2005 AFL Grand Final Highlights - Sydney Swans v West Coast Eagles

A highlights package that probably doesn't do the actual game any justice. Buy it on DVD and see the full game in all its glory.
Sydney Swans vs West Coast Eagles 2005 Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final. 24th September 2005. MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground).

[@domeniczappia2436]

I cried my happy tears and still gives me happiness watching this 16 years on

[@saintarj4552]

Every now and then I come back to this

[@stuartahrens6775]

The best Two games iv ever seen are this one in 2005 2012 Yeah practice makes perfect. I cried with happiness. Thanks for the memories guys

[@KaneSutton92]

I'm an Eagles supporter, and I'll always look fondly on every single game these two played over that two-and-a-bit year period. It was definitely the most exciting era of football viewing for me.

[@shorty1876]

For anybody watching this video who isn't familiar with Aussie Rules, that mark at the end by Leo Barry is one of the best marks in the history of AFL. Yes, Alex Jesaulenko's in 1970 will always be remembered as 'That Goal', but in the context of the game, for me, that is the greatest mark ever. I cried when I was watching this live back in 2005 and watching the highlights today brought another tear to my eye! Just a fantastic effort by the Swannies!

[@michaelmoran2750]

i could watch this all night long, what a cast .........judd at his best, mickey o with the yips, the great kick across goal, cousins the heart and soul of west coast , old south fans with 72 yrs of losing , i heard a story of a guy (sth fan ) who had his mates urn in his lap to see the victory, don't know if that is true but it is a nice touch to what our game means to all of us. Respect

[@dirtgames13]

What an underrated player Hunter was! Terrific Eagles player.

[@CJtheTwig]

One of the two most epic Grand Finals of the modern era. 05-06 Eagles-Swans rivalry will never be matched. I felt so much sadness after losing the 05 epic but the sweetness of revenge in 06 in yet another epic. Both teams deserved a Premiership.

[@draganbanic7015]

Beautiful 240p

[@filoboy88]

just goes to show it doesn't matter how good of a season a team has its just about making the big dance and being the last one standing in the end.

[@frankoski11]

Easily the most epic Grand Final in history! Greatest commentary to accompany! Greatest post game speech from Leo Barry! "A F*CKIN GREAT WIN!!"

[@aussiekiller9929]

thanks for uploading this i have the upmost respect for the swans and i loved watching them win this grand final they deserved it

[@arepas9466]

Umm, it happens because some of us were born before 1990, and remember the bad old days when Sydney were perennial wooden spooners. They only won one game in 1993 from memory. I was 14 then, and remember it well. I've been barracking for my team, Adelaide since they entered the comp in 1991. 6 years of pain, then back to back premierships, a bit more pain for a while, a bit of success in the mid 2000s and a minor premiership in 2005, Should have had 4 flags by now.

[@arepas9466]

I've been spoilt with the Crows being in the finals most years, but I love them whether they win or lose. You have to be able to feel the pain of your team getting beaten and having some bad years to really enjoy it when they get to a Grandie and win a premiership. It's the ultimate reward for loyalty, and makes the intense euphoria of finally winning all the more intense,

[@DavidJohnson-cd6pe]

If you got a copy of afl & rugby league grand finals watch them for the crowded stadiums great win by the swans in 2005

[@rthefish]

I'm a tigers fan, but I love watching this game. It's the day AFL truely became a national game. Well done swans. Hope there's more to come. (But not against the Tigers, though!!)

[@fireprince688]

7 years on, we've done it again! GO SWANNIES

[@caaleb1994]

Leo Barry "It was a fucking great win" He'd be super proud of Malceski!

[@arepas9466]

Oh, and against Essendon in '93. Up by 8 goals at half time, lost by 11 points. The pain of that will never go away.

[@newts8]

wouldn't say easily, the sequel matched it every bit of the way, and the '89 grand final was also an epic.

[@CricketGuy92]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT, GRAND FINAL AGAIN BABAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!

[@messakg123]

"One last roll of the dice for THE EAGLES!!! LEO BARRY YOU STAR!!!!" I'll never forget that.. Still give me goosebumps every time

[@dejeynes]

We really made Demetriou look like a fool that year! Just shows that you don't need the flashiest players to win a flag -- just tenacious and courageous players! I don't care what anyone says -- the "flooding" tactic worked so well with our type of players; and it created so much space I50 for Hall, O'loughlin, Davis and O'Keefe.

