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Greg Parke immortalised in footy cards. Photo: Twitter, @AndrewGigacz.

AFL great dead in Grand Final tragedy

A football great who played for the Melbourne Demons and Western Bulldogs has died just hours before his teams play in the Grand Final.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on September 11, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

What time does the AFL Grand Final start?

The AFL has confirmed the start time for the history-making 2021 AFL Grand Final between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs in Perth.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Max Gawn of the Demons celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2021 AFL First Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium on September 10, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/AFL Photos)

How to watch the AFL Grand Final in Australia

History will be made in Saturday night’s AFL grand final in Perth. Here are all the details you need to watch the game and the pre-match buzz.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Max Gawn of the Demons and Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs pose with the 2021 AFL Premiership Cup during an AFL Grand Final media opportunity at Kings Park on September 24, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

What time does the Grand Final start and how can I watch

The opening bounce of the AFL Grand Final is nearly upon us. Here’s everything you need to know about the biggest clash of the year.

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Fresh Covid scare rocks WA before Grand Final

The AFL Grand Final is primed and ready to go but one star has become the unluckiest man in Australia after a selection nightmare.

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AFL stud is the surprising king of Instagram

Mystery surrounds the reason an unlikely AFL rising star has exploded on social media to become the most intriguing Grand Final story.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Cody Weightman of the Bulldogs in action during the Western Bulldogs training session at Optus Stadium on September 22, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘A bit emotional’ – tales of Grand Final heartbreak

The Western Bulldogs were always going to recall two players for the Grand Final, which meant telling another two they wouldn’t play in the biggest game of the year.

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AFL Round 19. Melbourne v Western Bulldogs at the MCG, Melbourne. 24/07/2021. Max Gawn of the Demons and Bulldog Tim English battle for position at a boundary throw in . Pic: Michael Klein

AFL Grand Final team lists revealed

Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs have unveiled their sides for the biggest game of the AFL season, which takes place this Saturday.

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Western bulldogs training at Surfers Paradise . 04/09/2020... Tom Liberatore of the Bulldogs at training today . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Unnerving’: Star’s sneaky dig at AFL

A change to the structure of the finals series has been ‘unnerving’ for one Bulldogs star, who is preparing for the second decider of his career.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Christian Petracca of the Demons celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL First Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium on September 10, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Ripple effect’: Secrets to stunning Melbourne success

Injury clouds have lifted over two key Demons as the secrets to Melbourne’s run to the AFL Grand Final were revealed.

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AFL Preliminary Final . September 11 2021 . Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Bulldog Bailey Smith celebrates a goal during the 1st qtr. . Photo by Michael Klein

‘New levels’: Star Bulldog amazes teammates

Bailey Smith showed he had ice in his veins with a game-winning goal against Brisbane and one teammate has been blown away by his clutch finals work.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Stefan Martin of the Lions and Max Gawn of the Demons compete in the ruck during the round nine AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 22, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Exhaust him’ – crucial mission for Grand Final success

Melbourne captain Max Gawn’s preliminary final performance was so stunning, the Western Bulldogs have put extra time in to stopping him in the AFL Grand Final.

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Dejected Adam Treloar and Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley after losing to the West Coast Eagles in the 2018 AFL Grand Final at the MCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Grand Final loss ‘will hurt me to the day I die’

Ahead of the AFL Grand Final on Saturday in his first year as a Western Bulldog, Adam Treloar has revealed a pain he doesn’t want to taste again.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Jake Lever addresses the media during a Melbourne Demons AFL training session at HBF Arena on September 21, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Star Demon meditating for GF success

Jake Lever’s first AFL Grand Final experience didn’t go to plan but now the All-Australian Melbourne defender has a secret weapon in his preparation for the decider.

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Luckless AFL star shows his ‘true character’

Josh Bruce had every right to be preparing for a grand final this weekend but instead of kicking up a stink, the injured Bulldog is knuckling down.

