QClash

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QClash
Teams Brisbane Lions
Gold Coast
First meeting7 May 2011
(Gold Coast 124–116 Brisbane)
Latest meeting29 July 2023
(Gold Coast 96–55 Brisbane)
Next meetingAFLW: 14 October 2023
AFL: 2024
TrophyQClash Trophy
Statistics
Meetings total25
All-time series (regular-season only) Brisbane Lions 18 wins
Gold Coast 7 wins
Largest victory Brisbane Lions, 91 points
10 August 2019
Longest win streak Brisbane Lions, 9
18 August 2018–29 July 2023
Current win streak Gold Coast, 1
29 July 2023–present

The QClash is the name given to the Australian rules football rivalry match between the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns, who both participate in the Australian Football League (AFL). The first men's QClash was held in 2011, with Gold Coast winning by 8 points at home (although the game was played at the Lions' The Gabba). The game achieved the record for the highest pay TV viewing audience ever for an AFL game, with a total of 354,745 viewers tuning in to watch the game on Foxtel channel Fox Footy. [1]

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Background

The QClash was promoted by the league, the clubs and the football media as a name for the game, [2] in similar terms to the other local derbies that exist in the AFL, such as the Western Derby and Showdown. [3]

"We wanted a name that embodied Queensland, one that was unique and simple. We also wanted to reflect the big scale of the matches. Speaking to the coaches and players, there is no doubt that both teams want to win whenever we come together, and the QClash will be a real battle for state pride." — Former Brisbane Lions CEO Malcolm Holmes. [4]

The medal for the player adjudged best on ground in the QClash is awarded the Marcus Ashcroft Medal. It is named after former footballer Marcus Ashcroft, who played junior football on the Gold Coast for Surfers Paradise/Southport and 318 VFL/AFL games for the Brisbane Bears/Lions between 1989 and 2003. He was the first Queenslander to play 300 VFL/AFL games and later served as a coach and administrator for the Gold Coast Suns. [5] Current Gold Coast captain Touk Miller has won the medal a record four times.

The trophy awarded to the winner of the game is currently known as the "QClash Trophy". The trophy is a traditional-looking silver cup with a wooden base and a plaque. The plaque's inscription reads from left to right, "Brisbane Lions AFC, QCLASH, Gold Coast Suns FC". [6]

Venues

BrisbaneGold Coast
The Gabba Carrara Stadium
Capacity: 42,000Capacity: 25,000
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Notable QClashes

QClash 1 — Inaugural Queensland Clash

The first edition of the QClash took place on 7 May 2011 at the Gabba. The Suns were required to host the inaugural meeting between the two teams at the Gabba as their home ground, Carrara Stadium, was unavailable until later that year. Despite the Lions not having won a game for the season leading into the game, they were considered strong favourites to defeat their Gold Coast neighbours. The Suns had recorded their first ever AFL win two weeks prior to the clash while Brisbane was winless leading into the first ever Queensland derby. [7] In the lead up to the match, triple premiership Lion Simon Black expressed resentment towards the Suns by stating "the AFL have given them everything, and then some" as well as labelling former Brisbane players Jared Brennan and Michael Rischitelli "mercenaries" because they had joined the Suns in the off season. [8] Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna returned serve by stating that the Suns were brought into the competition to clean up the mess left by the Brisbane Bears, [9] which Lions coach and former Bears player Michael Voss said he took personally and stated that McKenna's comments were "out of line". [10] Two days before the game it was revealed that 10 Queenslanders had been chosen to compete in the clash. The Suns got off to a hot start in the first quarter and led the clash by 19 points at first exchange of ends. The Gold Coast held that lead through the first three quarters and the tension rose early in the third term when Gold Coast's David Swallow unintentionally knocked Brisbane's Andrew Raines unconscious, who was taken off with concussion. Trailing by 19 points at the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Lions mounted a comeback off the back of six second half goals from Ashley McGrath, who was swung forward at half time. A Todd Banfield goal at the 15-minute mark in the fourth term equaled the scores late in the game but a spectacular pack mark taken by Gold Coast forward Nathan Krakouer a minute later stemmed the tide as he kicked truly for his fifth goal to give the Suns a one-goal lead. McGrath's sixth goal just seconds later again equaled the scores once again. The Gold Coast were awarded a controversial free kick for a high tackle a minute later which allowed small forward Brandon Matera to play on and kick the Suns to a seven-point lead that they wouldn't relinquish. The Suns claim the inaugural QClash 18.16 (124) to 17.14 (116). [11] Former Lion and new Sun Jared Brennan was awarded the inaugural Marcus Ashcroft Medal for his best on ground performance that included 30 disposals and 14 clearances.

