I’m heartbroken… Congrats Geelong, after so many years of being so close, you really did deserve it Just wish it wasn’t my team that got flogged
@danawatson7808Ай бұрын
Feel sorry for ya🐈🐈
@benjaminofperrin2 жыл бұрын
As a Cats fan that was the perfect grand final. So many getting involved in the scoring, Selwood, De Koning, Parfitt, Close, Stengle. Heart break for Holmes who was a big reason for Geelong's success this year. Well done Cats!
@t.wedits80732 жыл бұрын
@J G shut up u wouldn’t know
@joeyjoejoejunior38592 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer: beloved by lady boys the world over.
@nathansmart15322 жыл бұрын
That's was the Complete game all over the Park,The best I've seen since Richmond were unstoppable 4 or so years ago, Always been a Super club the Cat's!
@jacquimoran63122 жыл бұрын
Purrfect 😸
@WillPage2 жыл бұрын
Really feel for Maxxy
@fromthe64772 жыл бұрын
I went to Australia in 2007 and I am a geelong fan ever since and I live in Toronto now but I absolutely love geelong football club and I always will so may years of heartbreak we finally win one we should have won 2-3 more flags in the last 16 years
@MEMENUMBER2 жыл бұрын
@J G shut up
@joeyjoejoejunior38592 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer: beloved by lady boys the world over.
@arnolddavies67342 жыл бұрын
Why are Geelong supporters so greedy? They have been spoiled by so much success they never seem satisfied. Having said that, they thoroughly deserved this premiership.
@arnolddavies67342 жыл бұрын
@J G We don’t care about soccer. We’re talking about Aussie rules football. That’s the subject.
@aariyanmahmud3012 жыл бұрын
@@arnolddavies6734 we are 'greedy' because considering how many times we have made finals, we haven't won too many, although on that note 4 is still a significant amount in that time span
@AlistairHepburn-mm8cs Жыл бұрын
This video has helped me get through the 2023 season.
@KM10_EDITS14 күн бұрын
Same
@zachunderwood95862 жыл бұрын
I’m a Collingwood fan but I wanted Geelong to win I think they deserved it the most and I’m so happy for them!
@Toastroony2 жыл бұрын
Yeah def compared to geelong and this game proves it
@MEMENUMBER2 жыл бұрын
@J G shut up
@joeyjoejoejunior38592 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer: beloved by lady boys the world over.
@Dycbf2 жыл бұрын
@@joeyjoejoejunior3859 when a soccer player gets touched in any way they fall to the ground and act like they had a limb chopped off
@eggy78402 жыл бұрын
@@Dycbf XD
@michaelbray6499 Жыл бұрын
So take aways from this after a while. 1) danger was an absolute animal after the footy. Just wanted it more then about anyone. 2) sel’s checkside still puts a tear in the eye. 3) thank god they got the playing style right and went from trying to play perfect kick mark to get it in and quick. Magnificent to watch
@bentheswitchsportsfan062 жыл бұрын
As an American AFL fan I feel very proud that the Cats won it all, your fans deserved to win one, and hopefully you can do it again in 2023! As for the Swans, I have your respect for them, they had a fun season, but sadly they got blown out in the final, hopefully they will have a better season next year!
@joeyjoejoejunior38592 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer: beloved by lady boys the world over...
@shehanigans Жыл бұрын
Watched this ~6am from Belgrade, Serbia in the hotel lobby (sleeping Mrs.) - absolutely worth it! Go Cats!
@Flamingbro692 жыл бұрын
As a Swans Supporter from the U.S., it really hurt seeing them get smacked, but they’re still a mostly young side. Going from 16th to the Grand Final in the process of two years is not an easy accomplishment. Regardless though, I’m hoping the Swans use this game as motivation to continue their improvement. The potential is still through the roof. In regards to the Cats, kudos to you Mates. You truly payed your hearts out. Regardless, I’m looking forward to 2023. The only way is up for the Swans!!
@ludens34012 жыл бұрын
Truly played your hearts out is not an understatement. They didn't really play well at all and even the coach and the players admitted that. Always next year though, so looking forward to that
@Flamingbro692 жыл бұрын
@@ludens3401 yeah, I wasn’t saying that we played well at all. We just absolutely got smacked all match. Reid’s injury in the Prelim really screwed us up. Just hoping everything gets retooled with in the off-season.
