Brisbane Lions roar as Sydney Swans stunned – AFL grand final in pictures
Brisbane fed on Sydney’s entrails and secured its first premiership in more than two decades
· the GuardianThe quiet before the storm … the Melbourne Cricket Ground before the 2024 AFL grand final between the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions.
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It’s a game for young and old, as this young Brisbane Lions fan attests.
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This year’s grand final match was a sellout event.
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Fans don’t get more devout than this.
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Katy Perry kept fans entertained ahead of the game.
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Katy Perry and Tina Arena’s performance of I Kissed A Girl was popular with the crowd.
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The Swans take to the field.
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The Lions head out to meet their Sydney competitors.
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Sydney Swans’ midfielder James Rowbottom kicks for goal.
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Up there Cazaly!
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The Lions’ Callum Ah Chee tackles Nick Blakey of the Swans.
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Brodie Grundy of the Swans and Darcy Fort of the Lions compete for the ball.
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If you couldn’t make it to Melbourne there were plenty of lives sites elsewhere to enjoy the match.
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The Lions’ Cam Rayner delivered a strong performance.
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A tale of two cities: Lions fans leap to their feet while Swans followers look subdued.
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Jarrod Berry of the Lions.
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Tom Papley of the Swans after kicking a goal.
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You’re never too young to be a fan.
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Callum Ah Chee of the Lions celebrates after scoring a goal.
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Raising a glass in celebration – fans at the Royal Derby Hotel in Brunswick.
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The opening bounce.
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Isaac Heeney of the Swans.
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Cam Rayner of the Lions celebrates a goal.
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Lachie Neale of the Lions (right).
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Reaching for the stars.
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Jubilation!
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Swans players Nick Blakey (left) and Isaac Heeney look on from the bench.
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And that’s the full time siren!
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Joe Daniher, Charlie Cameron, Kai Lohmann, Eric Hipwood and Callum Ah Chee of the Lions celebrate winning the premiership.
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