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Live AFL Grand Final 2024, Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions

.It'll be actually redemption for one, much more utter broken heart for the various other as Sydney faces Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.For the first time in virtually three decades, the premiership decider matches the final pair of AFL runners-up against one another, hopeless to apologize for past mistakes.And in the first Grand Final without a Victorian club for 18 years, an individual will ultimately break through for the banner that's been a number of years coming.Watch the very best build-up to the 2024 AFL Grand Final, along with professional study and complete Grand Final day protection, on Fox Footy through Kayo. Plus flow the Grand Final on-demand from tonight onwards. New to Kayo? Beginning your cost-free trial today &gt Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU CAN BE GETTING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Free of charge as well as confidential assistance call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or see gamblinghelponline.org.au.GRAND last GUIDE: Whatever you require to find out about Sydney vs BrisbaneENTERTAINMENT RESOURCE: When Katy Perry will perform and also dramatization behind song choicesULTIMATE video game PREVIEW: Each crew's durabilities, weak points and vital playersLONGEST KICK: Why iconic pre-Grand Final heritage will not go forward in 2024CRYSTAL SPHERE: Pros tip the premier, frame, Standard Smith as well as initial goalkickerWHEN carries out THE GRAND FINAL BEGINNING? And what takes place if it is actually a draw?GRAND FINAL SPRINT: Two injury-prone stars get in race to locate AFL's fastest manAt the Swans (finished 1st, succeeded QF vs GWS, succeeded PF vs Port Adelaide), it concerns turning a slight premiership right into a flag, as the final 3 staffs to complete atop the step ladder did.But it's likewise concerning preventing a growing Grand Final hoodoo. John Longmire became a premiership trainer in his second season of 2012, yet has actually shed all three Grand Finals considering that two of all of them viewing his Swans be totally uncompetitive.The ghosts of 2022's capitulation against Geelong will certainly be actually clean in the moment, with over half of Sydney's 2024 Grand Final side having fun during that reduction. They may not allow on their own to become haunted.For the Lions (ended up 5th, gained EF vs Carlton, won SF vs GWS, succeeded PF vs Geelong), it is actually a distinct story of measuring up to assumptions - however performing it the difficult way.Chris Fagan's Brisbane has been actually the prevalent crew of this many years however does certainly not have the premiership to confirm it. Even with winning plenty of home and away games, this is merely their second Grand Final appearance within this age of success.The brutally slim 2023 loss to Collingwood was certainly not the reason for 2024's sluggish beginning - a rash of ACL tears is worthy of even more credit score - however it failed to specifically assist, either. Still Fagan spearheaded a second-half surge (as well as was actually called Coach of the Year for it), recovering what resembled a shed initiative.' The whole squad should get medals'|00:34 Going undersold among the Lions' run to a second successive Grand Final is actually the reality they're trying to become the junior varsity this century to gain the flag from outside the top four.The final, 2016's Western Bulldogs, additionally finished their fairytale managed through defeating a Sydney side that completed atop the ladder.This is actually the first time these clubs have actually met in an AFL Grand Final, though in previous roles, they complied with in the 1899 VFL Grand Final - when Fitzroy beat South Melbourne through a point.Sydney is actually finding its own 6th V/AFL premiership, and also third given that transferring to New South Wales, joining the 2005 as well as 2012 triumphs.Brisbane is actually seeking its own fourth V/AFL premiership because the merger of the Bears and also Fitzroy, including in their 2001, 2002 as well as 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) Train: Chris FaganFollow Sydney vs Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final in our real-time blogging site listed below!