Geelong Cats v Brisbane Lions
Grading every player as Brisbane wins all-time classic Preliminary Final over Geelong
Brisbane has booked their spot in the Grand Final, coming from 25 points down to overrun Geelong. The Cats looked to have things in control before the Lions, for the second straight week, pulled a rabbit out of the hat. The injury to Oscar McInerney now looms over the Grand Final against Sydney, with the ruckman dislocating his shoulder.
AFL preliminary final player ratings: Every Geelong, Brisbane Lions player rated
But for the second week in a row, Brisbane rallied after halftime to book its spot in another decider a date with Sydney at the MCG.
AFL finals 2024: Geelong Cats player ratings from Second Preliminary Final vs Brisbane, highlights, stats, best and worst players
The veteran Cat had a whopping 29 hitouts to half time, and also wasn’t afraid to send the ball inside 50 for his forwards. Finished with 45 taps, but his game will unfortunately be remembered for his miss on goal in the dying stages that if converted, would have given the Cats one last chance at an eleventh hour comeback. 5
Geelong rule out Tom Hawkins and Cam Guthrie ahead of preliminary final with Brisbane
Geelong coach Chris Scott has confirmed neither Tom Hawkins nor Cam Guthrie will play in their AFL preliminary final against Brisbane. The veteran duo had been racing the clock to be fit to return to the senior team before the season — and in the case of Hawkins, his career — ends.
Brisbane Lions player Oscar McInerney to miss AFL grand final after dislocating shoulder twice against Geelong
Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney will be the heartbreak story of the Lions' second grand final appearance in as many years after dislocating his shoulder.
AFL preliminary final live: Brisbane Lions to face Sydney in Grand Final after stunning Geelong
Geelong and the Brisbane Lions have each won eight of their past 10 matches, but the premiership race will end for one of them on Saturday evening.
AFL finals 2024: Brisbane Lions player ratings from Second Preliminary Final vs Geelong, highlights, stats, best and worst players
Started as the substitute and came on for the injured Oscar McInerney. Delivered one of the craftier goal assists you’ll see to Logan Morris, who goaled from the square to give the Lions a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter. N/A
Conor McKenna through to second successive AFL Grand Final with Brisbane Lions
All-Ireland winner Conor McKenna is through to the second consecutive AFL Grand Final of his career after helping the Brisbane Lions to complete a sensational comeback victory 85-95 against Geelong in the first preliminary final at the MCG.
AFL grand final 2024: Lions and Swans facing injury clouds ahead of decider
Brisbane has effectively ruled Oscar McInerney out of the Grand Final after the Lions ruckman twice dislocated his shoulder in the 10-point preliminary final win over Geelong.
AFL Grand Final ultimate guide: Swans and Lions to face off in epic 125-year first
AFL Grand Final is locked in, with theSydney Swans to face the Brisbane Lions after a stunning thrillride at the MCG on Saturday. Remarkably it will be a 125-year rematch (of sorts), as the last time the Swans and Lions faced off for the flag was the 1899 VFL Grand Final,
Conor McKenna books Grand Final date as Zach Tuohy's AFL career ends in disappointment
Tyrone's Conor McKenna will have another chance of securing a Premiership medal following a thrilling 95-85 preliminary final win over Geelong as Zach Tuohy's AFL career came to a disappointing end.
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