Sydney will play Geelong in an AFL decider for the first time after a thriling win over Collingwood. -AAP Image
SNAPSHOT OF THE SYDNEY-COLLINGWOOD AFL PRELIMINARY FINAL
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* Result: Sydney 14.11 (95) bt Collingwood 14.10 (94) in front of 45,608 fans at the SCG
* Key moment: With 18 seconds left, Collingwood have yet another ball-up in their forward 50m. They scramble the ball forward, but the Swans managed to rush through a behind with only three seconds left.
* The stat: Sydney star Lance Franklin kicked two goals, taking him to equal-third in AFL finals with 74.Â
* Injuries: Sydney key position player Sam Reid has an adductor injury, putting him in serious doubt for the grand final. Collingwood ruck-forward Mason Cox was also subbed off with a groin injury.
* What's next? Sydney play Geelong for the first time in a grand final next Saturday at the MCG. Collingwood are left heartbroken after going so close to the grand final after finishing second-bottom last season.
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