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Gary Addison (GA) - Grand Final-Gary

How to get to the Grand FinalTo reach the Grand Final you must compete in the McIntyre System- The final 8 teams. This system was first used in 1932 (Brown,2011)This system was introduced to make the winner more unpredictable.The final eight systems works as follows:Team 1 v Team 4 - Winners obtain the byeTeam 2 v Team 3 - Winners obtain the byeTeam 5 v Team 8 - Losers are eliminatedTeam 6 v Team 7 - Losers are eliminatedLoser Game A v Winner Game CLoser Game B v Winner Game DWinner Game A v Winner Game FWinner Game B v Winner Game EWinner Game H v Winner Game I (Lowe & Clarke, Undated) This finals system last 4 weeks

Grand Final-GaryHistory of AFL Grand Final WinnersThe first Grand Final was played in 1902 between Collingwood v Essendon whereby Collingwood won by 33 points (MCG, 2013). This was the only game not played at the MCG, this game was played at Waverley Park (MCG,2013)The last Grand Final played was between Hawthorn and Sydney whereby Hawthorn won by 60 points and retained their title (MCG, 2013). There has been some excellent Grand Finals over the years. Carlton v Richmond in 1972 where it finished Collingwood (177) v Richmond (150) in front of a crowd of112,393. This is the highest scoring AFL Grand Final ever recorded(MCG,2013). The 2005 was regarded as one of the best modern day AFL Grand Finals whereby Sydney Swans just scrapped across the line with a mark by Leo Barry in the last few seconds to win them the game (Mercury,2014)

Grand Final-GaryAFL Tickets and PackagesAFL games, particularly the Grand Final, offers entertainment for the whole family and there are some great packages on offer to ensure the day and game can be enjoyed. For example you can purchase an AFL breakfast package ticket whereby you receive reserved seating (catagory 3 or 4 seating) and a seat at the official breakfast held at the Crown Palladium. Prices starting at $1730 pp(AFLeventoffice, 2014)You can also purchases packages to an Grand Final eve function where you receive reserved seating and on the eve you receive a 3 course meal while listening to legends and commenters build up the amp of the Grand Final (AFLeventoffice,2014)

Grand Final-GaryAFL Grand Final Fun FactsGrand Finals in the AFL started, as mentioned, in 1902 and have produced some interesting facts.No player registered in an AFL Grand Final has had a surname starting with an U or X (Gigazc,2013)Richmond lost in the 1972 Grand Final even though they scored 150. This score would have been enough to win any other AFL Grand Final (Gigazc, 2013)68 is the most common score in any AFL Grand Final with a total of 7 teams (Gigazc,2013).

History of AFL-Rob

Australian Football was founded in 1857 by Tom Wills, originally as an activity to keep cricketers fit through winterThe first game was played in 1858. Scotch College and Melbourne Grammar play one match over three days The Melbourne Football Club was founded in this same yearThe Geelong Football Club followed in 1859The Victorian Football League (VFL) was established in 1896 and a competition begins with the foundation clubs of Carlton, Collingwood, Essendon, Fitzroy, Geelong, Melbourne, St Kilda and Sth Melbourne (later Sydney)By 1925 the league had expanded to twelve clubs with the further inclusion of Richmond, Footscray, Hawthorn and Nth MelbourneWest Coast, Fremantle, Brisbane, Gold Coast Adelaide, Port Adelaide and Greater Western Sydney have joined in recent years making it a national Australian Football League.

History of AFL-RobGeneral

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Auskick brings children and school communities together to encourage health, fitness and development of football skills

The ball is unique to AFL. Constructed by T.W Sherrin who played footy in the 1870s. Production and supply to national leagues since 1880

History of AFL-RobSuperstar Profiles

Tony LockettSt Kilda and Sydney Full Forward1360 Goals League Record281 GamesSt Kilda Hall of Fame Legend (fc, 2015)

Michael TuckHawthorn Captain7 Premierships League Record426 Games League RecordAFL Hall of FameHawthorn Hall of Fame (Hawthornfc, 2015)

Goal/Mark of the Year-Patrick

The annual Australian Football League Mark of the Year competition (currently known as the Lifebroker AFL Mark of the Year) is a sporting award that celebrates each seasons best mark. A mark is the action of a player cleanly catching a kicked ball that has travelled more than 15 metres without the ball hitting the ground (Wikipedia,2015).

The competition is run in conjunction with the Goal of the Year contest, which recognizes the best particular goal kicked during an AFL season (Wikipedia,2015).

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Goal/Mark of the Year- Patrick (History)Mark of the Year - Alex Jesaulenko, unofficially won the first award for a spectacular mark during the 1970 VFL Grand Final a mark that has been frequently called The Mark of the Century(Wikipedia,2015). During the 1970s and early 1980s, the award was decided by a panel of football experts on Network Sevens World of Sport program and during the 1980s and 1990s, the winning mark was determined by football journalists and experts (Wikipedia,2015).

