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

AFL Grand Final is set, with minor premier Sydney to do battle with last year's runner-up Brisbane at the MCG on Saturday afternoon, in the first decider without a Victorian team involved since 2006.

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.

Darcy Fort appears set to come into the Brisbane team to take on Sydney’s Brodie Grundy in Saturday’s grand final and a dual Lions premiership player can see him having a big say on the result.

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan won't make the same mistake Sydney made in the 2022 grand final, opting not to play injured ruckman Oscar McInerney.

Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney will be the heartbreak story of the Lions' second grand final appearance in as many years after dislocating his shoulder. McInerney was helped from the field late in the first quarter of the Lions' preliminary final win against Geelong on Saturday cradling his left shoulder after it popped out.

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has confirmed Darcy Fort will come in to replace injured ruck Oscar McInerney for the AFL grand final. McInerney will be the Lions’ hard-luck story this weekend after twice dislocating his shoulder during their heart-stopping preliminary final win over Geelong.

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