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Cruises from Brisbane

Discover queensland's sunny capital city of brisbane, the gateway to the gold and sunshine coasts.

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Cruising from Brisbane gives you the perfect opportunity to uncover the very best of New Zealand, Tasmania and beyond. Try local produce at one of the city’s many farmers markets, and surround yourself with incredible works of art at QAGOMA. Or hike Mt Coot-tha to watch the sun set over the sparkling skyline. From dusk until well after dawn, this city will keep you busy before or after your cruise from Brisbane.

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New Zealand

Between the dramatic landscapes and rich heritage, New Zealand is a destination you will want to return to again and again. On your next cruise from Brisbane, marvel at grottos filled with glow-worms one day, and sample an authentic Māori hangi the next. From awe-inspiring sites like Fiordland National Park to our immersive Across the Ditch program, there is no better way to experience New Zealand than with Princess.

From the spectacular outback and bustling cities to the natural wonders and rich culture, Australia is one of those places that really does have something for everyone. Taste your way through Margaret River’s dazzling wine region. Dive the iconic Great Barrier Reef, or meet wildlife at Melbourne’s Healesville Sanctuary. On cruises from Brisbane, experience it all and so much more.

Australia Seacations

With short cruises from Brisbane, discover Australia at your own pace. Climb Sydney’s Harbour Bridge, and people-watch at Bondi. Or pan for gold at Melbourne’s Sovereign Hill museum, and browse through clothes, housewares and souvenirs at Queen Victoria Market. Whether it’s a long weekend with a loved one or a few days of play with family, your Seacation cruise from Brisbane will take you where you want to go.

Tasmania is a scenic wonderland just waiting to be explored. When cruising from Brisbane, uncover the many delights of Tassie on a Tasmanian cruise. Highlights include climbing Cradle Mountain, wandering Hobart’s Salamanca Markets, exploring the penal colony at Port Arthur and taking in the sunset at Great Oyster Bay.

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is a destination that has to be seen to be believed. Discover natural hot springs, mud pools and geysers, or uncover barrier reefs, drop offs, coral gardens and wreck dive sites. Whether partaking in cultural festivals, sampling cuisine or trekking trails, cruises from Brisbane will ignite your senses as you venture through the unexplored paradise of Papua New Guinea.

Tahiti & South Pacific

Cruise from Brisbane and embark on a sensory adventure as you travel to the idyllic paradise of Tahiti and the islands of the South Pacific. Stroll through Tahiti’s bustling capital Papeete. Feel the turquoise waters lapping at your feet in Bora Bora, and bask on the beaches of Moorea. Or get off the beaten path to unearth spectacles such as the waterfalls at Faarumai or the tomb of the last king of Tahiti, Pomare V.

New Caledonia & Vanuatu

The islands of New Caledonia & Vanuatu have to be seen to be believed. From the picturesque French influenced Noumea, to the friendly waters of Port Vila, there is something for everyone on a cruise through this region. You’ll experience some of the most amazing snorkelling, and some of the friendliest people in the world at each of your ports of call.

Asia Cruises

Asia is a land where ancient civilisations and traditions meet vibrant cities and contemporary flavours. On cruises from Brisbane, see the very best of Asia and embark on a sensory journey through the region’s most iconic cities. Learn the art of Thai dancing in Bangkok, navigate the Cu Chi tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City and discover 8,000-year-old history at the National Palace Museum in Taipei.

World Cruises

On World Cruises from Brisbane, unpack once and visit even more destinations while enjoying more time at sea. As you explore the many corners of the world, connect with other guests who share your passion for travel and exploration. Together, embark on one legendary adventure, travelling from idyllic island paradise to towering cityscapes – and everywhere in between.

What You Need to Know About Cruises from Brisbane

Perfectly laidback yet packed with culture, adventure and excitement, Brisbane is a city full of treasures well worth exploring. Here’s everything you need to know about the city, so you can make the most of your cruise from Brisbane.

