So Yeah...WE ARE INTO THE GRAND FINAL!!

[Swansongster]

I've just got back from South Melbourne markets after stocking up on some goodies for tomorrow. Plenty of red and white enthusiasm down at our spiritual home.

Now to make some sandwiches and head off to the GF parade with the whole family (five of us) decked in red and white.

Bit annoyed actually about the new route. Preferred the old one. But still worth the journey. Weather looks a bit suspect but I'm tipping lots of Swans and Dogs colours in town today. Should be a spectacle.

[dejavoodoo44]

My daughter is driving , so we are going faster than Tiger Air anyway.

And in the right direction.

[swansprincess]

Does anyone know if there is any reception on sunday at lakeside oval this year??

[DaveyCaper]

This is one of those moments I wish a Star Trek like transporter existed.

I am here, literally half a world away in another town called Sydney, a fraction of the size of the metropolis my beloved Swans call home. I am nervous and excited for this Grand Final but I wish that I could be there to truly feel the excitement of all the Swans faithful.

However, I do have my 84 year old father whom I introduced the game to who is willing to stay up with me to 4:30 am to watch this team we both care about so much. It has been a tradition to get together on Saturday mornings (or Sunday ) and watch the Swans game from that week. There is a somewhat funny term that is used by my wife and I for this activity - "Swannies and Dogs", so named because normally we cook and feast down on hot dogs while watching the games. Let's hope the real Swans feast on some Dogs on Saturday!!!

Let's go Swannies!!

[ugg]

Does anyone know if there is any reception on sunday at lakeside oval this year??

The team is meeting at the MCG on Sunday morning if we win and then flying to Sydney for a Sydney reception so there would be no time for a Lakeside Oval reception

[Doctor]

Who are the umpires for the GF ??

Stevic, Jeffrey, Meredith

If they were invented to carry footy fans, you would be allowed to wind down the windows to hang your scarf out (subject to following any local superstitious conventions). Whenever I try to crack open the window on Virgin, I get into all sorts of trouble. Is it the same on Jetstar ?

Sorry Matt , we could have taken you in the back of the HiLux .. Needed a bit more notice . We left at 6.20am.
You'll be OK.
There's not much traffic , but very strong winds . Playing Mick Jagger, reading all the papers , going to the G tonight for live AFL 360 ...
Going to the game , the Grand Final Dinner.
Is it all worth it , yep of course it is .
Go Swans .

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[CureTheSane]

I have a business in Canberra, and have to travel up a lot every year.
Most of the time I drive.
Only a couple of hours longer than flying if you add in the time to get to/from airports and waiting for planes etc.
Even better when you can make it a road trip with friends. Now that the Hume bypasses everything it's quicker between Sydney and Melbourne than it was.
What is it 8 hours now? Just get your driving stint out of the way early and sit in the back with some booze

[giant]

If they were invented to carry footy fans, you would be allowed to wind down the windows to hang your scarf out (subject to following any local superstitious conventions). Whenever I try to crack open the window on Virgin, I get into all sorts of trouble. Is it the same on Jetstar ?

Funny you should mention this, I meant to check RWO protocol for scarf adornment on the flight down. Ran with conventional neck drapage, hopefully no ill omens involved.

[dejavoodoo44]

This is one of those moments I wish a Star Trek like transporter existed.

I am here, literally half a world away in another town called Sydney, a fraction of the size of the metropolis my beloved Swans call home. I am nervous and excited for this Grand Final but I wish that I could be there to truly feel the excitement of all the Swans faithful.

However, I do have my 84 year old father whom I introduced the game to who is willing to stay up with me to 4:30 am to watch this team we both care about so much. It has been a tradition to get together on Saturday mornings (or Sunday ) and watch the Swans game from that week. There is a somewhat funny term that is used by my wife and I for this activity - "Swannies and Dogs", so named because normally we cook and feast down on hot dogs while watching the games. Let's hope the real Swans feast on some Dogs on Saturday!!!

Let's go Swannies!!

So, just out of idle curiosity, is that Sydney in Canada? If so, are you an expat Australian? Or did you choose the Swans because of the Sydney/ Sydney connection? Or even a story about Mike Pyke?

[goswannies]

Ryan O'Keefe on my flight to Melb ... hope he's cheering for us!

[KTigers]

What is Ryan up to these days? Does anyone know?

Ignore the above...... he's at the Crows apparently.....

Ryan O'Keefe on my flight to Melb ... hope he's cheering for us!

[goswannies]

What is Ryan up to these days? Does anyone know?

Ignore the above...... he's at the Crows apparently.....

Yup, assistant coach there, but he was nice enough at a SA Swans supporter function recently. Talked (relatively) fondly about his time with the Swans (despite his new colors). Looks fit still (rides a lot!).

[wolftone57]

This came up on my FB timeline. I hope it is an omen.

Tony Pincombe
30 September 2012 ?
We are the Champions my friend, We'll keep on fighting till the end! Go Swannies! I'd like to say that this was one of the great Grand Finals. The Hawks were magnificent and the game could have gone either way right up until 50 seconds to go! There is no shame in losing one like this, it just makes a team more determined for the next one, just ask the Eagles 2005 4pt loss, 2006 1 pt win! These two teams were the best all year, the Crows had an easier draw than either the Swans or Hawks and both deserved to be in that 'one day in September'.

[DaveyCaper]

So, just out of idle curiosity, is that Sydney in Canada? If so, are you an expat Australian? Or did you choose the Swans because of the Sydney/ Sydney connection? Or even a story about Mike Pyke?

Yes, it is in Canada. No, I am not an ex-pat, I am born and raised here. Fell in love with the game originally when there was a weekly hour show on it in the late 80s. The primary reason for picking the Swans at the time was the name connection. The fact Mike Pyke eventually would be a Swan is a bonus. It also happened when my access to game became much greater.

[mcs]

Yes, it is in Canada. No, I am not an ex-pat, I am born and raised here. Fell in love with the game originally when there was a weekly hour show on it in the late 80s. The primary reason for picking the Swans at the time was the name connection. The fact Mike Pyke eventually would be a Swan is a bonus. It also happened when my access to game became much greater.

Speaking of that great canadian, guess who was on our bus in to the city tonight - none other that big Canadian legend! His prediction was the swans by a couple of kicks!!!! You can still see how chuffed he is when people recognise him

To me that chance encounter is a good omen for tomorrow!!!