AFL Grand Final AFL 2024 GRAND FINAL - Swans v Lions Sat Sept 28th 2:30pm EST (MCG)

[Rod Stroker]

We trounced the reigning premiers there. Also did a number on the Hawks by 12 goals, and they went on to win 7 of their next 8 after they faced us.

If we lose it will have zilch to do with the venue.

Those were games that didn't count for much.

You have lost your last 6 finals there. The last time you won a final at the MCG was the 2012 Grand Final.

 

[Rod Stroker]

Loss would arguably look worse for us if I am honest than the Lions. Especially another shocker

No argument needed. 4 losing GFs in 10 years is horrendous.

 

[.Shotties.]

Thinking they are in any way similar is the most Sydney thing ever.

Yeah, ours set up the elite talent pathway in areas like the Hunter, Shoalhaven and Mid-North coast of NSW where none previously existed. Yours are box ticking exercises.

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

You've spoken to all 10,000 Vic-based members presumably.

All flogs

 

[ScrewInStuds]

Thinking they are in any way similar is the most Sydney thing ever.

Spending September taking jabs and making excuses is the most Bombers thing ever. Have a great offseason.

 

[PerthBoy86]

No argument needed. 4 losing GFs in 10 years is horrendous.

Would equal the Cats from 89 to 95.

 

[justlookingaround]

What’s wrong with Sydney home kit, and Lions home guernsey with white shorts?

The argument is that adding a white element to Brisbane's maroon creates more of an unnecessary clash since Sydney are red and white. The main issue is whether you think red and maroon clash on the field/on TV. The AFL seems to have mixed opinions on whether it does. It's always deemed a clash when Brisbane plays Gold Coast, but when Brisbane plays Sydney the protocol has been jumbled. The last two meetings have been played in Brisbane with Sydney in their away Souths kit with red shorts, however the two meetings before that both teams wore their full home kit - but prior to that one team would always wear a clash.

 

[Blackhawk42]

The Sydney/West Coast grannys would have to have been the most ascetically pleasing colour match up

Until the inevitable Hawthorn vs GWS Grand Final next season!

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Promises to be a colourful crowd this.

Adelaide vs Richmond the most colourful crowd I've seen in a GF in my time of following.

 

[Hawksboy72]

Never had a Grand Final decided with a goal after the Siren...has to happen sooner or later.....

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[AlecDuncan]

Just got my ticket to Storm v Roosters PF, and I have to say the NRL’s ticketing process seems much slicker than the AFL’s, even allowing for the competitions’ size difference.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

heart says lions

brain says swans

 

[zyzzbruh]

Those were games that didn't count for much.

You have lost your last 6 finals there. The last time you won a final at the MCG was the 2012 Grand Final.

Good try but last time we won a final at the MCG was in 2022 v Melbourne. And the prelim v Geelong in 2016...

 

[StillAtLarge]

The Sydney/West Coast grannys would have to have been the most ascetically pleasing colour match up

Hawks Freo should have rivalled that but some moron decided to choose Freo's away strip

 

[HirdsTheWord]

Spending September taking jabs and making excuses is the most Bombers thing ever. Have a great offseason.

geez you better hope you win now.

you know you dont play for the swans yeah?

his off season is the same as yours rofl.

 

[Maddo11]

heart says lions

brain says swans

opposite for mine.



Recent history says Lions. Last three outings have returned 13, 12 and 11 goals.

 

[The King!]

No argument needed. 4 losing GFs in 10 years is horrendous.

It's poor, but i'd prefer it to being a perpetual spoon contender like say North, at least you have a shot getting to the grand final.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

opposite for mine.

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Recent history says Lions

I will be rooting for the lions, but swans will be a lot fresher.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

It's poor, but i'd prefer it to being a perpetual spoon contender like say North, at least you have a shot getting to the grand final.

zing

 

[Chinacats]

Anyway always thought Brisbane were the best team in the AFL. However swans have had the rails run….
50/50 at the moment…

 

[Pistol Night]

I will be rotting for the lions, but swans will be a lot fresher.

Rotting?

 

[ScrewInStuds]

geez you better hope you win now.

you know you dont play for the swans yeah?

his off season is the same as yours rofl.

Of course I hope Swans win?

I can spend my offseason being proud of the club I support. You try to enjoy your summer too Mr Hird

 

[Roobs321]

weird feeling to this one in that
both teams are due and lost GFs very recently. Not getting ahead of themselves, no new generations of fans soaking up the novelty of the GF week experience. More like the footy gods have gone enough is enough, clearing the queue, one of them gets to be happy, no fairy tales or dynasties this time.

1995 probably the closest comparison in recent times. The 1993 & 1992/94 losers, neither side had won in 8+ years, had both been thereabouts for a few years (narrow finals misses in 1992 & 1993 as well). Overdue first GF meeting as well between inaugural vfl clubs.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

Of course I hope Swans win?

I can spend my offseason being proud of the club I support. You try to enjoy your summer too Mr Hird

mates it's a game...............kicking a ball around.

Life goes on.

 

[FootyLad0]

opposite for mine.

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Recent history says Lions. Last three outings have returned 13, 12 and 11 goals.

Prior form means nothing

Port had beaten Cats in Geelong this year and in Finals multiple times in at Adelaide Oval.
GWS had beaten Swans multiple times in Finals in recent years.

GWS had the wood on Brisbane twice during the year and won the last Final they played prior to this year.
Cats had beaten Lions at the Gabba this year and in multiple Prelims previously.

Whoever shows up on the day will win. Don't think any prior form will have any effect especially come Grand Final day.
It all goes out the window.

Both sides are coming off losing Grand Finals. Both want redemption.