THE AFL has confirmed this year's Grand Final will start at 2.30pm AEST.
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan made the announcement after a Commission meeting in the west ahead of Sunday's first derby at the new Optus Stadium.
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AFL confirms Grand Final will start at 2.30pm AEST
THE AFL has confirmed this year's Grand Final will start at 2.30pm AEST.
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan made the announcement after a Commission meeting in the west ahead of Sunday's first derby at the new Optus Stadium.
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