The most important recreation of the AFL season is right here, with practically 100,000 followers anticipated to attend the grand ultimate right this moment.
Here is a fast run-down of what it’s worthwhile to know earlier than the sport.
Who’s taking part in within the AFL grand ultimate?
The Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions.
It’s the first time these two golf equipment have confronted one another in a grand ultimate within the historical past of the VFL/AFL.
The 2 sides clashed simply three weeks in the past when Geelong beat Brisbane in a qualifying final, then outclassed Hawthorn to book their grand final spot.
Geelong received the qualifying ultimate match in opposition to the Brisbane Lions on the MCG this yr. (AAP: Joel Carrett)
The Lions needed to take an extended route after their defeat within the first week of finals. However they discovered their type, beating Gold Coast after which Collingwood in the preliminary final.
The winner of right this moment’s recreation turns into the first team since 2000 to claim five flags.
What time is the AFL grand ultimate?
Listed below are the instances in accordance with which state or territory you are in:
- 2.30pm AEST: ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria
- 2pm ACST: Northern Territory, South Australia
- 12.30pm AWST: Western Australia
The place is the AFL grand ultimate being performed?
Melbourne.
Particularly, the Melbourne Cricket Floor — higher generally known as the MCG.
Nearly 100,000 individuals are anticipated to fill the MCG for the grand ultimate recreation. (Getty Pictures: Quinn Rooney)
When you’re travelling into the CBD for the sport, head to the MCG’s website for all your transport options.
The place can I watch the AFL grand ultimate?
You’ll watch the sport free-to-air on Channel 7 and its streaming providers.
We’ll be reside running a blog the conflict on ABC Sport.
And you may take heed to the match on ABC Sport by way of the web site, native radio, and the Hear app.
What time will Snoop Dogg carry out?
American rapper Snoop Dogg will be headlining the pre-game leisure, which is able to start at 1.30pm AEST.
His hits embody Drop It Like It is Scorching, Gin and Juice and Younger, Wild & Free.
Snoop Dogg will present the pre-show leisure. (Reuters: Anne-Marie Sorvin)
The response to the selection of the rapper has been largely unfavourable because it was introduced, however AFL chief govt Andrew Dillion has since been adamant about the decision.
The worldwide hip hop star can be joined on stage by a bunch of Australian artists, together with six-time ARIA award winner Baker Boy, multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana and First Nations artists Emma Donovan and Kee’ahn.
Australian singer-songwriter Vera Blue will carry out the Australian nationwide anthem, whereas Mike Brady can be readily available to perform ‘Up There Cazaly’ during the AFL retiree motorcade, as is custom.
Aussie singer Vera Blue will be part of Snoop Dogg on stage and sing the nationwide anthem. (Provided: ARIA Official)
The place can I watch the AFL grand ultimate in individual?
For followers in Queensland and Geelong who cannot make the journey to the MCG, reside websites can be arrange for the grand ultimate.
Footy followers in Geelong can attend the Jap Seaside Reserve from 12pm, forward of the opening bounce at 2.30pm.
Brisbane footy followers can head to a watch occasion at New Farm Park from 8.30am-6pm.
For followers in Melbourne who weren’t in a position to snag a ticket, the grand ultimate can be screened at Fed Sq. within the CBD from 12pm.
What are the groups for the grand ultimate?
Brisbane Lions
FB: D.Zorko, D.Gardiner, R.Lester
HB: D.Wilmont, H.Andrews, B.Starcevich
C: H.McCluggage, L.Neale, L.Ashcroft
HF: C.Cameron, T.Gallop, Z.Bailey
FF: C.Rayner, L.Morris, C.Ah Chee
FOL: D.Fort, J.Dunkley, W.Ashcroft
IC: Ok.Lohmann, J.Fletcher, S.Marshall, B.Reville, O.McInerney
EMG: S.Day, J.Tunstill, D.Joyce
Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale has made an extraordinary recovery to be chosen for the AFL grand ultimate in opposition to a Geelong facet that includes Rhys Stanley.
Geelong Cats
FB: C.O’Sullivan, S.De Koning, J.Henry
HB: M.O’Connor, Z.Guthrie, L.Humphries
C: G.Miers, M.Holmes, O.Dempsey
HF: B.Shut, S.Mannagh, T.Stengle
FF: S.Neale, J.Cameron, P.Dangerfield
FOL: R.Stanley, B.Smith, T.Atkins
IC: M.Blicavs, J.Martin, O.Mullin, J.Clark, J.Bowes
EMG: J.Bews, M.Knevitt, O.Henry
What’s the climate like for the grand ultimate?
Partly cloudy circumstances are forecast with a slight likelihood of a bathe, in accordance with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
Temperatures will attain a most of 18C.
When did the Geelong Cats final win a grand ultimate?
2022.
They received in opposition to the Sydney Swans.
Geelong Cats: 20.13 (133)
Sydney Swans: 8.4 (52)
The Cats have made three earlier grand finals underneath coach Chris Scott for 2 wins (2011 v Collingwood and 2022 v Sydney) and a loss (2020 v Richmond).
The Brisbane Lions can be trying to be back-to-back premiers. (AAP: Joel Carrett)
When did the Brisbane Lions final win a grand ultimate?
2024.
They received in opposition to the Sydney Swans.
Brisbane Lions: 18.12 (120)
Sydney Swans: 9.6 (60)
If the Lions win this yr, they would be the first back-to-back premiers since Richmond in 2019-20.
