QClash

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 both the clubs and the football media as a name for the game.

"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.^[2]

There are to be two QClashes every year during the home and away season, similar to the Western Derby and the Showdown.

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.

The trophy awarded to the winner of the game is currently known as the "QClash Trophy".

QClash matches

Non-QClash matches

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