Douglas returned home for Brownlow Medal night, where he polled 10 votes, and has been visiting his family in Broadford in country Victoria.
A known speedster, Douglas will be up against the likes of Sydney’s Lewis Jetta, Danyle Pearce from Port Adelaide and reigning sprint champ Rhys Stanley from St Kilda.
Douglas will be hoping to better Bernie Vince’s recent effort of running barefoot and slipping over at the start of the race. The Best and Fairest winner is also tipping Collingwood in a close one.
“They have been the best side all year and should be fresher,” Douglas said. “If it’s a sunny day they should have plenty of run after having an easier preliminary final.”
“But the Saints will be very hungry so you never know in footy!”
Heats for the Grand Final sprint will be held prior to the big match, while the final will be held during the half time break.
The full list of competitors is:
Adelaide, Richard Douglas
Brisbane, Jack Redden
Carlton, Marc Murphy
Collingwood, Ryan Cook
Essendon, Jake Melksham
Fremantle, Garrick Ibbotson
Geelong, TBC
Hawthorn, Ben Stratton
Kangaroos, Liam Anthony
Melbourne, Jack Watts
Port Adelaide, Danyle Pearce
Richmond, Ben Nason
St Kilda, Rhys Stanley
Sydney Swans, Lewis Jetta
West Coast, Dean Cox
Western Bulldogs, Liam Picken
Gold Coast, Trent McKenzie
GWS, Tim Golds
