When it’s all said and done on Saturday afternoon, one of the AFL’s most iconic moments takes place - the Cup presentation.
Since 2004, each AFL club involved in the grand final has nominated a past legend to present the Cup should they get up in the big dance.
Sporting News has all the latest on which legend each side has chosen.
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Who will award the Sydney Swans the Premiership Cup?
Former Swans captain Stuart Maxfield will be presenting the Cup to John Longmire and stand-in captain Dane Rampe
“I have so much respect for our club, so it’s a great honour to present the cup on Saturday if the Swans get up,” Maxfield said.
“The team has embraced every challenge this season and have earned the right to play off in the grand final.
“It takes a full club commitment to get to this point and I wish everyone all the best.”
Who will award the Brisbane Lions the Premiership Cup?
Lions triple premiership coach Leigh Matthews will be presenting the Cup to Chris Fagan and Lions co-captain’s Lachie Neale and Harris Andrews if the Lions get the job done.
“Playing in a grand final is a special achievement for any club and I’m looking forward to a terrific contest on Saturday,” AFL Hall of Fame Legend Leigh Matthews said.
“I’ve been involved in 12 grand finals as a player and coach but this would be a special opportunity and I’m honoured that the Lions have asked me to play a role.”
Have the Swans ever played the Lions in an AFL grand final?
The only time the two teams have faced off in a grand final was in 1899, when they were known as the South Melbourne Football Club and the Fitzroy Football Club.
South Melbourne relocated to Sydney to become the Sydney Swans in 1982, while Fitzroy merged with the Brisbane Bears in 1996.
What time does the 2024 AFL grand final Start?
The 2024 AFL grand final will stick to the traditional 2:30 p.m. afternoon timeslot.
The grand final coverage will begin on Channel 7 from 9:00 a.m. AEST with the grand final brunch, before the countdown to the big game.
How to watch AFL grand final for free: Channel, live stream for Sydney vs. Brisbane
The 2024 AFL grand final will air on Channel 7 and is available to stream live and free on 7plus.
It will be available across all devices through the 7plus app, including smart TVs, laptops and phones.
