The AFL Grand Final sprint is an annual event which usually takes place at half-time of AFL Grand Final. It was first held in 1979. There has also been a kicking competition. Since 2021, there has also been a women's sprint event.

2022 Winner: Hugo Ralphsmith (Richmond)

The 2022 Grand Final sprint returned to a full field, unlike in 2021 where border restrictions meant that only runners from West Coast and Fremantle participated. The runners raced over 100m sprint along the 50m arc, a nod to the sponsors Colgate smile. The sprint was held at the first break.

Final Placings

  1. Richmond: Hugo Ralphsmith
  2. Western Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
  3. Port Adelaide: Miles Bergman
  4. St Kilda: Brad Hill
  5. Collingwood: Isaac Quaynor
  6. Geelong Cats: Shannon Neale
  7. Carlton: Matthew Cottrell
  8. GWS Giants: Leek Aleer

Other Participants

  • Adelaide Crows: Sam Berry
  • Brisbane Lions: Darcy Wilmot
  • Essendon: Jake Kelly
  • Fremantle: Karl Worner
  • Gold Coast Suns: Mabior Chol
  • Hawthorn: James Blanck
  • Melbourne: Kade Chandler
  • North Melbourne: Luke McDonald
  • Sydney Swans: Corey Warner
  • West Coast Eagles: Patrick Naish

See a video of the 2022 race