AFL grand final live: Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions fight for the premiership at MCG in perfect weather

A good looking rendition of Australian traditional between mum and daughter.

Goosebumps.

That kicks-off the the motorcade of retiring champions, medal winners, and Olympians.

Geelong legends Tom Hawkins and Zach Tuohy lead it out, and if I could also be so self-indulgent, here is a narrative I wrote earlier in regards to the legacy of massive Tommy Hawkins.

As at all times, the ABC Sport name staff will probably be on deck on the MCG and calling all of the motion from begin to end.

The decision is on the market through you native radio, the Hear app, and on our audio web page. When you’re utilizing our sport homepage, you’ll be able to faucet the ‘Play Dwell Radio’ button within the high proper and the decision will observe you across the ABC web site.

And in the event you’re watching the sport, do not forget that Kayo and Fox Footy are NOT exhibiting the sport. It is solely on Channel 7 and the 7PLUS app.

Torah Pratt and Tilly Saunders flew into Melbourne yesterday from Brisbane.

“It was actually thrilling, very nervous, a great deal of followers on the airport,” they mentioned.

They mentioned they’d been Lions supporters from start and so they’re hanging out .

The pair mentioned they’re “actually excited” to see midfielder Josh Dunkley take to the sector.

Reporting by Ruth Brook

Lions fan Wayne Ford was up early this morning to ensure his face mirrored his Brisbane loyalty.

“Bought to make the day value it for the Lions, be proud, and they are going to convey house the win at the moment,” he mentioned.

“[I’m] nervous, Sydney’s staff, however our comeback within the final weeks.

“We have performed on the ‘G currently and we all know the bottom, so I reckon that is what is going on to get us up.”

On the opposite facet of the groups divide, Sydney followers Alison Reilly, Lorelei Monti and Christine Taylor travelled to Melbourne from New South Wales and Tasmania.

“Melbourne is simply buzzing at the moment, yesterday, and the climate, oh my god,” one of many buddies mentioned.

“I am excited, I am assured, they will win, they have it.”

Reporting by Ruth Brook

This is all the things you must hold throughout throughout the day:

1.23pm: Christine Anu efficiency

1:26pm: Grand remaining motorcade

1.33pm: Mike Brady efficiency

1.40pm: Pre-game leisure with Katy Perry

2.11pm: Umpire entry and match ball supply

2.13pm to 2.16pm: Groups enter

2.24pm: Supply of the 2024 premiership cup by Josh Kennedy

2.25pm: Welcome to nation by Uncle Colin Hunter Jr

2.26pm: Nationwide anthem carried out by Cody Simpson

2.28pm: Coin toss

2.30pm: 2024 AFL grand remaining commences

Half time: Grand remaining dash

It is a actually troublesome prediction to make this yr as a result of there are a heap of gamers from either side who match the mould of a Norm Smith medallist.

First off, to deal with the query, sure we do get winners from shedding groups, however not often. Maurice Rioli gained it for Richmond in 1982, Gary Ablett Sr did it for Geelong in 1989, Nathan Buckley took it house (and took it off) for Collingwood in 2002, and Chris Judd gained in 2005 for West Coast.

The winners are usually midfielders/half forwards who can snare a objective or two, or attacking half backs.

For my part, I would be taking a look at Isaac Heeney, Errol Gulden and Chad Warner for the Swans, with Tom Papley a roughie.

For the Lions, I would lean in direction of Hugh McCluggage, Lachie Neale, and Cam Rayner, with Will Ashcroft because the roughie.

Mates Jack Corcoran and Sam O’Connor have had an extended journey to the MCG at the moment than most.

The pair have run roughly 500km from Bermagui in New South Wales — all within the identify of elevating funds for concussion analysis.

It is a problem near coronary heart for the pair, who play within the Bermagui Breakers footy staff.

You’ll be able to catch up extra on their story right here.

Brisbane brothers Bailey (proper) and Lachlan Carter have made the highway journey all the way down to Melbourne to see their staff compete within the AFL grand remaining.

“So 18 hours in whole of driving, it was fairly good,” Bailey mentioned.

The pair, who domesticate an Instagram following as @thosecarterboys, have been warming up their vocal chords in preparation for the massive recreation.

“We have not seen something prefer it, it is our first time on the ‘G, so it is particular,” Bailey mentioned.

Reporting by Mietta Adams

It’s a wonderful day for soccer my buddies.

We’re presently sitting at 19C with an anticipated excessive of 22C round 3pm. The seems like is sitting round 17C.

And it is clear skies and no rain, which ought to make some slick, fast-moving footy.

Hours earlier than the grand remaining bounce, followers have been gathering exterior the MCG in Melbourne.

Dozens of AFL followers advised the ABC they’d been queuing to enter for the reason that chilly pre-dawn hours.

“I am often fairly good within the chilly, then rocked up and I used to be freezing, ought to have packed an additional layer,” Brisbane Lions fan Harrison mentioned.

One other fan advised the ABC he felt some Melburnians had talked down the thrill of a grand remaining between non-Victorian groups — however he wasn’t shopping for it.

“I feel it’s going to be an excellent recreation, there are two groups who’ve labored actually laborious to be right here,” he mentioned.

Reporting by Mietta Adams

Must double test the match occasions, the place to observe and the pre-show leisure?

Judd Boaz has it coated along with his pre-game prep information.

  Good morning Australia and welcome to ABC Sport’s on-line protection of the 2024 AFL Grand Closing.

For the primary time since 2006, two non-Victorian groups go head-to-head for a slice of Aussie Guidelines glory, because the Sydney Swans tackle the Brisbane Lions.

My identify is Kyle Pollard and I am excited to take you thru your entire day of motion, from now till the ultimate siren, and all of the insanity that occurs after the sport.

Let’s have some enjoyable!

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