LUKE Hodge has been named as the premiership cup ambassador, with the AFL on Monday revealing the full suite of presenters for the 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final.
In addition to premiership cup ambassador Hodge, Geelong champion Paul Chapman will present the Norm Smith Medal to the player adjudged best on ground in the Grand Final. Chapman himself won three premierships with the Cats and was awarded the Norm Smith Medal in 2009.
Sydney premiership coach Paul Roos will present the Jock McHale Medal to the coach of the winning side, while Richmond legend Roger Dean will present the Ron Barassi Medal to the winning captain. Dean captained the Tigers to their 1969 flag.
Hodge will be the cup ambassador, while the presenter of the premiership cup to the winning side will become clearer in Grand Final week when a former player from each participating clun=b is nominated.
Three-time premiership captain Hodge will be part of the Toyota AFL Premiership Cup Tour, travelling with the cup across Australia.
"The Toyota AFL Finals Series is where great performances and moments become part of football folklore, so it's fitting we recognise individuals who have helped shape some of those biggest moments in AFL/VFL finals history," AFL CEO Andrew Dillon said.
"Luke, Paul, Roger and Paul have each left a lasting mark on our game through premiership success, leadership, coaching and individual brilliance on the biggest stage and we are delighted they will play a role in celebrating the achievements throughout the Toyota AFL Finals Series."