Brisbane at a glance

• Language : English
• Currency : Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Time Zone : Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
• Docking : Your cruise from Brisbane docks at Brisbane International Cruise Terminal.
• Attire : Weather is warm or hot all year round, with a rainy season from December to February. Opt for shorts and t-shirts during the day, and pack long pants and sweaters for cooler evenings in June to August. 
• Transportation : Priding itself on being a green city, Brisbane makes it easy to get around using public transport, offering an extensive network of bus, ferry and rail services.

Things to do in Brisbane

When cruising from Brisbane, walk on South Bank, climb Story Bridge and catch a show at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Or learn about the city’s past on a visit to Boggo Road Gaol, shop ‘til you drop at Queen Street Mall and catch a few innings at the Gabba. Whether it’s a picnic in the City Botanic Gardens or a comedy night at Brisbane Powerhouse, your visit to Brisbane will set the tone for adventure.

Ships That Cruise from Brisbane

Our Princess fleet includes some of the best cruises from Brisbane. Find the comforts of home along with the luxuries you deserve on board any of our ships. Discover what makes our fleet so unique.

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Cruises from Brisbane

Whether you’re looking for a short break cruise or a longer holiday, there’s a P&O Cruise from Brisbane for you! Departing from the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, built on the meandering Brisbane River, you can explore incredible Aussie destinations or idyllic adventures to the South Pacific, PNG and New Zealand.

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Australian Cruises From Brisbane

Cruise from Brisbane to beautiful Airlie Beach , alongside a visit to the world-famous Whitsundays. We recommend booking one of our short break cruises from Brisbane to soak up the few days off you may have. You can cruise to beautiful Airlie Beach and visit the world-famous Whitsundays. Or, try our Comedy Cruise , Country Cruise or Tribute to the King™ . If Main Events are more your style, hop on a cruise to Australia's cultural capital of Melbourne for The Race That Stops A Nation™.

Pacific Island Cruises From Brisbane

Explore the wonders of the Pacific on the Pacific Island Hopper . We’ve been cruising the South Pacific for 90 years, so we’re almost locals. Immerse yourself in the cultures of beautiful Island destinations with P&O Cruises from Brisbane.

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Travelling From Brisbane

Brisbane International Cruise Terminal

1 Cruise Terminal Dr, Pinkenba QLD 4008

Distance to/from City: 21kms/35mins

Distance to/from Airport: 12.7km/15mins

Note: Some GPS systems may not yet recognise the new address. If this is the case, use  Marine Road,  which becomes Cruise Terminal Drive.

There are three (3) car parks providing on-site paid parking at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal.

• All car parks are managed by Wilson Parking.
• Car park pricing and booking information is available on the Wilson Parking website.  Parking must be booked in advance online through the Wilson Parking website
• Car Parks 1 and 2 only accept online bookings – no drive-up parking spaces available
• Car Park 3 has a very limited number of drive up spaces – vast majority is online bookings.

Wilson Parking contact details:

wilsonparking.com.au   (search "Brisbane International Cruise Terminal")

Wilson Parking Customer Care: 1800 727 546.

Offsite car parking operators

Andrew's Airport Parking  -  Ph: (07) 3268 4222

Portside Parking  - Ph: (07) 3630 0922.

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Carnival Luminosa - March 24, 2024

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The March 24, 2024 cruise on the Carnival Luminosa departs from Brisbane, Australia. On this 4 Night Airlie Beach sailing, the ship will visit a total of 2 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Luminosa sets sail on a Sunday (March 24, 2024) and returns on a Thursday (March 28, 2024).

The Carnival Luminosa was built in 2009 and is amoung Carnival's 26 ships in it's fleet. The Carnival Luminosa is included in the cruise line's Luminosa Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Carnival Luminosa vs all other Carnival ships.

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Brisbane, located in Australia's Queensland, enjoys beach-perfect summers and mild winters. Other reasons to stay in this sunny city include its wealth of good food, diverse shopping, and copious arts and entertainment choices. Ride one of the ferries, paddlewheels, or pleasure boats on the Brisbane River. Stroll among the gardens of the city center or relax on the beach.

Brisbane, located in Australia's Queensland, enjoys beach-perfect summers and mild winters. Other reasons to stay in this sunny city include its wealth of good food, diverse shopping, and copious arts...