QClash 1
Saturday, 7 May 2011 (7:10 pm) Gold Coast def. Brisbane Lions The Gabba (crowd: 25,504)
6.3 (39)
10.8 (68)
13.13 (91)
 18.16 (124)		Q1
Q2
Q3
 Final		3.2 (20)
6.5 (35)
11.7 (73)
 17.14 (116)		Umpires: Jennings, Ryan, McInerney
Marcus Ashcroft Medal: Jared Brennan
Brownlow Votes: 3 J. Brennan, 2 Z. Smith, 1 A. McGrath
Television broadcast: Fox Footy (national), Seven Network (simulcast in QLD)
5: Krakouer
2: Matera, Patrick, Lynch
1: Stanley, Shaw, McKenzie, Iles, Harris, Daye, Brennan 		Goals6: McGrath
3: Rich
2: Banfield, Clark
1: Polkinghorne, Black, Beams, Adcock
Brennan, Krakouer, Smith, Rischitelli, Ablett Jr, Harris Best Rich, Black, McGrath, Leuenberger, Hanley
Gorringe (hamstring)Injuries Raines (concussion)
NilReportsNil

QClash 11 — The bump

QClash 11 took place on 16 April 2016 at the Gabba. The Suns had compiled an undefeated 3-0 record leading into the game and were sitting equal top of the ladder while the Lions were winless sitting on the bottom of the ladder. The two teams traded goals for much of the first half as the Suns led by 2 points at the end of the first term and 8 points at half time. The biggest talking point of the night took place a minute before half time when Gold Coast defender Steven May elected to bump Brisbane ruckman Stefan Martin under his chin. Martin was knocked unconscious and was motionless for several minutes after the incident. May was a repeat offender as he had bumped Lion Tom Rockliff unconscious in QClash 9. [12] Seemingly spurred on by what had occurred just prior to half time, the Lions gained the lead in the third quarter and eventually ran out 13-point winners at full time. The Marcus Ashcroft Medal was awarded to Irishman Pearce Hanley for his sublime 28-disposal, 2-goal performance. [13] In the week following the match, May was referred straight to the tribunal where he later received a five-match suspension. [14]

QClash 15 — Zorko refuses to shake hands

QClash 15 took place on 22 April 2018 at the Gabba. Both Queensland clubs had suffered embarrassing losses the week prior to the 15th local derby and were keen to prove a point in the round 5 clash. The Suns went about building a healthy lead in the first half and led the contest by 14 points at the major break. Gold Coast then led the clash by as many as 27 points in the third quarter before Brisbane began fighting back. In the midst of a goalscoring frenzy from Brisbane, North Queenslander Charlie Cameron produced one of the goals of the year [15] with a three effort run of play that involved a gather, a handball, a recovery, a tackle break, a fend off and ultimately a spinning snap goal. [16] By the halfway point of the fourth quarter, Gold Coast's lead had been reduced to just four points. Despite Brisbane's relentless pressure in the last eight minutes of the game, the Suns were able to hold on for a five-point victory. Touk Miller was awarded the Marcus Ashcroft Medal for his shutdown role on Brisbane vice captain Dayne Zorko. However, post-game footage captured Zorko telling his opponent to "fuck off" when approached for a handshake. [17] Zorko was subsequently criticised by the media for the incident in the days that followed. [18] [19]

QClash 16 — 'Soft' comments and Zorko vs Miller

QClash 16 was held at Carrara Stadium on 18 August 2018. In the week leading up to the game, Brisbane defender Nick Robertson spoke on Macquarie Sports Radio where he labelled Gold Coast players "soft" and that he thought they "take a bit of a backwards step when blokes go hard in at the footy." Robertson added "I hope they hear that too" as the radio interview concluded. [20] Hours later Brisbane coach Chris Fagan publicly expressed disappointment over Robertson's comments. [21] When asked about his thoughts on Robertson's comments the next day, Gold Coast midfielder Jack Bowes was diplomatic and said "we respect all opposition." [22] The fiery clash began with Brisbane kicking three unanswered goals before Gold Coast managed to score a goal just before quarter time. Following the quarter time siren, tempers flared as a mini-melee broke out between the two teams. The tension rose to another level midway through the second quarter when Sean Lemmens collected Brandon Starcevich with a high shot. Mitch Robinson and Lemmens collided in the immediate aftermath, while Dayne Zorko was floored metres away after being pushed into by Alex Sexton. [23] The Lions took a slender one-goal lead into halftime as Gold Coast had fought back with five goals in the second quarter.

