Late in the season, Brisbane's set shot goalkicking cost it dearly, but in September, it's been its saviour.

Michael Whiting looks at how the Lions have turned it around.

AFL.com.au's reporters have gone out on a limb and given their predictions ahead of the Grand Final.

Check back after the game to see who got it right!

*Riley Beveridge is a member of the Norm Smith voting panel and as such is unable to provide a prediction

It's a staple of Grand Final day, and all 18 teams will be represented in this year's Gatorade Grand Final Sprint after a late entry from Greater Western Sydney.

Check out the full field below.

Kai Lohmann was a huge part of Brisbane's thrilling comeback against Geelong in the preliminary final, playing with maturity and impact well beyond his 21 years. 

Riley Beveridge looks back at the glimpses of under-18 footy that convinced Brisbane the polarising forward was a draft gamble worth taking. 

The public gates are open and fans have started to pour into the MCG. Check out some of the pre-game happy snaps below. 

There are countless ways to put a football team together and no premiership team ever looks the same. 

From No.1 picks to rookie bolters and homegrown Academy guns, Cal Twomey looks at how the Swans and Lions have built the teams they will roll out on Grand Final day. 

Chris Fagan and John Longmire have both been on this stage before, and both know all too well the pain of Grand Final day defeat. 

Go inside the agony and ecstasy of one of the most thrilling Grand Finals with our exclusive behind-the-scenes doco with both Fagan and Collingwood coach Craig McRae mic'd up for the 2023 decider. 

Callum Ah Chee was a first-round draft pick, can play all over the ground and he's had a huge impact this September.

But somehow he remains in the shadow of his higher-profile Brisbane teammates, despite booting three goals in the preliminary final against Geelong, including the goal that put the Lions in front for the final time. 

Michael Whiting dives into how the Lions' best clutch performer delivers over and over again. 

With a forecast of 23 degrees and no rain in sight, it's a perfect day for Grand Final footy. 

But, AFL.com.au's chief football correspondent Damian Barrett says 2024's season decider should be the last to start and finish in daylight hours. 

Have a read of Damo's thoughts below.

Stand-in Sydney skipper Dane Rampe looms as a huge figure in today's clash.

Gemma Bastiani spoke to Swans great Jude Bolton on how Rampe has carried on the legacy of Bolton's famous No.24, and what he's done to foster the famed Bloods culture. 

If you're looking for an early footy fix on Grand Final day, tune into the live stream of the U17 Futures game from the MCG. 

The clash features two teams of the best 2025 draft prospects including potential top-five pick Zeke Uwland, the brother of breakout Gold Coast defender Bodhi Uwland. 

You can watch the game LIVE on AFL.com.au and AFL Live App from 9.35am AEST. 

Brisbane defender Brandon Starcevich has taken on some of the toughest jobs in footy and today will be no different when he likely stands Swans livewire Tom Papley. 

Michael Whiting spoke to Starcevich ahead of one of his biggest days, and how he preps for unpredictable opponents. 

Get your Record! Get your footy Record! 

The Grand Final footy Record has been a staple of the game's biggest day for over a century and this year's 244-page edition is a must-read. If you haven't got time to duck down to the shops to grab one, you can always buy a digital edition for just $5. 

Or, if you're heading to the 'G for the game, pick one up for $15 from one of the many sellers outside the ground. 

Brodie Grundy last played in a Grand Final six years ago, when Collingwood lost a heartbreaker to West Coast in 2018. He's been through a bit since. 

Josh Gabelich spoke to the Sydney ruckman after the Swans' preliminary final win over Port Adelaide. 

Once Sydney captain Callum Mills was ruled out on Wednesday afternoon, there was little intrigue about the make-up of the Grand Final teams. 

The Swans go in unchanged, while Brisbane has replaced injured ruck Oscar McInerney with fellow tall Darcy Fort for the decider. 

While there wasn't much change from last week's teams, both these sides have altered dramatically since their last GF appearances - Sydney in 2022, Brisbane last year. 

Nathan Schmook takes a look at who's gone, who's on the sidelines and the new faces set to face off for this year's flag. 

Thousands of Melbourne Cricket Club members have queued through the night to get some of the best seats in the house. The gates are due to open at 8am, marking the start of a flurry of activity at footy's cathedral.

Our photographers have been out and about in the wee hours this morning, capturing the first moments of daylight as the sun rose on Grand Final morning. 

How good does the MCG look at sunrise? 

Good morning footy fans, and welcome to that one day in September. 

It's shaping up to be a glorious day in Melbourne as final preparations are made ahead of the 2024 Toyota Grand Final between Sydney and Brisbane. 

To get you started, our expert reporters have put together their tips for the big day - who wins and by how much, first goal, most disposals and more. Check our their thoughts below.