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Norwegian Cruise Line adds 24 new APAC itineraries

Three ships offering a total of 84 asia pac voyages from sep 2024-mar 2026.

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today unveiled 24 new port-intensive cruises across Asia, for a total of 85 Asia Pacific voyages from September 2024 through March 2026 on new-to-the-region ships – Norwegian Spirit , Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky .

For the first time in its history, NCL will deploy the most ships in this part of the world for an extended season of bucket-list worthy voyages from 15 departure ports, including Auckland, New Zealand; Bali (Benoa) Indonesia; Bangkok (Laem Chabang); Manila, Phillippines; Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia; Seoul (Incheon), South Korea; Singapore; Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan; Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan; Vancouver, Canada; Sydney, Melbourne and for the first time, Cairns, Australia, and Lautoka, Fiji.

This will also mark the Brand’s first Northern Hemisphere summer cruises in Asia, offering guests more choices to discover the diverse scenery, culture and culinary delights of the region.

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Asia is enjoying significant demand among Australian and New Zealand travellers, especially Japan, and the Asia Pacific region set to be the primary driver of global travel growth, up 20% over 20232. With top destinations for travellers in 2024 including Tokyo and Osaka, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; Taipei City, Taiwan and Hong Kong2, NCL is living up to its commitment to deliver immersive port-rich itineraries to the world’s most sought-after destinations.

These new nine-to-19-day voyages offer guests an average of 10 hours in port to over 60 dream locations, including Brand-first calls to Albany, Busselton, Fremantle, Port Douglas and Townsville in Australia; Matsuyama and Niigata in Japan; Aitutaki in the Cook Islands; and Suva in Fiji. Spanning 18 months, this season will also feature 36 overnight port stays in Asia Pacific to 11 unique places.

Some of the highlights include Osaka, Japan , where guests can explore over 1,600 temples and fascinating heritage; Himeji, Japan , home to the iconic UNESCO World Heritage-listed Himeji Castle; and Tokushima, Japan , where guests can savour a wide variety of culinary specialties, learn about the town’s deep history and culture, and visit the Tatsue-ji Temple. Other overnight calls include Hong Kong, Asia’s culinary capital where ancient traditions blend with modern marvels; and Bangkok (Laem Chabang), home to splendid golden temples and palaces, including the revered Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the opulent Royal Palace.

Additionally, for the first time, NCL will overnight in Bali, Indonesia and the idyllic island of Lembark, Lombok.

“In response to the strong demand for Asia as a destination, we are thrilled to launch 24 new immersive itineraries as part of our most extensive Asia-Pacific offering to date,” said Ben Angell, Vice President, and Managing Director Norwegian Cruise Line APAC . “Demonstrating our ongoing commitment to the region as both a destination and source market, NCL is now offering 85 Asia Pacific voyages from September 2024 through March 2026 across three ships and fifteen departure ports including Bali, Papeete, Tokyo and Singapore.”

Norwegian Spirit will debut in Asia on 26 May 2024 for a 10-day Japan cruise departing from Tokyo. Then, in the spring, she will return for a season of nine-to-15-day voyages to Japan and Southeast Asia, from 22 September 2024 through 17 November 2025, exploring both well-known and off-the-beaten-path cities that invite a deeper exploration, and truly come alive after dark, such as Himeji, Osaka, Tokyo and Tokushima in Japan; Hong Kong; Incheon in South Korea; Taipei (Keelung) in Taiwan; and Bangkok (Laem Chabang) in Thailand. From December 2025 to March 2026, she will return to offer a series of 11-to 14-day journeys to-and-beween Australia and New Zealand.

This December, Norwegian Sun will make her Australian debut, arriving in Brisbane and Melbourne on 18 and 21 December 2024, following an 18-day French Polynesia and South Pacific sailing, which departs Papeete on 3 December and visits eight ports. She will sail a section of 12- to 15-day voyages between Australia and New Zealand, including a new collection of brand first itineraries to the Great Barrier Reef and South Pacific between Cairns and Lautoka, Australia, which is also NCL’s first turnaround in both ports.

