If you're hoping for some warm spring sunshine throughout the AFL grand final long weekend, some Aussies might be a little disappointed.
The forecast for the next three days in Victoria is looking bleak, with clouds and a spot of rain on the cards ahead of the Brisbane Lions facing the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Saturday.
After some warmer conditions earlier in the month for the state, grey skies are forecast to stick around well into Monday – but not without a brief cameo from the sun during the big game.
Friday
Fans heading to the grand final parade across Melbourne tomorrow, which kicks off at 10.30am at Melbourne Park, can expect dry albeit cloudy conditions.
The forecast in Melbourne for the public holiday will be a max of 21 degrees with a 70 p