[@Jay4P]

Literally no sporting event can be compared to the AFL Grand Final

[@newts8]

am not a supporter of either side, but geez it is the greatest contest between 2 teams spread over 2 and a bit years, and great to view, stick your soccer up your date

[@arepas9466]

So was '97 and '98. Wasted 4 chances to be in GFs since then as well. Still, better to not be in one than to lose one. We were lucky last year to finish as high as we did, so I don't know if we were quite there. We'll never know now.

[@KKurt8892]

sydney guys going to ablett after that fuck up is just amazing in the intensity of the game.

[@jackolenna]

That mark gets me everytime 🤩🤩🤩

[@Rattus0801]

You missed the best part - Paul Kelly's speech. "For all you South Melbourne Supporters... HERE IT IS!!!"

[@totterdell]

i am a bombers supporter but that grand final was epic - leo barry what champion mark

[@davo9678]

Best game ever! We clearly deserved it. Well done boys!

[@blakekenny3652]

I like the end Match saver by Leo Barry i'm a die-hard supporter of the swans!!!

[@12Quiza]

Cox, throws it onto the left boot...one last chance FOR THE EAGLES!! LEO BARRY YOU STAR!!

[@nathansutton7587]

This was a really good game going to the game today

[@trumpet290]

You should reupload a 1080p. What a captains goal from big baz

[@tanxker2]

imagine that push in the back was called when Cox marked but i guess some things are meant to be... Leo Barry you STAR!!

[@thesupplantor]

@DJboyzgrungesurf Hopefully we'll give it a good crack in 2011. Hanneberry, Jetta, Mumford and Jetta are looking the goods. All players under 25. Mitchell (17) coming into the side is an added bonus. Plenty to be excited about if you're a bloods supporter. I predict we'll have one of the best midfields in the comp in the next few years.

[@jackolenna]

1 year off mate..

[@sam_uelson]

I'd love to see what info WADA have on this eagles team. Daniel chick reakons most of the team were loaded on gear for the 05 and 06 grand finals.

[@sno_au]

All thanks to one man

[@c4gob00m]

The rivalry hasn't really ended, they're still both rivals after those 2 seasons.

[@SuperSmashBros51]

Leo Barry You Are A Star!!!

[@RWWrestling2001]

did Leo say "fucking great win" at 9:26 or am I hearing things?

[@Bang4URBux]

leo barry what a mark, there were eagles lining up to take the mark, but leo pulls it off

[@anthonywalsh785]

wonderful

[@arepas9466]

I know that we've been your bogey team in the past, but the Pies have been the bane of the Crows for 23 years with a 12-23 record. I think it's a similar story between Sydney and Adelaide. We thrashed youse in a few of those games, so this year was Swans' revenge, I guess.

[@TardisOMG]

7 years later and I still get nervous with excitement XD

[@Anterovokoun]

I still get goosebumps...

[@AnthonyLeighDunstan]

Captain Kirk: "This is for the BLOODS". What do you think gave that extra lift? Its the culture and history that has given the team its strength. And fortunately, the history is engrained deep in the fiber of the team. It couldn't be extracted for love or money. AND THANK GOD!!! "Aut vincere aut mori"

[@steak96SAUCE]

From us Adelaide fans to you, GOOO YOU SWANS

[@arepas9466]

The Whoreks, too. Last year. And the Weegles, twice - in 05 and 06. 05 was our best chance at a flag as minor premiers. If only we could trade 2 wins in the home and away for 2 in September '05.

[@12Quiza]

Cox, throws it onto the left...one last roll of the dice FOR THE EAGLES!! LEO BARRY YOU STAR!!

[@TPTP17]

@SydneyFCPete yer mate, hall was actually in the 06 grand final, you probably just didnt notice coz he was held goal less

[@Brandon_W96]

what a catch

[@woodycoolas]

If i had a dollar for every pixel in this video, I would have 4 dollars

[@2011GamerBoy]

history is going to repeat

[@harryargyle94]

Whenever i think of this day i always think of the words "LEO BARRY YOU STAR"

[@BryanLikesCandy]

Happy 5 year anniversary! Carn the bloods!

[@arepas9466]

My team should have had their third premiership in either of those years. Swans and Eagles were a great rivalry, though. Go Crows!

[@jamesfinch8650]

judd's first quarter was amazing

[@Grisha1994]

Love you swans. The best of luck in 2011

[@thesupplantor]

@mokkoriClockUP I'm in Japan myself. Great that you like AFL. :)

[@arepas9466]

Actually, mate, I just realised what you meant by the question "Are you talking about the Hawks?" No, Hawks were cellar dwellers and easy beats in the late 90s. They were rubbish then, and only really recovered in the late naughties. In 97 and 98, I'm talking about Adelaide. I've been barracking my heart out for them since their first trial game in their inaugural year in 1991.

