Reigning premiers Brisbane will play in their third straight AFL season decider after a massive second half set them up for their 29-point preliminary final defeat of Collingwood.

The Lions will meet Geelong in a grand final for the first time next Saturday, a fortnight after the Cats dominated their qualifying final.

"Lachie Neale watch" will now dominate grand final week, with the Lions star confident he can prove his fitness after suffering a calf injury against the Cats.

Fellow midfielders Jarrod Berry (dislocated shoulder) and Josh Dunkley (ankle) were also hurt against Collingwood.

While Saturday's 15.10 (100) to 11.5 (71) win ended up being conclusive, huge controversy erupted in the last quarter when Magpies forward Jamie Elliott was not paid a free kick close to goal.

Had he

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