AFL preliminary final player ratings: Every Geelong, Brisbane Lions player rated
Geelong looked destined for another Grand Final — until Brisbane flipped the script in stunning fashion. Who were the heroes and who flopped? JOSH BARNES rates every Cat and Lion.
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Geelong looked destined for another Grand Final.
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.
Josh Barnes rates every Cat and Lion from an epic preliminary final.
Originally published as AFL preliminary final player ratings: Every Geelong, Brisbane Lions player rated
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