By Shayne Bugden for Daily Mail Australia
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The Brisbane coach has told Channel Seven he does not want to overload his team with too many instructions and too much information in the build-up to the match, given the many outside distractions that await teams in the grand finals.
He also addressed the hoodoo that has convinced many fans that his party cannot win the flag today.
“In terms of our record at the MCG I can’t argue with it, it’s not very good,” Fagan admitted. ‘But on the grand final day I don’t think it matters where you play.’
It is tradition for the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader to attend the meeting on the morning of the decider – and Albanese, a Hawks fan, would not have done the Labor polls in Collingwood any favors with a cheeky swipe at the Magpies faithful.
Hawks legend Luke Hodge has revealed a footy fan called the Lions’ hotel at night, told reception there was an illness in the Brisbane co-captain’s family and he wasn’t answering his phone – and was connected to Andrews’ room.
When he answered, the fan told him, “You’re not taking any intercept marks today!”
Andrews is one of the best defenders in the game and is the Lions’ interception king – so it’s likely the fan will be proven wrong.
Here’s a detailed look at what’s happening at the G today…
12.15pm: Grand final sprint heats
12.38: Final big sprint
1.31 pm: Grand final column
1:36 p.m.: Performance by musician Mike Brady
1:42 p.m.: KISS leads the pre-game entertainment
2:11 p.m.: Referees come in (boo!) and the match ball is delivered
2:13 p.m.: Teams run onto the ground
2.24pm: Josh Kennedy delivers the premiership cup
2.25pm: Introduction of MC Hamish McLachlan
2:25 p.m.: Welcome to Country by Uncle Colin Hunter Jr
2.26pm: Advance Australia Fair performed by Kate Miller-Heidtke
2:30 PM: Siren sounds and the game begins
The biggest day of the football year has finally arrived and Daily Mail Australia has brought you the latest updates, scores and pictures as the Collingwood Magpies take on the Brisbane Lions at the MCG.
