Discussion AFL 2024 Grand Final: Photos and Discussion

[Billy ray]

Here. We. Go.

What will the AFL do?

 

[The Victorian]

could we see swans in home/red vs lions in home/maroon?

 

[1990crow]

Brisbane in full maroon and Swans with white shorts would be logical and look better.

 

[jpmelb7]

2024 GF Brisbane/Fitzroy v Sydney/South. A brilliant match up for old time supporters of both relocated clubs. 1899 GF was only time these clubs played off in a GF. These were uniforms that day. Bit different as Fitzroy were the higher ranked team that season. Fitzroy won by a point 3.9.27 to 3.8.26. Game was played in heavy rain. Supposed to be sunny next Saturday. What's the chances of this being the quarter time score haha

 

[ProphetBlack]

I wouldn’t be upset if Sydney wore their V jumper in the GF

 

[jumperfan]

I wouldn’t be upset if Sydney wore their V jumper in the GF

Maybe Brisbane could even replace the lion with some sort of monogram…

 

[TY24]

could we see swans in home/red vs lions in home/maroon?

It will either be this or Lions in their clash/white

I suspect they'll wear the Bears strip with white shorts.

 

[Dazzler9]

Is Brisbane the first team to wear three different guernseys in a finals series? Pretty sure they would be.

What the match-up is next week is pure guesswork.

 

[Cody_]

Last time they played in a Sydney home game was 2022 and it was both in full home.

 

[The_torpedo]

Here. We. Go.

What will the AFL do?

the dream scenario is belgravia make some royal blue shorts and its south/red vs fitzroy/blue

 

[Billy ray]

the dream scenario is belgravia make some royal blue shorts and its south/red vs fitzroy/blue

One can hope

 

[undefined]

This'll be interesting. Sydney have white as a core jumper colour, so I'd straight up not put Brisbane in white shorts.

Last year's GF was dark vs dark with white shorts for the lower-ranked team, so maybe that's an acceptable precedent for Brisbane in their threepeat jumper. If maroon & red are considered outside the realm of dark vs dark, then Brisbane will be asked to wear their Bears jumper (I'd have them in maroon shorts, but they'll be in white).

I'd personally put Sydney in white shorts with their home jumper (with Brisbane in full maroon) but I'm pretty sure the last time that happened was against Essendon 25 years ago.

Sydney might just be amenable to wearing their South Melbourne jumper if the AFL ask them to facilitate an optimal contrast (let's be honest hear, last year's grand final wasn't great visually - my eyes were strained trying to differentiate, especially when play was on the member's wing).

Otherwise, we have a pre-season knockout - this year - between these two sides in Blacktown. Wasn't the prettiest but passable nonetheless, and gives both sides their preference.

Would love to know Mero's thoughts.

 

[Speck]

Full home against full home is the only option here. Don't see any issues with it, the red and maroon are quite different.

 

[Lorenzo DMH]

Last time they played in a Sydney home game was 2022 and it was both in full home.

If I had to put money on it, I would say this is what AFL will do. I wouldn't put a lot of money on it though.

 

[Dazzler9]

If I had to put money on it, I would say this is what AFL will do. I wouldn't put a lot of money on it though.

If I had to put money on it, I would say the AFL will put Lions in white shorts. I also wouldn't put a lot of money on it though.

 

[Redders98]

This'll be interesting. Sydney have white as a core jumper colour, so I'd straight up not put Brisbane in white shorts.

Last year's GF was dark vs dark with white shorts for the lower-ranked team, so maybe that's an acceptable precedent for Brisbane in their threepeat jumper. If maroon & red are considered outside the realm of dark vs dark, then Brisbane will be asked to wear their Bears jumper (I'd have them in maroon shorts, but they'll be in white).

I'd personally put Sydney in white shorts with their home jumper (with Brisbane in full maroon) but I'm pretty sure the last time that happened was against Essendon 25 years ago.

Sydney might just be amenable to wearing their South Melbourne jumper if the AFL ask them to facilitate an optimal contrast (let's be honest hear, last year's grand final wasn't great visually - my eyes were strained trying to differentiate, especially when play was on the member's wing).

Otherwise, we have a pre-season knockout - this year - between these two sides in Blacktown. Wasn't the prettiest but passable nonetheless, and gives both sides their preference.

Would love to know Mero's thoughts.

As someone mentioned earlier, gotta remember it’ll be a day game and looking likely to be sunny at this stage, not sure if that would make both teams home kits more or less of a contrast.

I don’t think Lions fans would be thrilled with it but the more I look at it, the more I think it could be this.

 

[parano1a]

Full home against full home is the only option here. Don't see any issues with it, the red and maroon are quite different.

Looks fine at night under lights, but in sunlight it's not the best contrast. But knowing the AFL it will be fine.

 

[Mozzie_Squad]

From the AFL facebook page though wouldn't necessarily take it as gospel..



I think it would actually work better with Sydney in their traditional red V and red shorts (also given that the game is being played in Melbourne) - but as the higher ranked team may opt for full home kit. Will see I guess..

 

[Mr Eagle]

AFL logic means it will probably be Swans home with red vs Brisbane home with white.

 

[Dazzler9]

Is Brisbane the first team to wear three different guernseys in a finals series? Pretty sure they would be.

What the match-up is next week is pure guesswork.

Also, was that the first appearance of the red Brisbane guernsey in a finals match?

 

[Supercheapgiants]

Also, was that the first appearance of the red Brisbane guernsey in a finals match?

No, 2022 it was also worn

 

[Dazzler9]

AFL logic means it will probably be Swans home with red vs Brisbane home with white.

I expect this to happen.

 

[Billy ray]

When will we find out?

 

[parano1a]

I think it would actually work better with Sydney in their traditional red V and red shorts

This would be a better contrast but for branding reasons both teams will be in their home jumpers. Up to 1 million viewers from each of NSW and QLD will be watching, for some it will be their only AFL game for the year so the AFL and clubs will want their main jumper designs showcased.

 

[Mero]

This'll be interesting. Sydney have white as a core jumper colour, so I'd straight up not put Brisbane in white shorts.

Last year's GF was dark vs dark with white shorts for the lower-ranked team, so maybe that's an acceptable precedent for Brisbane in their threepeat jumper. If maroon & red are considered outside the realm of dark vs dark, then Brisbane will be asked to wear their Bears jumper (I'd have them in maroon shorts, but they'll be in white).

I'd personally put Sydney in white shorts with their home jumper (with Brisbane in full maroon) but I'm pretty sure the last time that happened was against Essendon 25 years ago.

Sydney might just be amenable to wearing their South Melbourne jumper if the AFL ask them to facilitate an optimal contrast (let's be honest hear, last year's grand final wasn't great visually - my eyes were strained trying to differentiate, especially when play was on the member's wing).

Otherwise, we have a pre-season knockout - this year - between these two sides in Blacktown. Wasn't the prettiest but passable nonetheless, and gives both sides their preference.

Would love to know Mero's thoughts.

I think they'll make them play in the Bears Clash jumpers.
But the pic above shows there's no reason to, Maroon is a fair way from Red.