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The AFL grand final sees the Sydney Swans take on surprise packets the Western Bulldogs with the first bounce scheduled for 2:30pm (AEST) on Saturday, October 1 at the iconic cauldron of Australian sport, the MCG.
Date: Saturday, October 1
Time: 2:30pm (AEST)
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» Why the Sydney Swans will win
» Expert predictions for the Grand Final
Sydney Swans
B: Jake Lloyd, Heath Grundy, Nick Smith
HB: Callum Mills, Jeremy Laidler, Dane Rampe
C: Kieren Jack, Josh P. Kennedy, Jarrad McVeigh
HF: Tom Mitchell, Lance Franklin, Luke Parker
F: Tom Papley, Kurt Tippett, Ben McGlynn
FOL: Sam Naismith, Dan Hannebery, Isaac Heeney
I/C: Gary Rohan, Zak Jones, George Hewett, Xavier Richards
Emergencies: Harry Cunningham, Toby Nankervis, Harrison Marsh
Ins: Callum Mills, Jarrad McVeigh
Outs: Harrison Marsh (Omitted), Aliir Aliir (Knee)
Western Bulldogs
B: Jason Johannisen, Joel Hamling, Matthew Boyd
HB: Shane Biggs, Dale Morris, Easton Wood
C: Lachie Hunter, Marcus Bontempelli, Liam Picken
HF: Jack Macrae, Zaine Cordy, Jake Stringer
F: Tory Dickson, Tom Boyd, Clay Smith
FOL: Jordan Roughead, Luke Dahlhaus, Tom Liberatore
I/C: Toby McLean, Fletcher Roberts, Josh Dunkley, Caleb Daniel
Emergencies: Matthew Suckling, Tom Campbell, Lin Jong
Ins: No change
Outs: No change
The Seven Network is the exclusive broadcaster of the grand final, with coverage across a number of their channels. The main channel, 7mate and 7HD will provide coverage from 9am with AFL Game Day.
The AFL Pre Game Show commences on all three channels at 11am and will run until 2pm. This will include all of the pre-match entertainment, including performances from Sting, Vance Joy and The Living End, and the retiring players’ motorcade.
Coverage of the game itself starts at 2pm, with commentary provided by Bruce McAvaney and Dennis Cometti, who will call his final game of a decorated career in the commentary box. Opening bounce is at 2:30pm.
Despite not having the live broadcast rights to the grand final, Fox Footy will still provide pre-match coverage from 9am-2pm and you can catch a replay of the game at 7pm. Further replays are scheduled for 11pm and then on Sunday at both 9am (AEDT) and 4:30pm (AEDT).
If you want to take in even more AFL on the tele, you’ll be able to watch the premiership party on 7Mate following the premiership presentation.
If you’re desperate to watch the action to watch the game but can’t get yourself in front of a TV, there is the option to watch the grand final on your mobile. An AFL Live Pass subscription will let you stream the game live on your mobile or tablet, and will set you back $4.99 for a weekly pass.
If you can’t get in front of a TV set, the grand final will be broadcast on a number of radio stations, including Triple M, 3AW, SEN Radio, and ABC Grandstand. You can also listen online through AFL.com.au’s match centre.
All times are in AEST unless otherwise stated
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