Not going this year, for the 1st time in a long time - have seen 30 odd, GFs since 1976.
Since 2004, Grand Final Day has been 'Boys Day Out' for my son & I - starting @ 5th Quarter Pub around 9am (opening time).
Would've probably started @ the Pub on Jeffcott St. this year but have decided to go & support my wife running the City to Bay for the 1st time, not because of that so much but more because my Boy isn't interested this year. His words, not mine; "The SANFL isn't the same anymore Dad".
Had South made it, I might've gone but really I'm nonplussed.
Good Luck to BOTH Teams (of players), they were the 2 best Teams all year & deserve to play in the Grand Final.
It can be argued, of course, that one side shouldn't be there because of unfairness in terms of personnel, $$$ & resources - & I would obviously agree with that, but the facts remain these were the 2 best sides for the year.
I genuinely hope for a decent Crowd. If I were to define 'decent', I would suggest 28K+.
To those going (particularly the Norwood supporters), enjoy the day - it will STILL be that 'special' day of the year, particularly if you win