The annual AFL grand final sprint has been confirmed for 2024.
All 18 clubs will be represented this year, with no former winners included in this year's participation list.
Some star inclusions include Carlton's Orazio Fantasia and Richmond's Dion Prestia.
The Sporting News has the key details for the race.
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AFL grand final sprint 2024: Every confirmed participant
| Player | Club |
| Will Hamill | Adelaide |
| Will McLachlan | Brisbane |
| Orazio Fantasia | Carlton |
| Beau McCreery | Collingwood |
| Ben Hobbs | Essendon |
| Jeremy Sharp | Fremantle |
| Shaun Mannagh | Geelong |
| Tom Berry | Gold Coast |
| Nathan Wardius | GWS |
| Josh Weddle | Hawthorn |
| Oliver Sestan | Melbourne |
| Eddie Ford | North Melbourne |
| Jed McEntee | Port Adelaide |
| Dion Prestia | Richmond |
| Darcy Wilson | St Kilda |
| Angus Sheldrick | Sydney |
| Jai Culley | West Coast |
| Riley Garcia | Western Bulldogs |
What time is the AFL grand final sprint 2024?
Saturday's sprint is scheduled to take place at half-time of the match between Sydney and Brisbane at the MCG.
However, prior to the game, two heats will take place in order to determine the make up of the final race, with those set to begin at 12:15 pm.
With first bounce set for 2:30 pm (AEST), the sprint will likely begin around 3:40 pm.
Who won the AFL grand final sprint 2024?
Collingwood's Beau McCreery took out the 2024 AFL grand final sprint, narrowly beating out Darcy Wilson.
Beau McCreery wins the Grand Final sprint!
— 7AFL (@7AFL) September 28, 2024
How close was that 👀#AFLGF pic.twitter.com/LtjGa5WMCF
AFL grand final sprint prize money
Courtesy of sponsor Gatorade, the winner's junior football club will receive $5,000.
AFL grand final sprint: Past winners
| Year | Winner | Club | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Geoff Ablett | Hawthorn | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 1980 | Geoff Ablett | Hawthorn | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 1981 | Geoff Ablett | Hawthorn | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 1982 | Michael Conlan | Fitzroy | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 1983 | Frank Marchesani | Carlton | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 1984 | Douglas Cox | Essendon | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 1985 | Geoff Ablett | St Kilda | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 1986 | Sprint not held | Sprint not held | Sprint not held |
| 1987 | Russell Richards | Melbourne | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 1988–2001 | Sprint not held | Sprint not held | Sprint not held |
| 2002 | Jared Crouch | Sydney | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2003 | James Walker | Fremantle | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2004 | James Walker | Fremantle | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2005 | Brett Deledio | Richmond | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2006 | Brendan Fevola | Carlton | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2007 | Jake King | Richmond | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2008 | Matthew White | Richmond | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2009 | Rhys Stanley | St Kilda | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2010 | Luke Miles | St Kilda | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2011 | Patrick Dangerfield | Adelaide | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2012 | Patrick Dangerfield | Adelaide | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2013 | Patrick Dangerfield | Adelaide | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2014 | Jordan Murdoch | Geelong | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2015 | Majak Daw | North Melbourne | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2016 | James Shirley | Murrumbeena | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2017 | Connor Menadue | Richmond | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2018 | Godfrey Okereneyang | Coolamon | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2019 | Ben King | Gold Coast | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2020 | Jordan Clark | Geelong | Brisbane Cricket Ground |
| 2021 | Josh Rotham | West Coast | Perth Stadium |
| 2022 | Hugo Ralphsmith | Richmond | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 2023 | Max Holmes | Geelong | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
