Mark Knight Grand Final Posters Revealed

Article written by Emma Sudano, published in the Herald Sun, 25/09/2025

One of the most sought-after pieces of footy memorabilia – the iconic premiership
posters – were unveiled on Wednesday morning, just days out from Saturday’s
blockbuster Grand Final.

Now drawn by award-winning Herald Sun cartoonist Mark Knight, the beloved
posters have captured the champion team since 1954, raising almost $8m for the
Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

“It’s fantastic that (the posters) raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital and at
the same time gives footy fans a collectable,” Knight said.

This year’s poster pairing is historic, as it marks the first time Geelong and Brisbane
have faced off in a premiership decider in 138 years.

Knight said the Geelong skipper was the inspiration behind the Cats’ design.
“When I watched the Cats play the Hawks I was just so impressed with Patrick
Dangerfield and his power and his strength … I wanted to get that into the Cats
poster, a big cat charging through,” he said.

“For Brisbane, they’ve been the best team for nearly three years and I wanted to get
in that power they have … they’re relentless.”

The Herald & Weekly Times and Good Friday Appeal chairman Penny Fowler praised
Knight for his longstanding support of the appeal.

“We love everything Mark Knight creates and the Herald Sun Premiership poster is
an essential part of finals footy and has been ever since Weg drew the first one 72
years ago.”

Good Friday Appeal executive director Rebecca Cowan said “every poster directly
supports lifesaving equipment and treatments at the Royal Children’s Hospital”.