Not even Geelong's high-profile midfielder Bailey Smith attracted more heat from opposition fans in the AFL grand final than Cam Rayner.

The Brisbane Lions' fire-starter always knew he would be public enemy No.1 and lapped up the extra attention from Cats fans in the 100,000-strong crowd en route to his second premiership.

Rayner first drew the ire of the Geelong faithful in the qualifying final, when he kicked back-to-back goals from contentious free kicks, and leaned into it during the build-up to the season decider.

The former No.1 draft pick had a mixed bag at the MCG on Saturday, tallying just two disposals and giving away four free kicks in a quiet first half.

But he finished with 11 touches, nine contested possessions and a goal in the 18.14 (122) to 11.9 (75) win, kick-starting

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