It can be a tough scene to watch amid a premiership side’s celebrations: The reaction of the player who deserves a medal, but missed out on playing. But there were no bittersweet emotions for Oscar McInerney.

Oscar McInerney will sit on the bench during the Grand Final tomorrow as his teammates will use his inspirational preliminary final performance as motivation

The Brisbane Lions name Darcy Fort in place of injured ruck Oscar McInerney for Saturday's grand final, while Taylor Adams fails in his bid to make the Swans' extended squad.

Swans captain Callum Mills was on Wednesday ruled out with his hamstring injury while Lions ruckman Oscar McInerney dislocated his shoulder in last week’s preliminary final win. But rather than sit in the stands the duo will be heavily involved from the boundary in their respective teams’ bid to win the flag.

Brisbane Lions ruck Oscar McInerney has suffered a shoulder injury and will miss the club's grand final showdown against Sydney at the MCG.

Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney will be the heartbreak story of the Lions' second grand final appearance in as many years after dislocating his shoulder.

The Lions have made one change, with Darcy Fort replacing ruck Oscar McInerney, who was ruled out after suffering a serious shoulder injury during the preliminary final win over Geelong. Fort has played just two senior games this year, but is a ready-made replacement to lead the ruck.