If you’re in Melbourne in September, you’ll notice the city painted in team colors. Trains and trams heading to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Richmond are packed with fans waving scarves and chanting, the news is filled with footy talk, and everyone is buzzing about “the big game.”
That’s because it’s AFL Grand Final time – Australia’s biggest football event!
This year, the final sees the Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions, with Brisbane chasing back-to-back championships. Even if you’ve never watched Australian Football League (AFL) before, hopping on a tram to the MCG and soaking up the excitement is the perfect way to experience one of Australia’s most iconic cultural traditions.
Being part of the AFL Grand Final celebrations is more than just watching a match – it’s a chance to dive into Aussie culture, connect with new friends, and feel like a local.
At Blue Lotus College, we make sure our students are part of the fun! This year, we hosted a Predict & Win Raffle, where students guessed the winner, learned the rules together, and shared plenty of laughs along the way.
AFL (Australian Football League) is a one-of-a-kind sport invented right here in Victoria. Imagine soccer, rugby, and basketball combined – but faster, rougher, and with its own unique rules.
Melbourne is the true home of AFL, with most teams based here and the Grand Final always held at the MCG in front of more than 100,000 fans.
AFL traces back to 1858 in Melbourne, making it one of the world’s oldest football codes. It was originally designed to keep cricketers fit during the off-season, but quickly grew into its own national sport.
Today, AFL is more than just a game – it’s a cultural phenomenon. The Grand Final is often compared to the Super Bowl in the US, uniting Australians from all walks of life in one massive celebration.
The AFL Grand Final isn’t just a sporting event – it’s a nationwide celebration.
For many Australians, this day is almost like a national holiday filled with passion, pride, and community spirit.
