Remarkably it will be a 125-year rematch (of sorts), as the last time the Swans and Lions faced off for the flag was the 1899 VFL Grand Final, back when both clubs were based in Victoria as South Melbourne and Fitzroy respectively.

Key forward Logan McDonald has missed Sydney’s first training session of AFL grand final week after injuring his ankle in the preliminary-final win over Port Adelaide. The Swans face a nervous wait ahead of the MCG decider with Brisbane after McDonald rolled his ankle in a marking contest in the third term on Friday night.

Isaac Heeney (23 disposals, 12 contested possessions, two goals) produced another September masterclass, while fellow Swans star midfielders Errol Gulden (27 touches, 592 metres gained) and Chad Warner (21 disposals, two goals) were also on fire.

The WA Sydney Swans Supporters Club, who support the AFL team they love from 3,000 kilometres away, have been awarded Supporter Group of the Year for the club's sense of community and inclusivity.

Sydney have broken their Port Adelaide hoodoo by 36 points in a lopsided AFL preliminary final to book a spot in the grand final.

The Swans and Power meet at the SCG with a spot in the AFL grand final on the line. Join Angus Fontaine for updates

Sydney Swans veteran Dane Rampe is free to play in the grand final, after he was penalised for high contact on Zak Butters.The two men came together with eight minutes left in the first quarter between the Swans and Port Adelaide.

The AFL grand final is always one of the biggest events on the Australian sports calendar. Traditionally held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, most players are lucky to reach the annual decider even once in their careers.