SNAPSHOT OF THE SECOND AFL QUALIFYING FINAL
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* Result: Brisbane Lions 19.9 (123) beat Port Adelaide 11.9 (75) at the Gabba in front of 36,020.
* Key moment: Midway through the third quarter, Gabba favourite Charlie Cameron slots his second goal in a minute to put the Lions ahead by 28 points. Cameron, in his 200th match, ran into the open goal just as the crowd's rendition of his signature tune 'Country Roads' faded out following his first.
* The stat: 12-0. Brisbane's win-loss record at their Gabba fortress this season. It's this dominance on their home deck which gives them an undeniable edge in making a first grand final appearance in 19 years.
* Injuries: Port defender Dylan Williams is in doubt for the rest of the finals after straining his hamstring. Veteran backman Trent McKenzie also followed him off in the third quarter with an ankle problem but returned late in encouraging signs.
* What's next? The Lions have earned themselves a home preliminary final in a fortnight against the winner of Melbourne and Carlton, while Port will back up in Adelaide next Saturday against the red-hot GWS Giants.
Australian Associated Press
