When is too much Hawthorn Grand Final celebration never too much? When the writing is as good as Crash Thompson’s memories of grand finals recent and distant.

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.

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.