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'Tough, resilient' Lions enjoy grand final underdog tag

Jasmine Garner (left) and Bre Koenen with the prized possession only one of them will take home. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich expects his players will relish their underdog status in the AFLW grand final as they seek to upset the powerful North Melbourne machine.

On a remarkable 26-game winning streak, the Kangaroos start hot favourites at Ikon Park on Saturday night in their attempt to become the first team in the history of the women's competition to win back-to-back flags.

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