@northofhell94742 жыл бұрын
Seeing Paddy McCartin kick that goal was fantastic to see, despite it being consolation.
@jezzadelirious49212 жыл бұрын
Man… that one really hurt. After all the hard work during the season to get there and get smacked like a bunch of school kids against adults. I feel the coaching staff didn’t do their homework right. Under estimated Geelong. When you keep doing the same thing… nothing changes. Geelong deserved it, they did their homework and shut down the swans. Swans were too one dimensional.
@Flamingbro692 жыл бұрын
@J G shut up
@fuzzywuzzyangel7646 Жыл бұрын
Kudos to the Swans for coming so far since 2020 season. But Geelong was on another level! Dangerfield really shining there with the assists, man it’s so good to see him get the flag! Go Cats!
@biggmonke80572 жыл бұрын
I've been a Swans fan ever since I discovered footy, and my Grandpa's always been a Geelong supporter. While I'm disappointed with the result, I'm glad he got to see his team win. He might not see it happen many more times anyway.
@Sean-me4fv2 жыл бұрын
Well done Geelong. It is quickly becoming very apparent to everyone now that we truly are the greatest team of all.
@oiBliz2 жыл бұрын
3 years in a row where 1 club has absolutely outshined the rest coming into finals, Richmond 2020, Demons last year and this time Geelong. Props to the Swans for making it but you just feel a Pies Cats GF would have been far more entertaining.
@northofhell94742 жыл бұрын
4th year in a row, Richmond obliterated GWS in 2019.
@patriciabazzi65322 жыл бұрын
feel like pies wouldve been destroyed as well, swans and pies play a similar pressure brand of footy and cats locked that corridor today something pies and swans like to use, and swans were trying to play like collingwood as well they kept trying that slingshot through the middle but every single time we did we overhandballed, the pressure through there was enormous, who knows what wouldve happened if another team played them but the way the cats played it probably wouldnt of mattered tbh
@c.a.marsupial.12822 жыл бұрын
Geelongs tackling pressure was 100 percent from start to finish. They would have beaten everyone easily because they were just going to win.
@tanzify27492 жыл бұрын
2018 last good granny
@tomn24262 жыл бұрын
@@patriciabazzi6532 Do you not recall the Pies vs Cats game 3rd September? Let me tell you, the margin was a lot less than 81 points.
@mark68892 жыл бұрын
Well done boys, such an amazing year capped off by this impressive Grand Final appearance. I hope Joel goes around for another season, but if not, mate it's been a privilege to watch you since 2007. CARN GEELONG!
@Mirrorgirl4922 жыл бұрын
The Swans played their GF against Collingwood last week. Geelong absolutely dominant. Reminded me of the 2007.
@cpettigrew30722 жыл бұрын
They already played their grand final in rd 2 when they last played Geelong.
@joeyjoejoejunior38592 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer: beloved by lady boys the world over.
