AFL Grand Final – Sydney v Hawthorn: Everything is turning to Gold – With the ‘Hand of Rioli’

Its the gift that keeps on giving for Hawthorn fans. Paul Campbell has now returned from Cloud Nine to deliver his report on the finest day in Hawks history.

Fearless 2014 Finals Week 4: This is it folks, over the top! Live from Noosa…

Paul ‘Fearless’ Thomson reports on the Grand Final from Noosa where the overpriced drinks, poor quality food and crowds reminded him of the MCG.

AFL Grand Final – Sydney v Hawthorn: New York State of Mind

American student Christian Panebianco shares the experience of his first AFL Grand Final. Lucky that he is living and studying in Hawthorn.

A Grand Final Trilogy

Justin grew up with the Hawks dynasty of the 1980’s. The last few years have been a rollercoaster of achievements and emotions for Hawks diehards. He revisits the experience of the last three Grand Finals.

AFL Grand Final – Sydney v Hawthorn: Twinkle Twinkle Little Swan (how I wonder where you’ve gone)

Mathilde de Hauteclocque looks to the heavens for meaning where there is none, and hope where there may be some. Was Saturday the beginning of the end, or the end of the beginning for her Swans?

Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda

Tom Bally’s Sydney season was bookended by stunning, inexplicable losses. Replay watching is not on his mind anytime soon. He’ll be back, but he may not be the same.

AFL Grand Final – Sydney v Hawthorn: One day in September

The sun shone brightly on Grand Final day, writes Cookie.

Mission 2015: how to beat Dial-a-Houdini netball?

Hawthorn. Flinders St station. Houdini. Pizza delivery. Netball. Nathan Buckley. Join the dots with David Wilson as he prepares for 2015.

AFL Grand Final – Sydney v Hawthorn: I’m not angry, just disappointed

Swans supporter Joe Moore took his extended family from Hobart to Melbourne for a memorable grand final day. Everything was brilliant before and after the game. The problem was the bit in between.

AFL Grand Final: Respect

JTH with some thoughts on the Grand Final, the Cult of Matt Spangher, and the Cult of Will Langford.

AFL Grand Final – Sydney v Hawthorn: United in Despair

Swans tragic Chris Bracher revisits his family’s experience of sharing and caring on Grand Final day. For better; for worse; for richer; for poorer; in sickness and in health.

AFL Grand Final – Sydney v Hawthorn: It was not supposed to be like this

Craig Dodson mans up (unlike some players) and reports on the melancholy experience of being a Swans supporter at the MCG on Grand Final day.

The Final Wrap of the AFL 2014 Toyota Premiership Season

Mr Wrap lauds the Leafblowers and draws the curtains around the lamentable Harbourtowners. The time honoured Beitzel, Fevola, Flower and Krudd Memorial Medals all go to worthy recipients.

Swans Capitulation and Condemnation: Please Explain

Peter Fuller is flummoxed by the Swans capitulation on the big stage and by the criticism of the Swans in the lead up to the game.

AFL Grand Final – Sydney v Hawthorn: Spangher Magic

Throw away the Hun and the Sage. Use them to line the cocky cage. The Old Dog tells you everything you need to know about the Grand Final.

What’s the difference between Swans and a flag?

Earl O’Neil asks a cryptic question.

A Fan’s Delusion Takes Up Residence With A Real-Life Dilemma

Gregor Lewis relives his Hawks nail-biting Preliminary Final win over Port Adelaide. What will it mean for the Grand Final? It’s all a question of identity – for his Hawks and for his mum.

The Grand Final Pre Wrap

Mr Wrap has seen every Grand Final since Jock McHale and Checker Hughes were coaching, so it is worth noting the advice of our sage tipster.

Finals Diary: Week 3

Mathilde de Hauteclocque is skittish as a kitten as Grand Final week and the Swans consume her life.

Terror Threat Alert from Team Australia

The Minister for Homeland Security writes to warn about the increased terrorist threat, and that only Team Australia can be supported after Saturday.