Swans Sore

It was great to experience Grand Final Football at the MCG today with Dave Williamson and Megan - two unflappable Sydney Swans Supporters.

We witnessed the Swans and Eagles play a mix of brilliant and ugly football. The Eagles took control early and controlled much of the midfield for too much of the game. It was frustrating to see them running and supporting each other again and again as they moved the ball up the ground. Sydney, in what has become a rivalry from which legends are born (a little overstating it), took the game up to the West Coast during the final moments. A real one point thrill.

The buzzer went and hysteria ensued. I was facinated to watch the various reactions of such a range of people. Tears of defeat, hugs of exultation. Although a supporter, I haven't reached the dizzy heights of football fanaticalism yet. Dare I say it? Perhaps with a light whisper .... it is only a game!