@OldFossil2 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer is a European game. Of course it is going to be one of the most popular sports if most of the countries in the world were colonised and invaded by these Europeans. The cultures and sports of these nations were destroyed and millions of people were killed to make way for the European culture and it’s game, not such a “beautiful game” now isn’t it. Australian Football was a game originally invented by our First Nation’s people which was called “Marn Grook”. Eventually the game would be noticed by the Europeans settlers and it would be shaped into the beautiful game that it is today. If soccer was really that powerful as you thought it was, it would’ve already been the number one sport long ago in the 1800’s-1900’s. However the Australian people didn’t want to follow the European game of football, why would they want to if the Australian game of football was more exciting, action packed and not overly repetitive (unlike soccer). Soccer theoretically should have been number 1 long ago, besides the nation who invaded and colonised the Great Southern Land invented the bloody game. But the power of Australian Football withstood the European game due to the uniqueness of the sport and the excitement that it attracted from the Australian public. If you ask me, I find it pretty embarrassing that the nation who invented soccer couldn’t make the sport the number one game in it’s own colony! Fast forward to today, Australian Football is at the best it has been in its lifetime in terms of popularity across Australia. Did you know that 1 in every 23 Australians are a member of an AFL club? Meanwhile, the A-League gets less supporters to its games than the NRL and the national soccer team has only played in one World Cup Semi Final in it’s 100 history. Soccer may be the number 1 participated sport in Australia, however that is because the other sports that are available to play in Australia are more physical and demanding. Rugby is a very physical sport where only the strongest and better body types can play, Australian Football is not as physical but requires more stamina and skill which can be tough for new players who haven’t played the sport as a kid/teenager. I remember hearing that people thought that soccer was going to be the number one sport in the 80’s. That never happened. You’re claiming that soccer is going to be number one in 2050? Have a look at your sport’s history in Australia bud. The national team is an embarrassment, the A-League lacks fans, the sport is just too simple and boring compared to AFL. Don’t try persuade me that the Socceroos will do better in the future, they won’t. Academies and “professional” regional soccer clubs in Australia cost way too bloody much anyways. The talent pool is only limited to the rich. Most of the most famous soccer players came from slums, poor neighbourhoods or some average neighbourhood. The only players you see coming from rich households are the ones who are the sons of famous soccer players. Australia’s real soccer talent is being blocked from being allowed to show off their skills to the nation’s top teams and selectors because of their socioeconomic status. Why should people try to become soccer players if it’s too bloody expensive to even try to become one? It would be much cheaper to become an AFL player or an Olympian. Soccer doesn’t deserve to be Australia’s number one sport and it never will. Australian Football has a proud history in Australia that soccer can’t compare to. It’s a rich man’s sport in Australia and if you’re not willing to pay the big bucks just to have a shot, you’ll never make it anywhere in soccer in Australia. To answer your spam, soccer will never become number 1 in Australia. It simply doesn’t deserve to. AFL is a game for everyone and does not discriminate against your socioeconomic status and is an open playing field for those who have the skills and determination to become a true AFL professional. You have truly wasted 10 years of comment spamming. Delete your spam accounts before you waste more years of your life defending a losing battle Jayden Loader
@stevelozevski81512 жыл бұрын
@J G there isn't even 200 countries let alone over 250 you clown
@water24102 жыл бұрын
@J G ur mad that afl is the sport of australia. It's still far more popular then soccer here.
@icetredotnet64732 жыл бұрын
Cheers From Miami (again) This was a blowout, Selwood And Smith Were balling the f**k out. Geelong bossed this match wire to wire. Thanks again for introducing me to this wicked game Aussies Rule, and Aussie Rules. ✌🏾
@MabeltheLabrador Жыл бұрын
As a Geelong fan since 2010 I love to re watch them in their glory ❤
@harrymeister42532 жыл бұрын
they say youve gotta lose one to win one. weve lost 3 (under horse). still had a fantastic year this year. keep your heads up! 2023 is closer than we think and will be our premiership to lose! carn the bloods!
@walterrodrigues44062 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, Cats!! From São Paulo, Brazil!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@joeyjoejoejunior38592 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer: beloved by lady boys the world over.