The Suns quickly captured ascendency early in the third quarter and held the lead until a contentious free kick was awarded to Harris Andrews, which resulted in a goal after the three-quarter time siren and subsequently handed the lead back to Brisbane. Upon viewing the replay, commentator Alastair Lynch stated "I actually don't think that is a holding free kick." Two quick goals allowed the Suns to build a nine-point lead early in the fourth quarter but a controversial 50 metre penalty for impeding the protected zone in the middle of the ground appeared to diminish the Gold Coast's momentum and resulted in a Brisbane goal from Allen Christensen. [24] Four minutes later Dayne Beams kicked a crucial goal midway through the fourth quarter to give Brisbane a four-point lead. Despite the margin remaining at four points for the last two and a half minutes, the Lions would hold the lead and walk away victorious 10.18 (78) to 11.8 (74) in QClash 16. Dayne Beams was awarded the Marcus Ashcroft Medal for his magnificent 38-disposal performance. [25] Gold Coast midfielder Touk Miller was given the task of tagging Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko for the entire game and camera footage consistently showed the two engaging in scuffles with one another throughout the match. [26] In the moments following the final siren, Zorko went directly to Miller and yelled expletives to his face before smiling and extending his hand to shake Miller's. [27] The pair shook hands before Zorko continued to follow Miller around the field with his hand extended. As was the case after QClash 15, the media criticised Zorko for demonstrating a lack of sportsmanship in the days that followed. [28] [29] [30] [31] Four fines were handed to players from either side after the match; Brisbane's Luke Hodge and Mitch Robinson [32] as well as Gold Coast's Brayden Fiorini and Sean Lemmens received fines. [33] A month after the clash, Touk Miller stated "we don't like each other" when asked about Zorko and the rivalry between the two clubs. [34]

QClash 23 — Struggling Suns make a stand and ongoing dislike between the clubs

Leading into the 23rd edition of the QClash, Gold Coast had lost seven consecutive matches to Brisbane by an average margin of 52 points and were publicly implored by media onlookers to make a stand in this particular clash. [35] Intrigue began to grow in the days leading up to the match as it was confirmed that Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko would return from injury for the match and an in-form Gold Coast skipper Touk Miller was also a confirmed starter. [36] It was also revealed that Gold Coast stalwart David Swallow would break the all-time games record for the Suns by competing in QClash 23. [37] Both teams entered the clash in precarious ladder positions with Brisbane clinging on to a top four position on the ladder and Gold Coast within striking distance of entering the top eight. [38] QClash 23 took place at the Gabba on 23 July 2022 and the game was hotly contested from the beginning as Brisbane led by just eight points at quarter time. The Suns stunned the vocal Brisbane home crowd in the second quarter by kicking five goals to the Lions' two majors as Gold Coast would enter the halftime break with a six point lead. The match would turn into a seesawing affair in the third quarter with six lead changes but the Suns would lead the clash by seven points at the last break with their performance being highlighted by key forwards Levi Casboult and Queenslander Mabior Chol who had combined for six goals at three quarter time. A noticeably tired Gold Coast outfit began to wilt at the midway point of the fourth quarter and conceded five consecutive goals to lose the clash by 17 points. Despite the loss, Gold Coast were highly commended for their performance against a top four side and Touk Miller was awarded a record-equalling third Marcus Ashcroft Medal as best afield. [39] A month later, Touk Miller revealed in an interview that he had a "genuine dislike" for the Lions as well as Dayne Zorko and that it hurt him deeply to lose eight consecutive games to Brisbane. [40]

QClash 25 — Suns snap losing streak and Zorko accuses Miller of groin tackle

QClash 25 took place on 29 July 2023 at Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast. The high flying third placed Lions entered the match as the hot favourites to continue their nine-game winning streak against a struggling Suns outfit sitting 14th on the ladder and fighting to keep their season alive. The clash also served as the scene for Gold Coast vice captain Sam Collins' milestone 100th AFL game. A hotly contested first quarter played out with both teams kicking multiple goals before Dayne Zorko drew a free kick for high contact inside his forward 50 just seconds before quarter time and kicked truly after the siren to give the Lions a seven-point lead at the end of the first term. The second quarter was also an evenly contested term with the Suns able to gain a three-point ascendency at halftime. The Gold Coast players unexpectedly formed a huddle on field just prior to the beginning of the third quarter and began the third term well by playing inspired football which included kicking five of the first six goals to give themselves a 17-point lead at three quarter time. The Suns were able to continue their fantastic form in the fourth quarter by kicking a further five goals to Brisbane's one and this allowed the Gold Coast to secure a streak breaking 41-point victory over the highly fancied Lions. Suns key forward Ben King was one of Gold Coast's best players with a five-goal haul, Touk Miller was awarded a record breaking fourth Marcus Ashcroft Medal for his shutdown role on one of the league's Brownlow Medal favourites Lachie Neale and Gold Coast defender Mac Andrew was awarded the Round 19 Rising Star nomination for his sublime performance. [41]

