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Live AFL Grand Final 2024, Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions

.It'll be atonement for one, much more utter broken heart for the other as Sydney encounters Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.For the very first time in virtually 30 years, the premiership decider matches the final 2 AFL runners-up versus each other, determined to apologize for past mistakes.And in the initial Grand Final without a Victorian club for 18 years, someone is going to ultimately appear for the banner that is actually been actually a number of years coming.Watch the most ideal build-up to the 2024 AFL Grand Final, along with specialist study as well as total Grand Final time protection, on Fox Footy using Kayo. Plus flow the Grand Final on-demand from tonight onwards. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost test today &gt Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU MIGHT BE PURCHASING INSTEAD. Free of charge and also confidential assistance phone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or even visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.GRAND FINAL GUIDE: Whatever you need to know about Sydney vs BrisbaneENTERTAINMENT QUICK GUIDE: When Katy Perry will perform and also dramatization responsible for tune choicesULTIMATE video game PREVIEW: Each group's toughness, weak spots and essential playersLONGEST KICK: Why renowned pre-Grand Final heritage will not go forward in 2024CRYSTAL ROUND: Pros tip the premier, margin, Norm Johnson as well as 1st goalkickerWHEN performs THE HUGE FINAL BEGIN? And what happens if it's a draw?GRAND FINAL SPRINT: Two injury-prone stars go into race to discover AFL's fastest manAt the Swans (ended up 1st, succeeded QF vs GWS, gained PF vs Slot Adelaide), it has to do with turning a small premiership right into a banner, as the final three crews to finish atop the ladder did.But it is actually additionally about staying clear of a developing Grand Final hoodoo. John Longmire came to be a premiership trainer in his 2nd time of 2012, however has actually lost all 3 Grand Finals considering that two of them finding his Swans be utterly uncompetitive.The ghosts of 2022's capitulation versus Geelong will definitely be actually new in the moment, along with over one-half of Sydney's 2024 Grand Final side having fun during that loss. They can not permit themselves to be haunted.For the Lions (finished 5th, won EF vs Carlton, gained SF vs GWS, gained PF vs Geelong), it's a distinct tale of measuring up to requirements - but performing it the tough way.Chris Fagan's Brisbane has actually been actually the leading staff of the years yet carries out not possess the premiership to show it. In spite of gaining plenty of home and also away video games, this is only their second Grand Final look in this particular period of success.The extremely slim 2023 loss to Collingwood was certainly not the factor for 2024's sluggish beginning - a rash of ACL tears should have additional credit score - however it failed to exactly aid, either. Still Fagan headed a second-half rise (and also was actually named Coach of the Year for it), recouping what resembled a lost campaign.' The whole team should acquire medals'|00:34 Going undersold in the middle of the Lions' go to a 2nd successive Grand Final is the reality they're trying to become the second team this century to gain the banner coming from outside the leading four.The final, 2016's Western Bulldogs, also completed their fairytale operated by trumping a Sydney edge that completed atop the ladder.This is actually the first time these clubs have actually fulfilled in an AFL Grand Final, though in previous roles, they fulfilled in the 1899 VFL Grand Final - when Fitzroy trumped South Melbourne by a point.Sydney is actually finding its own 6th V/AFL premiership, and also third given that relocating to New South Wales, signing up with the 2005 as well as 2012 triumphs.Brisbane is finding its own 4th V/AFL premiership since the merging of the Bears and also Fitzroy, including in their 2001, 2002 and also 2003 crowns.The 2024 AFL Grand Final receives 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. Ft, 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) Train: Chris FaganFollow Sydney vs Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final in our real-time weblog below!