Brisbane star Zac Bailey could have had one of the best opening quarters in AFL grand final history with a remarkable four shots on goal.

Unfortunately for the Lion, he missed all of them in a shocking low for this century of deciders.

Bailey blew snaps and set shots in his wayward start that resulted in four behinds to his name at the first change.

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“Zac Bailey is dealing with some Demons at the moment. He’s kicked the four behinds, he gets sold on the mark (by Jhye Clark) – he just dropped the head, he didn’t turn and chase. He’s got to get himself into the game,” Fox Footy’s Jason Dunstall said.

“Nowhere to hide – and he’s missed another!” Dwayne Russell added.

“That’s just going to grow bigger and bigger on your shoulder until he can fix that up,” Garry Lyon said.

While the wind is playing a part, it was a bizarre start for a player widely considered one of the best in the AFL.

Bailey became the first player this century to kick four behinds in an AFL grand final in a single quarter.

“This could have been an anything quarter for him,” Brad Johnson said on SEN Radio.

But Bailey’s still got a way to go to make history as the worst-ever behind haul – that sits at 10 for Collingwood’s Ron Todd back in 1936.

Bob Pratt (South Melbourne – 1933) and John Hendrie (Hawthorn – 1976) both put eight behinds to their name in an AFL grand final.

It’s a big match for Bailey, who has nailed a career-high 39 goals this year, given there’s plenty of trade speculation surrounding the Lion.

There’s reports Essendon is preparing a “mega offer” to the Victorian Bailey that would make him the highest-paid player in Bombers history.

But he has reaffirmed his wish to remain in Brisbane, speaking during this finals period.

“I absolutely love it here. For me, I haven’t given it too much thought,” Bailey said.

“I’ve got another year and a half here at the club so there’s plenty of time to sort that stuff out.”

It took until early in the third term for Bailey to finally break through for his first goal in the grand final.

The Lion would go on to finish third in the Norm Smith Medal count with 5 votes (2,1,1,1) for his 23-disposal, five tackle, five clearance and 3.6 game.