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Live AFL Grand Final 2024, Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions

.It'll be actually redemption for one, a lot more utter broken heart for the various other as Sydney encounters Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.For the very first time in nearly three decades, the premiership decider matches the last two AFL runners-up against one another, despairing to apologize for previous mistakes.And in the first Grand Final without a Victorian club for 18 years, somebody is going to eventually appear for the banner that is actually been actually a number of years coming.Watch the most effective buildup to the 2024 AFL Grand Final, along with pro review as well as total Grand Final day protection, on Fox Footy by means of Kayo. Plus stream the Grand Final on-demand coming from tonight onwards. New to Kayo? Start your totally free trial today &gt Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU CAN BE ACQUIRING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Free of charge as well as private support call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or even visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.GRAND last MANUAL: Every little thing you need to understand about Sydney vs BrisbaneENTERTAINMENT QUICK GUIDE: When Katy Perry will perform and also drama responsible for tune choicesULTIMATE activity PREVIEW: Each team's staminas, weaknesses and also key playersLONGEST zing: Why renowned pre-Grand Final custom will not go forward in 2024CRYSTAL SPHERE: Experts lean the premier, frame, Norm Johnson as well as first goalkickerWHEN performs THE HUGE LAST BEGINNING? As well as what happens if it's a draw?GRAND FINAL SPRINT: Pair of injury-prone superstars enter into race to discover AFL's fastest manAt the Swans (finished 1st, gained QF vs GWS, gained PF vs Port Adelaide), it's about transforming a slight premiership into a banner, as the last three groups to complete in addition to the step ladder did.But it is actually likewise regarding steering clear of a developing Grand Final hoodoo. John Longmire came to be a premiership trainer in his 2nd season of 2012, however has dropped all 3 Grand Finals considering that 2 of all of them viewing his Swans be actually utterly uncompetitive.The ghosts of 2022's capitulation versus Geelong are going to be clean in the moment, with over fifty percent of Sydney's 2024 Grand Final side playing during that loss. They may certainly not permit on their own to be haunted.For the Lions (finished 5th, won EF vs Carlton, won SF vs GWS, gained PF vs Geelong), it's a distinct tale of measuring up to expectations - however performing it the tough way.Chris Fagan's Brisbane has actually been the leading team of the years but carries out certainly not have the premiership to verify it. Regardless of gaining plenty of home as well as away games, this is merely their second Grand Final appearance in this particular period of success.The brutally slim 2023 loss to Collingwood was certainly not the factor for 2024's slow-moving start - a breakout of ACL tears should have even more credit report - however it didn't specifically aid, either. Still Fagan spearheaded a second-half surge (as well as was called Coach of the Year for it), recovering what seemed like a lost initiative.' The entire squad should receive medals'|00:34 Going undersold amidst the Lions' go to a second successive Grand Final is actually the simple fact they're making an effort to end up being the second team this century to succeed the banner coming from outside the best four.The final, 2016's Western side Bulldogs, additionally completed their fairy tale managed by beating a Sydney side that finished on top of the ladder.This is actually the first time these clubs have fulfilled in an AFL Grand Final, though in previous semblances, they fulfilled in the 1899 VFL Grand Final - when Fitzroy defeated South Melbourne through a point.Sydney is actually finding its sixth V/AFL premiership, and also 3rd considering that moving to New South Wales, signing up with the 2005 and also 2012 triumphs.Brisbane is actually seeking its own 4th V/AFL premiership due to the fact that the merging of the Bears and also Fitzroy, including in 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. 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 blog below!