Finals Talk 2025

[Mr Ripper]

What the hell happened in that off season?

They had an aging team and had some retirements and injuries. Gave them the chance to blood a heap of kids in 1984 and they bounced back into the finals in 1985.

 

[briztoon]

Out of curiosity, how many tickets would the Suns and their filthy supporters have had access to; you know being our home ground and all?

If it’s similar to previous years, 10k.

 

[GoLions2023]

Great seats. They are in the low 340's, do you you know if that's closer to interchange or further away from the interchange, in that row?

If friends/ family don't need them they might be up for grabs, I'll offer them to BF posters at face value. Will know later today or tomorrow.

Turns out friends/ family don't need the tickets so I'm offering them first to the BF lions community. 2 x Adult and 2 x Junior Member upgrade tickets Section 222 Row D. Cost price $231.10 all up, including booking fee. Reach out if interested, prefer not to break up the tickets if I can avoid it. If not taken here by end of today, or perhaps tomorrow morning, I'll put them up for sale via Ticketmaster, as there's a Sell option (as well as Transfer option). Please no "long time lurker, first time posters"

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Fairytale Finals:
Hawks beat Crows and Cats
Lions beat Suns and Pies
Lions beat Hawks in GF
Suitcase - Norm Smith
Big O - premiership player

 

[GenericUsername202]

Fairytale Finals:
Hawks beat Crows and Cats
Lions beat Suns and Pies
Lions beat Hawks in GF
Suitcase - Norm Smith
Big O - premiership player

This years run could almost mimic last years
Week 1. Face a big victorian club
Week 2. Face an expansion club
Week 3. Face a big victorian club at the MCG on a saturday twilight
Week 4. Face an interstate club in the GF. Crows?

I won't call it because i don't want to jinx it, but losing week 1 gives us a chance to replicate what we did last year if we're lucky enough.

 

[Section 5]

Going into week 1 of the finals i thought the Crows and Pies form was not great.

Pies:
Loss to Lions 27
Loss Hawks 64
Win Crows 3
Win Demons 6

Crows:
Win Hawks 14
Win Eagles 9
Loss Pies 3
Win North 13

They met each other in W1 of finals so someone had to win. Pies get the job done and advance to the PF
Last night the Hawks thumped the Crows.

I think if we get over the Suns tonight i will be reasonably confident against the Pies

 

[M Malice]

Going into week 1 of the finals i thought the Crows and Pies form was not great.

Pies:
Loss to Lions 27
Loss Hawks 64
Win Crows 3
Win Demons 6

Crows:
Win Hawks 14
Win Eagles 9
Loss Pies 3
Win North 13

They met each other in W1 of finals so someone had to win. Pies get the job done and advance to the PF
Last night the Hawks thumped the Crows.

I think if we get over the Suns tonight i will be reasonably confident against the Pies

100%, I said as much in the Game Day thread, I'm more confident we can beat the Pies if we get there than a win tonight.

I'm in no way a fan of the Suns, in fact I dislike them as I do all non Lions teams, but not as much as I dislike the Pies so I would definitely be hoping for a Suns win if that is the Prelim that unfolds.

 

[Mayestro]

A general query for the Grand Final given we have to apply for the ballot on Wednesday- I’m a Priority 1 but my brother is priority 2- how risky is getting a priority 2 ticket to sit with him? I know some priority 3 tickets got tickets last year but our membership has increased as well. Do we have any idea about availability this year?

 

[Section 5]

A general query for the Grand Final given we have to apply for the ballot on Wednesday- I’m a Priority 1 but my brother is priority 2- how risky is getting a priority 2 ticket to sit with him? I know some priority 3 tickets got tickets last year but our membership has increased as well. Do we have any idea about availability this year?

I don't think it is very risky, you both just go into the P2 ticket allocation.
Increased Lions membership won't have a bearing on GF ticket availability.
Most new members could not get September membership this year as allocation was already full.
With P2 you most likely get what many consider worse seating than P1 is given.
However, everyone has different views on what's good seating anyhow.
You get to go to the GF with your brother so that's a positive.

If there are more than just the two of you, remember you get allocated to the lowest Priority.
So, if three/four people are going and the 3rd/4th person is P3 than you all go into P3 and that becomes a problem

If you have not gone through the ballot process the previous two years.
The club will send an email re Grand Final ballot very soon.
The email will have your barcode, correct Priority number and lodgment times
Ensure you register under the correct priority number & timeframe the club email mentions.
Some people believe they are in one priority category, but the email says another. The email is the correct one

Whoever is lodging the barcodes and paying for tickets must have a Ticketek account.
If they don't make sure they do so now or at least 24 hours before the ballot.

Seeing you most likely go P2 with your brother make sure you tick option 1 when prompted.
This is a talking point each year. You're likely opting for P2 tickets so best tick option 1

 

[Mayestro]

I don't think it is very risky, you both just go into the P2 ticket allocation.
Increased Lions membership won't have a bearing on GF ticket availability.
Most new members could not get September membership this year as allocation was already full.
With P2 you most likely get what many consider worse seating than P1 is given.
However, everyone has different views on what's good seating anyhow.
You get to go to the GF with your brother so that's a positive.

