{
  "id": 9676641,
  "title": "Standing room only as AFL Grand Final parade kicks off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/standing-room-only-as-afl-grand-final-parade-kicks-off",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T02:15:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-25/brisbane-fremantle-afl-grand-final-parade/107195106"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AFL Grand Final parade attracted large crowds to Melbourne Park, despite rain, as Brisbane and Fremantle players waved to onlookers. Lions captain Lachie Neale received boos during the procession, but the AFL Appeal Board granted him a last-minute reprieve to play in his fifth grand final. Brisbane and Fremantle fans were eager to support their respective teams, with some traveling from as far as Western Australia. The Wiggles entertained younger fans during the parade. For the Hall family, this was their fourth consecutive grand final appearance, while Delaney Biglin and Kyle Moore were attending their first. Fremantle fans Lee Lennon and Jo Crocos were returning after a 13-year absence, hoping to see their Dockers win their first flag. The players expressed excitement about the grand final, with some experiencing it for the first time.",
  "summary": "Interstate footy fans flooded Melbourne Park on Thursday, as Brisbane and Fremantle prepare to play in the Grand Final tomorrow.",
  "key_points": [
    "AFL Grand Final parade draws large crowds to Melbourne Park despite rain",
    "Brisbane and Fremantle players receive enthusiastic support from fans",
    "Lachie Neale, Lions captain, gets reprieve to play in fifth grand final"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}