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Live AFL Grand Final 2024, Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions

.It'll be actually atonement for one, extra utter heartbreak for the other as Sydney experiences Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.For the first time in almost thirty years, the premiership decider matches the final pair of AFL second bests against one another, desperate to make amends for past mistakes.And in the initial Grand Final without a Victorian nightclub for 18 years, an individual is going to lastly break through for the flag that is actually been actually a long period of time coming.Watch the best buildup to the 2024 AFL Grand Final, with pro review and also full Grand Final time coverage, on Fox Footy via Kayo. Plus stream the Grand Final on-demand from tonight onwards. New to Kayo? Begin your free of charge trial today &gt Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU MIGHT BE ACQUIRING INSTEAD. Totally free and private help telephone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or explore gamblinghelponline.org.au.GRAND FINAL GUIDE: Every little thing you need to know about Sydney vs BrisbaneENTERTAINMENT RESOURCE: When Katy Perry will carry out and also drama responsible for song choicesULTIMATE activity SNEAK PEEK: Each team's staminas, weak spots as well as essential playersLONGEST zing: Why famous pre-Grand Final tradition will not proceed in 2024CRYSTAL SPHERE: Specialists tip the premier, margin, Norm Smith and 1st goalkickerWHEN carries out THE SPLENDID LAST START? As well as what happens if it's a draw?GRAND FINAL SPRINT: Pair of injury-prone stars enter into competition to find AFL's fastest manAt the Swans (ended up 1st, gained QF vs GWS, won PF vs Slot Adelaide), it concerns switching a minor premiership right into a flag, as the final 3 groups to finish on top of the step ladder did.But it's likewise regarding staying away from an expanding Grand Final hoodoo. John Longmire came to be a premiership instructor in his second time of 2012, yet has actually shed all three Grand Finals since two of all of them viewing his Swans be actually absolutely uncompetitive.The ghosts of 2022's capitulation versus Geelong will definitely be clean in the mind, with over one-half of Sydney's 2024 Grand Final side playing because loss. They may certainly not permit themselves to be haunted.For the Lions (ended up 5th, succeeded EF vs Carlton, won SF vs GWS, succeeded PF vs Geelong), it's an one-of-a-kind story of living up to desires - yet performing it the challenging way.Chris Fagan's Brisbane has actually been the leading crew of the decade however does not have the premiership to confirm it. In spite of winning many home as well as away activities, this is actually simply their second Grand Final look in this time of success.The brutally narrow 2023 reduction to Collingwood was not the reason for 2024's sluggish start - a rash of ACL ruptures is entitled to more credit report - yet it didn't specifically aid, either. Still Fagan pioneered a second-half rise (as well as was actually named Train of the Year for it), recouping what appeared like a shed campaign.' The entire team needs to receive medals'|00:34 Going undersold amidst the Lions' go to a 2nd successive Grand Final is actually the fact they are actually trying to end up being the second team this century to succeed the flag from outside the best four.The final, 2016's Western Bulldogs, likewise completed their fairy tale managed by beating a Sydney edge that completed on top of the ladder.This is actually the very first time these nightclubs have actually satisfied in an AFL Grand Final, though in previous guises, they met in the 1899 VFL Grand Final - when Fitzroy beat South Melbourne by a point.Sydney is actually finding its own 6th V/AFL premiership, and third given that moving to New South Wales, participating in the 2005 and also 2012 triumphs.Brisbane is seeking its fourth V/AFL premiership given that the merger of the Bears and Fitzroy, adding to their 2001, 2002 and 2003 crowns.The 2024 AFL Grand Final gets 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) Train: Chris FaganFollow Sydney vs Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final in our real-time blog site below!