If there are more than just the two of you, remember you get allocated to the lowest Priority.
So, if three/four people are going and the 3rd/4th person is P3 than you all go into P3 and that becomes a problem

If you have not gone through the ballot process the previous two years.
The club will send an email re Grand Final ballot very soon.
The email will have your barcode, correct Priority number and lodgment times
Ensure you register under the correct priority number & timeframe the club email mentions.
Some people believe they are in one priority category, but the email says another. The email is the correct one

Whoever is lodging the barcodes and paying for tickets must have a Ticketek account.
If they don't make sure they do so now or at least 24 hours before the ballot.

Seeing you most likely go P2 with your brother make sure you tick option 1 when prompted.
This is a talking point each year. You're likely opting for P2 tickets so best tick option 1

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Thanks Section 5, much appreciated, very thorough as always.

 

[OG Loc]

Team - does anyone have a membership barcode they won’t be using for the prelim that can be shared? I’ve got a membership but there is only 1 ticket per barcode and I’m looking to go with a mate. Pls DM me if so

 

[ninja_lion]

I am also hunting 1 x barcode for the Prelim. Have to be in Melb for work anyway but hoping to take my Mum to the game if anyone has a barcode they are willing to share?

 

[Kernel Kurtz]

Thinking of booking flights for a grannnie.
Figured if we don't get in , will still go down and enjoy the weekend.
Has anyone received anything from the club yet or know when we get barcodes?
Oh , yeah we will beat the Pies

 

[LongLion]

Thinking of booking flights for a grannnie.
Figured if we don't get in , will still go down and enjoy the weekend.
Has anyone received anything from the club yet or know when we get barcodes?
Oh , yeah we will beat the Pies

Make sure you check your Lions emails to ensure you register this week in case we end up winning. Email then sent out most likely Sunday for the grannie

 

[Kernel Kurtz]

Make sure you check your Lions emails to ensure you register this week in case we end up winning. Email then sent out most likely Sunday for the grannie

Cheers ,
Nothing so far.
Heard something about tomorrow you register .
Better get a battery for my mouse , got to be in peak preparation mode for that ballot.
Flights not too bad atm.
We all know if and when we get in they'll go through the stratoshere.
Would love to go this weekend , but after I sobered up , figured we'll take the punt and go down for the big one.

 

[LongLion]

Cheers ,
Nothing so far.
Heard something about tomorrow you register .
Better get a battery for my mouse , got to be in peak preparation mode for that ballot.
Flights not too bad atm.
We all know if and when we get in they'll go through the stratoshere.
Would love to go this weekend , but after I sobered up , figured we'll take the punt and go down for the big one.

a registration email was sent last week You should have that already. If not best to call the club. Registration day is Wednesday

 

[Kernel Kurtz]

a registration email was sent last week You should have that already. If not best to call the club. Registration day is Wednesday

Gees ok.
Thanks.

 

[dlanod]

Has anyone received anything from the club yet or know when we get barcodes?

I got the info back before the first final "in case we win, blah, in case we lose and then win next week, blah".

 

[braddsey]

Cheers ,
Nothing so far.
Heard something about tomorrow you register .
Better get a battery for my mouse , got to be in peak preparation mode for that ballot.
Flights not too bad atm.
We all know if and when we get in they'll go through the stratoshere.
Would love to go this weekend , but after I sobered up , figured we'll take the punt and go down for the big one.

GF Ballot email was received on 5-September. Look for email subject Member Alert: 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final Ticket Information.

I'm P1:
If Brisbane Lions lose our Qualifying Final but win our Semi Final (Week 2)
Wednesday 17 September, 9AM - 6PM AEST

There is no rush to get into the ballot - it's a big window. Just don't miss the date! To avoid stress (if we win the prelim), just make sure you have plenty of cash available in your chosen payment method.

 

[Section 5]

The first email about GF was dated Friday 5th September.
I am sure a follow up will come today or tomorrow.

However, if posters can't locate their email and want to check their barcode and priority number just to be prepared and not stressing out.

Go to Lions website lions.com.au. (I assume the same process applies via phone)

Click Finals Hub, Scroll down to Members Information
Click Members Information
login to your account
At the top of screen click 2025 Finals Grand Final FAQ
Your Priority number and barcode appear as below

 

[Nathan Barley]

 

[Kernel Kurtz]

I got the info back before the first final "in case we win, blah, in case we lose and then win next week, blah".

Aha Found the email on the 5th , yeh got it before the first final.
Noticed it's the same bar codes.
Not sure if we'll get in with Priority 2 , so here's hoping.
Hmm , would it be a risk to go no standing, gees if we have to stand all game it's going to be hard for the wife, she is shorter than me and I am a smigin shorter than Zorks.

 

[iskrip]

A general query for the Grand Final given we have to apply for the ballot on Wednesday- I’m a Priority 1 but my brother is priority 2- how risky is getting a priority 2 ticket to sit with him? I know some priority 3 tickets got tickets last year but our membership has increased as well. Do we have any idea about availability this year?

I've gotten GF tickets the past two years - one P1 member and one P2 member, which gave us P2 ticket access.

 

[braddsey]

Aha Found the email on the 5th , yeh got it before the first final.
Noticed it's the same bar codes.
Not sure if we'll get in with Priority 2 , so here's hoping.
Hmm , would it be a risk to go no standing, gees if we have to stand all game it's going to be hard for the wife, she is shorter than me and I am a smigin shorter than Zorks.

We got seats for 4 as P2 in 2023, a mate of mine got a P2 seat last you. You're a pretty good chance, they didn't increase the number of P1's this year (or I don't think they did).

Of course to be in with a chance, the boys have to do their thing this Saturday!

 

[Mr Ripper]

Well, there’ll be one less person to fight over finals tickets with