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What you need to know about the Lions vs Swans AFL grand final

What you need to know about the Lions vs Swans AFL grand final

The AFL grand final is happening next weekend.

Here’s a quick run-down of what you need to know before the big game. 

Who is playing in the AFL grand final?

The Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions

When is the AFL grand final?

Saturday, September 28.

What time is the AFL grand final?

In the afternoon

Here are the times according to which state or territory you’re in:

  • 2.30pm AEST: ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria
  • 2pm ACST: Northern Territory, South Australia
  • 12.30pm AWST: Western Australia  

Where is the AFL grand final being played?

Melbourne

Specifically, the Melbourne Cricket Ground  — better known as the MCG or The G. 

Where can I watch the AFL grand final?

You’ll be able to watch the game free-to-air on Channel 7 and its streaming services. 

It’ll also be available on Fox Footy, Foxtel and Kayo

We’ll be live blogging the clash on ABC Sport.

And you can listen to the match on ABC Sport via the website, local radio, and the Listen app.

When did the Sydney Swans last win a grand final?

2012

They won against the Hawthorn Hawks. 

Sydney Swans: 14.7 (91)

Hawthorn: 11.15 (81)

Sydney also won the grand final in 2005

The Swans last played in a grand final in 2022, but lost to the Geelong Cats. 

When did the Brisbane Lions last win a grand final?

2003

They won against the Collingwood Magpies

Lions: 20.14 (134)

Collingwood: 12.12 (84)

The Lions won the two previous grand finals in 2002 and 2001. 

They made it to the grand final last year, but lost to Collingwood.