She will also sail six island-hopping French Polynesia cruises between Fiji and Tahiti and two Asia cruises through 21 May 2025. From November 2025 to March 2026, Norwegian Sun will sail a selection of 11-to 15-day itineraries exploring Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea and other highly sought out destinations in Southeast Asia. In addition, Norwegian Sky will debut in Asia in January 2025, offering select Japan and Southeast Asia cruises ranging from 10-to 17-days through March 2025.

To celebrate the launch of these new itineraries, NCL has launched a limited-time Close to Home Sale where guests can enjoy additional savings of $500 on select Asia, Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific sailings, which is also combinable with NCL’s popular Free At Sea offer*.

NCL is also inviting valued trade partners to take advantage of a new Partners First Rewards Incentive with the opportunity to TRIPLE THEIR MONEY on select Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific or Asia sailings booked and deposited during NCL’s Close to Home sale. Agents can register or submit bookings here .

To explore NCL’s Asia Pacific itineraries, click here .

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Norwegian Cruise Line Expands its Presence Across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand with Over 30 New Itineraries

Company Now Offering Nearly 90 Voyages Across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand from 15 Departure Ports, and Calls to Over 60 Destinations from September 2024 through March 2026

Norwegian Sky, Sun and Spirit to Debut in Asia Pacific, Making it NCL’s Largest Deployment in the Region in its History

New Immersive Asia Cruise Itineraries Include an Average of 10 Hours in Port; Over 30 Overnight Calls; Five New-to-Brand Visits in Australia and Japan; As Well As Seven Debut Great Barrier Reef and South Pacific Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, launches over 30 new port-intensive cruises across Asia Pacific,  Australia and New Zealand , for a total of 85 voyages from September 2024 through March 2026 on new-to-the-region ships – Norwegian Spirit, Sun and Sky.

For the first time in its history, NCL will deploy the most ships in this part of the world for an extended season of bucket-list worthy voyages from 15 departure ports, including Auckland, New Zealand; Bali (Benoa) Indonesia; Bangkok (Laem Chabang); Manila, Phillippines; Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia; Seoul (Incheon), South Korea; Singapore; Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan; Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan; Vancouver, Canada; Sydney, Melbourne and for the first time, Cairns, Australia, and Lautoka, Fiji.  This will also mark the Brand’s first summer cruises in Asia, offering guests more choices to discover the diverse scenery, culture and culinary delights of the region.

Asia is of growing interest among travelers, with the Asia-Pacific region set to be the primary driver of travel growth, up 20% over 2023 1 . With top destinations for U.S.- based travelers in 2024 being Tokyo and Osaka, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; Taipei City, Taiwan and Hong Kong 1 , NCL is living up to its commitment to deliver  immersive port-rich itineraries to these cities and more.  These new nine-to-19-day voyages offer guests an average of 10 hours in port to over 60 dream locations, including Brand-first calls to Albany, Busselton, Fremantle, Port Douglas and Townsville, Australia; Matsuyama and Niigata, Japan; Aitutaki in the Cook Islands; and Suva, Fiji.  Spanning 18 months, this season will also feature 36 overnight port stays in Asia Pacific to 11 unique places.  Some of the highlights include Osaka, Japan, where guests can explore over 1,600 temples and fascinating heritage; Himeji, Japan, home to Himeji Castle, the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site; and Tokushima, Japan, where guests can savor a wide variety of culinary specialties, as well learn about the town's deep history and culture, and even visit the Tatsue-ji Temple.  Other overnight calls include Hong Kong, where ancient traditions blend with modern marvels, making it Asia’s culinary capital; Bangkok (Laem Chabang), home to splendid golden temples and palaces, including the revered Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the opulent Royal Palace; and Melbourne, Australia, where guests can spend extra time exploring striking architecture, chic galleries and even encounter native wildlife at nearby parks.  Additionally, for the first time, NCL will overnight in Bali and the idyllic island of Lembar  (Lombok), Indonesia. 

