QClash
| First meeting | 7 May 2011 |
|---|---|
| Latest meeting | 13 April0 2013 |
| Next meeting | 6 June 2013 |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 4 |
| All-time series (regular-season only) | Brisbane Lions 4 wins Gold Coast 1 win |
| Largest victory | Brisbane Lions – 65 points (21 April 2012) Gold Coast – 8 points (7 May 2011) |
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 QClash was held in 2011, with Gold Coast winning by 8 points. The game established for the highest pay TV audience ever for an AFL game, with a total of 354,745 viewers watching the game.[1]
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." - Brisbane Lions CEO Malcolm Holmes.[4]
The medal for the player adjudged best on ground will be known as the Marcus Ashcroft Medal, named after Marcus Ashcroft, who played 318 games for the Brisbane Bears and Brisbane Lions between 1989 and 2003, and is currently a member of Gold Coast's coaching staff. He was the first Queenslander to play 300 AFL games.[5]
The trophy awarded to the winner of the game is currently known as the "QClash Trophy".[6]
AFL Premiership Season matches
Pre-season matches
Most QClash Goals
| Player | Club | Games | Goals | Behinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Brown | Brisbane Lions | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| Harley Bennell | Gold Coast | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| Daniel Rich | Brisbane Lions | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Ash McGrath | Brisbane Lions | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Nathan Krakouer | Gold Coast | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Aaron Cornelius | Brisbane Lions | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Todd Banfield | Brisbane Lions | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| James Polkinghorne | Brisbane Lions | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Mitch Clark | Brisbane Lions | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Brandon Matera | Gold Coast | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Tom Rockliff | Brisbane Lions | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Notes
- ^ Played at the Gabba in Brisbane due to Gold Coast's home ground, Metricon Stadium, not being ready until Round 10 (Saturday, 28 May 2011).
- ^ Game was played in two 20-minute halves
- ^ Game was played in two 20-minute halves
References
- ^ QClash sets TV record - afl.com.au. Published 9 May 2011. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
- ^ Stafford, Andrew (7 May 2011). "Jumping the Q". The Age. p. 11.
- ^ Dampney, James (26 June 2012). "Rivals search for a name".
- ^ Lions and Suns launch QClash
- ^ QClash 1: Marcus Ashcroft Medal announced (1 May 2011)
- ^ "Lions star Jonathan Brown issues rallying cry ahead of QClash". The Courier-Mail. 21 April 2012.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|authors=ignored (help) - ^ Whiting, Michael (7 May 2011). "Hot Suns fry Lions".
- ^ a b Whiting, Michael (13 March 2011). "First blood to Lions in QClash debut".
- ^ Whiting, Michael (21 April 2012). "Ablett hurt in Suns dark night".
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|coauthor=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Whiting, Michael (21 July 2012). "Lions scrape home in QClash".
- ^ Dampney, James (25 February 2012). "Effort pays off for Lions".
- ^ Bowen, Nick (23 February 2013). "Lion cubs looking the goods".
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