Warm Weather Expected for Grand Final Weekend

“We’re expecting clear skies this Saturday, with a maximum temperature into the high 20s for the opening bounce,” senior meteorologist Angus Hines said.

The AFL Grand Final match between the Collingwood Magpies and the St Kilda Saints at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 25. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Warm spring temperatures are forecast for the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) grand finals in Melbourne and Sydney this weekend.

Melbourne will also enjoy a long weekend with Friday being a public holiday, with temperatures expected to register among the top five warmest AFL grand finals every played while the NRL could possibly see its warmest weekend on record.