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Anyone noticed Judd McVee at all? How's he looking? The young lass at my local bar is his cousin so the inside scoop on his progress may get me a free pint.

I think drafting his east freo team mate Trent Rivers was very shrewd. Not just a handy player but the boys came to Melb together so the home sickness isn't as strong. Think they'll both stay.

Had a skim and not sure this has been said yet.. Re: new cba negotiations. As far as I'm aware players can sign now with a proviso that the contract will increase by the same % as any new cba salary cap increase. Edit: just googled to confirm. Its some kind of 'funds clause', about 50% of players currently have it. I'd suggest if LJ wants it in the new deal, it's his.

4 out of the GF defense isnt ideal. Still feeling confident, the boys will get up for all who couldnt get to the GF.

Didn't want to take away from the result at the time, but personally need to give a huge thank you to @Dante. The extra priority tickets allowed me to take my parents with me to the game. And I'm so glad my mum was there for when I started crying. Thank you so much, mate.

Was lucky enough to be at the cup presentation in Perth this morning with Garry Lyon introducing each player. First thing he said when about Trac was mentioning he'd immediately removed his Norm Smith medal because the win was a group achievement.

Couldnt agree more. Saw Goody with Nev on the replay this afternoon and it hit me how much work he had put in when we weren't at the top. Those guys are culture builders. Gave everything, always.

Went down for the cup presentation in the cbd. What a bloody experience. They promised to do another one back in Melb for all of you who can't be here. Congrats all. Wow.

In the city centre at the moment for lunch and a nerve settler before heading to the ground and it's looking very close to 50/50 supporter split.

Prediction: Viney has a cracking 150th, 30 possessions and a goal with a 10 goal lead by the end of third. Lock for the Norm Smith. What a star, what more can the man do we ask ourselves.... Runs out of the 3tr time huddle with a shaved head and 2 full tat sleeves wearing the number 2.

The light show at the ground will be pretty special tonight at Optus as a new state of the art stadium. Agree in general though. As a WA footy fan I love getting to the pub for lunch on grand final for a 12.30 bounce.

Anyone know who the commentary team is? The call makes such a huge difference to the broadcast, particularly on a year like this with so many committed members unable to attend the game Hopefully in 20 years we'll still get goose bumps from our "Leo Barry, you star!" moment

1st goal: Spargo Norm: Harmesy shut down job on lib and kicks a couple himself Goals: T.Mac has the 3rd defender and gets off the chain 5 goal W

I might be able to hold out until 3pm EST.

I'm getting edgy. Almost midday here in Perth. Still 5 and a half hours to bounce. At what point is it OK to crack a beer? Need to settle the nerves but also stay sober enough to find my seat.