Brisbane LionsvEssendon
Brisbane Lions vs Essendon (also searched as lions vs bombers) — AFL Round 18 result. See the final score and replay options below.
⚡ Final
Brisbane Lions 149 d Essendon 59
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Start time in your state
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NSW / VIC
Sun, 12 July, 4:40 pm AEST
QLD
Sun, 12 July, 4:40 pm AEST
SA / NT
Sun, 12 July, 4:10 pm ACST
WA
Sun, 12 July, 2:40 pm AWST
How to watch
From the official broadcast guide — free-to-air coverage differs by state.
Watch the replay
- AFL.com.au video hubFull match replays and highlightsFree
- 7plusFree replays of Seven-broadcast gamesFree
- Kayo SportsEvery game on demand (subscription)Paid
Frequently asked
What time does Brisbane Lions vs Essendon start?
Brisbane Lions vs Essendon kicks off at Sun, 12 July, 4:40 pm AEST (Sydney). See the grid above for your state.
Is Brisbane Lions vs Essendon free to air in my state?
Free on 7mate and 7plus in QLD. In other states it's Fox Footy and Kayo Sports (paid). Check the free-to-air table above for your state.
How have Brisbane Lions and Essendon gone against each other in 2026?
They met once in 2026: Brisbane Lions won 143-79 at Docklands.
What time does Essendon vs Brisbane Lions start?
Same match as Brisbane Lions vs Essendon — see the state-by-state times above.
What time does Lions vs Bombers start?
Lions is Brisbane Lions and Bombers is Essendon — see the state-by-state times above.