North Melbourne's Eddie Ford rounded out the podium positions in a photo finish in the Grand Final sprint during the half-time break of Saturday's decider at the MCG.

Collingwood's Beau McCreery claimed the sprint from St Kilda's Darcy Wilson.

After a false start - from the Magpies speedster - the eight runners reset before taking off at the starter's gun.

McCreery and St Kilda's Darcy Wilson immediately led the pack and went toe to toe for the duration of the race.

Both players appeared to hit the tape at the same time, McCreery with his chest and Wilson with his oustretched hands, before the prize went the Pie's way.

Ford rounded out the podium positions with Adelaide's Will Hamill just behind in fourth.

GATORADE GRAND FINAL SPRINT FINAL

1. Beau McCreery (Collingwood)
2. Darcy Wilson (St Kilda)
3. Eddie Ford (North Melbourne)
4. Will Hamill (Adelaide)
5. Will McLachlan (Brisbane)
6. Jed McEntee (Port Adelaide)
7. Angus Sheldrick (Sydney)
8. Jeremy Sharp (Fremantle)