AFL Toyota Premiership 2011

The Gabba

Capacity: 42,000
Ground dimensions: 156m x 138m
Address: Vulture Street, Woolloongabba, QLD 4105
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Field manual

The Gabba is one of the few grounds known better by its nickname than its true identity, which is the Brisbane Cricket Ground. The Gabba, of course, comes from the suburb in which it resides – Woolloongabba.

The Queensland Football League played matches at The Gabba from 1905 to 1914, 1959 to 1971, and in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The AFL put Brisbane Bears at the ground in 1993, and when the team became the Lions in 1997, it remained the home of Queensland AFL.

The Lions, and Bears before them, who played some home games at the Gabba from 1991 before moving permanently two years later, have the extraordinary record of never having lost an AFL finals match at the venue.

Getting there

For the best advice on how to get to the Gabba, visit Translink, which gives you details of all the public transport in and around the Brisbane area.

Metricon Stadium

Capacity: 25,000
Ground dimensions: 160m x 134m
Address: Nerang-Broadbeach Road, Carrara, QLD 4211
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Field manual

The all-new Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast opened in Round 10, 2011 when the Gold Coast Suns hosted Geelong. The original stadium opened in 1987 as home of the Brisbane Bears. The redeveloped Metricon Stadium has seating for 25,000 fans and first-class corporate facilities.

Getting there

Public Transport is the best way to get to Metricon Stadium on event days. You will require your event day ticket to access the free public transport services. Please click here for more information.

Cazaly's Stadium

Capacity: 11,000
Address: Mulgrave Road (Bruce Hwy), Westcourt QLD 4870
Tickets: Visit ticketdirect.com.au for more

Field manual

Cazaly’s Stadium is located in Cairns and has a capacity of around 12,000. It features a main grandstand which was relocated from The Gabba in the late 1990’s during that ground’s redevelopment. Cazaly’s has hosted several pre-season AFL games since 2004 and it staged its first premiership game in 2001 between Richmond and Gold Coast Suns which was a great success. More games are sure to be played in the future and upgraded lighting will allow for night fixtures.

Getting there

Limited parking is available at the venue while public transport is best for game day.