The Brisbane Lions will play in their second AFL Grand Final in as many years, after defeating Geelong by 10 points in a thrilling preliminary final. Here's three things we learned from the game.

Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney will be the heartbreak story of the Lions' second grand final appearance in as many years after dislocating his shoulder.

Brisbane has booked their spot in the Grand Final, coming from 25 points down to overrun Geelong. The Cats looked to have things in control before the Lions, for the second straight week, pulled a rabbit out of the hat. The injury to Oscar McInerney now looms over the Grand Final against Sydney, with the ruckman dislocating his shoulder.

Brisbane Lions fans keen to cheer on their team in the AFL grand final will have a better chance of getting to Melbourne as Qantas adds more flights.

Brisbane Lions ruckman Oscar McInerney will miss the AFL grand final after his serious shoulder injury was treated by paramedics during Saturday night’s win over Geelong. The 30-year-old was in agony as he suddenly called for medical attention while play continued around him late in the first quarter of the preliminary final.

All-Ireland winner Conor McKenna is through to the second consecutive AFL Grand Final of his career after helping the Brisbane Lions to complete a sensational comeback victory 85-95 against Geelong in the first preliminary final at the MCG.

The Cats and Lions meet at the MCG with a place in the AFL grand final up for grabs. Join Craig Little for updates

Tyrone's Conor McKenna will have another chance of securing a Premiership medal following a thrilling 95-85 preliminary final win over Geelong as Zach Tuohy's AFL career came to a disappointing end.

Brisbane Lions ruckman Oscar McInerney is battling a grisly injury after dislocating his shoulder in the first term of the preliminary final.