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Live AFL Grand Final 2024, Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions

.It'll be redemption for one, extra utter heartbreak for the various other as Sydney faces Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.For the very first time in almost thirty years, the premiership decider matches the last two AFL second bests against each other, despairing to make amends for previous mistakes.And in the first Grand Final without a Victorian club for 18 years, an individual will ultimately break through for the flag that's been actually a very long time coming.Watch the greatest buildup to the 2024 AFL Grand Final, with professional analysis and complete Grand Final time coverage, on Fox Footy using Kayo. Plus flow the Grand Final on-demand from tonight onwards. New to Kayo? Beginning your cost-free test today &gt Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU MIGHT BE GETTING RATHER. Free of charge as well as discreet help call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.GRAND last OVERVIEW: Every thing you require to find out about Sydney vs BrisbaneENTERTAINMENT QUICK GUIDE: When Katy Perry will perform and also drama responsible for tune choicesULTIMATE activity SNEAK PEEK: Each staff's strengths, weak points and crucial playersLONGEST zing: Why well-known pre-Grand Final practice will not go ahead in 2024CRYSTAL BALL: Pros tip the premier, scope, Rule Smith and initial goalkickerWHEN performs THE SPLENDID ULTIMATE BEGIN? As well as what occurs if it's a draw?GRAND FINAL SPRINT: Pair of injury-prone stars get in race to discover AFL's fastest manAt the Swans (completed 1st, won QF vs GWS, won PF vs Port Adelaide), it has to do with switching a slight premiership right into a flag, as the final 3 groups to finish atop the ladder did.But it's likewise regarding steering clear of a growing Grand Final hoodoo. John Longmire ended up being a premiership train in his 2nd time of 2012, however has actually lost all 3 Grand Finals given that two of all of them seeing his Swans be actually absolutely uncompetitive.The ghosts of 2022's capitulation against Geelong will definitely be actually new in the mind, along with over half of Sydney's 2024 Grand Final side having fun in that loss. They may not allow themselves to become haunted.For the Lions (ended up 5th, won EF vs Carlton, won SF vs GWS, gained PF vs Geelong), it is actually a special tale of living up to expectations - however doing it the difficult way.Chris Fagan's Brisbane has actually been the leading team of the decade however does not have the premiership to prove it. In spite of succeeding numerous home as well as away games, this is simply their 2nd Grand Final look within this period of success.The extremely narrow 2023 loss to Collingwood was certainly not the explanation for 2024's sluggish start - a rash of ACL ruptures should have more credit rating - yet it really did not specifically aid, either. Still Fagan directed a second-half surge (and also was named Train of the Year for it), recuperating what appeared like a dropped project.' The entire team should obtain medals'|00:34 Going undersold among the Lions' go to a second consecutive Grand Final is actually the fact they're making an effort to end up being the second team this century to succeed the banner coming from outside the leading four.The last, 2016's Western Bulldogs, likewise finished their fairy tale operated by defeating a Sydney side that finished on top of the ladder.This is the very first time these nightclubs have actually satisfied in an AFL Grand Final, though in previous guises, they complied with in the 1899 VFL Grand Final - when Fitzroy defeated South Melbourne by a point.Sydney is seeking its 6th V/AFL premiership, and also third considering that relocating to New South Wales, joining the 2005 and also 2012 triumphs.Brisbane is finding its own 4th V/AFL premiership considering that the merging of the Bears and Fitzroy, adding to their 2001, 2002 and 2003 crowns.The 2024 AFL Grand Final acquires 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 blogging site below!