The Swans last played in a grand final in 2022, but lost to the Geelong Cats. The Lions won the two previous grand finals in 2002 and 2001. They made it to the grand final last year, but lost to Collingwood.

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.

For the first time since their round 11 win over the Western Bulldogs, Sydney’s key forwards set the tone early.

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 been the frontrunners of the AFL for almost the entire year, but Port Adelaide are coming with a rush to spoil the party at the SCG. Follow along below for all the action from the first preliminary final. I’m prepared to call it now - Sydney are into 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.