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Live AFL Grand Final 2024, Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions

.It'll be redemption for one, even more utter heartbreak for the other as Sydney faces Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.For the first time in nearly three decades, the premiership decider counters the final pair of AFL runners-up against each other, hopeless to make amends for past mistakes.And in the initial Grand Final without a Victorian nightclub for 18 years, an individual will lastly appear for the flag that is actually been actually a long time coming.Watch the most ideal buildup to the 2024 AFL Grand Final, with pro analysis as well as total Grand Final time insurance coverage, on Fox Footy through Kayo. Plus flow the Grand Final on-demand coming from tonight onwards. New to Kayo? Begin your free trial today &gt Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU MIGHT BE GETTING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Free of charge and confidential help telephone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or see gamblinghelponline.org.au.GRAND last OVERVIEW: Every thing you require to find out about Sydney vs BrisbaneENTERTAINMENT RESOURCE: When Katy Perry will conduct and drama behind track choicesULTIMATE GAME EXAMINE: Each group's toughness, weaknesses and essential playersLONGEST KICK: Why renowned pre-Grand Final practice won't go on in 2024CRYSTAL SPHERE: Pros lean the premier, margin, Standard Smith as well as initial goalkickerWHEN carries out THE SPLENDID ULTIMATE BEGIN? And also what takes place if it is actually a draw?GRAND FINAL SPRINT: Pair of injury-prone celebrities enter into race to find AFL's fastest manAt the Swans (completed 1st, gained QF vs GWS, won PF vs Slot Adelaide), it's about transforming a slight premiership right into a flag, as the last 3 crews to end up in addition to the step ladder did.But it's additionally about preventing a developing Grand Final hoodoo. John Longmire became a premiership instructor in his 2nd time of 2012, however has lost all 3 Grand Finals since two of all of them viewing his Swans be completely uncompetitive.The ghosts of 2022's capitulation versus Geelong are going to be actually clean in the mind, along with over one-half of Sydney's 2024 Grand Final side having fun in that loss. They may certainly not enable themselves to become haunted.For the Lions (finished 5th, succeeded EF vs Carlton, succeeded SF vs GWS, won PF vs Geelong), it's an one-of-a-kind story of measuring up to desires - but doing it the challenging way.Chris Fagan's Brisbane has actually been the prevalent team of this years yet performs certainly not possess the premiership to prove it. In spite of gaining many home and away games, this is actually simply their second Grand Final appeal in this particular time of success.The completely slender 2023 loss to Collingwood was actually certainly not the main reason for 2024's slow-moving beginning - a rash of ACL tears ought to have even more debt - however it didn't exactly aid, either. Still Fagan spearheaded a second-half rise (and was actually named Coach of the Year for it), recuperating what resembled a shed project.' The whole squad should acquire awards'|00:34 Going undersold among the Lions' go to a second successive Grand Final is the simple fact they are actually making an effort to end up being the junior varsity this century to win the flag coming from outside the leading four.The last, 2016's Western Bulldogs, additionally completed their fairy tale managed through defeating a Sydney side that finished on top of the ladder.This is actually the first time these nightclubs have satisfied in an AFL Grand Final, though in previous guises, they complied with in the 1899 VFL Grand Final - when Fitzroy trumped South Melbourne by a point.Sydney is actually seeking its own sixth V/AFL premiership, as well as 3rd because moving to New South Wales, signing up with the 2005 and also 2012 triumphs.Brisbane is actually seeking its 4th V/AFL premiership due to the fact that the merging of the Bears and Fitzroy, contributing to their 2001, 2002 as well as 2003 crowns.The 2024 AFL Grand Final acquires 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 real-time blog below!