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MYSTERIOUS: Lions defy wobbles pip hawks for top four finish - What They Never Told You

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Dayne Zorko being chaired off after the Lions celebrated his 300th AFL game with a win at the Gabba. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan wasn't bothered by the poor kicking that almost cost his reigning premiers a top-four finish, declaring their defence the "best ever" regular season of his nine in charge.

The hosts defied more Gabba wobbles to edge past Hawthorn and lock in the second-chance in their AFL title defence, winning 11.23 (89) to 11.13 (79) in Dayne Zorko's 300th game on Sunday.

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