Forget Dustin Martin, Tom Lynch and Jack Riewoldt; Kane Lambert, the former rookie who was overlooked in five national drafts, bobbed up for three massive moments in the final term.

The 28-year-old worked through traffic to kick a goal after six minutes, before snapping to perfection from a deliberate out of bounds free kick deep in the forward pocket five minutes later.

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PF: 'We're thinking of everyone back in Melbourne' - Lambert

Kane Lambert chats to the media following the preliminary final win over Port Adelaide.

His majors were the Tigers' only two of the quarter.

Then with the Power pushing for victory, Lambert won a crucial clearance with less than 30 seconds left to put the game beyond doubt.