@OldFossil2 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer is a European game. Of course it is going to be one of the most popular sports if most of the countries in the world were colonised and invaded by these Europeans. The cultures and sports of these nations were destroyed and millions of people were killed to make way for the European culture and it’s game, not such a “beautiful game” now isn’t it. Australian Football was a game originally invented by our First Nation’s people which was called “Marn Grook”. Eventually the game would be noticed by the Europeans settlers and it would be shaped into the beautiful game that it is today. If soccer was really that powerful as you thought it was, it would’ve already been the number one sport long ago in the 1800’s-1900’s. However the Australian people didn’t want to follow the European game of football, why would they want to if the Australian game of football was more exciting, action packed and not overly repetitive (unlike soccer). Soccer theoretically should have been number 1 long ago, besides the nation who invaded and colonised the Great Southern Land invented the bloody game. But the power of Australian Football withstood the European game due to the uniqueness of the sport and the excitement that it attracted from the Australian public. If you ask me, I find it pretty embarrassing that the nation who invented soccer couldn’t make the sport the number one game in it’s own colony! Fast forward to today, Australian Football is at the best it has been in its lifetime in terms of popularity across Australia. Did you know that 1 in every 23 Australians are a member of an AFL club? Meanwhile, the A-League gets less supporters to its games than the NRL and the national soccer team has only played in one World Cup Semi Final in it’s 100 history. Soccer may be the number 1 participated sport in Australia, however that is because the other sports that are available to play in Australia are more physical and demanding. Rugby is a very physical sport where only the strongest and better body types can play, Australian Football is not as physical but requires more stamina and skill which can be tough for new players who haven’t played the sport as a kid/teenager. I remember hearing that people thought that soccer was going to be the number one sport in the 80’s. That never happened. You’re claiming that soccer is going to be number one in 2050? Have a look at your sport’s history in Australia bud. The national team is an embarrassment, the A-League lacks fans, the sport is just too simple and boring compared to AFL. Don’t try persuade me that the Socceroos will do better in the future, they won’t. Academies and “professional” regional soccer clubs in Australia cost way too bloody much anyways. The talent pool is only limited to the rich. Most of the most famous soccer players came from slums, poor neighbourhoods or some average neighbourhood. The only players you see coming from rich households are the ones who are the sons of famous soccer players. Australia’s real soccer talent is being blocked from being allowed to show off their skills to the nation’s top teams and selectors because of their socioeconomic status. Why should people try to become soccer players if it’s too bloody expensive to even try to become one? It would be much cheaper to become an AFL player or an Olympian. Soccer doesn’t deserve to be Australia’s number one sport and it never will. Australian Football has a proud history in Australia that soccer can’t compare to. It’s a rich man’s sport in Australia and if you’re not willing to pay the big bucks just to have a shot, you’ll never make it anywhere in soccer in Australia. To answer your spam, soccer will never become number 1 in Australia. It simply doesn’t deserve to. AFL is a game for everyone and does not discriminate against your socioeconomic status and is an open playing field for those who have the skills and determination to become a true AFL professional. You have truly wasted 10 years of comment spamming. Delete your spam accounts before you waste more years of your life defending a losing battle Jayden Loader
@tosgem2 жыл бұрын
I think in Selwoods career, from 2007 to 2022 Geelong have been the best side. They have 4 flags, equal with Hawthorn in that time but they have been in more grand finals, more finals. The have been solid, consistent contenders for 15 years straight. I don't think any club can beat that and Selwood has been there the whole time. I also reckon Geelong have had the most intergenerational star players, all time greats, in that time. This helps!
@TigerTime36722 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to the Geelong footy club, they have played out an incredible season not only this year but for countless of other years but could not quite get the result home a number of times. However, this season the cats were able to provide their best footy throughout the whole season this year and proven that they were the best side this year. Congratulations on Joel Selwood for an exceptional career with playing off in his 40th AFL final and for his leadership on and off the ground. (Coming from a Richmond fan)
@treefroggamerEDITS2 жыл бұрын
@J G by 2050 even if soccer is afl will always be my favourite sport
@FRANK-cents2 жыл бұрын
@J G and yet here you are watching afl 🤦👏🤣
@joeyjoejoejunior38592 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer: beloved by lady boys the world over.
