Selects  •  September 2024

AFL Grand Finals

This month we head to the MCG for the first non-Victorian Grand Final since 2006!

Swans vs Lions

Lions are the king of the jungle, but swans are the property of the King.

1

The last time Sydney and Brisbane met in a grand final dates back to 1899, when the competition was known as the VFL and the teams were South Melbourne and Fitzroy. At what venue was this match played at?

2

Before it was affectionately shortened to the Bloods, Sydney’s nickname was The Blood Stained what?

3

In 2010, the Brisbane Lions jumper adopted a forward-facing lion, which led to outcry from supporters and comparison to what ice cream mascot?

4

The first all interstate grand final since 2006, the 2024 AFL Grand Final will also be the first contested solely by teams situated on the rugby league side of what imaginary line?

5

This year’s grand final features the runners-up from the last two years (Brisbane in 2023 and Sydney in 2022). When was the last grand final where this occurred?

Swans vs Lions

Modern History

Footy didn’t exist until 1990.

6

After winning the 1990 premiership, Collingwood held a funeral at Victoria Park to bury what?

7

After playing in Adelaide’s 2022 Grand Final win, Hannah Button and Rachelle Martin became the first pair of players in the AFLW to achieve what distinction?

8

Which of the following players won a Brownlow Medal in the same year their team won the premiership - Adam Goodes, Dane Swan or Gary Ablett Jnr?

9

Which team has played in 5 of the 7 AFLW grand finals from 2017-2023?

10

Name 5 of the 8 AFL coaches in 2024 who have won multiple premierships as a player.

Modern History

Complete the Commentary

Can you fill in the missing word of these grand final commentary moments?

11

“Cox throws it onto the left. One last roll of the dice for the Eagles. Leo Barry you ____!”

(2005)

12

“This premiership is ______ premiership, with these tremendous moves he’s made Bob!”

(1984)

13

“Riewoldt runs in... touched off the boot! Wonderful chase by Heath Shaw. He came up behind him like a _________.”

(2010)

14

“McKay... to the wing position on the members stand side. Ooohhhhhhhh Jesaulenko you ______!.”

(1970)

15

“And Melbourne, are AFLW premiers for the first time. It’s a grand ___ flag!”

(2022)

Complete the Commentary

The Next Line

All performed in an AFL Grand Final pre-match performance, what is the next line of each of the following song lyrics?

16

Love is in the air,
Everywhere I look around
Love is in the air,
Every sight and every sound

17

Comin’ out of my cage and I’ve been doin’ just fine
Gotta, gotta be down because I want it all
It started out with a kiss

18

No matter how hard I try
You keep pushing me aside
And I can't break through

19

Tonight, I wanna give it all to you
In the darkness, there’s so much I wanna do
And tonight, I wanna lay it at your feet

20

They say, oh my God I see the way you shine
Take your hand, my dear, and place them both in mine
You know you stopped me dead while I was passing by

The Next Line

It’s the Norm

We’ll give you the year and the player’s initials, can you name the Norm Smith Medallist or Best on Ground in the Grand Final (AFLW)?

21

1979: WH (VFL)

22

1989: GA (VFL)

23

1999: SG (AFL)

24

2006: AE (AFL)

25

2018 MC (AFLW)

It’s the Norm

What’s the Connection?

Can you name the connection between the following people or items?

There may be more than one way to connect them, but we’re only looking for one answer.

26

Coaches Leigh Matthews & Mick Malthouse.

27

Gold Coast, Fremantle & Greater Western Sydney.

28

Grand Finals of 1898, 1947, 1966 & 2006.

29

Richmond, Hawthorn, Brisbane & Adelaide since 1990.

30

Norm Smith medallists of 2023, 2015, 2004, 1997, 1993 & 1992.

What’s the Connection?

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