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Today's AFL grand final in Melbourne is set to be a wet one, with things looking decidedly soggier for fans and players after a Bureau of Meteorology forecast update.
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things → see → update
It's a wet day in Melbourne today for the grand final, with rain streaming in from the west and drizzle coming in from the south as well,' said senior meteorologist David Crock.
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Crock → stream → south
'The rain from the west is expected to continue on and off throughout the day, becoming patchier later.
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rain → expect → day
'The drizzle should ease during the day, although showers may continue coming in from the south behind a cold front which is due to move over southern Victoria later.
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which → ease → Victoria
When the match starts at 2.30 pm, there should still be some rain around.
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match → start → pm
It is possible the rain will continue on and off throughout the match, although by the late afternoon and evening there should be some longer dry spells.
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rain → continue → afternoon
While the amount of rain may not be substantial (about 2-8 mm across the day), the fact it will last for much of the day is the biggest impact.
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it → last → day
Temperatures are expected to hover around 12-14°C for much of the day, so it will be chilly, particularly for Queenslanders who are used to mild and sunny winter weather.'
Despite the weather, it'll be hard to dampen the spirits of fans, with nearly 100,000 expected to make the pilgrimage to the MCG for the match between the Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions.
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100,000 → expect → Dockers
Brisbane is chasing a historic three-peat premiership, having lifted the trophy in 2024 and 2025, while Fremantle have never won a flag since its inception in 1994.
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Fremantle → chase → 1994
A view of the playing surface ahead of today's Grand Final
Fans braving the weather this morning
One talking point around the match is the inclusion of Lachie Neale for Brisbane, who was cleared to play on Thursday after having been served a one-match ban for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan in last week's preliminary final.
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who → brave → final
Neale was given the good news following a hearing of the AFL Appeal Board.
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Neale → give → Board
He will instead be fined $10,000.
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He → fin → 10,000
The dual Brownlow medallist has won two premierships with the Lions and could add a third amid speculation he may leave the club at the end of the season.
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he → win → season
Neale has been widely linked with a move to Collingwood, though no switch has been confirmed.
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switch → link → Collingwood
'I just want to thank the club, (Lions football boss) Danny (Daly), everyone involved in the process of helping me play this weekend - and the AFL appeals board for their decision as well,' said Neale, speaking after it was confirmed he would play.
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he → want → decision
'I wouldn't say a bigger point to prove (after the dramatic week).
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I → say → week
'I just want to play my part and win on Saturday.
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I → want → Saturday
'Difficult challenge against Freo, but hopefully we can do it.
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we → do → it
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Kylie Minogue and G-Flip will provide the pre-match entertainment at 1.39pm, while the first bounce is scheduled for 2.30pm (AEST).
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bounce → provide → 2.30pm
The Aporia
