AFL announces 2021 grand final will be played in afternoon timeslot

The AFL has confirmed the 2021 grand final will return to its traditional afternoon start time.

The league said the grand final would begin at 2:30pm (AEST) after the 2020 season decider, played in Brisbane, was contested in the evening.

The decision to play last year’s grand final at night time was made during the league’s coronavirus-disrupted season.

More to come.