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AFL grand final 2024: Brisbane Lions defeat Sydney Swans – as it happened

The Lions won their first premiership in 21 years after thumping the Swans 18.12 (120) to 9.6 (60) at the MCG

The Guardian - AU

AFL fans make pilgrimage to Melbourne as grand final excitement reaches fever pitch

Two out-of-state teams return to their roots for this year’s ultimate match-up – and many of their supporters have followed

The Guardian - AU

What are the 10 greatest upsets in VFL/AFL grand final history?

The Brisbane Lions are the underdogs for Saturday’s AFL grand final against Sydney.

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The Swans and their arduous journey to becoming a staple of Sydney’s sporting landscape

Club with roots in South Melbourne has not always been prosperous but now has a sixth AFL/VFL premiership in sight in its 150th anniversary year

The Guardian - AU

Katy Perry set to roar, but insists she's no Lion

American singer Katy Perry will take a neutral stance into the AFL Grand Final when it comes to supporting the Swans or the Lions.

AAP

The local footy club with historic links to the Lions that became a Brisbane breeding ground

South Warrnambool Roosters may play in red and white but count Hugh McCluggage and Jonathan Brown among their former players

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Sydney stars ready to take centre stage on AFL grand final return

Swans and Lions both need to bury the demons of recent defeats in premiership deciders for eagerly anticipated clash at MCG

The Guardian - AU

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Sydney glitz or Brisbane grit? Who casual onlookers should get behind in AFL grand final

The first non-Victorian premiership decider since 2006 takes place at the MCG on Saturday. But who should non Swans or Lions fans support?

The Guardian - AU

Should the AFL grand final be moved from the MCG? The case for and against

There might be no grander stadium in Australia than the Melbourne Cricket Ground. But does that mean it should have a monopoly on the decider?

The Guardian - AU

Call for thousands of blood donors as demand skyrockets

The Red Cross has challenged the same number of Australians attending this weekend's AFL Grand Final to donate blood to save lives.

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Lachie Neale’s Lions dance on thin ice to set up classic AFL grand final clash with Swans

By throwing caution to the wind, Brisbane shocked Geelong in one of the great prelims of the modern era. Now the Lions have the game plan to challenge Sydney in a 2024 grand final for the ages

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane stun Geelong in a thriller to return to AFL grand final – as it happened

Lions beat Cats 14.11 (95) to 12.13 (85) in preliminary final at MCG and will now face Sydney after reaching back-to-back deciders

The Guardian - AU

Sublime Sydney surge into AFL grand final with crushing win over Port Adelaide

Sydney crushed Port Adelaide by 36 points in a lopsided AFL preliminary final at the SCG, cruising into the 2024 grand final

The Guardian - AU

Geelong vs Brisbane live stream: How to watch Cats vs Lions 2024 AFL Preliminary Final online from anywhere, team news

Today's Geelong vs Brisbane live stream serves up the second 2024 AFL Preliminary Final at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Here's how to watch it online, from anywhere.

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The Guardian - AU

Sydney Swans beat Port Adelaide Power to reach AFL grand final – as it happened

Goal-by-goal report: The Swans booked a spot in the AFL grand final with a 14.11 (95) to 8.11 (59) win over the Power at the SCG

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Sydney vs Port Adelaide live stream: How to watch AFL Preliminary Final 2024 online and on TV

Here's how to watch the 2024 AFL Preliminary Final from anywhere as the Sydney Swans take on Port Adelaide Power at the famous MCG.

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St Johnstone owner Adam Webb reveals cancer diagnosis

The chairman will lead the search for a new manager before handing over his duties to CEO Francis Smith until December.

AAP

Free travel as union threatens chaotic industrial move

The rail union says it will shut down a popular train line over safety concerns, as the NSW government offers free travel to pre-empt commuter chaos.

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The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Joe Daniher repays Brisbane’s faith on the biggest stages as ‘the sickness and the cure’

The enigmatic Lions forward can dazzle and disappoint in the same passage of play but saves his best for crunch moments and matches

AAP

Stadium's estimated cost blows budget by $60m

A 23,000-seat roofed stadium planned for Hobart's waterfront has an estimated price tag of $60 million more than the state government's initial figure.

The Guardian - AU

Ken Hinkley pays hefty price for theatre as Power close curtain on Hollywood Hawks

Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan’s comment was made to provoke a reaction yet the Port Adelaide coach has been fined for giving a bit back

AAP

Bulldogs attack big payout to sleazy volunteer's victim

The Bulldogs say a $5.9 million payout to a child sex abuse survivor is manifestly excessive as they try to overturn a jury's negligence verdict against them.

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Hawthorn’s flair and flexibility are key to their success amid much grander plan

Sam Mitchell allows his young side to have fun and play with freedom but certain non-negotiables remain from his playing days

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane quick to land knockout blow on Carlton but far tougher tests await

The Blues talked as though they were all chips-in but paid the price for hedging their bets as the Lions cruised into an AFL semi-final

The Guardian - AU

Sydney stage epic comeback to defeat GWS Giants and snatch home preliminary final

The Swans have staged an amazing comeback, overturning a 28-point deficit to defeat the Giants in a thrilling AFL qualifying final.

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