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Kane Cornes didn't see eye-to-eye with Josh Bruce. Image: Getty

Cornes’ savage AFL grand final call

Port Adelaide Power great Kane Cornes has weighed into the premiership medal debate ahead of next week’s AFL grand final.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Tom McDonald of the Demons looks dejected after losing the round 4 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Geelong Cats at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 28, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘No one wanted me’: Star’s sad admission

In the lead-up to the grand final, Demons star Tom McDonald has admitted he was once unsure if he’d be playing AFL at all in 2021.

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AFL Round 14. Geelong vs Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, Geelong. 18/06/2021. Bulldog Caleb Daniel clears infant of Cameron Guthrie of the Cats during the 2nd qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Fair bit of pressure’: Grand Final switch flicked

After a week of training, then lazing by the pool in Perth, it’s go time for both AFL grand-finalists, who are stepping things up a gear.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Travis Boak (left) and Ollie Wines of the Power celebrate during the 2021 AFL Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on August 20, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Brownlow Predictor: Star clear leader in award race

The 2021 Brownlow Medal is touted as the closest race in recent history, though one star might make a mockery of those predictions.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Steven May and Trent Rivers of the Demons celebrate after the Demons defeated the Cats during the AFL First Preliminary Final match between Melbourne Demons and Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium on September 10, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

What no Bulldogs fan wants to hear

Melbourne star Steven May is set to be given ‘every chance’ to line up in next Saturday’s AFL Grand Final against the Western Bulldogs.

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AFL Preliminary Final . September 11 2021 . Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Western Bulldogs players line up for the Australian National Anthem . Photo by Michael Klein

Dogs unlock ‘more powerful’ inspiration

Publicly the theme for the Western Bulldogs premiership push is ‘Yield to None”, but there’s something closer to home inspiring the playing group.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Max Gawn of the Demons and Tim English of the Bulldogs contest the ruck during the AFL Community Series match between the Western Bulldogs and the Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium on March 08, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Plan to take down ‘extraordinary’ Demon skipper

Injuries aren’t really an issue for the Western Bulldogs, giving coach Luke Beveridge extra time to drill down on just how to tackle Melbourne superstar Max Gawn in the grand final.

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Western Bulldogs players party in the changerooms after their preliminary final win

Bulldogs react to leaked viral celebration

Leaked video of Western Bulldogs players celebrating their preliminary final win with a changeroom disco went viral, and the club has had its say.

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BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Alex Keath of the Bulldogs looks on during the 2021 AFL Round 04 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions at Mars Stadium on April 10, 2021 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Major update as Bulldogs sweat on trio

The Western Bulldogs have provided a huge update on the status of their injured trio as they look to win their second flag in five years.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs celebrate with the Premiership Cup after the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 01, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/AFL Media/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Bulldogs’ big grand final advantage

Nearly half the Western Bulldogs players know what to expect on AFL grand final day, but only one Melbourne player does.

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‘Lacks dignity’: AFL world turns on coach

After heavy criticism of Adam Treloar, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge hit back only for his strong words to be thrown in his face.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Josh Dunkley of the Bulldogs celebrates winning the AFL Second Preliminary Final match between Port Adelaide Power and Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on September 11, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Dogs star’s ‘interesting ride’ to grand final

A Western Bulldogs star has revealed his ‘interesting ride’ to the grand final, as the side looks to repeat its 2016 premiership heroics.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Max Gawn of the Demons celebrates after scoring a goal during the AFL First Preliminary Final match between Melbourne Demons and Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium on September 10, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Demons’ genius grand final philosophy

Having pulled of a preliminary final thrashing, the Demons are approaching their first grand final since 2000 with a simple philosophy.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Adam Treloar of the Bulldogs has his hamstrings massaged during the quarter time break during the AFL First Elimination Final match between Western Bulldogs and Essendon Bombers at University of Tasmania Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Treloar breaks silence on ‘nasty’ attacks

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge staunchly defended Adam Treloar against criticism, and now the star midfielder has spoken out.

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AFL Preliminary Final . September 11 2021 . Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Luke Beveridge , Senior Coach of the Bulldogs hugs Lachie Hunter after tonights win over Port Adelaide . Photo by Michael Klein

‘Hold it’: Key grand final message from coach

Two weeks is a long time to wait for the grand final, and the message on how to handle the build-up is clear.

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