RECAP: Brisbane win way to third grand final in three years with preliminary final win over Collingwood

Brisbane have clawed their way into a third decider in as many years with an impressive second-half comeback against Collingwood. Recap all the action from our blog.

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Cam Rayner of the Lions celebrates a goal.
Cam Rayner of the Lions celebrates a goal. Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

AFL: Brisbane have clawed their way into a third decider in as many years with an impressive second-half comeback against Collingwood.

Recap all the action from our blog.

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Pies concern

Pendlebury is heading down to the rooms with a lower leg concern.

Not great signs for the veteran in what has proved a hot, back-and-forth start.

COLL 1, BRI 0

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Bouncedown!

Fort knocked the first tap down the throat of Nick Daicos and the Pies were away.

Except proven prelim lover Mason Cox dropped an uncontested chest mark!

COLL 0, BRI 0

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Let’s go!

The formalities are complete.

The ‘G is heaving. It’s a Collingwood final for sure with the noise.

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Lions sub

The Lions’ go-to man, Bruce Reville, will don the subs vest again today.

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Pies sub

West Perth mid-season draftee Roan Steele will wear the vest for the home side today.

What a ride for the former Falcon!

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Welcome!

The MCG is looking full to bursting for the second day in a row as Collingwood and Brisbane put their grand final aspirations on the line.

These two have a good recent September history and the fans will be hoping for a game just as good as the 2023 decider.

Sit back and relax as we bring you all the action!

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