 "Our Company is committed to delivering more opportunities for our guests to explore the world with remarkable vacation experiences…and having lived in Asia with my family, I can attest to it being one of those unforgettable places," said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line.  "With the increased interest in more immersive and exotic itineraries, we are excited to expand our season and offer additional ships to cater to travelers looking to uncover the most sought-out cities in the region, but also those less discovered.  Countries in Asia Pacific provide unmatched diversity, from so many captivating cultures across Asia to island-hopping in the South Pacific and the rugged natural beauty of Australia and New Zealand. Now, with more voyages, choice of ships and departure ports to choose from, guests can curate their vacation to this region their way."

Norwegian Spirit will debut in Asia on May 26, 2024 for a 10-day Japan cruise departing from Tokyo. Then, in the fall, she will return for a season of nine-to-15-day voyages to Japan and Southeast Asia, from Sept. 22, 2024 through Nov. 17, 2025, exploring both well-known and off-the-beaten-path cities that invite a deeper exploration, and truly come alive after dark, such as Himeji, Osaka, Tokyo and Tokushima, Japan; Hong Kong; Incheon, South Korea; Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan; and Bangkok (Laem Chabang).  From December 2025 to March 2026, she will return to offer a series of 11-to14-day journeys to-and-beween Australia and New Zealand .

Our Company is committed to delivering more opportunities for our guests to explore the world with remarkable vacation experiences…and having lived in Asia with my family, I can attest to it being one of those unforgettable places. With the increased interest in more immersive and exotic itineraries, we are excited to expand our season and offer additional ships to cater to travelers looking to uncover the most sought-out cities in the region, but also those less discovered.  Countries in Asia Pacific provide unmatched diversity, from so many captivating cultures across Asia to island-hopping in the South Pacific and the rugged natural beauty of Australia and New Zealand. Now, with more voyages, choice of ships and departure ports to choose from, guests can curate their vacation to this region their way.

This December, Norwegian Sun will make her Australian debut, arriving in Brisbane and Melbourne on Dec. 18 and 21, 2024, following a leisurely 18-day French Polynesia and South Pacific sailing , which departs Papeete on Dec. 3 and visits eight ports. She will sail a section of 12-to-15-day voyages between Australia and New Zealand, including a new collection of Brand first itineraries to the Great Barrier Reef and South Pacific between Cairns and Lautoka, Australia, which is also NCL's first turnaround in both ports.  She will also sail six island-hopping French Polynesia cruises between Fiji and Tahiti and two Asia cruises through May 21, 2025. From November 2025 to March 2026, Norwegian Sun will sail a selection of 11-to-15-day itineraries exploring Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea and other highly sought out destinations in Southeast Asia. In addition, Norwegian Sky will debut in Asia in January 2025, offering select Japan and Southeast Asia cruises ranging from 10-to-17 days through March 2025. 

Guests looking to maximize their Asia Pacific cruise adventure can take advantage of NCL’s Free at Sea program, which delivers more value with holiday enhancing benefits including specialty dining credits, unlimited beverage package, shore excursion credits, Wi-Fi minutes and more; as well as extend their vacation with one of NCL’s Cruisetours in Auckland, New Zealand; Taipei, Taiwan; as well as Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney.

To explore NCL’s Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand itineraries, click here .

For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line's award-winning 19-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit  www.ncl.com .

1 Zanpure, S., & Team, S. (2024, February 1). Outbound travel 2024: Asia's Big Year, Europe's slowdown. Skift Research . 

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Sport Adelaide and Brisbane play thrilling draw after Collingwood runs rampant against West Coast

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• 8:45 AM 8:45 AM Sun 12 May 2024 at 8:45am FT: IT'S A DRAW! Adelaide and Brisbane play a draw!
• 8:05 AM 8:05 AM Sun 12 May 2024 at 8:05am 3QT: Darcy Fogarty misses after the siren to give the Crows a one-point lead
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By Dean Bilton

That's it for the blog today!

So round nine of the 2024 AFL season is in the books. We had some floggings, some close finishes and even a draw, all of which has made for a pretty decent weekend of footy.

