The pre-game sprint is returning this year to a traditional 100 metre straight dash across the hallowed MCG turf.
Participants from each of the 18 AFL clubs will compete in two heats to determine the top eight fastest players, before running in the final race to see which player will be crowned the quickest in the league.
AFL executive general manager customer and commercial Kylie Rogers said the sprint is a much-loved tradition in September.
“While Collingwood and Brisbane battle it out for premiership glory on Saturday, the… sprint allows fans of all 18 AFL clubs to get behind their team on grand final day,” Ms Rogers said.
In honour of this year’s sprint winner, Coles will make a $5,000 donation to Ladder, an organisation providing young people mentoring and support through the Ladder program.
The heats will take place at approximately 12.15pm, with the final race to commence at 12.38pm.
This years sprinters include:
Adelaide Crows – Mitchell Hinge
Brisbane Lions – Jaxon Prior
Carlton – Matt Owies
Collingwood – Josh Carmichael
Essendon – Nic Martin
Fremantle – Lachie Schultz
Geelong Cats – Max Holmes
Gold Coast Suns – Ned Moyle
GWS GIANTS – Harry Rowston
Hawthorn – Josh Weddle
Melbourne – Jed Adams
North Melbourne – Darcy Tucker
Port Adelaide – Jed McEntee
Richmond – Kamdyn McIntosh
St Kilda – Matt Allison
Sydney Swans – James Rowbottom
West Coast Eagles – Josh Rotham
Western Bulldogs –Ed Richards
