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Dunkley channelling Dogs' day as Lions 'ride wave'

Brisbane's only premiership player Josh Dunkley is excited ahead of another big day out at the MCG. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Josh Dunkley's deja vu has not relented as the Brisbane Lions midfielder backed his side to overcome the loss of ruckman Oscar McInerney and "ride the wave home".

Brisbane, fifth after the regular season, have overcome steep deficits in semi and preliminary finals to meet minor premiers Sydney in Saturday's AFL grand final.

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