The policy will mean extra long breaks between quarters and allow each team to use two extra trainers apiece.

 

Despite four days of rain that has resulted in partial flash flooding across Brisbane, weekend forecasts have predicted hot and humid conditions.

 

Sunday's game will start at 12.10pm local time and the Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a top temperature of 29 degrees and 80 per cent humidity.

 

There will be eight-minute breaks after the first and third quarters, and a 24-minute half-time break.

 

The last time the two teams met at the Gabba was in round 13 last year when an Ash McGrath after-the-siren goal completed a remarkable 52-point comeback win by the Lions.

 

They also played in Brisbane in torrential rain that left the Gabba looking more like a swimming pool than a football field.