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Live AFL Grand Final 2024, Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions

.It'll be actually redemption for one, much more utter heartbreak for the other as Sydney faces Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.For the first time in virtually 30 years, the premiership decider matches the final 2 AFL runners-up against each other, despairing to make amends for past mistakes.And in the very first Grand Final without a Victorian nightclub for 18 years, an individual is going to eventually appear for the banner that is actually been a long period of time coming.Watch the very best build-up to the 2024 AFL Grand Final, along with pro review and full Grand Final day protection, on Fox Footy via Kayo. Plus flow the Grand Final on-demand from tonight onwards. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free test today &gt Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU CAN BE ACQUIRING RATHER. Completely free as well as discreet help call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or even explore gamblinghelponline.org.au.GRAND FINAL GUIDE: Every thing you need to know about Sydney vs BrisbaneENTERTAINMENT OVERVIEW: When Katy Perry will conduct as well as drama behind track choicesULTIMATE GAME PREVIEW: Each staff's toughness, weak spots and key playersLONGEST KICK: Why renowned pre-Grand Final tradition won't go ahead in 2024CRYSTAL SPHERE: Pros tip the premier, margin, Norm Johnson as well as first goalkickerWHEN performs THE SPLENDID ULTIMATE BEGIN? And also what takes place if it is actually a draw?GRAND FINAL SPRINT: Two injury-prone celebrities get in race to locate AFL's fastest manAt the Swans (finished 1st, gained QF vs GWS, won PF vs Slot Adelaide), it has to do with transforming a small premiership right into a banner, as the final three staffs to end up in addition to the ladder did.But it is actually additionally concerning staying clear of an expanding Grand Final hoodoo. John Longmire ended up being a premiership instructor in his 2nd season of 2012, but has shed all 3 Grand Finals since 2 of them viewing his Swans be completely uncompetitive.The ghosts of 2022's capitulation versus Geelong will definitely be new in the moment, with over half of Sydney's 2024 Grand Final side having fun because loss. They can easily not enable on their own to be haunted.For the Lions (completed 5th, succeeded EF vs Carlton, gained SF vs GWS, succeeded PF vs Geelong), it is actually an unique tale of measuring up to desires - however performing it the challenging way.Chris Fagan's Brisbane has been the leading group of this particular many years however carries out not have the premiership to verify it. Even with winning so many home as well as away games, this is just their 2nd Grand Final look in this time of success.The completely slim 2023 reduction to Collingwood was not the explanation for 2024's slow start - a rash of ACL ruptures is worthy of more credit scores - but it really did not specifically aid, either. Still Fagan directed a second-half rise (and was actually called Train of the Year for it), recovering what appeared like a lost campaign.' The whole team ought to obtain medals'|00:34 Going undersold amid the Lions' run to a 2nd successive Grand Final is actually the simple fact they're attempting to become the junior varsity this century to succeed the flag from outside the best four.The final, 2016's Western Bulldogs, also finished their fairytale managed through trumping a Sydney edge that finished in addition to the ladder.This is the very first time these nightclubs have complied with in an AFL Grand Final, though in previous semblances, they satisfied in the 1899 VFL Grand Final - when Fitzroy defeated South Melbourne through a point.Sydney is actually finding its own 6th V/AFL premiership, and also 3rd because moving to New South Wales, signing up with the 2005 and also 2012 triumphs.Brisbane is actually seeking its own fourth V/AFL premiership because the merging of the Bears as well as Fitzroy, contributing to their 2001, 2002 and also 2003 crowns.The 2024 AFL Grand Final gets 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!