The biggest talking point from the game was a tackle performed by Touk Miller on Dayne Zorko in the third quarter that Zorko alleged was illegal. At the completion of the tackle, Zorko immediately remonstrated and was heard telling the umpire that Miller "just fucking grabbed my nuts!" (Squirrel grip) The incident was reviewed and not cited as illegal by Match Review Officer Michael Christian following the game and the accusation of an illegal action involving Zorko's groin was generally viewed by the media as a difficult one to prove. [42] [43] Two days later in a radio interview, Zorko claimed he was suffering from significant bruising in the groin region and expressed his disappointment in the AFL's decision to not charge Miller for the incident. [44] Despite Zorko's claims that they "had really good evidence to support the case," [45] no report of a sustained injury was communicated to the AFL for their official injury report and the Lions ultimately decided not to pursue the case in the days that followed. Interim Gold Coast coach Steven King said he found Zorko's accusation towards Miller "disrespectful" before adamantly claiming he knows the integrity of Miller and that any contact was "completely accidental". [46] However, in a surprising twist, the AFL backflipped on their decision by announcing on the Thursday night that followed the game that Miller had been handed a one-match suspension for "conduct unbecoming" and the Suns would publicly state that they were "extremely disappointed" by the decision, [47] while also going on to lose a must-win clash without Miller in the next round that would effectively end their 2023 season. [48]

QClash 25
Saturday, 29 July 2023 (4:35 pm) Gold Coast def. Brisbane Lions Carrara Stadium (crowd: 14,097)
2.2 (14)
5.3 (33)
10.3 (63)
 15.6 (96)		Q1
Q2
Q3
 Final		3.3 (21)
4.6 (30)
6.10 (46)
 7.13 (55)		Umpires: Stephens, Whetton, Adair, Strybos
Marcus Ashcroft Medal: Touk Miller
Brownlow Votes: TBA
Television broadcast: Fox Footy (national), Seven Network (QLD)
5: King
2: Casboult, Ainsworth
1: Rowell, Rosas, Darcy Macpherson, Farrar, Ellis, Anderson 		Goals2: Cameron
1: Zorko, McCluggage, McCarthy, Lohmann, Hipwood
Miller, Anderson, King, Powell, Rowell, Flanders Best Dunkley, Coleman, McCluggage, Ah Chee, Wilmot
Injuries Coleman (head)
NilReportsNil

