The Dees and the Dogs have been two of the top sides in the competition this year, and it’s only fitting that they should meet in this year’s Grand Final.
After clinching the minor premiership, Melbourne has cruised through the finals to arrive on the big stage in Perth, while the Dogs have gone about their business the hard way with a couple of upset wins after finishing outside the top four.
The Bulldogs won their first-ever premiership over Melbourne back in 1954 in front of a huge crowd at the MCG, and there will again be 60,000+ in attendance at Optus Stadium on Saturday.
These two sides boast a handful of the games top young talent, and there’s no question we could be in for a razor tight game to round out the season.
How to watch AFL Grand Final 2021
Channel 7 has the exclusive rights to broadcast the 2021 AFL Grand Final series both on TV and online.
Coverage for the game will depends on which state you’re in but for Victoria the coverage will begin at midday.
If you can’t get to a TV, you are able to stream the game on the AFL Live Official App.
When is AFL Grand Final 2021?
The AFL Grand Final will be played on Saturday, September 25 at Optus Stadium in Perth. The game starts at 5:15pm AWST, which is 7:15pm AEST, and 6:45pm ACST.
What time does the AFL Grand Final start?
The AFL Grand Final is scheduled to begin at 5:15pm AWST, which is 7:15pm AEST, and 6:45pm ACST. TV coverage for each game will generally start hours before the scheduled start time.
AFL Grand Final 2021 Odds
Melbourne Demons are the favourites to win the AFL Grand Final with online bookmaker Sportsbet offering $1.64 about the Demons.
This is one of the more even grand finals in recent memory though and the Western Bulldogs are rated as a good chance to win the game as well.
The Western Bulldogs are currently $2.26 to win the grand final, which is sure to entice punters given their recent form.
Where will AFL Grand Final be played?
For the second year in a row the AFL Grand Final will be played outside of Victoria.
The 2021 AFL Grand Final will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth.
AFL Grand Final Teams
Melbourne Demons
B: M.Hibberd, S.May, J.Lever
HB: T.Rivers, H.Petty, C.Salem
C: A.Brayshaw, C.Petracca, E.Langdon
HF: A.Neal-Bullen, T.McDonald, T.Sparrow
F: C.Spargo, B.Brown, B.Fritsch
FOLL: M.Gawn, C.Oliver, J.Viney
I/C: J.Harmes, L.Jackson, J.Bowey, K.Pickett
EMG: J.Melksham, J.Jordon, J.Hunt, K.Chandler
IN: Nil
OUT: J.Jordon (sub)
Western Bulldogs
B: E.Wood, A.Keath, B.Williams
HB: C.Daniel, Z.Cordy, B.Dale
C: B.Smith, T.Liberatore, L.Hunter
HF: C.Weightman, A.Naughton, A.Treloar
F: J.Schache, T.English, M.Hannan
FOLL: S.Martin, J.Macrae, M.Bontempelli
I/C: J.Johannisen, J.Dunkley, T.Duryea, R.Smith
EMG: L.Vandermeer, E.Richards, A.Scott, R.Gardner
IN: A.Keath, C.Weightman
OUT: R.Gardner (omitted), A.Scott (sub), L.Vandermeer (omitted)
