Carroll declared ‘Wharfie Time’—a nod to Fremantle Dockers fans’ dramatic ‘Hells Bells’ activation that backfired as Brisbane stormed back from 17 points down to win.
He likened his trailing Labor party to the Lions and warned overconfident Liberals and One Nation that victory isn’t assured.

Recent polls show the Coalition leading 52-48 on a two-party preferred basis, as Carroll, who took over in July after Jacinta Allan stepped aside, pushes a positive plan for the November 28 vote.