The Swans last played in a grand final in 2022, but lost to the Geelong Cats. The Lions won the two previous grand finals in 2002 and 2001. They made it to the grand final last year, but lost to Collingwood.

For the first time since 2006 two non-Victorian teams will contest the AFL Grand Final at the MCG, and flights and accommodation are as much of a battle as tickets.

The Brisbane Lions will play in their second AFL Grand Final in as many years, after defeating Geelong by 10 points in a thrilling preliminary final. Here's three things we learned from the game.

After a 30-year break, all I cared about was being back on the court. But against the Boyfriend Team, I found myself wanting to claim victory more than anything.