Grand Final: Expert Norm Smith, first goal and premier tips

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AM Edition Grand Final: Expert Norm Smith, first goal and premier tips The biggest day on the Australian sporting calendar, the AFL grand final, is here. Not sure who to back? Get our experts’ predictions, full teams and all the latest news. READ MORE   McGuane: Secrets for Swans, Lions in hunt for glory How do the Swans and Lions find their path to glory? MICK McGUANE unpacks every element of the 2024 grand final and the key matchups which will make or break the game. READ MORE   The Longmire legacy: Deep Grand Final pain which defines ‘Horse’ Grand Final pain has punctuated John Longmire’s long career in the VFL/AFL. GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH find out how ahead of another shot at glory for the long-time Sydney coach... READ MORE   Carl Williams’ stepdaughter sues state over his brutal prison death The stepdaughter of slain gangland boss Carl Williamshas launched legal action against the state government, alleging it failed to protect the crime kingpin after he became a polic... READ MORE   ‘New era’: Whispers of a shake-up at Channel 7 news While the jungle drums have all been about the changes in the footy media landscape, there has also been plenty of whispers about what 7News Melbourne will look like moving forward... READ MORE   Authorities brace for bird flu outbreak in Victoria The state government is preparing an emergency plan to combat a potentially catastrophic avian flu outbreak in Victoria, which is “causing havoc” overseas and could threaten pet do... READ MORE   Daniher considering retirement bombshell post AFL GF In a shock to the AFL world, Joe Daniher is considering his future post this weekend’s game. JON RALPH has the Lions’ response, plus the link to Brian Taylor’s cryptic comments. READ MORE   The Lions and Swans stars out to redeem grand final stinkers The losers of the previous two grand finals meet on Saturday afternoon, with a number of players eager to atone for poor performances on the big stage. See who needs a lift here. READ MORE   ‘Andrew Johns-like’: Every Storm, Roosters player rated The form of Melbourne Storm’s spine is roaring and they flexed their attacking muscle against the Roosters on their way to the big dance. Check out our player ratings and have your... READ MORE   Coffee, Disney and AFL royalty: Joe Daniher, footy’s mystery man Joe Daniher doesn’t give much away but is fit and playing his best footy in Brisbane as he heads to another grand final. Callum Dick has the answers from the AFL’s ‘man of mystery’... READ MORE   Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star dies aged 89 King Charles and JK Rowling led tributes for ‘national treasure’ Dame Maggie Smith, known for playing Professor McGonagall and the Countess of Grantham. READ MORE   ‘Enormous response’: 60 women accuse Al Fayed of sex abuse The women have come forward as police READ MORE   Robbo: The inspiring story of the man from nowhere Chris Fagan has a chance to etch his name into the history books on Saturday. But, as MARK ROBINSON finds out, his story is already worthy of acclamation. And it’s one that starts ... READ MORE   GF Track Watch: Key Swan ‘won’t be at 100 per cent’, Lions’ flex While the Swans ruled out Callum Mills due to his hamstring injury, a key tall was on light duties today and will go into the grand final not quite at full fitness. Plus Brisbane’s... READ MORE   Victorians warned to brace for gas shortages as activists halt search Despite warnings of major gas supply shortfalls ahead of next winter, activists are celebrating the demise of a key search for the vital resource in Victoria. READ MORE   Cherry on top for one of our most even seasons It has been a thrill a minute since the opening round, and now season 2024 promises a grand final showdown for the ages. READ MORE   Teens arrested, 15yo girl fighting for life after horror crash A 15-year-old girl is fighting for life and four other teens have been arrested after an alleged stolen car collided with an SUV in Warranwood. READ MORE   Big O, Mills cleared for on-field roles after injury pain Injured stars Oscar McInerney and Callum Mills will be allowed on field during the Grand Final on Saturday in what has been praised as a “fantastic gesture”. READ MORE   Massive strike on Hezbollah Beirut HQ in largest attack of conflict Beirut shook as the Israeli air force targeted Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in the heaviest bombardment of the Lebanese Capital in the past year. READ MORE   ‘Be wary’: Inside China’s Temu and SHEIN Aussie shopping boom Aussies have spent $3 billion with Chinese owned sites SHEIN and Temu in the past year. Economists, cyber security experts and human rights advocates are sounding the alarm. READ MORE   Today's Paper   Read the edition ➔ Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by the Herald Sun, PO Box 14999, Melbourne VIC 8001, Australia.