Sydney – Manifestly flawed
The garage wasn’t at capacity. Nine men meant we were one short. Only AJ, who was driving home, was wearing the sub-vest. Only AJ wanted Sydney to win.
Everyone else wanted Hawthorn to win. Sydney’s extra money had us irate. We wanted unpredictability. We wanted a close game. We wanted an upset. None of us expected the Hawks to win.
Back-to-back – under controversial circumstances
It is amazing how history aligns with itself. In VFL/AFL history, just two men have played in back-to-back premierships with different clubs. Each of those men transferred from one club to another under controversial circumstances.
Tom Fitzmaurice - one of the two men
Lance Buddy Franklin has the chance to become the third. His transfer caused outrage. With history as a guide, Hawthorn will lose the grand final to Sydney.
