AFL 2023 grand final: Collingwood Magpies v Brisbane Lions – live
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Important events 2 Conditions 2 Good morning! Show only important events Please turn on to use this feature 4 minutes ago 05.38 CEST Mike Brady has been very busy this week, as usual. The voice of September performed at yesterday's grand final parade and events earlier in week, and now takes the stage at MCG to bid farewell retirees. Mike Brady performs at the AFL grand final parade. Dylan BurnsAFL Photos Fair team ready for Toyota AFL Retirement Car!#AFLGF JFyckbqkB7 — AFL September 30, 2023 6 minutes ago 05.36 CEST It's time for this year's retiring players to bid farewell to the grand final. It begins with a stunning rendition of Waltzing Matilda by First Nations artists William Barton and Jess Hithcock. And the convoy begins. Leading the way are Richmond greats Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin. When announcing his retirement, Riewoldt said he was "ready for the next phase" and we now know that phase will involve the AFL's newest franchise in Tasmania, where he has arrived. Jack Riewoldt has become the latest high-profile AFL player to announce his retirement. 17 minutes ago 05.25 CEST Richmond's great star Matthew Richardson interviews Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons from Kiss. Very understanding. They're doing their make-up now. Stanley says he's PUMPED! It's exciting for us because we're new to football, we've been new to football over years, but the grand final and seeing top two teams means warriors have collided this season. We know about American football, but seeing everyone without shoulder pads and helmets is brutal but incredibly exciting. So even though it may seem like we are taking sides, we are not. Simmons is ready too. Everyone who is not there to kill should leave the field. It's either Lions or Pies. Who will be? I think Kiss will take the stage in 20-30 minutes. 26 minutes ago 05.16 CEST Following Barassi's death, there have been calls for the championship trophy to be renamed in his honour. The AFL said they would not decide on the best tribute to Barassi until after the grand final, AAP reported. Outgoing chief executive Gillon McLachlan last week admitted there was pressure on the AFL to make a decision on the Barassi memorial ahead of Saturday's grand final. However, league was unable to reach a decision in time for the Collingwood-Brisbane Lions season to be decided at MCG. AFL first place cup. Josh ChadwickAFL Photos “The AFL will continue to work with the Barassi family on a fitting tribute to Ron,” the league said in a statement on Saturday. "[CEO-elect] Andrew Dillon and his team will do this in the offseason." AFL bosses are consulting with clubs and industry leaders on how to recognize Barassi's contribution to the game. McLachlan said the tribute would likely be similar to the league's thanks to Norm Smith and Jock McHale, who have grand final trophies named after them. 1 hour ago 04.45 CEST Who is the fastest AFL player? Geelong's Max Holmes! Holmes won the grand final spr
Important events 2 Conditions 2 Good morning! Show only important events Please turn on to use this feature 4 minutes ago 05.38 CEST Mike Brady has been very busy this week, as usual. The voice of September performed at yesterday's grand final parade and events earlier in week, and now takes the stage at MCG to bid farewell retirees. Mike Brady performs at the AFL grand final parade. Dylan BurnsAFL Photos Fair team ready for Toyota AFL Retirement Car!#AFLGF JFyckbqkB7 — AFL September 30, 2023 6 minutes ago 05.36 CEST It's time for this year's retiring players to bid farewell to the grand final. It begins with a stunning rendition of Waltzing Matilda by First Nations artists William Barton and Jess Hithcock. And the convoy begins. Leading the way are Richmond greats Jack Riewoldt and Trent Cotchin. When announcing his retirement, Riewoldt said he was "ready for the next phase" and we now know that phase will involve the AFL's newest franchise in Tasmania, where he has arrived. Jack Riewoldt has become the latest high-profile AFL player to announce his retirement. 17 minutes ago 05.25 CEST Richmond's great star Matthew Richardson interviews Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons from Kiss. Very understanding. They're doing their make-up now. Stanley says he's PUMPED! It's exciting for us because we're new to football, we've been new to football over years, but the grand final and seeing top two teams means warriors have collided this season. We know about American football, but seeing everyone without shoulder pads and helmets is brutal but incredibly exciting. So even though it may seem like we are taking sides, we are not. Simmons is ready too. Everyone who is not there to kill should leave the field. It's either Lions or Pies. Who will be? I think Kiss will take the stage in 20-30 minutes. 26 minutes ago 05.16 CEST Following Barassi's death, there have been calls for the championship trophy to be renamed in his honour. The AFL said they would not decide on the best tribute to Barassi until after the grand final, AAP reported. Outgoing chief executive Gillon McLachlan last week admitted there was pressure on the AFL to make a decision on the Barassi memorial ahead of Saturday's grand final. However, league was unable to reach a decision in time for the Collingwood-Brisbane Lions season to be decided at MCG. AFL first place cup. Josh ChadwickAFL Photos “The AFL will continue to work with the Barassi family on a fitting tribute to Ron,” the league said in a statement on Saturday. "[CEO-elect] Andrew Dillon and his team will do this in the offseason." AFL bosses are consulting with clubs and industry leaders on how to recognize Barassi's contribution to the game. McLachlan said the tribute would likely be similar to the league's thanks to Norm Smith and Jock McHale, who have grand final trophies named after them. 1 hour ago 04.45 CEST Who is the fastest AFL player? Geelong's Max Holmes! Holmes won the grand final spr