.It'll be redemption for one, much more utter heartbreak for the various other as Sydney encounters Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.For the very first time in nearly 30 years, the premiership decider matches the final two AFL runners-up against one another, determined to make amends for past mistakes.And in the first Grand Final without a Victorian club for 18 years, somebody is going to finally break through for the banner that's been actually a long period of time coming.Watch the most ideal build-up to the 2024 AFL Grand Final, along with expert review and full Grand Final time protection, on Fox Footy through Kayo. Plus flow the Grand Final on-demand from tonight onwards. New to Kayo? Start your free test today > Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD BE BUYING INSTEAD. Free of charge and also classified support phone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or see gamblinghelponline.org.au.GRAND last GUIDE: Whatever you need to have to understand about Sydney vs BrisbaneENTERTAINMENT GUIDE: When Katy Perry will carry out as well as dramatization behind tune choicesULTIMATE video game PREVIEW: Each group's toughness, weak spots and also essential playersLONGEST KICK: Why renowned pre-Grand Final practice will not go ahead in 2024CRYSTAL ROUND: Specialists tip the premier, margin, Rule Johnson and also first goalkickerWHEN performs THE MARVELOUS FINAL BEGINNING? And also what occurs if it's a draw?GRAND FINAL SPRINT: 2 injury-prone stars enter race to find AFL's fastest manAt the Swans (finished 1st, won QF vs GWS, gained PF vs Slot Adelaide), it concerns transforming a small premiership right into a flag, as the final 3 crews to complete atop the ladder did.But it's also regarding avoiding an increasing Grand Final hoodoo. John Longmire came to be a premiership train in his 2nd time of 2012, yet has lost all three Grand Finals since 2 of them seeing his Swans be actually absolutely uncompetitive.The ghosts of 2022's capitulation against Geelong will certainly be actually fresh in the memory, with over one-half of Sydney's 2024 Grand Final side having fun because loss. They can certainly not allow on their own to become haunted.For the Lions (ended up 5th, won EF vs Carlton, won SF vs GWS, gained PF vs Geelong), it's an one-of-a-kind tale of living up to requirements - yet doing it the challenging way.Chris Fagan's Brisbane has been the leading group of this particular many years yet does certainly not have the premiership to confirm it. Even with gaining many home and also away games, this is only their second Grand Final appeal in this time of success.The extremely narrow 2023 reduction to Collingwood was not the reason for 2024's slow beginning - a breakout of ACL ruptures is entitled to more credit report - however it really did not precisely assist, either. Still Fagan directed a second-half rise (as well as was actually named Coach of the Year for it), recovering what resembled a dropped initiative.' The entire squad should get medals'|00:34 Going undersold amidst the Lions' go to a second consecutive Grand Final is actually the simple fact they're attempting to end up being the junior varsity this century to win the flag coming from outside the top four.The final, 2016's Western Bulldogs, also completed their fairytale run through beating a Sydney edge that finished atop the ladder.This is the first time these clubs have met in an AFL Grand Final, though in previous guises, they fulfilled in the 1899 VFL Grand Final - when Fitzroy trumped South Melbourne by a point.Sydney is actually seeking its sixth V/AFL premiership, as well as 3rd considering that relocating to New South Wales, participating in the 2005 and 2012 triumphs.Brisbane is seeking its own fourth 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) Train: Chris FaganFollow Sydney vs Brisbane in the 2024 AFL Grand Final in our real-time blog listed below!