We are now just one week away from the big dance and this Saturday features one of the premiership favourites in the Brisbane Lions and the underdog Carlton that has come from fifth spot to make it to the season's penultimate weekend.
Since 2000, Brisbane has ultimately been the better of the two clubs with their early three-peat and not much to show for Carlton. However, both sides struggled throughout the 2015, 2016, and 2017 campaigns, and will go from battling each other for the wooden spoon to battling for a spot in the 2023 Grand Final.
Just days before this Saturday's preliminary final, we've listed our top 10 best games between Brisbane and Carlton since 2000.
7. Round 11, 2014
Final Score: Brisbane 14.14.98 Def. Carlton 13.13.91
Brisbane had a hot start to the Round 11 clash, claiming a 28-point lead at quarter-time before a six-goal-to-two second quarter gave Carlton the lead for a few minutes before Brisbane reclaimed it just before half-time.
After the main change, Carlton held the lead that spanned until the final 10 minutes of the fourth quarter, where Brisbane kicked four goals to take the win and hold off a late Carlton run.
Best-on-ground for Brisbane: Tom Rockliff with 36 disposals, 13 tackles, and nine clearances.
Most goals for Brisbane: Jonathon Brown with three goals.
Best-on-ground for Carlton: Marc Murphy with a goal, 38 disposals and six tackles.
Most goals for Carlton: Lachie Henderson and Jeff Garlett with three goals each.
