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Live AFL Grand Final 2024, Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions

.It'll be redemption for one, even more utter broken heart for the other as Sydney experiences Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.For the very first time in almost thirty years, the premiership decider matches the last 2 AFL second bests versus one another, despairing to apologize for previous mistakes.And in the very first Grand Final without a Victorian nightclub for 18 years, somebody will lastly appear for the banner that's been a very long time coming.Watch the greatest accumulation to the 2024 AFL Grand Final, along with professional evaluation as well as complete Grand Final day protection, on Fox Footy via Kayo. Plus flow the Grand Final on-demand coming from tonight onwards. New to Kayo? Beginning your free test today &gt Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU MIGHT BE BUYING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Completely free and confidential assistance telephone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or check out gamblinghelponline.org.au.GRAND ultimate RESOURCE: Every thing you require to know about Sydney vs BrisbaneENTERTAINMENT OVERVIEW: When Katy Perry will do as well as drama responsible for track choicesULTIMATE GAME SNEAK PEEK: Each crew's strengths, weaknesses as well as key playersLONGEST zing: Why legendary pre-Grand Final custom will not go ahead in 2024CRYSTAL SPHERE: Pros tip the premier, frame, Standard Smith and 1st goalkickerWHEN performs THE MARVELOUS ULTIMATE START? As well as what occurs if it's a draw?GRAND FINAL SPRINT: Two injury-prone celebrities enter competition to discover AFL's fastest manAt the Swans (ended up 1st, succeeded QF vs GWS, gained PF vs Port Adelaide), it concerns turning a slight premiership into a flag, as the last three staffs to end up in addition to the ladder did.But it's likewise about staying away from a developing Grand Final hoodoo. John Longmire came to be a premiership instructor in his second time of 2012, however has lost all three Grand Finals due to the fact that 2 of all of them viewing his Swans be absolutely uncompetitive.The ghosts of 2022's capitulation versus Geelong will certainly be actually clean in the moment, along with over fifty percent of Sydney's 2024 Grand Final side playing because reduction. They may certainly not allow on their own to be haunted.For the Lions (completed 5th, won EF vs Carlton, succeeded SF vs GWS, won PF vs Geelong), it is actually a distinct story of measuring up to requirements - yet doing it the tough way.Chris Fagan's Brisbane has been the dominant crew of this particular decade but performs not have the premiership to verify it. In spite of gaining so many home and away activities, this is actually simply their second Grand Final appearance in this era of success.The extremely narrow 2023 reduction to Collingwood was actually not the main reason for 2024's sluggish beginning - a breakout of ACL tears is worthy of additional debt - but it failed to specifically aid, either. Still Fagan headed a second-half rise (and also was actually named Coach of the Year for it), recovering what appeared like a shed initiative.' The entire squad needs to get awards'|00:34 Going undersold amid the Lions' go to a 2nd successive Grand Final is actually the reality they are actually attempting to end up being the second team this century to win the banner coming from outside the top four.The final, 2016's Western side Bulldogs, additionally completed their fairytale operated by beating a Sydney side that completed in addition to the ladder.This is the very first time these nightclubs have actually fulfilled in an AFL Grand Final, though in previous roles, they complied with in the 1899 VFL Grand Final - when Fitzroy beat South Melbourne by a point.Sydney is finding its own 6th V/AFL premiership, as well as third given that transferring to New South Wales, joining the 2005 and 2012 triumphs.Brisbane is actually seeking its own 4th V/AFL premiership since the merging of the Bears and also Fitzroy, adding to their 2001, 2002 and 2003 crowns.The 2024 AFL Grand Final obtains 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 live blog below!