The 2018 AFL season is over and the West Coast Eagles have added flag number four to the rafters after a an absolute classic.
As always, the Twitterverse had plenty to say.
Here’s how Twitter saw the 2018 decider unfold.
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Pre-game
As always, there was a lot of clamouring on Twitter as people feverishly pledged their allegiances prior to the first bounce.
Let’s do this Pies! #AFLGF pic.twitter.com/AYXydukPtP
— Paige Cardona ????♀️ (@paigecardona) September 29, 2018
If you loath Collingwood more than an interstate team, you are not a true Victorian. #AFLGF #AFLGrandFinal #GoPies #AFLEaglesPies
— Joe Murphy (@jadmorffier) September 29, 2018
You can’t deny all season west coast we’re the better team but now everyone wanna jump on the Collingwood bandwagon….. Go West Coast #AFLGF
— JasmineJJIbarra (@JASMINEIIBARRA) September 29, 2018
A lot of fans were bemused at both the short length of the retiring players’ motorcade, as well as some of the people they elected to include…
Is that all the retired players? What a joke. #AFLGF
— Maree McCartney (@Bickys) September 29, 2018
Auskick player of the year? #AFLGF
— ???????????????? (@BrotherAmos) September 29, 2018
Fans actually clapping for the retiring umpires #thoughtidseenitall #aflgf
— Alex Anders (Not Alexander Anders) (@alex_anders) September 29, 2018
Why isn’t Rischitelli being recognised during retiring players parade at the #AFLGF? #sad
— Cam Wedemeyer (@camwedemeyer) September 29, 2018
The Black Eyes Peas pre-match performance, unfortunately, didn’t go over well.
Black Eyed Peas got me craving Meatloaf #AFLGrandFinal
— Joe (@FonzyDizzle) September 29, 2018
The only thing that is making the Black Eyed Peas performance bearable for me is the fact that Collingwood and WCE fans have to sit through it. #AFLGrandFinal
— The Quiet Man (@thequietman73) September 29, 2018
Can we have @thekillers back now #AFLGrandFinal
— scott swansson (@scotto82) September 29, 2018
Jimmy Barnes, on the other hand, was received much better…
Jimmy Barnes still has it! I remembering hearing him in Adelaide in ‘87! What a bloody night that was! #AFLEaglesPies #AFLGrandFinal
— Derek Jackson (@JackoDerek) September 29, 2018
Thank god for #Barnesy !! Restoring some faith in pre game entertainment ???????? #AFLEaglesPies
— cath (@cathyf74) September 29, 2018
Quick note Gil – local talent over OS bands anyday of the week #AFLGF #AFLEaglesPies
— P E T E D E V R I E S (@dutchydevries) September 29, 2018
…but still not perfectly.
FFS @AFL
Is there just any…..any chance of getting someone next year….WHO CAN SING?#AFLGF
— SJWillow (@MakeBirdiePutt) September 29, 2018
jimmy barnes's voice is rekt
i would have more respect for him if he wasnt such a screecher and actually sang his songs #AFLGrandFinal2018— Chantelle (@cwasho_) September 29, 2018
You can always rely on Mike Brady singing ‘Up There Cazaly’ to get the crowd going, though.
Mike Brady has been singing "Up there Cazaly" since Methuselah was a boy. Fair innings. #AFLGF
— Shane Anderson (@Globalgallop) September 29, 2018
Up theeeeere cazaaaaaaaaaly #AFLGF #AFLGrandFinal2018
— Sammy Roenfeldt (@sammyroenfeldt) September 29, 2018
Just save some money and have Mike Brady as the pregame entertainment #AFLGF
— David Hards (@hardsy05) September 29, 2018
Collingwood’s banner falling to pieces prior to the game wasn’t ideal.
