AFL LIVE: Hawthorn Hawks, Brisbane Lions face off in preliminary final at MCG as Dunstall dreams of Hawks win

Key PostsYour view: Who wins today?By Latest Posts4.34pmLions to honour Ian MillerBy The Brisbane Lions will be wearing black armbands today, Lions media explained why:Brisbane Lions players and staff will tonight wear black armbands in memory of former Fitzroy player, Ian Miller, who sadly passed away on Monday evening, aged 76.Affectionately known as ‘Serge’, Miller was recruited to Fitzroy in 1974 as a star 24-year-old from Perth, having already been part of a WAFL premiership (1968), earned All Australian selection (1972) and won a Sandover Medal (1972).Miller, a versatile half-forward and occasional rover, played 80 games and kicked 33 for Fitzroy between 1974 and 1977.4.29pm‘They’ll be on the job’: FaganBy Lions coach Chris Fagan has seen his side have a horror qualifying final and a brilliant semi-final, but he’s more than confident the two-time premiers will fire today.“It is hard to tell because they weren’t that much different in terms of their behaviour, but it’s obviously what was going on in the back of their minds,” Fagan said on Kayo Sports.Lions coach Chris Fagan.AFL Photos via Getty Images“I knew they’d react to that performance, and so we got what we got last week.“I’m pretty sure, given it’s a preliminary final tonight, they’ll be on the job.4.24pmMCC down to standing room By Fans are packing into the MCG and the MCC Members Stand has announced all seats have been filled for today’s game with only standing room remaining.That should point to a bumper crowd, mind you, anyone who has been on the trains or walked around the city in the last few hours could tell you that judging from all the Hawks and Lions colours floating about.Mabior Chol of the Hawks with fans during pregame.AFL Photos via Getty ImagesFans line up outside the MCG.AFL Photos via Getty ImagesFans arrive at the MCG.AFL Photos via Getty ImagesYour view: Who wins today?By 4.11pmDunstall dreams of Hawks gloryBy Hawthorn great Jason Dunstall admits he fears the Lions could be too experienced for his Hawks in today’s preliminary final at the MCG.Speaking late on Friday night, Dunstall told Kayo Sports he was torn between his head and his heart.“My heart says Hawthorn and my head says Brisbane but, hopefully, my enormous heart is enough to get the Hawks over the line,” Dunstall said with a laugh.Day (centre) sings the Hawks’ famous song alongside Nick Watson, Mabior Chol, coach Sam Mitchell, and Dylan Moore.AFL Photos4.05pmThe key stats in the spotlightBy 4.05pmGood afternoonBy Welcome to our AFL live blog. It’s Roy Ward and I’ll be taking you through all the big moments and post game reactions as Hawthorn and Brisbane Lions battle it out at the MCG for the right to play Fremantle in next Saturday’s grand final.The game is set to start at 5.15pm AEST.Enjoy the afternoon to come.1 of 1