Both Sydney and Melbourne are locked in for finals, and will be hoping to come into September full of confidence.
The Swans could prove they're still a contender with a win over a full-strength Demons side.
Melbourne is in the frame for a top-two finish if other results go their way, and will be looking to send a message against Sydney.
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What time is the AFL today? Sydney vs Melbourne start time
Sunday's game between Sydney and Melbourne will start at 3.20pm AEST.
The game will be played at the SCG, Sydney.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 3.20pm | 3.20pm | 3.20pm | 2.50pm | 1.20pm |
How to watch or livestream Sydney vs Melbourne
| Region | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth | Tasmania | Darwin |
| Channel | Fox Footy/7mate | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/7mate | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/Channel 7 | Fox Footy/Channel 7 |
| Broadcast time | 3.00pm | 3.00pm | 3.00pm | 2.30pm | 1.00pm | 3.00pm | 2.30pm |
The game will be available for live streaming and replay on Kayo Sports.
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Sydney vs Melbourne odds
Sydney is favoured to win this game, paying $1.80 to Melbourne's $2 per BlueBet.
Sydney vs Melbourne Round 24 team lists and substitute
Sydney's starting 22
Substitute: TBC at 2.20pm AEST
| Full Back | Tom McCartin | Dane Rampe | Harry Cunningham |
| Half Back | Ollie Florent | Nick Blakey | Jake Lloyd |
| Centre | Errol Gulden | Chad Warner | Dylan Stephens |
| Half Forward | Will Hayward | Hayden McLean | Isaac Heeney |
| Full Forward | Logan McDonald | Joel Amartey | Tom Papley |
| Followers | Tom Hickey | Callum Mills | Luke Parker |
| Interchange | Braeden Campbell | James Rowbottom | Sam Wicks |
| Aaron Francis | Robbie Fox | Matt Roberts | |
| Lewis Melican | Ryan Clarke | ||
INS: Joel Amartey, Lewis Melican, Matt Roberts
OUT:
Melbourne's starting 22
Substitute: TBC at 2.20pm AEST
| Full Back | Trent Rivers | Steven May | Jake Bowey |
| Half Back | Judd McVee | Jake Lever | Christian Salem |
| Centre | Lachie Hunter | Jack Viney | Angus Brayshaw |
| Half Forward | Kade Chandler | Jake Melksham | Alex Neal-Bullen |
| Full Forward | Kysaiah Pickett | Jacob van Rooyen | Ed Langdon |
| Followers | Max Gawn | Clayton Oliver | Christian Petracca |
| Interchange | Bailey Laurie | Tom Sparrow | Adam Tomlinson |
| Bailey Fritsch | Joel Smith | Taj Woewodin | |
| Daniel Turner | Tom McDonald | ||
INS: Bayley Fritsch, Daniel Turner, Taj Woewodin, Tom McDonald
OUT: Josh Schache (sub)