Sat, 26th, Sept, 2026: Chris Maher, Co-host of GAYFL on Joy 94.9; ‘The 2026 Grand Final’.
Joining us on Joy 94.9’s Saturday Magazine is Chris Maher, co-host of Joy’s flagship footy show, GAYFL.
We’re just a few hours away from the 2026 AFL Grand Final, and the storylines couldn’t be bigger. On one side, we have the Brisbane Lions chasing a rare and historic premiership three-peat. On the other, the Fremantle Dockers, who are hunting their first-ever flag in the club’s history. Add headline acts like Kylie Minogue and G Flip, and it’s set to be an iconic day at the MCG. Chris, welcome to the show.
Pre-Game Entertainment & Queer Pop Royalty
- “With Kylie Minogue and G Flip hitting the MCG stage, this feels like one of the gayest Grand Final pre-match shows in AFL history. How big is the excitement in the community for this entertainment lineup?”
Fremantle Dockers: Chasing their maiden premiership since joining the league in 1995. Playing in just their second decider after overcoming Sydney in the preliminary final.
- Brisbane Lions: Aiming to become only the second club in modern history to win three consecutive flags (following their 2024 and 2025 titles). They reached the final after a thrilling preliminary final win over Hawthorn.
- Head-to-Head: The teams last played in May 2026, with Fremantle defeating Brisbane by 25 points at the Gabba.
- Pre-Match Lineup: Pop icon Kylie Minogue is headlining the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment alongside local queer favourite G Flip, making it one of the most anticipated Grand Final shows in recent memory.
- Sponsorship Protest (“Tame Impala effect”): A massive talking point heading into the final has been the fan-led “Woodside, get off my chest” campaign targeting Fremantle’s gas sponsor. High-profile fans (including Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker and politician Josh Wilson) have made headlines by taping over the logo on their Dockers guernseys.
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