Round 10, 2004
Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions
Sunday 30 May
Venue: Gabba
Attendance: 32,902
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Melbourne | 3.1 | 5.3 | 8.6 | 12.11.83 |
| Brisbane | 4.3 | 11.8 | 16.9 | 18.15.123 |
Brisbane win by 40 points
Goalkickers: David Neitz 4, Peter Vardy 3, James McDonald 2, Cameron Bruce 1, Aaron Davey 1, Russell Robertson 1
Brownlow Votes:
Nil
Milestones:
Nil
In a Melbourne home game sold to the Gabba, the Demons faced a triple grand final winner with 18 premiership in its side. Coming off a ten goal loss. Many tipped the Demons, but the Lions were angry.
Future Demon Joel Macdonald debuted for the Lions in this match.