Cameron Rayner

Sweet moments where shared between Brisbane Lions players and Auskickers after the AFL grand final.

Brisbane bull Cam Rayner has been accused of intimidating the umpire who paid him two highly controversial free kicks on Friday night.

In a night of high drama, a series of "disgraceful" umpire calls nearly derailed Geelong's 38-point qualifying final win over Brisbane.

Adelaide's Josh Worrell suffered a game-ending wrist injury. Just minutes before, the Crows made the move to sub an uninjured Dan Curtin out.

The trip reportedly led to players and partners splitting after WhatsApp messages made their way back to Australia.

Lachie Neale is yet to lose a milestone match, with game 250 proving no different as his Lions defeated Melbourne by 22 points.

The Brisbane Lions have collected their second win at the MCG in 10 years, defeating Melbourne in convincing scenes.

AFL legend Leigh Matthews has lauded Brisbane coach Chris Fagan after overcoming 'ridiculous' accusations to reach a grand final.

Brisbane will be sweating on the scans to one of their young guns who went down with a serious knee injury.

Cam Rayner may have kicked three goals in the win over the Suns, but it was one of his misses that drew the ire of his coach.