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The fairytale AFL grand final after Dogs win
The roar that echoed around the MCG when the final siren went was something to be hold. (Getty)
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As the players embraced each other and 62 years of pain was exorcised just like that. (AAP)
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In a dream day for all Doggies fans, the most heartwarming moment came when coach Luke Beveridge invited injured skipper Bob Murphy to the podium and gifted him his coaching medal. (AAP)
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Murphy then lifted the Premiership Cup alongside stand-in captain Easton Wood. (Getty)
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The 22-point win came after a bruising encounter where no quarter was asked for, and none given. (AAP)
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In the opening stages, Kieren Jack showed absurd courage or should be that recklessness, to take one of the all-time grand final marks as he went back with the flight to take the grab that lead to him opening the scoring with a behind.
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Josh Kennedy was a constant thorn in the side of the Doggies, the Swans champion had a game-high 34 disposals to go with three goals. (AAP)
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Marcus Bontempelli stood tall when the Dogs needed him, the gun Dogs onballer had 22 disposals and seven tackles. (AAP)
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For the majority of the four quarters it was goal-for-goal, with either side soon getting reeled in if they kicked a goal or two ahead. (AAP)
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With the tackling and pressure on the ball immense at all times. (AAP)
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