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Tyson Stengle misses a shot on goal with teammate Ollie Dempsey an option next to hit.

Cats great's scathing criticism of 'selfish' Stengle

Jimmy Bartel has roasted the All-Australian forward's preliminary final performance, spotlighting several "selfish" decisions.

Tortured reality for Swans star set to join unwanted club

Isaac Heeney has been Sydney's superstar this season. He's a big chance of polling the most Brownlow votes only to join a miserable club.

Power head coach Ken Hinkley looks on during their loss to Sydney.

Whispers Hinkley could 'walk away now' as toll hits

Ken Hinkley "could walk away now" according to sources in his inner circle after an "arduous" season and an uncertain contract situation.

Patrick Dangerfield tackles Hugh McCluggage during the AFL preliminary final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions.

Great accuses star of staging as AFL 'dodges bullet'

Nathan Brown has unloaded on Hugh McCluggage, suggesting that the Lions midfielder should have been cited for staging during the preliminary final.

Oscar McInerney of the Lions is helped by the team physio.

Cornes backs Brisbane's approach to McInerney injury

Kane Cornes has criticised AFLPA boss Paul Marsh's "campaign" against clubs that expose players to injury risk factors during high-stakes games.

Brownlow medal predictions

How Lion could reach football immortality at Brownlow

Wide World of Sports takes a look at each club's medal fancies ahead of Monday night's Brownlow Medal count.

Jack and Ollie Henry look dejected post loss to Brisbane.

Cats coach unnerved after coughing up 19-point lead

Cats coach Chris Scott says it was "unnerving" to lead parts of their prelim against Brisbane. But it won't deter his side from going again next year.

Fagan's honest admission over 'dicey' season U-turn

The Lions didn't look like likely to make the top eight halfway during the season. Chris Fagan reflected on that turnaround post-match.

Cats star's hamstring déjà vu adds insult to injury with loss

Two years after he suffered a hamstring injury in a prelim against Brisbane. The same happened again to Max Holmes.

Lions pull off historic win to book in grand final do-over

Brisbane has done it. After trailing Geelong by 19 points at half-time, the Lions clawed back to book their spot in the grand final.