@FSHVTAGMMY2 жыл бұрын
@J G popuar
@OldFossil2 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer is a European game. Of course it is going to be one of the most popular sports if most of the countries in the world were colonised and invaded by these Europeans. The cultures and sports of these nations were destroyed and millions of people were killed to make way for the European culture and it’s game, not such a “beautiful game” now isn’t it. Australian Football was a game originally invented by our First Nation’s people which was called “Marn Grook”. Eventually the game would be noticed by the Europeans settlers and it would be shaped into the beautiful game that it is today. If soccer was really that powerful as you thought it was, it would’ve already been the number one sport long ago in the 1800’s-1900’s. However the Australian people didn’t want to follow the European game of football, why would they want to if the Australian game of football was more exciting, action packed and not overly repetitive (unlike soccer). Soccer theoretically should have been number 1 long ago, besides the nation who invaded and colonised the Great Southern Land invented the bloody game. But the power of Australian Football withstood the European game due to the uniqueness of the sport and the excitement that it attracted from the Australian public. If you ask me, I find it pretty embarrassing that the nation who invented soccer couldn’t make the sport the number one game in it’s own colony! Fast forward to today, Australian Football is at the best it has been in its lifetime in terms of popularity across Australia. Did you know that 1 in every 23 Australians are a member of an AFL club? Meanwhile, the A-League gets less supporters to its games than the NRL and the national soccer team has only played in one World Cup Semi Final in it’s 100 history. Soccer may be the number 1 participated sport in Australia, however that is because the other sports that are available to play in Australia are more physical and demanding. Rugby is a very physical sport where only the strongest and better body types can play, Australian Football is not as physical but requires more stamina and skill which can be tough for new players who haven’t played the sport as a kid/teenager. I remember hearing that people thought that soccer was going to be the number one sport in the 80’s. That never happened. You’re claiming that soccer is going to be number one in 2050? Have a look at your sport’s history in Australia bud. The national team is an embarrassment, the A-League lacks fans, the sport is just too simple and boring compared to AFL. Don’t try persuade me that the Socceroos will do better in the future, they won’t. Academies and “professional” regional soccer clubs in Australia cost way too bloody much anyways. The talent pool is only limited to the rich. Most of the most famous soccer players came from slums, poor neighbourhoods or some average neighbourhood. The only players you see coming from rich households are the ones who are the sons of famous soccer players. Australia’s real soccer talent is being blocked from being allowed to show off their skills to the nation’s top teams and selectors because of their socioeconomic status. Why should people try to become soccer players if it’s too bloody expensive to even try to become one? It would be much cheaper to become an AFL player or an Olympian. Soccer doesn’t deserve to be Australia’s number one sport and it never will. Australian Football has a proud history in Australia that soccer can’t compare to. It’s a rich man’s sport in Australia and if you’re not willing to pay the big bucks just to have a shot, you’ll never make it anywhere in soccer in Australia. To answer your spam, soccer will never become number 1 in Australia. It simply doesn’t deserve to. AFL is a game for everyone and does not discriminate against your socioeconomic status and is an open playing field for those who have the skills and determination to become a true AFL professional. You have truly wasted 10 years of comment spamming. Delete your spam accounts before you waste more years of your life defending a losing battle Jayden Loader
@Upthestars2 жыл бұрын
Well done to Geelong for winning in 2022 you can see the emotion on Hawkins and selwoods faces at the end of the game. Everyone seemed to have the cats drop off put they dominated the year like the dees did in 2021 and richmond in 2019
@Upthestars2 жыл бұрын
@J G don't tell me you go for manchester united
@joeyjoejoejunior38592 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer: beloved by lady boys the world over.
@OldFossil2 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer is a European game. Of course it is going to be one of the most popular sports if most of the countries in the world were colonised and invaded by these Europeans. The cultures and sports of these nations were destroyed and millions of people were killed to make way for the European culture and it’s game, not such a “beautiful game” now isn’t it. Australian Football was a game originally invented by our First Nation’s people which was called “Marn Grook”. Eventually the game would be noticed by the Europeans settlers and it would be shaped into the beautiful game that it is today. If soccer was really that powerful as you thought it was, it would’ve already been the number one sport long ago in the 1800’s-1900’s. However the Australian people didn’t want to follow the European game of football, why would they want to if the Australian game of football was more exciting, action