Lessons learned from previous heartbreak have lifted the AFL finals monkey off Brisbane's back and, behind Lachie Neale's irrepressible form, restored their premiership belief.
The Brownlow Medal favourite had 39 touches and doubled his season average to finish with 15 clearances in a two-point defeat of Richmond in an elimination final at the Gabba that had 17 lead changes.
Neale played the entire second half to rack up those numbers which came despite the Lions being dominated 55-16 in hit-outs after losing ruckman Oscar McInerney in the third minute.