Goal of the Year The concept is thought to have been initiated as an unofficial award in 1970 by media interests after Alex Jesaulenkos famous mark. The official award was first given in 2001(Wikipedia,2015)

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Alex Jesaulenkos mark during the 1970 VFL Grand Final.

Goal/Mark of the Year-Patrick (Selection Process) Mark of the YearAfter each round of the AFL season, three "Mark of the Week" nominations are chosen by a panel of experts. The general public can then vote for a weekly winner on the AFL website(aussiesportsinfo.com,2015).

After the regular season's end, the title is given to a single mark, which is chosen by the AFL All Australian selection committee (Wikipedia,2015).

The overall winner is selected from the 25 weekly winners by the AFL All Australian selection committee(aussiesportsinfo.com,2015).

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Goal/Mark of the Year-Patrick (Selection Process)Goal of the YearEach week, three of the best goals of the round are selected as nominees. A panel of AFL selectors choose the winning goal of the round(Wikipedia,2015).

The overall winner is selected from the 25 weekly winners by the AFL All Australian selection committee(Wikipedia,2015).

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Weet-Bix Mark of the Year - Coates Hire Goal of the Year - 2015 AFL Round One

Coleman Medal-Brigette

Awards-SamanthaBrownlow MedalThe Brownlow medal has been awarded since 1924 to the best and fairest player in AFL competition (AFL, 2014)Best and fairest are awarded to players announced to have had the most outstanding performance in game or over a season. The most votes from the umpires during a game is awarded to a player for being the most best and fairest. Three votes is awarded to a player the umpires judge to be the best in that game, two votes for the second player and one vote to the third player. Votes are announced at a function a week before the grand final. Leigh Matthews Trophy is another best and fairest honour; players who have been suspended during the season are still able to win this award unlike the Brownlow. The first winner was Edward greeves (Geelong player).In the history of AFL, only four players have won three Brownlow medals, Haydn Bunton (Fitzroy), Dick Reynolds (Essendon), Bob Skilton (South Melbourne) and Ian Stewart (St Kilda & Richmond) (AFL, 2014). The 2014 winner for the Brownlow medal was Matt Priddis (West coast)

Awards-SamanthaNorm smith medal is awarded to the player to be best on ground during the grand final, by a panel of judges.

Awards-SamanthaThe Coleman medal is awarded to the player who kicks the most goals in an home and away season.

References

Coleman Medal, photograph & history, AFL, 2014http://www.afl.com.au/stats/awards/coleman-medalNorm smith medal, AFL, 2014http://www.afl.com.au/stats/awards/norm-smith-medalNorm Smith medal, photograph, 2013http://www.snipview.com/q/Norm_Smith_MedalJobe Watson, photograph, 24 September 2012.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-24/watson-wins-the-brownlow-medal/4278562Brownlow & Coleman Medal, photograph, 2013http://www.theprofits.com.au/2013/03/2013-afl-brownlow-and-coleman-medal-preview/AFL, photograph, viewed 17 May 2015.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Football_LeagueBrownlow Medal History, 2014.http://www.afl.com.au/brownlow/historyBest and Fairest, viewed 17 Macrh 2015.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Best_and_Fairest

ReferencesLifebroker Mark of the Year, 2014, photograph, viewed 15 May 2015, < https://www.lifebroker.com.au/mark-of-the-year#.VVengJP9PIU> Goal of the Year Medal , 2014, photograph, viewed 15 May 2015, < http://www.ozepunting.com/blog/sports/afl/>Official AFL Partner, 2015, photograph, viewed 15 May 2015, < http://www.coateshire.com.au/About-Coates/News/coates-hire-afl-partner/>Weetbix Mark of the Year, Coates hire Goal of the Year AFL Round 6, 2015, video, viewed, 15 May 2015, < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo96UjsmZ3M>

References Wikipedia, 2015, Mark of the Year, viewed 15 May 2015, Wikipedia, 2015, Goal of the Year, viewed 15 May 2015 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goal_of_the_Year_%28AFL%29Aussiesportsinfo, 2015, viewed 15 May 2015, Mark of the Year, n.d. photograph, viewed 15 May 2015, Goal of the Year, n.d. photograph, viewed 15 May 2015, https://goaloftheyear.afl.com.au/vote/round/6Alex Jesaulenkos Mark VFL Grand Final, 1970, photograph, viewed 15 May 2015, < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_of_the_Year#/media/File:Jezza.jpg>Toyota Mark of the Year, 2015, photograph, viewed 15 May 2015, < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_of_the_Year#/media/File:Logo_moty.png>

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