2024 AFL Grand Final

[dees189227 12,385]

4 hours ago, dl4e said:

I am finding this granny to be one of the hardest to pick a winner.

Yep & for the first time in years I'm not bothered who wins.

But it's going to be close I hope. 

As I've stated before, whichever coach loses I'll feel for. For fagan to lose 2 in a row will be so shattering for him. 

[dees189227 12,385]

How goods the weather though? 

And thank goodness we'll have a new premiership winner tomorrow so I know longer have to hear Collingwood are reigning premiers

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[Demonland 71,868]

 

[DeelightfulPlay 2,543]

Go Sesto!  I'm sure he'll do us proud!

[Demonland 71,868]

 

[Diamond_Jim 12,566]

Enjoy the Melbourne v Sydney game tonight aka Storm v Roosters

[bobby1554 1,244]

2 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

Not surprised at this. I understand he lives in Byron Bay. Long commute to work

[DemonWheels 1,055]

20 minutes ago, bobby1554 said:

Not surprised at this. I understand he lives in Byron Bay. Long commute to work

Wowsers. I’m currently in Kirra/Coolangatta and am amazed at the traffic and amount of time it takes to go from one end of the Gold Coast to the other, let alone from Byron to Brissie. Not sure of his family / partner situation but if you’re earning good coin and will do for only a few more years, suck it up and live closer by.

[layzie 33,791]

We're all happy and very excited.

[Mt. Dee-Maaan 608]

Want the Swannies to win, but am afraid the Lions will get up by a 4 goals-ish :-/

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,813]

[dazzledavey36 54,754]

Happy grand final day!

Greatest day ever on the sporting calendar. 

Brisbane by 3 and Hugh McLugguge for the Normie.

[roy11 3,846]

Got in the queue at 6;40am,  Could have gotten here at 8:24 and got the seat next to me 😂

[dees189227 12,385]

Grand final day just love it. Getting to the G it's my favourite day along with the boxing day test.

Weekend already off to a great start with the storm getting through to the NRL gf last night.

Hoping for a cracker of a game today

[Demongirl35 1,051]

I always envy the supporters of the two grand final teams that get to experience the whole lot. As I get older the more I crave to experience this with my fellow demon family. Hopefully those who haven’t experienced any of it get to soon! I was only about 6 in 2000 so I don’t really remember too much(thank god)

 

Anyway, the weather is a beauty! Enjoy your day everyone! 

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,227]

1 hour ago, roy11 said:

Got in the queue at 6;40am,  Could have gotten here at 8:24 and got the seat next to me 😂

Where is your seat (approx)? I was successful in the ballot, seat is Level 4 on the wing ... row W. There will be seats available to MCC restricted members. Update:  MCC FB page .... seats went onsale at 9.40 am!!

I think I'll stay in the bar (Percy Beames) while some singer is 'performing' (aka miming). FWIW there's a rumour that an Aussie will join that singer for a song ... tip is that it's tiny Tina Arena.

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[layzie 33,791]

Grand Final day brings a special feeling with it. Better than Xmas say, Boxing Day, Cup day by a stretch.

Love seeing people around town in their colours, every big footy fan deserves a chance to experience this.

I've never been to one, was hoping to save it for when we made one again but am tempted to check the restricted members offering. 

Should be a hell of a game watch, I won't be barracking for anyone just enjoying it. If I absolutely have to tip then om saying Swans by 7 and Papley Norm.

Edited September 27 by layzie

[Lexinator 1,660]

Go Lions!

Lions by 2 points. 

Daniher for Norm Smith medal with 5 goals, 20 disposals.

[Clintosaurus 7,843]

Margin ticket says 27 so wanting that. Prefer Swans as Lions fans at the Gabba are mostly wankers. John Denver FFS.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,813]

Sydney by 28

McCluggage first goal (paying $41)

Some random no name like Melican to win the Norm Smith.

Daniher to kick the last goal of the game after going 0.4.

[dees189227 12,385]

In the city now, just seeing everyone in there supporter gear makes me jealous, but then I think if it's Melbourne I'd be a nervous wreck.

Just read an article in JJ and how he grew up barracking for the swans & lived near the coach. Good on him if he could fulfil his dream today. At least he'll start on the ground

[roy11 3,846]

56 minutes ago, Winners at last said:

Where is your seat (approx)? I was successful in the ballot, seat is Level 4 on the wing ... row W. There will be seats available to MCC restricted members. Update:  MCC FB page .... seats went onsale at 9.40 am!!

I think I'll stay in the bar (Percy Beames) while some singer is 'performing' (aka miming). FWIW there's a rumour that an Aussie will join that singer for a song ... tip is that it's tiny Tina Arena.

Soz, went to the gym, thought I’d be productive

second row level 3 in front of FGS

[Watson11 2,240]

Expect a cracking game until the 3rd qtr then Swans to get on a run and end up winning by 50+

Phil Davis convinced me of this when talking about GWS in 2019 and how when the game gets a little bit away the winning side seem to go hell for leather with everyone trying to win a Norm Smith.

And the GWS run to the GF was eerily similar to Brisbanes…

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[Diamond_Jim 12,566]

I wonder what the level of interest is in this game interstate. I suspect if you dig a little that it's not great.

Similarly the level of interest in Melbourne in the Storm is abysmal.

The GF really needs to go on the road occasionally. (One in every three years would be fine)

Edited September 28 by Diamond_Jim

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,813]

Didn’t realise Fagan was with our organisation for as long as he was.

1998 - 2007.