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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Dustin Martin of the Tigers fends off Alex Witherden of the Lions during the 2019 AFL round 23 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 25, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Who can stand finals heat in Brisbane?

They met just a week ago but this time, things will be very different. As Richmond hits the September road for the first time in five years, here’s the key questions ahead of Saturday’s qualifying final.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Coach Chris Fagan of the Lions celebrates victory after the round 20 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba on August 04, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/AFL Photos via Getty Images )

How Lions knew Fagan was the man

Lions great Simon Black had heard stories, but upon joining the hunt for Brisbane’s next coach he wanted to see it for himself. And it didn’t take long for Chris Fagan to leave his impression.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Patrick Cripps of the Blues celebrates a goal during the 2019 AFL round 12 match between the Carlton Blues and the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium on June 08, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)

MVP done, Cripps eyes next goal

Former and current AFL greats have lauded “monster” Patrick Cripps after the midfield beast claimed the AFLPA MVP award. And it wasn’t the Blues’ only gong as players voted for their peers. SEE THE WINNERS

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The 2019 All-Australian team is littered with stars.

Fyfe leads new-look All-Australian team

There are nine new faces in this year’s All-Australian team — with two men from the west charged with leading a side chock-full of talent. But there’s also some big-name absentees. SEE THE TEAM

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