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Oliver Caffrey

Lions hero on his grand final-saving defensive efforts

Cam Rayner (left) and Ryan Lester enjoy the spoils of victory at the Brunswick Oval fan event. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Confessing to some mistakes early in the AFL grand final, Ryan Lester was responsible for arguably the most desperate defensive act in Brisbane Lions history.

With Fremantle nine points ahead, Josh Treacy was charging into an open goal to give the Dockers a three-goal buffer with less than seven minutes remaining.

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