Live updates and scores: Collingwood vs Brisbane Lions in the AFL Grand Final

The Brisbane coach told Channel Seven he did not want to overload his team with too many instructions and too much information before the match, given the number of outside distractions grand final teams face.

He also addressed the issue that convinced many fans that his team can’t win the flag today.

“As far as our record at the MCG goes, I can’t argue with it, it’s not very good,” Fagan admitted. “But on the big final day, I don’t think it matters where you play.”

It’s a tradition for the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader to attend the ceremony on the morning of the decider – and Albanese, a Hawks fan, would have done Labor’s poll results a disservice in Collingwood in s ‘brazenly taking from the Magpies faithful.

Hawks legend Luke Hodge has revealed a footy fan called the Lions hotel overnight, told reception there was an illness in the Brisbane co-captain’s family and he wasn’t answering his phone – and was put through to Andrews’ room.

When he picked up, the fan told him, “You’re not taking any interceptions today!”

Andrews is one of the best key defenders in the game and is the Lions’ interception king – so it’s likely fans are wrong.

Here’s a detailed look at what’s happening at G today…

12:15 p.m.: Grand finals of the sprint

12:38 p.m.: Grand final of the sprint

1:31 p.m.: Grand final procession

1:36 p.m.: Performance by musician Mike Brady

1:42 p.m.: KISS leads the pre-match entertainment

2:11 p.m.: The referees enter (boo!) and the ball is delivered

2:13 p.m.: Teams run on the ground

2:24 p.m.: Josh Kennedy hands over the Premiership Cup

2:25 p.m.: Introduction by MC Hamish McLachlan

2:25 p.m.: Welcome to the country by Uncle Colin Hunter Jr

2:26 p.m.: Advance Australia Fair performed by Kate Miller-Heidtke

2:30 p.m.: The siren sounds and the game begins

Football’s biggest day of the year is finally here and Daily Mail Australia brings you all the latest updates, scores and photos as the Collingwood Magpies take on the Brisbane Lions at the MCG.