Remarkably it will be a 125-year rematch (of sorts), as the last time the Swans and Lions faced off for the flag was the 1899 VFL Grand Final, back when both clubs were based in Victoria as South Melbourne and Fitzroy respectively.

And just like that, we're down to two! A monster Grand Final between Sydney and Brisbane is on our doorstep. Keep up to date with all of the fixtures, games, news, tips, odds, results, reaction, and video as they come to hand.

For the first time since their round 11 win over the Western Bulldogs, Sydney’s key forwards set the tone early.

Sydney have been the frontrunners of the AFL for almost the entire year, but Port Adelaide are coming with a rush to spoil the party at the SCG. Follow along below for all the action from the first preliminary final. I’m prepared to call it now - Sydney are into the grand final.

The Brisbane Lions will fly to Melbourne a day earlier than they did last year as they prepare to face Sydney in the first non-Victorian grand final in 18 years.

The Brisbane Lions will fly to Melbourne on Wednesday, a day earlier than last year, as they attempt to atone for their heartbreaking 2023 grand final defeat.

All-Ireland winner Conor McKenna is through to the second consecutive AFL Grand Final of his career after helping the Brisbane Lions to complete a sensational comeback victory 85-95 against Geelong in the first preliminary final at the MCG.