Download our sweeps for your AFL grand final parties on Saturday as Sydney and the Brisbane Lions vie for the 2024 premiership. It’s always a massive occasion for our city and for The Age, but grand final day is special to me for another reason.

The Sydney Swans will take on the Brisbane Lions on Saturday, with Katy Perry providing pre-show entertainment at the MCG.

The annual AFL grand final sprint has been confirmed for 2024.All 18 clubs will be represented this year, with no former winners included in this year's participation list.Some star inclusions include Carlton's Orazio Fantasia and Richmond's Dion Prestia.

While Australia’s sporting capital has failed to produce an AFL grand final-contesting team on Saturday, Victorians have plenty of shopping and entertainment options open this Friday public holiday.

Conor McKenna can surely now be considered amongst the most successful Irish exports to Australia along with Tadhg Kennelly.

As history shows, upsets happen. The Brisbane Lions are the underdogs for Saturday’s AFL grand final against Sydney. After defeating Geelong in Victoria for the first time in 20 years, they have reached the grand final from fifth on the ladder, without a rest week or double-chance (as teams that finish in the top four enjoy).

Brisbane have exorcised last year’s demons to destroy Sydney by 60 points in the grand final and claim their first premiership since 2003.

It's AFL Grand Final day, with Sydney taking on Brisbane! Follow all the action, with the latest news, stats, and info in our live blog.

The 2024 Grand Final Will Award The AFL Premiership Title. The Swans And The Lions Are The Matchup Few Predicted (And Everyone

The 2024 AFL premiership goes on the line when Sydney and Brisbane face off at the MCG on Saturday. Just as the players have trained all year to qualify for the big one, so have the officials. We take a look at which umpires have been given the nod for the 2024 grand final.