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How to watch and stream the AFL grand final as Geelong and Sydney meet at the MCG

The AFL grand final makes its triumphant return to the MCG today, with Geelong and Sydney meeting to fight for the premiership.

Here's everything you need to know. 

When does the AFL grand final start?

The first bounce will be at 2:30pm.

This marks a return to the traditional afternoon timeslot, after two seasons of night and twilight grand finals outside Victoria.

How can I watch the AFL grand final?

The game will be broadcast live on Channel Seven across the country.

You can also tune in to ABC Sport's live radio call via the AFL website, or follow the action with our live blog.

Can I stream the AFL grand final?

This year you can stream the grand final live with the 7plus app through select TV, set-top-box and gaming console devices.

But you cannot stream through a mobile phone, tablet or computer.

Who will be performing the grand final entertainment?

Robbie Williams was announced earlier this year as the AFL's headline act, and chief executive Gillon McLachlan revealed Delta Goodrem would be joining him as a special guest.

Plenty of Aussies will join the bill for both the pre-match and half-time shows, including G Flip, Mike Brady, The Temper Trap, Katie Noonan, Goanna, Christine Anu, Emma Donovan, Tasman Keith and William Barton. 

Who is playing in the AFL grand final?

For the first time in VFL/AFL history, Geelong and Sydney will meet in the season's deciding game.

The Cats finished on top of the ladder after the home and away season, and reached the grand final with a thrilling win over Collingwood in a qualifying final and a comfortable victory over Brisbane in the preliminary final.

The Swans finished third, and had to overcome reigning champs Melbourne in their qualifying final and a nail-biter against the Magpies in a prelim.

Geelong are hoping to win their first flag since 2011, and Sydney their first since 2012.

What's the AFL grand final schedule look like?

Meticulous, as per usual:

1:25pm: Welcome to Country by Uncle Colin Hunter Jr
1:26pm: Grand final motorcade
1:30pm: Mike Brady performance
1:40pm: Robbie Williams with Delta Goodrem performance
2:11pm: Umpire entry and match ball delivery
2:13pm, 2.16pm: Teams enter
2:24pm: MC Hamish McLachlan – Acknowledgement of Country
2:25pm: Delivery of the 2022 premiership cup by Bachar Houli
2:26pm: National anthem performed by Katie Noonan
2:28pm: Coin toss
2:30pm: It's on

Who is in the 2022 AFL grand final teams?

GEELONG
FB: [8] Jake Kolodjashnij, [16] Sam De Koning, [24] Jed Bews
HB: [22] Mitch Duncan, [44] Tom Stewart, [38] Jack Henry
C: [46] Mark Blicavs, [14] Joel Selwood, [2] Zach Tuohy
HF: [45] Brad Close, [5] Jeremy Cameron, [7] Isaac Smith
F: [18] Tyson Stengle, [26] Tom Hawkins, [23] Gary Rohan
FOLL: [1] Rhys Stanley, [35] Patrick Dangerfield, [29] Cameron Guthrie
IC: [39] Zach Guthrie, [32] Gryan Miers, [30] Tom Atkins, [42] Mark O’Connor
EMG: [3] Brandan Parfitt, [27] Sam Menegola, [15] Jonathon Ceglar
IN: Mark O'Connor
OUT: Max Holmes (hamstring)

Analysis: Max Holmes is out after just falling short in his recovery from a hamstring injury, and Mark O'Connor comes in. Brandan Parfitt becomes the medical sub.

SYDNEY SWANS
FB: [13] Oliver Florent, [30] Tom McCartin, [24] Dane Rampe
HB: [22] Nick Blakey, [39] Paddy McCartin, [44] Jake Lloyd
C: [14] Callum Mills, [1] Chad Warner, [27] Justin McInerney
HF: [5] Isaac Heeney, [20] Sam Reid, [9] Will Hayward
F: [11] Tom Papley, [23] Lance Franklin, [21] Errol Gulden
FOLL: [31] Tom Hickey, [8] James Rowbottom, [26] Luke Parker
IC: [42] Robbie Fox, [3] Dylan Stephens, [4] Ryan Clarke, [2] Hayden McLean
EMG [16] Braeden Campbell, [7] Harry Cunningham, [6] Logan McDonald, [17] Will Gould
IN: Hayden McLean
OUT: Braeden Campbell (medi-sub), Logan McDonald (omitted)

Analysis: Logan McDonald is the heartbreak story after being dropped, but questions still remain over Sam Reid's fitness. Should Reid miss, McDonald would be the like for like replacement.

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