A ‘freezing’ pre-dawn wait for some fans at the MCG
Hours before the grand final bounce, fans have been gathering outside the MCG in Melbourne.
Dozens of AFL fans told the ABC they’d been queuing to enter since the chilly pre-dawn hours.
“I’m usually pretty good in the cold, then rocked up and I was freezing, should have packed an extra layer,” Brisbane Lions fan Harrison said.
Another fan told the ABC he felt some Melburnians had talked down the excitement of a grand final between non-Victorian teams — but he wasn’t buying it.
“I think it’ll be a great game, there are two teams who’ve worked really hard to be here,” he said.
Reporting by Mietta Adams
Here’s the rundown for the AFL grand final between the Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans
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Welcome to the 2024 AFL Grand Final coverage
 Good morning Australia and welcome to ABC Sport’s online coverage of the 2024 AFL Grand Final.
For the first time since 2006, two non-Victorian teams go head-to-head for a slice of Aussie Rules glory, as the Sydney Swans take on the Brisbane Lions.
My name is Kyle Pollard and I’m excited to take you through the entire day of action, from now until the final siren, and all the madness that happens after the game.
Let’s have some fun!
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