Grand Final Week is finally here and we can't wait to celebrate with our members and fans. Whether you're staying put in Sydney or will join us in Melbourne, this is everything you need to know thanks to this week's Red and White News, presented by 7News Sydney.
Swans to play Lions in Grand Final clash
The Sydney Swans are Grand Final bound following a victory over Port Adelaide in a Preliminary Final at the SCG. The Swans will face the Brisbane Lions after their victory over Geelong.
It's the first time the two sides have met in a Grand Final in the modern era. South Melbourne and Fitzroy clashed in the 1899 Grand Final, with the latter coming away with the win by one point.
Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions
MCG
Saturday, September 28
First bounce: 2:30pm
The game will be available to watch on Channel 7, Kayo and Fox Footy, at the SCG or via a Swans Friendly Venue. Find out more, here.
Longmire: "We'll learn more about ourselves this week."
Senior coach John Longmire appeared in his weekly press conference on Tuesday. When asked about the learnings of of previous Grand Finals he said:
“We'll learn more about ourselves this week. You're just always learning. Whether you're a coach or a player, regardless of what game it is, you always go in with an open mind and understand that you're always going to learn a little bit about yourselves. You take a little bit out of that into the future. That's always been the case and that's always what we'll do.”
Injury Update
After sustaining a hamstring injury ahead of the Preliminary Final, Callum Mills will be a test for the Grand Final. Speaking on the matter Longmire said he will be tested in training on Wednesday before medical and coaching staff make a final decision.
"He'll turn up tomorrow and train at absolute 100 per cent intensity and we'll see how we go," the senior coach shared.
AFLW to wear the red V
On Friday, September 27 the Sydney Swans AFLW side will run out onto Mission Whitten Oval wearing the iconic red V. The moment will mark a new evolution for the guernsey and write a new chapter of history for South Melbourne and the Sydney Swans.
Speaking to Sydney Swans Media, AFLW co-captain Lucy McEvoy spoke of its significance for the women’s side.
“The history that it holds and the stories that come along with it, we’re so lucky at the Sydney Swans to be able to hear those stories and feel like we’re adding to that rich history,” McEvoy shared.
The guernsey will also be worn in our clash with Essendon on October 2.
Members and fans joining us for the Grand Final are encouraged to support our women's side on Friday night. By attending, you could go into the draw to win a signed Grand Final ball. Purchase tickets here.
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