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Live AFL Grand Final 2024, Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions

.It'll be redemption for one, much more utter heartbreak for the other as Sydney encounters Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.For the first time in just about 30 years, the premiership decider matches the last two AFL second bests versus each other, desperate to apologize for previous mistakes.And in the 1st Grand Final without a Victorian club for 18 years, somebody is going to lastly appear for the banner that is actually been a long period of time coming.Watch the very best buildup to the 2024 AFL Grand Final, along with specialist evaluation as well as total Grand Final day protection, on Fox Footy through Kayo. Plus flow the Grand Final on-demand coming from tonight onwards. New to Kayo? Begin your totally free trial today &gt Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU MIGHT BE PURCHASING RATHER. For Free and classified support call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or explore gamblinghelponline.org.au.GRAND last QUICK GUIDE: Every thing you need to have to understand about Sydney vs BrisbaneENTERTAINMENT MANUAL: When Katy Perry will perform as well as dramatization behind song choicesULTIMATE video game PREVIEW: Each staff's strengths, weak points and also essential playersLONGEST KICK: Why iconic pre-Grand Final heritage won't go forward in 2024CRYSTAL SPHERE: Pros lean the premier, margin, Standard Johnson as well as initial goalkickerWHEN performs THE SPLENDID LAST BEGIN? As well as what takes place if it's a draw?GRAND FINAL SPRINT: Pair of injury-prone stars enter race to locate AFL's fastest manAt the Swans (completed 1st, succeeded QF vs GWS, gained PF vs Slot Adelaide), it concerns transforming a small premiership in to a banner, as the final three staffs to end up in addition to the ladder did.But it is actually likewise regarding staying clear of an increasing Grand Final hoodoo. John Longmire came to be a premiership trainer in his second period of 2012, however has actually lost all three Grand Finals because two of all of them observing his Swans be actually absolutely uncompetitive.The ghosts of 2022's capitulation versus Geelong will certainly be actually clean in the mind, with over one-half of Sydney's 2024 Grand Final side playing during that reduction. They can easily not allow themselves to be haunted.For the Lions (ended up 5th, won EF vs Carlton, won SF vs GWS, gained PF vs Geelong), it's a special story of living up to desires - but performing it the hard way.Chris Fagan's Brisbane has actually been the dominant group of this many years however does certainly not possess the premiership to verify it. In spite of succeeding many home and away video games, this is actually simply their 2nd Grand Final appearance in this particular era of success.The brutally slender 2023 reduction to Collingwood was actually not the factor for 2024's slow-moving beginning - a breakout of ACL ruptures is entitled to more credit score - yet it didn't specifically aid, either. Still Fagan headed a second-half rise (as well as was named Coach of the Year for it), recuperating what appeared like a shed campaign.' The whole squad should get medals'|00:34 Going undersold surrounded by the Lions' run to a 2nd consecutive Grand Final is actually the fact they're making an effort to become the junior varsity this century to gain the flag from outside the leading four.The last, 2016's Western side Bulldogs, additionally finished their fairy tale run by trumping a Sydney edge that ended up on top of the ladder.This is actually the first time these clubs have actually met in an AFL Grand Final, though in previous roles, they satisfied in the 1899 VFL Grand Final - when Fitzroy trumped South Melbourne by a point.Sydney is actually seeking its own 6th V/AFL premiership, and third given that moving to New South Wales, signing up with the 2005 and 2012 triumphs.Brisbane is finding its own 4th V/AFL premiership due to the fact that the merger of the Bears and Fitzroy, contributing to their 2001, 2002 and 2003 crowns.The 2024 AFL Grand Final receives underway at 2:30 pm AEST coming 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) Coach: Chris FaganFollow Sydney vs Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final in our real-time blog post below!