QClash results

SeasonDateRdHome TeamScoreAway TeamScoreGroundCrowdResult/WinnerMH2HReport
1 2011 7 May7Gold Coast18.16 (124)Brisbane17.14 (116) The Gabba [note 1] 25,501Gold Coast8+1
213 August21Brisbane18.15 (123)Gold Coast8.13 (61) The Gabba 23,565 Brisbane 620
3 2012 21 April4Brisbane17.9 (111)Gold Coast6.10 (46) The Gabba 21,980 Brisbane 65 +1 
421 July17Gold Coast5.18 (48)Brisbane8.11 (59) Carrara Stadium 16,550 Brisbane 11 +2 
5 2013 13 April3Gold Coast13.14 (92)Brisbane13.16 (94) Carrara Stadium 12,961 Brisbane 2 +3 
66 July15Brisbane17.14 (116)Gold Coast12.11 (83) The Gabba 27,170  Brisbane 33 +4 
7 2014 5 April3Gold Coast17.12 (114)Brisbane9.7 (61) Carrara Stadium 16,593Gold Coast53 +3 
826 July18Brisbane16.14 (110)Gold Coast8.8 (56) The Gabba 27,167 Brisbane 54 +4 
9 2015 2 May5Gold Coast18.10 (118)Brisbane7.12 (54) Carrara Stadium 12,464Gold Coast64 +3 
108 August19Brisbane14.16 (100)Gold Coast17.12 (114) The Gabba 20,025Gold Coast14 +2 
11 2016 16 April4Brisbane14.23 (107)Gold Coast14.10 (94) The Gabba 20,041 Brisbane 13 +3 
129 July16Gold Coast22.7 (139)Brisbane17.11 (113) Carrara Stadium 13,528Gold Coast26 +2 
13 2017 25 March1Gold Coast14.12 (96)Brisbane15.8 (98) Carrara Stadium 12,710 Brisbane 2 +3 
1412 August21Brisbane22.10 (142)Gold Coast12.12 (84) The Gabba 17,772 Brisbane 58 +4  [ dead link ]
15 2018 22 April5Brisbane10.11 (71)Gold Coast11.10 (76) The Gabba 16,087Gold Coast5 +3 
1618 August22Gold Coast11.8 (74)Brisbane10.18 (78) Carrara Stadium 11,907 Brisbane 4 +4 
17 2019 27 April6Gold Coast9.8 (62)Brisbane16.15 (111) Carrara Stadium 13,694 Brisbane 49 +5 
1810 August21Brisbane22.12 (144)Gold Coast8.5 (53) The Gabba 22,530 Brisbane 91 +6 
19 2020 9 September16Brisbane13.10 (88)Gold Coast6.7 (43) The Gabba 11,292 Brisbane 45 +7 
20 2021 15 May9Gold Coast7.9 (51)Brisbane19.10 (124) Carrara Stadium 12,636 Brisbane 73 +8 
2124 July20Brisbane17.18 (120)Gold Coast10.11 (71) The Gabba 16,660 Brisbane 49 +9 
22 2022 24 April6Gold Coast11.14 (80)Brisbane21.6 (132) Carrara Stadium 14,897 Brisbane 52 +10 
2323 July19Brisbane16.14 (110)Gold Coast14.9 (93) The Gabba 21,467 Brisbane 17 +11 
24 2023 20 May10Brisbane16.11 (107)Gold Coast9.10 (64) The Gabba 23,286 Brisbane 43 +12 
2529 July20Gold Coast15.6 (96)Brisbane7.13 (55) Carrara Stadium 14,097Gold Coast41 +11 
  1. ↑ Played at the Gabba due to Carrara Stadium not being completed (Saturday, 28 May 2011).

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Marcus Ashcroft Medal

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Current Gold Coast captain Touk Miller holds the record for the most Marcus Ashcroft Medals (4).

The Marcus Ashcroft Medal is awarded to the player adjudged best on field during the QClash. It is named after triple Brisbane Lions AFL premiership player Marcus Ashcroft, who played junior football on the Gold Coast for Surfers Paradise and Southport. Ashcroft also held administrative roles at both the Lions and the Suns post-playing career.

Winners

YearRoundWinner
2011 7 Jared Brennan (Gold Coast)
21 Simon Black (Brisbane)
2012 4 Tom Rockliff (Brisbane)
17 Gary Ablett (Gold Coast)*
2013 3 Jonathan Brown (Brisbane)
15 Matthew Leuenberger (Brisbane)
2014 3 Gary Ablett (2) (Gold Coast)
18 Pearce Hanley (Brisbane)
2015 5 Charlie Dixon (Gold Coast)
19 Tom Lynch (Gold Coast)
2016 4 Pearce Hanley (2) (Brisbane)
16 Touk Miller (Gold Coast)
2017 1 Dayne Beams (Brisbane)
21 Dayne Beams (2) (Brisbane)
2018 5 Touk Miller (2) (Gold Coast)
22 Dayne Beams (3) (Brisbane)
2019 6 Mitch Robinson (Brisbane)
21 Charlie Cameron (Brisbane)
2020 16 Lachie Neale (Brisbane)
2021 9 Jarryd Lyons (Brisbane)
19 Jarryd Lyons (2) (Brisbane)
2022 6 Zac Bailey (Brisbane)
19 Touk Miller (3) (Gold Coast)*
2023 10 Lachie Neale (2) (Brisbane)
20 Touk Miller (4) (Gold Coast)
*Indicates a player on the losing team who won the Marcus Ashcroft Medal.

Shared history

Callum Ah Chee 2018.3.jpg
Pearce Hanley 2017.jpg
Jarryd Lyons 2017.1.jpg
Callum Ah Chee, Pearce Hanley and Jarryd Lyons are the only players to have appeared in QClashes for Brisbane and Gold Coast.

Multi-club Players

Below is a list of players who spent time at both the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns, and played in at least one QClash, in order of appearance for their second of the two clubs. It is updated through to the end of QClash 24.

