Sam Reid and Justin McInerney joined in Sydney's training session on Thursday in a bid to prove their fitness ahead of the AFL grand final against Geelong.
While the AFL tries to equalise the 18-team competition, Geelong and Sydney have worked hard behind the scenes to remain in premiership contention long-term.
A fired-up Lance Franklin bounced back from an unusually quiet final to spark Sydney's explosive opening to the AFL preliminary final against Collingwood as they held on for a one-point victory at the SCG.
The AFL has moved the Brownlow Medal away from the traditional Monday night before the grand final to avoid a clash with the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Brisbane's Joe Daniher has kicked a goal with 64 seconds to play to give the Lions a two-point victory in their AFL elimination final against Richmond.
Sydney recruit Paddy McCartin is set to play his first AFL final alongside brother Tom, less than two years after his dreams appeared dashed by concussions.
Six Melbourne players and five from Geelong have been named in a fresh-looking All-Australian squad, which features 26 men who have not previously won a blazer.
Fremantle Dockers have taken care of business in their pursuit of a top-four AFL finish, but not without a serious scare against GWS Giants at Manuka Oval this afternoon.