packed and not overly repetitive (unlike soccer). Soccer theoretically should have been number 1 long ago, besides the nation who invaded and colonised the Great Southern Land invented the bloody game. But the power of Australian Football withstood the European game due to the uniqueness of the sport and the excitement that it attracted from the Australian public. If you ask me, I find it pretty embarrassing that the nation who invented soccer couldn’t make the sport the number one game in it’s own colony! Fast forward to today, Australian Football is at the best it has been in its lifetime in terms of popularity across Australia. Did you know that 1 in every 23 Australians are a member of an AFL club? Meanwhile, the A-League gets less supporters to its games than the NRL and the national soccer team has only played in one World Cup Semi Final in it’s 100 history. Soccer may be the number 1 participated sport in Australia, however that is because the other sports that are available to play in Australia are more physical and demanding. Rugby is a very physical sport where only the strongest and better body types can play, Australian Football is not as physical but requires more stamina and skill which can be tough for new players who haven’t played the sport as a kid/teenager. I remember hearing that people thought that soccer was going to be the number one sport in the 80’s. That never happened. You’re claiming that soccer is going to be number one in 2050? Have a look at your sport’s history in Australia bud. The national team is an embarrassment, the A-League lacks fans, the sport is just too simple and boring compared to AFL. Don’t try persuade me that the Socceroos will do better in the future, they won’t. Academies and “professional” regional soccer clubs in Australia cost way too bloody much anyways. The talent pool is only limited to the rich. Most of the most famous soccer players came from slums, poor neighbourhoods or some average neighbourhood. The only players you see coming from rich households are the ones who are the sons of famous soccer players. Australia’s real soccer talent is being blocked from being allowed to show off their skills to the nation’s top teams and selectors because of their socioeconomic status. Why should people try to become soccer players if it’s too bloody expensive to even try to become one? It would be much cheaper to become an AFL player or an Olympian. Soccer doesn’t deserve to be Australia’s number one sport and it never will. Australian Football has a proud history in Australia that soccer can’t compare to. It’s a rich man’s sport in Australia and if you’re not willing to pay the big bucks just to have a shot, you’ll never make it anywhere in soccer in Australia. To answer your spam, soccer will never become number 1 in Australia. It simply doesn’t deserve to. AFL is a game for everyone and does not discriminate against your socioeconomic status and is an open playing field for those who have the skills and determination to become a true AFL professional. You have truly wasted 10 years of comment spamming. Delete your spam accounts before you waste more years of your life defending a losing battle Jayden Loader
@wikileak35192 жыл бұрын
Soccer is the greatest and most important sport on Planet Earth with more than 4 Billion fans and massively popuar in more than 250 nations including dependencies. AFL is only relevant in 4 Australian states. Always will remain stagnant and a minor sport in QLD, NSW and ACT. Soccer will be the number 1 sport in Australia by 2050 iuvvu
@OldFossil2 жыл бұрын
@@wikileak3519 Soccer is a European game. Of course it is going to be one of the most popular sports if most of the countries in the world were colonised and invaded by these Europeans. The cultures and sports of these nations were destroyed and millions of people were killed to make way for the European culture and it’s game, not such a “beautiful game” now isn’t it. Australian Football was a game originally invented by our First Nation’s people which was called “Marn Grook”. Eventually the game would be noticed by the Europeans settlers and it would be shaped into the beautiful game that it is today. If soccer was really that powerful as you thought it was, it would’ve already been the number one sport long ago in the 1800’s-1900’s. However the Australian people didn’t want to follow the European game of football, why would they want to if the Australian game of football was more exciting, action packed and not overly repetitive (unlike soccer). Soccer theoretically should have been number 1 long ago, besides the nation who invaded and colonised the Great Southern Land invented the bloody game. But the power of Australian Football withstood the European game due to the uniqueness of the sport and the excitement that it attracted from the Australian public. If you ask me, I find it pretty embarrassing that the nation who invented soccer couldn’t make the sport the number one game in it’s own colony! Fast forward to today, Australian Football is at the best it has been in its lifetime in terms of popularity across Australia. Did you know that 1 in every 23 Australians are a member of an AFL club? Meanwhile, the A-League gets less supporters to its games than the NRL and the national soccer team has only played in one World Cup Semi Final in it’s 100 history. Soccer may be the number 1 participated sport in Australia, however that is because the other sports that are available to play in Australia are more physical and demanding. Rugby is a very physical sport where