The first AFL grand final in Melbourne in three years will remain in the traditional afternoon timeslot, with fan sentiment again winning out over the commercial push for a twilight start.
The 2022 decider, to be held at the MCG on September 24, will begin at 2.30pm, as per tradition.
The league had been weighing up the benefits of a twilight fixture, starting at 4.30pm, with AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan regarded as a supporter of the later start.
