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Live AFL Grand Final 2024, Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions

.It'll be actually atonement for one, a lot more utter heartbreak for the other as Sydney encounters Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.For the first time in nearly three decades, the premiership decider counters the final two AFL second bests against each other, desperate to apologize for previous mistakes.And in the initial Grand Final without a Victorian nightclub for 18 years, someone is going to lastly appear for the banner that's been a long period of time coming.Watch the most effective build-up to the 2024 AFL Grand Final, along with professional evaluation as well as complete Grand Final day insurance coverage, on Fox Footy using Kayo. Plus stream the Grand Final on-demand from tonight onwards. New to Kayo? Begin your free test today &gt Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU CAN BE GETTING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Absolutely free and discreet support telephone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or even visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.GRAND FINAL OVERVIEW: Every thing you need to learn about Sydney vs BrisbaneENTERTAINMENT MANUAL: When Katy Perry will perform and also drama responsible for tune choicesULTIMATE activity PREVIEW: Each staff's strengths, weak spots and also key playersLONGEST zing: Why renowned pre-Grand Final tradition won't proceed in 2024CRYSTAL SPHERE: Specialists lean the premier, frame, Rule Smith and first goalkickerWHEN DOES THE MARVELOUS ULTIMATE BEGINNING? And also what happens if it is actually a draw?GRAND FINAL SPRINT: Two injury-prone superstars enter into competition to locate AFL's fastest manAt the Swans (finished 1st, won QF vs GWS, gained PF vs Slot Adelaide), it's about transforming a minor premiership in to a banner, as the final three staffs to end up in addition to the ladder did.But it's also concerning avoiding an increasing Grand Final hoodoo. John Longmire came to be a premiership trainer in his second season of 2012, yet has lost all three Grand Finals due to the fact that 2 of all of them viewing his Swans be completely uncompetitive.The ghosts of 2022's capitulation against Geelong will certainly be actually new in the memory, along with over one-half of Sydney's 2024 Grand Final side playing in that reduction. They may certainly not permit on their own to become haunted.For the Lions (finished 5th, gained EF vs Carlton, gained SF vs GWS, won PF vs Geelong), it's an one-of-a-kind tale of meeting desires - however performing it the hard way.Chris Fagan's Brisbane has been actually the prevalent team of the years however carries out not have the premiership to prove it. In spite of succeeding numerous home and away games, this is actually only their 2nd Grand Final appearance in this particular era of success.The completely slim 2023 reduction to Collingwood was actually certainly not the main reason for 2024's sluggish start - a breakout of ACL ruptures should have even more debt - however it failed to exactly aid, either. Still Fagan headed a second-half surge (and also was called Coach of the Year for it), recovering what looked like a lost campaign.' The entire squad must obtain medals'|00:34 Going undersold surrounded by the Lions' run to a 2nd consecutive Grand Final is the reality they're attempting to come to be the junior varsity this century to win the banner coming from outside the best four.The last, 2016's Western side Bulldogs, also finished their fairy tale managed through trumping a Sydney edge that completed on top of the ladder.This is the first time these clubs have satisfied in an AFL Grand Final, though in previous roles, they complied with in the 1899 VFL Grand Final - when Fitzroy defeated South Melbourne by a point.Sydney is actually finding its 6th V/AFL premiership, and also third due to the fact that relocating to New South Wales, signing up with the 2005 and also 2012 triumphs.Brisbane is seeking its fourth V/AFL premiership because the merger of the Bears as well as Fitzroy, including in their 2001, 2002 as well as 2003 crowns.The 2024 AFL Grand Final gets underway at 2:30 pm AEST from the MCG.GRAND FINAL TEAMSSydney SwansB: D.Rampe - C, T.McCartin, N.BlakeyHB: J.Lloyd, H.Cunningham, L.MelicanC: J.Jordan, Ch.Warner, O.FlorentHF: L.Parker, L.McDonald, E.GuldenF: T.Papley, J.Amartey, W.HaywardFOLL: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, J.RowbottomI/ C: M.Roberts, B.Campbell, J.McInerney, H.McLean, R.FoxEMG: A.Francis, P.Ladhams, C.ClearyNo changesCoach: John LongmireBrisbane LionsB: D.Zorko, H.Andrews, C.McKennaHB: D.Wilmot, J.Payne, R.LesterC: J.Fletcher, W.Ashcroft, H.McCluggageHF: C.Rayner, J.Daniher, J.BerryF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, Z.BaileyFOLL: D. Fortress, J.Dunkley, L.Neale - CI/C: K.Lohmann, C.Ah Chee, L.Morris, B.Starcevich, N.AnswerthEMG: H.Sharp, H.Smith, D.JoyceIN: D.Fort - OUT: O.McInerney (shoulder) Coach: Chris FaganFollow Sydney vs Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final in our real-time weblog listed below!