Rohan Bewick (on Brisbane's list from 2011 to 2018 for 103 games) and Dayne Zorko (on Brisbane's list from 2012 to present for 230 games) were also traded from Gold Coast to Brisbane, but were only prelisted at the Suns and were never on their official list. When asked how he felt about the situation, Zorko admitted he was "extremely disappointed" and that the outcome "cut deeply" when his hometown club chose to trade him. [49] [50] Joel Tippett was on Brisbane's list from 2007 to 2009, however he didn't play a game before playing two matches for Gold Coast in 2011. Tippett never featured in a QClash.

Current AFL-listed players
Order of playing

for second club

PlayerGames Played for Brisbane

(Years Listed)

Games Played for Gold Coast

(Years Listed)

Number of QClashes Played
1 Flag of the Northern Territory.svg Jared Brennan 119 (2003–10)54 (2011–13)6
Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Michael Rischitelli 111 (2004–10)130 (2011–19)13
4 Flag of Queensland.svg Andrew Raines 67 (2010–14)6 (2015)6
5 Flag of Ireland.svg Pearce Hanley 129 (2008–16)40 (2017–20)14
6 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Jarryd Lyons 67 (2019–)37 (2017–18)11
7 Flag of Western Australia.svg Callum Ah Chee 61 (2020–)45 (2016–19)11
8 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Tom Berry 20 (2019–22)3 (2023–)1

Statistics

Up to date at the completion of QClash 25

Current AFL-listed players

Games Played

#PlayerClubQClashes
1 Flag of Queensland.svg Dayne Zorko Brisbane 22
2 Flag of Western Australia.svg David Swallow Gold Coast 20
3 Flag of Western Australia.svg Daniel Rich Brisbane 19
4 Flag of Queensland.svg Jarrod Harbrow Gold Coast 17
Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Ryan Lester Brisbane 17

Goalkickers

Most goals in one game

North Queenslander Charlie Cameron has kicked the most career QClash goals (29). Charlie Cameron celebrates (1) 28.02.20.jpg
North Queenslander Charlie Cameron has kicked the most career QClash goals (29).
#PlayerClubVenueYearRoundGoalsBehindsTotal Score
1 Flag of Queensland.svg Charlie Dixon Gold Coast Carrara Stadium 2015Round 56238
Flag of Queensland.svg Charlie Cameron Brisbane The Gabba 2019Round 216137
Flag of the Northern Territory.svg Zac Bailey Brisbane The Gabba 2022Round 66036
Flag of Western Australia.svg Ashley McGrath Brisbane The Gabba 2011Round 76036

Most career goals

#PlayerClubGoalsBehindsGames
1 Flag of Queensland.svg Charlie Cameron Brisbane 291210
2 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Tom Lynch Gold Coast 271212
3 Flag of Queensland.svg Dayne Zorko Brisbane 211422
4 Flag of Queensland.svg Eric Hipwood Brisbane 201612
5 Flag of Queensland.svg Alex Sexton Gold Coast 18812

Hitouts

Most hitouts in a game

Jarrod Witts holds the record for the most hitouts in QClash history (415). Jarrod Witts 2018.2.jpg
Jarrod Witts holds the record for the most hitouts in QClash history (415).
#PlayerClubYearRoundHitouts
1 Flag of New South Wales.svg Jarrod Witts Gold Coast 2019Round 2153
2 Flag of Western Australia.svg Matthew Leuenberger Brisbane 2011Round 752
3 Flag of New South Wales.svg Jarrod Witts Gold Coast 2023Round 1051
4 Flag of New South Wales.svg Jarrod Witts Gold Coast 2022Round 1950
5 Flag of New South Wales.svg Jarrod Witts Gold Coast 2022Round 648

Most career hit-outs

#PlayerClubHitoutsGames
1 Flag of New South Wales.svg Jarrod Witts Gold Coast 41510
2 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Stefan Martin Brisbane 34612
3 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Oscar McInerney Brisbane 2279
4 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Tom Nicholls Gold Coast 1866
5 Flag of Western Australia.svg Matthew Leuenberger Brisbane 1845

Disposals

Most disposals in a game

Queenslander Dayne Zorko holds recorded the most disposals in QClash history (447). Dayne Zorko 2018.1.jpg
Queenslander Dayne Zorko holds recorded the most disposals in QClash history (447).
#PlayerClubVenueYearRoundDisposals
1 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Tom Rockliff Brisbane The Gabba 2014Round 1847
2 Flag of Ireland.svg Pearce Hanley Brisbane The Gabba 2014Round 1845
3 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Brayden Fiorini Gold Coast The Gabba 2021Round 1941
4 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Gary Ablett Jr Gold Coast Carrara Stadium 2014Round 338
Flag of Queensland.svg Dayne Beams Brisbane Carrara Stadium 2018Round 2238

Most career disposals

#PlayerClubDisposalsGames
1 Flag of Queensland.svg Dayne Zorko Brisbane 44722
2 Flag of Western Australia.svg David Swallow Gold Coast 44020
3 Flag of Western Australia.svg Daniel Rich Brisbane 39519
4 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Tom Rockliff Brisbane 37113
5 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Touk Miller Gold Coast 35415

Clearances

David Swallow holds the record for the most clearances in QClash history (84). David Swallow 2017.2.jpg
David Swallow holds the record for the most clearances in QClash history (84).