Turns out Collingwood banner was made from Darcy Moore's hamstrings #AFLGrandFinal pic.twitter.com/O0iSv63ouO
— Tim Mullaly (@MrMullaly) September 29, 2018
Collingwood Omen right there #aflgrandfinal #AFLGF
— Guerilla Radio™???????? (@Guerilla_Kmac) September 29, 2018
Bucks comforted the cheer squad after the banner got ripped apart before the players came out. ????#AFLGF pic.twitter.com/NV8YdSIVqH
— 7AFL (@7AFL) September 29, 2018
‘Pies fans were cheered up quickly after Travis Varcoe nailed the opener though.
I'm here for Travis Varcoe. Such strength of character #AFLGrandfinal #geelongcats
— Gravi Tas (@collette_books) September 29, 2018
Beautiful goal for Maggie Travis #AFLGrandFinal #AFLGF #Vargo #hotpies
— Jo Watson (@JoWat) September 29, 2018
Travis Varcoe's goal is one of the greatest moments in AFL Grand Final history. So very, very special. #AFLEaglesPies #AFLGF
— Adam White (@White_Adam) September 29, 2018
And it got even better as the first quarter blitz wore on.
I like the strategy of West Coast giving Collingwood a 4 goal lead … #AFLGF
— Ebony 'here if you need' McKenna. (@EbonyMcKenna) September 29, 2018
#AFLGF not looking good for West Coast
— Jeffrey Kennedy (@kennoJT) September 29, 2018
If West Coast aren't able to at least kick 1 goal before qtr time, this'll be all over #AFLGF
— Ray Cameron (@bombersfan63) September 29, 2018
All in all, fans agreed it was a ripping first quarter.
Cracking 1st quarter #AFLGrandFinal
— jonathon alexander (@ewbolt) September 29, 2018
Ok, I can watch the rest of the game now. Good last five min. #AFLGrandFinal
— JimBob (@JimBobHolder) September 29, 2018
West Coast may have just woken up in the nick of time. No way could they afford to come back from 5 goals down at qtr time. #AFLGrandFinal
— Aaron Smillie (@aaron_smillie) September 29, 2018
Fans were divided as to who was on top as more than half of the second quarter elapsed without a goal.
Cox is just a liability now, he is literally doing nothing. #AFLGF #AFLGF2018 #AFLGrandFinal #AFLGrandFinal2018
— Jon Doe (@Jondoenotmyname) September 29, 2018
McGovern best on ground #aflgf Pendlebury not far behind
— DAMIAN CHANDLER (@damochandler) September 29, 2018
#AFLGF If the Eagles can get another one before half time it's game on.
— Michael Shillito (@tealfooty) September 29, 2018
But, as the Eagles grabbed the ascendancy towards half time – everyone knew we were in for a treat.
Kudos to the Eagles for working their way back into this game. ???????????????????????? #AFLGF #AFLGrandFinal #AFLEaglesPies
— Ooh Lah Lah (@oohlahlah09) September 29, 2018
Far out this game #AFLEaglesPies
— Neerrajah Nada (@neerrajah) September 29, 2018
This is reminding me a lot of the draw #AFLGF
— Crozz (@CROZZA2) September 29, 2018
Focus shifted to Norm Smith potentials during the half time break.
Shuey in Norm Smith form #AFLGF
— Mark F (@MarkAudiopost) September 29, 2018
Langdon has been immense. #AFLGF
— MJ Leaver (@MJ_Leaver) September 29, 2018
While the umpiring came the under the microscope too.
@ScottMorrisonMP royal commission into this atrocity that they call umpiring #AFLGF
— Ben Dover (@b_hammersley) September 29, 2018
Not sure how Collingwood & the umpires haven’t put the Eagles away yet. The umpires especially.
However, I think I only one of them are allowed a whistle each quarter.#AFLGF
— Drunk Logic (@drunk_logic) September 29, 2018
Can honestly say I’m enjoying this game apart from the umpiring! #AflGF
— Wil (@DockerBoy79) September 29, 2018
The vastly more entertaining third quarter had social media abuzz.
