when she was 10, said she was "excited and honoured" to be taking part in the Grand Final.
"It's an historic day for the Australian sporting community…it's been inspiring to witness such a high level of community support for the women's competition," she said.
Brisbane Lions v Adelaide
Metricon Stadium, Carrara, Queensland
Saturday, March 25
12.55pm AEST
The AFL advises the following arrangements are in place for the 2017 NAB AFL Women’s Grand Final at Metricon Stadium on Saturday, March 25.
Fans and supporters will be able to access the match for free from 11.30am (AEST).
Match timings (all times in local AEST time)
- 11.30am - Gates open to public (Gates 1, 3 & 5)
- 12.27-12.35pm - Grand Final Entertainment
- 12.51pm - National Anthem
- 12.55pm - 2017 NAB AFL Women’s Grand Final commences
- 2.58pm (approx.) - post-match presentation commences
3.40pm AEST
Fans wishing to stay between matches and/or see the AFLW premiers introduced on stage will be directed to The 5th Quarter Bar at Gate 2.
The seating bowl at Metricon Stadium will be cleared of all patrons, including all those holding a valid QClash ticket and Gold Coast Suns or Brisbane Lions membership.
Fans may exit the ground via Gates 1, 3 and 5 at any stage.
4-5pm AEST
Entertainment will be provided, with food and beverages available for purchase at The 5th Quarter Bar.
The winning team will be introduced at The 5th Quarter Bar stage at about 4.30pm AEST.
Patrons at The 5th Quarter Bar staying for the QClash match and holding a valid QClash ticket, Gold Coast Suns or Brisbane Lions membership, must exit via Gate 2 and re-enter via Gates 1 or 3. Re-entry will not be possible via Gate 2.
Please note capacity of The 5th Quarter Bar will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
4.30pm AEST
Gates 1 and 3 will re-open for entry for those with a valid QClash match ticket, Gold Coast Suns or Brisbane Lions membership.
How else to watch
The AFLW Grand Final will be streamed live on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live app and broadcast by the Seven Network.
Transport
Public transport across the entire southeast Queensland network will be free on Saturday, the Queensland Government announced.
"Translink has been working with Stadiums Queensland, Queensland Rail, Surfside Buslines and Metricon Stadium on a transport plan for the Grand Final, which will include extra services and shuttle buses, and I encourage commuters to plan their journey in the lead-up to the event," deputy Premier and Minister for Transport Jackie Trad said.
For details on specific services, go to: translink.com.au
Event shuttle buses will run to Metricon Stadium from the following locations, commencing at 11.15am until 12.55pm AEST:
Nerang Station
Broadbeach South Station
Boowaggan Road Park ‘n’ Ride
All return services commence straight at three-quarter time of the NAB AFL Women’s Grand Final and will run until one hour after the conclusion of the match. Shuttles will operate as per normal for the Gold Coast-Brisbane Lions AFL match.
A limited number of persons with a disability (PWD) car park spaces are available in the Red Car Park at Metricon Stadium for holders of a valid, Government-issued disability parking permit. These car parks will be issued to customers on a first-in, first-served basis.
Saturday, March 25
Brisbane Lions v Adelaide, Metricon Stadium, 12.55pm AEST
BRISBANE LIONS
B: S.Virgo 5, L.Kaslar 11, S.Campbell 20
HB: T.Randall 16, K.Lutkins 13, B.Koenen 3
C: M.Hunt 6
HF: K.Ashmore 10, S.Frederick-Traub 14, K.McCarthy 9
F: J.Membrey 27, T.Harris 7, J.Wuetschner 23
Foll: S.Webb 4, E.Bates 1, E.Zielke 8
I/C: N.Wallace 24, J.Stanton 17, N.Hildebrand 22, S.Goodman 19, B.Gibson 25, A.Anderson 18
Emergencies: D.Kimmince 26, K.Deegan 12
In: -
Out: -
ADELAIDE
B: H.Anderson 19, G.Bevan 4, T.Radan 6
Half Backs: A.Hatchard 33, D.Varnhagen 9, A.Foley 3,
Centreline: D.Cox 31
Half Forwards: E.Marinoff 10, E.Phillips 13, S.Thompson 14
Forwards: C.Cramey 22, S.Perkins 28, K.Gibson 2
Followers: S.Allan 39, J.Mules 23, S.Riley 8
Interchange: C.Randall 26, R.Killian 7, A.Holmes 1, R.Metcalfe 11, J.McCormick 5, J.Sedunary 17
Emergencies: T.Thorn 15, L.O’Shea 21
In: -
Out: -
Grand Final Entertainment
AUSTRALIAN musician and songwriter Megan Washington will perform before Saturday's NAB AFL Women's Grand Final at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast.
Washington will sing the national anthem and a selection of her own songs, and will also provide the entertainment at next Tuesday night's AFLW Awards function in Melbourne.
Washington, who was born in Papua New Guinea and moved to Brisbane with her family when she was 10, said she was "excited and honoured" to be taking part in the Grand Final.
"It's an historic day for the Australian sporting community…it's been inspiring to witness such a high level of community support for the women's competition," she said.
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