Brisbane Lions to Take on Adelaide at Brighton Homes Arena

The Brisbane Lions will face the Adelaide Football Club in the 2025 AAMI Community Series pre-season match at Brighton Homes Arena, with the Springfield Lakes Hotel positioned as the premier accommodation option for attendees.



The highly anticipated match is set for Thursday, 27 February 2025, at 7:10 PM, bringing the excitement of live AFL to Springfield Lakes.  

A Community-Centred Event

The 2025 AAMI Community Series offers a unique opportunity for communities across Australia to host AFL matches, creating excitement and engagement with the sport. From 25 February to 2 March 2025, all 18 AFL clubs will participate in matches designed to give fans a first glimpse of their teams before the premiership season begins.

The Brighton Homes Arena fixture will feature the reigning 2024 AFL premiers, the Brisbane Lions, against the Adelaide Football Club. This match is a standout event in the series, giving Springfield Lakes locals and travelling fans an unforgettable football experience.

Springfield Lakes Hotel: A Key Destination

For fans attending the match, the Springfield Lakes Hotel is a top accommodation choice. Situated in the heart of Springfield Lakes, the hotel offers a perfect blend of convenience and comfort, ensuring a stress-free stay for visitors.

The proximity to Brighton Homes Arena makes it an ideal base for game day, with special offers for direct bookings providing added value. Fans are encouraged to explore the local area while soaking in the excitement of the match.

AAMI’s Commitment to Football

AAMI continues its support of community football through the AAMI Community Series, aiming to improve access to live AFL matches across regional and local areas. AFL officials highlighted the family-friendly nature of the event, emphasising that members and children can attend for free, further strengthening the connection between the sport and its community supporters.

The AFL has confirmed that all matches in the series will be broadcast live on Foxtel and Kayo, ensuring fans nationwide can follow the action.

Game Schedule

2025 AAMI Community Series

Ticketing and Match Details

Tickets for the 2025 AAMI Community Series matches will be available from February. The AFL has confirmed standard game conditions, including four 20-minute quarters with time on, full umpiring panels, and competitive play.



Fans can find updates on ticketing and match information via the Brisbane Lions’ website. Brighton Homes Arena promises excitement and community celebration for those planning to attend the game in person.

Published 15-January-2025

‘The World’s Greatest Freakshow’ Is Coming to Springfield Lakes

The World’s Greatest Freakshow’ is coming to Springfield Lakes! After successfully staging sold-out shows in Melbourne, this unique production will tour Queensland and New South Wales throughout spring and summer.



Inspired by the Hollywood mega-hit “The Greatest Showman”, Play Nation Events and Big Deal Touring are bringing to Australia a one-of-a-kind freaky production that showcases unrivalled talents from some of the most unique, freakiest acts around. 

The World’s Greatest Freakshow is currently being staged in Las Vegas where it enjoys sold-out performances. Now, this mind-blowing theatrical piece is coming to Queensland and New South Wales beginning in late August touring multiple venues in major cities and regional towns. 

So, who’s headlining the Springfield Lakes performance?

The Great Gordo Gamsby

Gordo has performed on TV shows around the world, from the little sideshow to the big stage. With Guinness World Records tucked under his belt, why wouldn’t anyone be impressed?

 Gordo Gamsby
Gordo Gamsby | Photo Credit: World’s Greatest Freakshow / Facebook

Samora Squid

Prepare yourself for some mesmerising performance from Samora as this stretchy, slimy and sexy sweetheart of the sideshow delivers stunts that will leave you breathless.

 Samora Squid
Samora Squid | Photo Credit: World’s Greatest Freakshow / Facebook

Sian Brigid

Dancing on glass, laying on nails and other thrilling and unimaginable stunts. Who would have thought that these performances would come from a former ballerina? Witness why Sian is one of Canberra’s most celebrated circus acts.

 Sian Brigid
Sian Brigid | Photo Credit: World’s Greatest Freakshow / Facebook

Aleksandra The Great

The Advertiser dubbed Aleksandra The Great as “gruesome yet oddly sexy”. Celebrated for their deadly talents and sensual striptease, this act is a definite must-see.

 Aleksandra The Great
Aleksandra The Great | Photo Credit: World’s Greatest Freakshow / Facebook

Miss Friby

Expect this modern-day Lucille Ball to deliver the most hilarious gags that earned this wise-cracking satirist a spot in the 2013 Australia’s Got Talent Finals and nominations for Green Room Awards and Field Awards.

Miss Friby
Miss Friby | Photo Credit: World’s Greatest Freakshow / Facebook


This epic theatrical show is scheduled to perform in Springfield Lakes at the Springfield Lakes Hotel this Friday, 9 September 2022. Doors will open at 8 pm, the show starts at 8.30 pm

For a full list of other performance dates and venues, click here.

1 Springfield Lakes Blvd, Springfield Lakes, Qld

BLVD Restaurant Re-Opens at Brookwater Golf Club

After being forced out of the Springfield Lakes Hotel, which was turned into a quarantine centre in August 2020, BLVD Restaurant announced that it’s back to serving its famous American smoked BBQ in a new home after four months.



Since late December 2020, BLVD Restaurant has been slowly but surely accepting dinner bookings for guests to enjoy a delicious banquet at the Brookwater Golf & Country Club on Tournament Drive. The restaurant has also changed its name to Boulevard at Brookwater.  

Photo Credit: Brookwater Golf & Country Club/Facebook

“We are pleased to announce that former owners of BLVD have relocated to our beautiful venue as Boulevard at Brookwater and is now officially open seven days a week with a new mouth-watering menu!” the management at the Brookwater Golf & Country Club said. “We will also be holding special events such as Gin and Seafood, Sip and Paint sessions and much more! We look forward to welcoming you to Boulevard at Brookwater!” 



Patrons who crave a filling lunch at the old BLVD Restaurant may enjoy the same service and quality of food at the golf clubhouse. The best thing is Boulevard at Brookwater is open for non-members of the golf course so anyone can reserve a table and order a three-course lunch with a glass of beer.

However, an advanced booking is highly recommended as the restaurant currently offers limited seats due to the public health and safety guidelines. The menu frequently changes at the restaurant as well so it’s best to phone 3814 5500 or text Dinner to 0431 011 151 for enquiries, including pick-up options for meals and the restaurant’s popular Deluxe Grazing Board.

Follow Boulevard at Brookwater on Facebook for updates and announcements.