[@arepas9466]

I barrack for a South Australian club. Believe me, the bias, and grudging respect the Crows get is far worse. Still, I look at it in a good way, because being underrated, the Sports betting crowd pay bigger odds for Crows wins. One guy put a grand on the Crows for the ;97 flag when they were 13th on the ladder early in the season, and they paid $100, or something outrageous for the Premiership. risky bet, but he won 100 Grand that year.

[@connorsmith9488]

Gf day 2022 let’s goooo

[@thesupplantor]

@lilmitty I'm a little skeptical about Rohan, but Kieran Jack will be one of the all-time greats at the swans. So yeah, stupid of me to leave him out. ;) Kennedy and McGlynn... wow... the Hawks should be kicking themselves right now.

[@04tcm]

best offensive minded midfield of all time vs the best defensive minded midfield.. it was fitting it ended 1-1

[@JimmyTowz]

Where is Tadhg’s run from full back to a goal?

[@EfnwWrestling]

fuck, I remember crying while watching this

[@TPTP17]

@MrBen51309 it actually wasn't. It may have been the most crucial of all time, but it was no where near the best.

[@Wwon567]

I think swans will win the flag this year.go blood brothers!!!!

[@thesupplantor]

1988 and 1989 are a looooong time ago dude.

[@patrickslingo1811]

looking back, I can't believe barry hall was skipper of sydney

[@Beamer22]

this was a horrible game but full credit to sydney, the best team ive ever seen

[@AwesomeAnimation1]

ok im just gonna stop now coz this isnt going anywhere -_-

[@cesaraugustonunes9501]

7:35 "Leo Barry you star!"

[@alexbonner5862]

Go SWANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brucelee8528]

Has that bloody Kennelly sent Sampi an apology yet? If he had any honor he would give away his medal. By far the biggest theft of a premiership in the history of the game!!

[@Shadowknight5518]

05,06 best grand finals

[@thesupplantor]

Are you talking about the Hawks?

[@arepas9466]

Hawthorn were actually wooden spoon candidates in 1997. 15th (second last) and 13th in '98. Pity they couldn't stay there. I hate the flogs.

[@thesupplantor]

Thank you for pointing that out. I'd say something expletive to you right now, but since you're a swans supporter I'll let it slide.

[@thesupplantor]

@jgerreyn Maybe we should say Cousins shouldn't have been playing in both games and call it even?

[@thesupplantor]

Nice prediction buddy. ;)

[@Toys_ur_us]

still hurting

[@thesupplantor]

When other teams do it, they (Victorian media and commentators) call it a 'press.' When the swans do it, it's called 'flooding' and 'ugly.'

[@Maddgearscooter1000]

And Yer GO THE SWANNIES 2012 :)

[@madmarty619]

@jgerreyn kerr our for the game? . 4:38! kerr is playing! in the 3rd quarter

[@LoupinMaGiC]

its funny because eagles should have won the 2005 grand final and Swans should have won the 2006 grand final but meh 1 all is a good result

[@tombaker3100]

2:10 Barry hall about to have a go at Brent staker, oh how ironic!

[@totterdell]

looks the same trend for this year maybe??

[@2011GamerBoy]

the 2012 Grand final was ours period we just let it slip we had a 10 point lead i think it was in the 4th quater and we lost it Sewell 2 points could of been goals Hodges fuck up could of been a mark witch led to a mark Hawks still have a better percentage then the swans and were gana do what we did in 1988 and 1989

[@TPTP17]

@frankoski11 Hahaha, and he doesn't get shit for it. Yet when the eagles won the 2006 grand final, some of our boys got criticized for swearing in their post game speeches

[@thesupplantor]

lol... nice. Why so many negative votes for this post? I think it should be voted up as a testament to how deluded West Cokers really are.

[@2011GamerBoy]

yeh back to back like 06 then lose by a point DEAD

[@AwesomeAnimation1]

um.... i didnt understand a word you just said...

[@thesupplantor]

@frankoski11 Amen.

[@thesupplantor]

Paul Roos*

[@thesupplantor]

Brace yourself for disappointment. Swans are going back to back.

[@TheCricketer15]

i would rather swans vs wce in prelim then collingwood

[@nathandasher340]

Hey yo breezy