Keep an eye out on ABC Sport as we wrap up the round and look ahead to round 10. But until Thursday night, that's it for the blog. I'll see you again soon.

Match report: Adelaide 13.12 (90) drew with Brisbane 13.12 (90)

Adelaide and Brisbane have fought out a thrilling draw, with Lion Callum Ah Chee and Crow Darcy Fogarty kicking four goals each.

The Crows and Lions both scored 13.12 (90) in Sunday's fixture, with a behind from Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson with 96 seconds remaining squaring the scores.

Brisbane held a game-high 18-point advantage midway through the last quarter but with Fogarty slotting two goals, Adelaide edged six points clear with around five minutes left.

The Lions' Ah Chee levelled scores with his fourth goal, followed by a Harry Sharp behind which gave the visitors a one-point buffer.

But Dawson's 35-metre shot on the run, which narrowly missed a goal, ensured the clubs shared the premiership points.

Both the Crows and Lions have three wins, a draw and five losses to sit 12th and 13th spot on the ladder respectively.

Ah Chee's scoring was pivotal for the Lions while second-gamer Logan Morris kicked two majors.

Brisbane stalwarts Hugh McCluggage (31 disposals, one goal), Jarrod Berry (30, one goal) and Dayne Zorko (26 touches) were standouts.

Adelaide livewire Izak Rankine was superb with three goals and 24 possessions, Fogarty was an attacking force, and Taylor Walker and Elliott Himmelberg kicked two goals each.

The closing stages of the second draw of 2024

There were half chances at both ends to win it. Jordan Dawson will rue his late miss, though it wasn't an easy one at all.

FT: IT'S A DRAW! Adelaide and Brisbane play a draw!

It's a draw. 13.12 (90) apiece. It feels like an anti-climax but is perhaps exactly what the game deserved.

Neither team really had a chance to win it from the moment that Jordan Dawson's behind leveled the scores again. Brisbane had the ball at their end an inside their 50 in the final seconds, but couldn't fashion a look at goals.

It was completely neck and neck for three quarters, then Brisbane kicked three quickly to start the last term. Adelaide answered with four in a row, but Callum Ah Chee's goal with a little over three minutes on the clock was a decisive one.

What does this mean for the Crows and Lions? Nothing really, in the short term. They started the game in 12th and 13th and will finish the game in 12th and 13th. Maybe those two points each could come in handy later in the year if a late-season push for finals eventuates, but at the same time it could end up being a costly missed chance.

A draw. There you go.

Down to 40 seconds on the clock

We've had repeat stoppages on the wing. Will somebody risk losing to have a crack at winning?

Jordan Dawson kicks a behind

We are all square again with 90 seconds to play.

Harry Sharp kicks a behind

The Lions blew a golden chance there but still got a behind out of it.

They lead by a point with a little over two minutes to play.

Callum Ah Chee has his fourth and we're all square again!

What a final quarter we are watching here. This game had been a bit of a punish up until this last term, but it's exploded into life now.

Eric Hipwood just torped that ball as far as he could from inside the centre square and it happened to fall straight to Ah Chee. He's in rare form in front of goal today and made it count, squaring the game up yet again.

3:36 to play. It's anyone's.

Darcy Fogarty has four! And the Crows are in front!

They looked down for the count when Dunkley put Brisbane three goals ahead, but the Crows have found something else within them to drag this lead back and now overthrow it.

Jordan Dawson had a hand in it again, marking on the boundary and finding Fogarty with a lovely kick into the pocket. Fogarty converted and Adelaide Oval erupted.

Darcy Fogarty levels the scores! The Crows have lifted!

The Crows have cut them up again, and again it was Rankine and Dawson in combination that launched the attack through the middle.

Himmelberg held his nerve inside 50 and found Fogarty with a precise kick. Fogarty made amends for his 3QT miss, and we are all square again in Adelaide.

Izak Rankine into an open goal! The Crows aren't done with yet!

We're seeing the best of Adelaide now! Fast and bold off half-back, this is the footy that beat Port Adelaide last week.

