Brisbane has nothing to fear ahead of a second successive finals campaign, coach Chris Fagan says.

The Lions are guaranteed to finish either first or second after disposing of Carlton by 17 points and could win the minor premiership if Collingwood defeats Port Adelaide on Monday night.

Either way they will play at least two finals at the Gabba – just like 2019.

After finishing second last season following the home and away rounds, Brisbane exited in straight sets with losses to Richmond and Greater Western Sydney at home.

But Fagan disagreed there was extra pressure following last year's defeats.

"I don't see it that way," he said.

"Last year was a brilliant learning experience for us.

"We actually played really well in the finals last year, so we've got nothing to fear.

"We look forward to the challenge."

The Lions lost to Richmond by 47 points despite having more scoring shots and then lost to the Giants in the dying minutes following a brilliant Brent Daniels goal.

"I think we're better for the experience we had last year, but you've got to get the results on the board," Fagan said.

"A new season is about to begin, the finals. We're desperate to do well."

Brisbane was methodical against the Blues, dominating the inside 50 count 60-37 and never really being threatened despite the visitors battling until the death.

Stefan Martin was solid in his first game since round seven, while Brandon Starcevich, Callum Ah Chee and Daniel Rich intercepted anything that made it to the Lions' half-back line.

Now the Lions wait to see if the Magpies can spring an upset to give them a first-ever AFL minor premiership.

"It's not in our hands, it's in Port Adelaide's hands," Fagan said.

"Pressure's on them now, glad it's not on us. You never know, we might be a chance to do something that no other Brisbane team has done."