Sydney Swans, Brisbane Lions Prepare for AFL Grand Final

The AFL Grand Final on Saturday will see the Sydney Swans face off against the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking the first time teams from above the 'Barassi Line' compete in the final. Sydney has named an unchanged team but will miss captain Callum Mills due to injury, while Brisbane has made one change with Darcy Fort stepping in for the injured Oscar McInerney. Fans in Sydney are gearing up to watch the game at local pubs, with venues like Curly Lewis Brewing and The Dolphin offering special deals and events to celebrate. The match is highly anticipated, with both teams looking to redeem themselves after past losses in the Grand Final, and a sell-out crowd of over 100,000 expected at the MCG. Bookmakers favor Sydney, yet the game is poised to be closely contested, reflecting the growing strength of Australian rules football in northern states.