Jordan Dawson is lifting in the last, but Taylor Walker deserves a lot of credit for keeping his composure in the pocket and outbodying Payne. His squaring snap to Rankine was just as good, and Izak could stroll to the line to kick the goal.

Elliott Himmelberg pulls one back for Adelaide!

They probably needed one quickly, and Himmelberg has delivered. Dawson won the free kick in the middle and went in long and strong.

The pack formed, but Himmelberg stayed out of it. The ball fell to him out the back of the pack and he had all the time he needed to finish off the goal.

Josh Dunkley off the deck! Lions lead it by three goals!

Brisbane are completely dominating this last quarter and now have kicked the last five goals of the game.

They're just forcing it forward and keeping it alive, and Dunkley was quick of mind and foot to sink the boot into that off the ground from about 20 metres out. It's going to be tough for the Crows from here!

Callum Ah Chee kicks another! The Lions are on the charge!

Lachie Neale's little dummy and pause sent two Crows defenders to the shops, and his slick handball through congestion opened the door for Ah Chee.

His snap was perfect for his third goal. The Lions lead by 12, and Adelaide Oval is stunned.

Jarrod Berry from way downtown! Lions in front!

He was set up by Brain, who took a strong intercept mark and then quickly laced out Berry. But he was still a mile out from goal and had to pick the absolute bones out of that one.

It's a monster kick from Berry and a huge moment in this game. Brisbane hit the lead.

Shadeau Brain is in the game

The Lions have unleashed their debutant who started the game as the sub.

He's caught holding the ball within a minute of his AFL debut, which is unfortunate.

Match report: Collingwood 15.12 (103) def West Coast 5.7 (37)

Brilliant midfielder Nick Daicos has continued his red-hot form to lead AFL heavyweights Collingwood to a 66-point thrashing of West Coast amid injury carnage for both sides.

As the Magpies' makeshift forward line lost Jeremy Howe to a groin issue, Daicos pulled the strings in the engine room during a 15.13 (103) to 5.7 (37) victory at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

The smooth-moving ball-winner racked up 36 disposals, 17 contested possessions, seven clearances, seven tackles and a goal as Collingwood improved to 5-1-3 ahead of a clash with Adelaide.

The Magpies also secured a much-needed percentage boost, lifting nine points to push above 100 for the first time this season.

But the win came at a cost, with Howe (groin) and Harvey Harrison (ankle) hurt during the first quarter.

Former St Kilda midfielder Jack Bytel, who was substituted in for Howe on his Magpies debut, also failed to finish the match because of concussion after a collision with Jack Darling.

West Coast lost experienced defender Jeremy McGovern (ribs) and speedster Jack Petruccelle (ankle) to injuries on a dirty day.

Daicos had plenty of support through brother Josh Daicos (28 disposals), Scott Pendlebury (28), Jack Crisp (32) and John Noble (25) in a dominant Collingwood performance that started in the middle.

The Pies won a lop-sided clearance count 38-25, including a 16-6 annihilation at centre bounces.

Finlay Macrae and Reef McInnes kicked career-high tallies of three goals each, and Bobby Hill added two more, while mature-age recruit Joe Richards impressed on debut with 1.2 and three goal assists from 18 disposals.

Liam Duggan (27 disposals) and Alex Witherden (30) battled on for West Coast and emerging star Harley Reid (17) took a huge early mark on Billy Frampton's back, but it was a rare highlight for the visitors.

3QT: Darcy Fogarty misses after the siren to give the Crows a one-point lead

A missed opportunity for Fogarty and Adelaide, but that behind is all that splits these two teams at the last turn.

It's anyone's game from here, with Adelaide slightly disadvantaged by being a man down on the bench. The Crows looked like they were taking some control late in that quarter, only for the Lions to very quickly respond.

It's been a stalemate almost all afternoon. Can someone break it open? Or will this be an arm wrestle right to the final siren?

Joe Daniher kicks a ripper! And we are all square at Adelaide Oval!

Just when it looked like the Crows would take a decent gap to the last change, the Lions go bang bang and level things up.

Daniher got in front of Keane and scooped up the ground ball, then shrugged under the tackle and snapped the goal. Big moment.