We are now just one week away from the big dance and this Saturday features one of the premiership favourites in the Brisbane Lions and the underdog Carlton that has come from fifth spot to make it to the season's penultimate weekend.
Since 2000, Brisbane has ultimately been the better of the two clubs with their early three-peat and not much to show for Carlton. However, both sides struggled throughout the 2015, 2016, and 2017 campaigns, and will go from battling each other for the wooden spoon to battling for a spot in the 2023 Grand Final.
Just days before this Saturday's preliminary final, we've listed our top 10 best games between Brisbane and Carlton since 2000.
2. Round 12, 2019
Final Score:Â Carlton 11.12.78 Def. Brisbane 9.9.63
Who could forget one of the greatest upsets in modern times? If you're a Lions fan, I suggest looking away for this one.
After the sacking of Brendon Bolton and the introduction of David Teague to replace him and all of the talk surrounding struggling Carlton, the Lions sensed blood in the water for an all-out attack.
While it initially seemed to go in that direction, with the lead blowing out to 37 points just before half-time, we were witness to one of the more unbelievable second-half performances of recent times.
A fired-up Patrick Cripps led an eight-goal-to-three second half to forge an upset that shocked the competition.
Best-on-ground for Brisbane: Lachie Neale with a goal, 31 disposals, and nine marks
Most goals for Brisbane: Daniel McStay with two goals.
Best-on-ground for Carlton: Patrick Cripps with four goals, 38 disposals, and eight clearances.
Most goals for Carlton: Patrick Cripps with four goals.