This is brilliant #AFLGrandFinal
— jonathon alexander (@ewbolt) September 29, 2018
Credit to Darling here, had a mare 1st half but really lifting here #AFLEaglesPies #AFLGF
— Tim Scott ???????? (@Ralphyboy6Tim) September 29, 2018
Collingwood relying far too much on slingshot football while West Coast are just dominating general play since the first quarter. #AFLGrandFinal
— Justin K (@Justin_K85) September 29, 2018
We mean, really abuzz.
Seriously @CollingwoodFC you better not snatch defeat from the jaws of victory #AFLGF #AFLGrandFinal
— Pez (@Pezzamystic1) September 29, 2018
GREAT #AFLGF THIS YEAR
FINALLY
THANKFULLY pic.twitter.com/wbjJqqb9TA
— Ray Cameron (@bombersfan63) September 29, 2018
Scores are level. This is what a Grand Final should be like! #AFLGF
— LeahMichelle (@digital_bunnies) September 29, 2018
Nothing could have prepared social media for the incredible fourth quarter, however…
I literally just turned on the telly! Oh my goodness! What a ripper! #AFLEaglesPies
— Peta (@goodie4pj) September 29, 2018
This is the match of the year in any sport #AFLEaglesPies #AFLGrandFinal2018 #afl #AFLGF
— Graham Farmer (@gravyonsports) September 29, 2018
And, as the final siren sounded – the Twitterverse went into meltdown.
If the AFL are dinkum they change nothing about the game. All time great GF. GO THE MIGHTY EAGLES ???? #AFLGF #AFLGrandFinal
— Steven Paice (@stevenpaice) September 29, 2018
Just quietly, that #AFLGrandFinal was really well umpired.
— Niall Seewang (@N_Seewang) September 29, 2018
What a game, amazing Grand Final! Don’t change the rules, it’s perfect! #AFLGrandFinal
— slex (@slexthebusiness) September 29, 2018
Ripping #AFLGrandFinal, apart from the 3 the Cats won – that was one of the best I’ve seen. Unless you support Collingwood, football was the winner today!
— Cam Want (@camwant) September 29, 2018
Gotta give it to both teams, it was a bloody good one. I love our game ❤️ #AFLGrandFinal
— Ella ✨ (@_ellapaul) September 29, 2018
There was plenty of praise for the Eagles…
My God I love Simmo. He legitimately loves his boys and the club. Extremely big feels for the boys not playing. Hoping for a Hawthorn like dynasty so they can get their chance as well. #AFLGF #AFLGrandFinal @WestCoastEagles
— Anthony Cat (@CatchyAnt) September 29, 2018
Woot woot woot woot what a nail biting match – Eagles win!!!! ???? ???????? #AFL2018 #magpiesvseagles #GoEagles #AFLGrandFinal
— Nupur Nag (@nupurnag01) September 29, 2018
Woohoo! #aflgrandfinal #AFLGF #aflgrandfinal #goeagles #jointhehuddle pic.twitter.com/xsfhUaUSzx
— Carl Heslop????️???? (@CarlosDenWA) September 29, 2018
…and plenty of commiserations for the Pies.
Truly feel for @CollingwoodFC Supporters, Fans & Players it’s a awful feeling losing a Grand Final I got to experience that last year it still hurts but the Black & White never gave up you went down fighting to the end you all should be proud #AFLGrandFinal #AFLEaglesPies #AFL
— Michael Flavel ???????? (@michaelflavel) September 29, 2018
Am I the only one that feels bad for Bucks? #AFLGF #AFLEaglesPies #AFLGrandFinal #afl #AFLGrandFinal2018
— Jordan Launder (@JordanLaunder) September 29, 2018
Damn … it hurts to see just a single slip of the Collingwood offence cost them the game … I don't know what to say I'm just disappointed I guess #AFLGrandFinal
— winter ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ (@Winterheim_) September 29, 2018
But all in all, everyone agreed this was one of the all-time greats.
Thanks to all the athletes who played in AFL GF. Thanks to the teams, crowd, families of players and supporters and to anyone that cared. All of us reminded a troubled world what a beautiful role competitive sport has to play! #love #AFLGrandFinal2018
— Tim Guthrie (@GuthrieTim) September 29, 2018
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