Most clearances in a game

#PlayerClubVenueYearRoundClearances
1 Flag of the Northern Territory.svg Jared Brennan Gold Coast The Gabba 2011Round 714
2 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Jarryd Lyons Brisbane Carrara Stadium 2022Round 613
Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Matt Rowell Gold Coast Carrara Stadium 2022Round 613
4 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Oscar McInerney Brisbane The Gabba 2021Round 1912
5 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Tom Rockliff Brisbane The Gabba 2014Round 1811

Most career clearances

#PlayerClubGamesClearances
1 Flag of Western Australia.svg David Swallow Gold Coast 2084
2 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Touk Miller Gold Coast 1573
3 Flag of Queensland.svg Dayne Zorko Brisbane 2272
4 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Jarryd Lyons Brisbane 1169
5 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Tom Rockliff Brisbane 1364

Tackles

Matt Rowell holds the joint record for the most tackles in a QClash (13). Matt Rowell 2021.jpg
Matt Rowell holds the joint record for the most tackles in a QClash (13).

Most tackles in a game

#PlayerClubVenueYearRoundTackles
1 Flag of Western Australia.svg Jaeger O'Meara Gold Coast The Gabba 2014Round 813
Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Matt Rowell Gold Coast Carrara Stadium 2023Round 2013
3 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Matt Rowell Gold Coast The Gabba 2023Round 1012
4 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Touk Miller Gold Coast Carrara Stadium 2016Round 1611
Flag of Tasmania.svg Mitch Robinson Brisbane Carrara Stadium 2015Round 1911

Most career tackles

#PlayerClubGamesTackles
1 Flag of Queensland.svg Dayne Zorko Brisbane 22132
2 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Touk Miller Gold Coast 1581
3 Flag of Western Australia.svg David Swallow Gold Coast 2079
4 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Tom Rockliff Brisbane 1369
5 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Jarryd Lyons Brisbane 1165

Career Brownlow votes

Queensland junior and triple Brisbane Lions AFL Premiership captain Michael Voss holds the second best winning percentage of any coach in QClash history (83.3%). MichaelVoss.jpg
Queensland junior and triple Brisbane Lions AFL Premiership captain Michael Voss holds the second best winning percentage of any coach in QClash history (83.3%).
#PlayerClubGamesVotes
1 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Jarryd Lyons Brisbane Lions
Gold Coast 		1112
2 Flag of Ireland.svg Pearce Hanley Brisbane Lions
Gold Coast 		1410
3 Flag of Queensland.svg Dayne Beams Brisbane 59
Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Touk Miller Gold Coast 159
Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Tom Rockliff Brisbane 139

All-time coaching record

Current AFL Head Coach
CoachClubWinLossDrawGamesWin %Diff
Flag of Tasmania.svg Chris Fagan Brisbane 11201384.6+9
Flag of Queensland.svg Michael Voss Brisbane 510683.3+4
Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Steven King Gold Coast 1101100+1
Flag of Tasmania.svg Rodney Eade Gold Coast 320560+1
Flag of New South Wales.svg Dean Solomon Gold Coast 01010−1
Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Justin Leppitsch Brisbane 240633.3−2
Flag of Western Australia.svg Guy McKenna Gold Coast 260825−4
Flag of South Australia.svg Stuart Dew Gold Coast 190910−7

    AFL Women's

    The first AFLW QClash was played on 22 February 2020 at Carrara Stadium and resulted in a draw. [51]

    Results

    SeasonDateRdHome TeamScoreAway TeamScoreGroundCrowdWinnerH2HQClash MedalReport
    1 2020 22 February3 Gold Coast 4.4 (28) Brisbane 4.4 (28) Carrara Stadium 4,223Draw0  Kate Lutkins 
    2 2021 7 February2 Brisbane 10.5 (65) Gold Coast 0.2 (2) Hickey Park 2,101 Brisbane by 63  +1   Jesse Wardlaw 
    3 2022 (S6) 17 February7 Gold Coast 2.4 (16) Brisbane 12.13 (85) Carrara Stadium 1,105 Brisbane by 69  +2   Courtney Hodder 
    4 2022 (S7) 10 September3 Brisbane 12.10 (82) Gold Coast 1.3 (9) The Gabba 2,582 Brisbane by 73  +3   Emily Bates 
    4 2023 14 October7 Gold Coast 3.3 (21) Brisbane 8.9 (57) Carrara Stadium 1,873 Brisbane by 36  +4   Ally Anderson 

    Statistics

    Correct as of end of season 7.

