Round 8 in the 2025 AFL season concludes on Sunday night with what may just be the best ever QClash, as top four sides Brisbane and Gold Coast do battle at the Gabba. Top spot is up for grabs for the winner and as always, we have you covered with a full betting preview for the match below!
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Brisbane vs Gold Coast
Location: Gabba – Brisbane
Date: Sunday, 4th May
Time: 7:20pm AEST
Odds: Brisbane ($1.55) vs Gold Coast ($2.45)
Line: Brisbane -4.5
Points: 170.5
Odds and lines provided with thanks to Dabble. Note that odds and lines can fluctuate throughout the week, and are correct at the time of writing.
Match Preview
The final game of Round 8 shapes as one of the most anticipated QClashes in years, with both Brisbane and Gold Coast sitting inside the top four and a spot at the top of the ladder up for grabs. Brisbane come into this one in second, with the Suns just behind in third, and while both clubs are in strong form, history suggests this might follow a familiar script.
The Lions have absolutely dominated this rivalry in recent years, winning 11 of the past 12 meetings between the two sides. Gold Coast haven’t won at the Gabba in their last nine attempts, and the Lions have shown time and again that they love turning up the heat at home. Last season, Brisbane took care of business in both encounters, winning by 34 and 28 points respectively, and they’ll come into this one full of confidence that they can keep that trend rolling.
That said, the Suns aren’t the easybeats they used to be. They’ve started 2025 in impressive fashion, playing with greater consistency and grit. There’s a real edge to them now, and they’ll be desperate to not only break their Gabba hoodoo, but to make a statement that they’re a genuine top-four side. Still, beating Brisbane at home is a challenge that’s proven too big for many in recent years.
The Lions haven’t been flawless this season, but they’ve done enough to sit comfortably near the top of the ladder, and they rarely let games like this slip — especially in front of a home crowd. While Gold Coast will no doubt bring intensity and try to rattle the Lions early, Brisbane have been here before, and they know how to wrestle back momentum when it matters most.
This should be a fast, physical clash with a finals-like atmosphere. The Suns will push hard and might even lead at stages, but Brisbane’s experience, composure, and record at the Gabba can’t be ignored. In the end, it feels like another QClash where the Lions do enough to pull away late and stamp their place at the top of the ladder.
Brisbane -4.5
$1.77 (2 Units)
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John Noble 25+ Disposals – He’s been a great pickup for the Suns and comes into this one having notched up 25+ disposals in four of his last five games.
Dayne Zorko 25+ Disposals – Always gets himself up for the QClash matches and was enormous in both meetings with the Suns last season. Should find plenty of it again.
Jaspa Fletcher 20+ Disposals – A move to halfback this season has seen Fletcher’s disposal numbers increase dramatically. He’s had 20+ in three of his last four games.
SGM Odds: $4.75 at BoomBet
