A moment to soak it all in — Dustin Martin and Trent Cotchin. Picture: Michael Klein
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66 most moving AFL Grand Final photos
It's the two-hour period every AFL players aspires to experience. And Richmond lapped it up for the second time in three seasons.
The Tigers made the most of their post-match premiership triumph, after defeating the GWS Giants by 89 points at the MCG on Saturday.
From the final siren to the eerie party at an empty MCG - and a crazy Swan Street sandwiched in the middle - these are the 66 most powerful photos from the 2019 AFL Grand Final day.
THE FINAL SIREN
The two stars found each other on the final siren — Jack Riewoldt and Dustin Martin. Picture: Phil Hillyard
It was great to see members from outside the 22, like Noah Balta, celebrate with their Tigers teammates. Picture: Robert Cianflone
Retired Tiger Shaun Grigg was the reason Marlion Pickett came to Richmond — so he was pretty popular post-game. Picture: Michael Klein
Alex Rance struggled to hide his emotions post-game. Picture: Mark Metcalfe
THE DAIS
The Norm Smith medallist is a man of few words. But when he speaks, everyone listens to Dustin Martin. Picture: Michael Dodge
A special moment for Jack Riewoldt and daughter Poppy.
The biggest cheer was saved for Marlion Pickett.
Trent Cotchin and Damien Hardwick with a top cup lift — and Maureen Hafey was just as excited. Picture: Michael Willson
Champions. Premiers. Picture: Jason Edwards
The moment you work the entire year for. Picture: Ryan Pierse
THE MOST BRUTAL VIEWING
Adam Kennedy was one of several inconsolable Giants. Picture: Phil Hillyard
As soon as the cup was lifted, the Giants headed for the exit. Picture: Phil Hillyard
Brent Daniels and Aidan Corr leave the field dejected. Picture: Phil Hillyard
THE LAP OF HONOUR
Two premiership medallions, two Norm Smith medals — life’s good for Dustin Martin. Picture: Michael Dodge
Reckon Jack enjoyed this moment. Picture: Matt King
A beautiful moment as Marlion Pickett celebrates his remarkable achievement with his family. Picture: Mark Stewart
The formidable trio making confetti snow angles — Dylan Grimes, David Astbury and Alex Rance. Picture: Quinn Rooney
Mackenzie Cotchin getting the ride of her life. Picture: Michael Klein
A touch of the cup. Picture: Michael Dodge
IN THE RICHMOND ROOMS
Almost ready for the famous song. Picture: Michael Willson
And, boy, was it belted out. Picture: Michael Dodge
Dustin Martin with long-time manager Ralph Carr — plus a can. Picture: Mark Stewart
Always a Tiger great — injured Giant cuddles former coach Damien Hardwick. Picture: Michael Willson
Marlion Pickett kisses his dad Thomas, who flew from WA to see his son play. Picture: Michael Klein
Tigers coach Damien Hardwick takes a brief moment to soak in what he’s just achieved. Picture: Michael Klein
INSIDE THE GIANTS' ROOMS
GWS Giants players Jeremy Cameron and Toby Greene dejected in the rooms. Picture: Phil Hillyard
North Melbourne coach Rhyce Shaw console GWS Giants player Stephen Coniglio. Picture: Phil Hillyard
MEANWHILE, ON SWAN STREET …
Thing got loose. Picture: David Crosling
Yep, pretty loose. Picture: David Crosling
Dangerously loose. Picture: Jake Nowakowski
This fan’s sign sums it all up. Picture: Darrian Traynor
LET THE PARTY BEGIN
The dynamic duo before being presented to the masses at the MCG. Picture: Michael Klein.
A rock star reception for Bachar Houli. Picture: Mark Stewart
What a sight. Picture: Jason Edwards
Reckon this guy made the right call? Picture: Mackenzie Sweetnam
Party. Officially. Underway. Picture: Mackenzie Sweetnam
Richmond celebrates with the crowd. Picture: Jason Edwards
Onto the after-party … Picture: Michael Klein
Yep, that’s your cup, Shane. Picture: Michael Klein
THE (PRIVATE) AFTER PARTY
Dusty kicks off the more private celebrations. Picture: Michael Willson
‘Yellow and Black’, one more time. Picture: Michael Willson
Trent Cotchin started a conga line. Picture: Daniel Carson
This was the result. Picture: Michael Willson
A beautiful moment in the middle of the MCG. Picture: Quinn Rooney
Josh Caddy and Brandon Ellis forced the pack to tumble. Picture: Mark Stewart
GWS Giants captain Phil Davis was consoled by teammate Dylan Buckley. Picture. Phil Hillyard
And by Daisy Pearce. Picture: Daniel Carson
Giants head coach Leon Cameron with his family after a day to forget. Picture: Daniel Pockett
Injured Giants star Stephen Coniglio was just as devastated as the 22 that played. Picture: Ryan Pierse
Jack Higgins and Patrick Naish joined in the flag fun. Picture: Michael Klein
Sealed with a kiss from Brandon Ellis. Picture: David Caird
Tom Lynch congratulated by his biggest fan — Matthew Richardson. Picture: Michael Dodge
Dad Cotchin to the rescue Picture: Michael Klein
Dylan Grimes and Noah Balta trying valiantly to distract the broadcast team and Tiger teammates. Picture: Robert Cianflone
The premiership photo among the fans. Picture: Alex Coppel
Grimes stood up in Rance’s absence this year. Picture: Michael Willson
Dustin Martin hugs mother Kathy. Picture: Mark Stewart
Greene, who’d endured a whirlwind finals campaign, was particularly upset. Picture: Daniel Pockett
After what was likely his final game for the Giants, Adam Tomlinson was hugged by family and friends. Picture: Daniel Pockett
Very loose. Picture: Erik Anderson
Very. very loose. Picture: Tony Gough
Hang on, wasn’t this just a Tigers-only area? Picture: Tony Gough
And Damien Hardwick. Picture: Mark Stewart
Jack Riewoldt and Brandon Ellis led the celebrations. Picture: Kelly Defina
Plus a little bit of dancing. Picture: Daniel Carson
And the coach loved it. Picture: Michael Willson
