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Lions, Swans return to Melbourne roots in AFL decider

The Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans, two clubs with Melbourne links, will face off in the first AFL grand final between two non-Victorian teams since 2006.

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Fagan's unwavering faith in Lions star Rayner pays off

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan's unwavering faith in his players has paid off in Cam Rayner emerging as a genuine matchwinner.

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Port's Charlie Dixon calls it quits after 221 games

Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon has announced his AFL retirement following 357 goals from 221 games at the top level.

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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

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Swans to ramp up GF preparation after Mills heartbreak

As Sydney captain Callum Mills gets to grips with missing out on the AFL grand final, the Swans will get into the pointy end of their preparation.

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'Well equipped' Lions return wiser to decider

Jack Payne missed last year's AFL grand final through injury but has still noticed how that experience has the squad bettered prepared for their return.

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Rising Swan: Roberts' path from wine country to AFL GF

Plucked out of a country town with a population of just over 400, emerging Sydney star Matt Roberts is set to play in his first AFL grand final.

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AFL chief rules out major Brownlow voting changes

The AFL won't take Brownlow Medal voting out of umpires' hands but will consider whether whistle-blowers should be allowed to use statistics as a guide.

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Lions find a Wilmot and a way to dance into decider

A bond that began in a Melbourne DFO will reach new heights in an MCG AFL final for the Brisbane Lions' fresh-faced energisers Darcy Wilmot and Kai Lohmann.

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GF debutant joins veteran umpires for AFL decider

Nick Foot will umpire his first AFL grand final alongside second-timer Craig Fleer and veteran whistleblowers Matt Stevic and Simon Meredith.

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Morris goes from Lions cult hero to grand final

Less than five months after making his debut in bizarre circumstances, Brisbane Lions forward Logan Morris will be the only teenager in the AFL grand final.

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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?

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McDonald to play in AFL decider, Swans wait on Mills

Sydney coach John Longmire is expecting injured key forward Logan McDonald to play in the AFL grand final but remains non-committal about captain Callum Mills.

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Houston wants out of Port while Lukosius wants in

Star defender Dan Houston wants to leave Port Adelaide for a Victorian club and his trade will likely result in Gold Coast's Jack Lukosius joining the Power.

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Dunkley channelling Dogs' day as Lions 'ride wave'

Josh Dunkley's mind wanders back to the Western Bulldogs' 2016 flag as he attempts to repeat AFL history, this time with the Brisbane Lions.

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Mass crowds expected for AFL grand final 'for the ages'

More than 400,000 people will attend AFL grand final events in Melbourne, despite it being contested by two interstate teams for the first time in two decades.

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Some modern themes remain from 1899 VFL grand final

While so much has changed in the modern AFL, some themes remain the same from 125 years ago when Fitzroy downed South Melbourne in the 1899 VFL grand final.

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Demons star Brayshaw speaks of AFL retirement toll

Former Melbourne player Angus Brayshaw has toasted his fellow AFL retirees at the Brownlow Medal, saying it's a relief to know there's life after football.

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After breaking Brownlow record, Cripps craves AFL flag

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says his record-breaking 2024 Brownlow Medal triumph is still sinking in but he'd trade both his medals for a premiership.

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Brownlow fashion kicks from haute couture to upcycling

Pink and lavender shades caught the eye as the AFL's top players and their partners walked the Brownlow Medal red carpet in style.

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McKenna's 'wild' pursuit amid Irish star's title push

Conor McKenna's teammates might feel like the horses the Irish talent has been learning to break in his spare time this AFL season.

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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?

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Swans' Warner focused in AFL grand final spotlight

Superstar midfielder Chad Warner is doing his best to avoid distractions ahead of Sydney's meeting with Brisbane in the AFL grand final.

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How Lions leant into grand final regret to earn return

Jarrod Berry's raw accountability after last year's gutting grand final loss has inspired his Brisbane Lions teammates on their unlikely return to the decider.

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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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