BRISBANE LIONS train at Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex

Published 06 February 2014

Mayor Allan Sutherland said the Moreton Bay Region had quickly become the pride of South-East Queensland with the Brisbane Lions kicking-off their pre-season training today at the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex AFL Precinct in Burpengary.

It was a very proud moment to have the new Brisbane Lions Captain Jed Adcock and his players take to the field today at what the AFL has already described as one of this country's premier local football facilities," Mayor Sutherland said.

"When council embarked on this project four years ago to build a multi-million dollar community AFL precinct our vision was to create a world-class training ground for the region's young sportspeople. 

"Today thanks to a partnership with AFL Queensland, we have delivered a centre of AFL excellence and an arena that can host the game's biggest names. 

"I'm certain that Jed and his players have put the new pitch and player facilities through their paces today." 

Mayor Sutherland said the official launch of the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex AFL Precinct would take place next month with the Brisbane Lions lining up against the Sydney Swans in a pre-season match at the facility. 

"With giants of the game like Lance Buddy Franklin, Kurt Tippett and Jonathan Brown all tipped to play, I encourage local AFL fans to get in early and stake their place at this historic match in our region," the Mayor said. 

A pre-game match on the day between local rivals the Caboolture Lions and Redcliffe Tigers will decide the winner of the Moreton Bay Regional Council's Councillor Cup before the Lions and the Swans take to the field for the last pre-season match before the 2014 season begins."

Tickets are now on sale, see Moreton Bay Festival of Football.