    Current AFLW-listed players

    Most career goals

    Jesse Wardlaw has kicked the most career QClash goals (10). AFLW S7 GF Jesse Wardlaw warmup 2.jpg
    Jesse Wardlaw has kicked the most career QClash goals (10).
    #PlayerClubGoalsGames
    1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jesse Wardlaw Brisbane 104
    2 Flag of Queensland.svg Greta Bodey Brisbane 54
    3 Flag of Queensland.svg Dakota Davidson Brisbane 43
    Flag of Queensland.svg Taylor Smith Gold Coast
    Brisbane     		43
    5 Flag of Queensland.svg Zimmorlei Farquharson Brisbane 32
    Flag of Queensland.svg Kalinda Howarth Brisbane
    Gold Coast     		33

    Two-club players

    Dee Heslop is the only player to have appeared in QClashes for both Brisbane and Gold Coast. AFLW S7 GF Dee Heslop.jpg
    Dee Heslop is the only player to have appeared in QClashes for both Brisbane and Gold Coast.

    Below is a list of players who spent time at both the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns, in order of appearance for their second of the two clubs.

    Order of playing

    for second club

    		PlayerGames Played for Brisbane
    (Years Listed)    		Games Played for Gold Coast
    (Years Listed)    		Number of QClashes Played
    1 Flag of Queensland.svg Lauren Bella 3 (2019)36 (2020–)4
    Flag of Queensland.svg Tori Groves-Little 2 (2019)11 (2020–2022 (S7))1
    Flag of Queensland.svg Kalinda Howarth 0 (2018)34 (2020–)3
    Flag of Queensland.svg Leah Kaslar 21 (2017–2019)15 (2020–2021)2
    Flag of Queensland.svg Paige Parker 4 (2019)13 (2020–2021)1
    Flag of Queensland.svg Emma Pittman 8 (2018–2019)2 (2020–2022 (S6))0
    Flag of Queensland.svg Molly Ritson 0 (2018)9 (2020–2021)1
    Flag of Queensland.svg Jamie Stanton 16 (2017–2018)25 (2020–)3
    Flag of South Australia.svg Sam Virgo 15 (2017–2019)14 (2020–2021)2
    Flag of Queensland.svg Jacqui Yorston 4 (2019)15 (2020–2022 (S6))2
    11 Flag of Queensland.svg Taylor Smith 35 (2021–)1 (2020)3
    12 Flag of Queensland.svg Dee Heslop 11 (2022 (S7)–)23 (2020–2022 (S6))4
    Flag of Queensland.svg Krystal Scott 0 (2018–2019)1 (2022 (S7))0
    14 Flag of Queensland.svg Ellie Hampson 0 (2023–)23 (2020–2022 (S7))3
    Flag of Queensland.svg Jordan Membrey 5 (2017)0 (2023–)0
    Flag of Queensland.svg Jade Pregelj 0 (2023–)19 (2020–2022 (S7))2

    All-time coaching record

    Current AFLW Head-Coach
    CoachClubWinLossDrawGamesWin %Diff
    Flag of Western Australia.svg Craig Starcevich Brisbane 3003100+3
    Flag of Queensland.svg Daniel Merrett Brisbane 001100
    Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg David Lake Gold Coast 01120−1
    Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Cameron Joyce Gold Coast 02020−2

    VFL

    Results

    SeasonDateRdHome TeamScoreAway TeamScoreGroundWinnerH2H
    1 2021 13 May5 Gold Coast 8.13 (61) Brisbane 19.7 (121) Carrara Stadium  Brisbane by 60  +1 
    2 2022 24 July18 Brisbane 13.11 (89) Gold Coast 13.13 (91) Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex  Gold Coast by 2 0
    3 2023 29 July19 Gold Coast 13.14 (92) Brisbane 11.8 (74) Carrara Stadium  Gold Coast by 18  +1 
    4 2023 2 September1QF Gold Coast 19.13 (127) Brisbane 12.12 (84) Carrara Stadium  Gold Coast by 43  +2 

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