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Murray Wenzel and Roger Vaughan

'Fine for us': Lions take injury hits in stride

Lachie Neale is grateful for the pre-finals bye as he recovers from a quad injury. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

The Brisbane Lions' mounting injury toll has been flipped into a motivating factor as the wounded squad powers towards back-to-back AFL premierships.

Assured a top-eight finish, Chris Fagan's side can secure second or third spot with a win against Hawthorn on Sunday at the Gabba.

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