only the strongest and better body types can play, Australian Football is not as physical but requires more stamina and skill which can be tough for new players who haven’t played the sport as a kid/teenager. I remember hearing that people thought that soccer was going to be the number one sport in the 80’s. That never happened. You’re claiming that soccer is going to be number one in 2050? Have a look at your sport’s history in Australia bud. The national team is an embarrassment, the A-League lacks fans, the sport is just too simple and boring compared to AFL. Don’t try persuade me that the Socceroos will do better in the future, they won’t. Academies and “professional” regional soccer clubs in Australia cost way too bloody much anyways. The talent pool is only limited to the rich. Most of the most famous soccer players came from slums, poor neighbourhoods or some average neighbourhood. The only players you see coming from rich households are the ones who are the sons of famous soccer players. Australia’s real soccer talent is being blocked from being allowed to show off their skills to the nation’s top teams and selectors because of their socioeconomic status. Why should people try to become soccer players if it’s too bloody expensive to even try to become one? It would be much cheaper to become an AFL player or an Olympian. Soccer doesn’t deserve to be Australia’s number one sport and it never will. Australian Football has a proud history in Australia that soccer can’t compare to. It’s a rich man’s sport in Australia and if you’re not willing to pay the big bucks just to have a shot, you’ll never make it anywhere in soccer in Australia. To answer your spam, soccer will never become number 1 in Australia. It simply doesn’t deserve to. AFL is a game for everyone and does not discriminate against your socioeconomic status and is an open playing field for those who have the skills and determination to become a true AFL professional. You have truly wasted 10 years of comment spamming. Delete your spam accounts before you waste more years of your life defending a losing battle Jayden Loader
@sherylwilson67052 жыл бұрын
A awesome match by the Cats. My 7 year old granddaughter is a Cats supporter and loved watching the highlights
@rashedprime2 жыл бұрын
It's the team culture and selfless attitude that make Geelong the greatest AFL team of all time!
@jj45455 Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t even go back2back.
@gojivr3692 жыл бұрын
What a game Tyson Stengle played!
@GoogleAccount-pt4zu2 жыл бұрын
This GF reminded me alot of the 2014 GF when the Swans also got demolished by Hawthorn at the time. It played out in a somewhat similar fashion. We have witnessed some spectacular close fought GF’s of recent years but lately I feel alot of them have been so heavily one-sided that for the neutral fan it creates a dour contest, it feels like some teams mentally get phased by the occasion, they panic & are in shock before the bounce of the ball & they absolutely get trumped by the opposition. This years GF, last years GF, 2019, 2017, 2015, 2014, and not to forget 2007 have been complete bloodbaths. Let’s hope the following years create more memorable GF expreriences.
@LDSports933 Жыл бұрын
2021 was actually pretty good, 74 point margin does not do the contest nearly enough justice
@gojivr3692 жыл бұрын
Absolutely superb game, Geelong moved the ball through the corridor at a supersonic speed!
@wikileak35192 жыл бұрын
Soccer is the greatest and most important sport on Planet Earth with more than 4 Billion fans and massively popuar in more than 250 nations including dependencies. AFL is only relevant in 4 Australian states. Always will remain stagnant and a minor sport in QLD, NSW and ACT. Soccer will be the number 1 sport in Australia by 2050 iuvvu
@OldFossil2 жыл бұрын
@@wikileak3519 Soccer is a European game. Of course it is going to be one of the most popular sports if most of the countries in the world were colonised and invaded by these Europeans. The cultures and sports of these nations were destroyed and millions of people were killed to make way for the European culture and it’s game, not such a “beautiful game” now isn’t it. Australian Football was a game originally invented by our First Nation’s people which was called “Marn Grook”. Eventually the game would be noticed by the Europeans settlers and it would be shaped into the beautiful game that it is today. If soccer was really that powerful as you thought it was, it would’ve already been the number one sport long ago in the 1800’s-1900’s. However the Australian people didn’t want to follow the European game of football, why would they want to if the Australian game of football was more exciting, action packed and not overly repetitive (unlike soccer). Soccer theoretically should have been number 1 long ago, besides the nation who invaded and colonised the Great Southern Land invented the bloody game. But the power of Australian Football withstood the European game due to the uniqueness of the sport and the excitement that it attracted from the Australian public. If you ask me, I find it pretty embarrassing that the nation who invented soccer couldn’t make the sport the number one game in it’s own colony! Fast forward to today, Australian Football is at the best it has been in its lifetime in terms of popularity across Australia. Did you know that 1 in every 23 Australians are a member of an AFL club? Meanwhile, the A-League gets less supporters to its games than the NRL and the national soccer team has only played in one World Cup Semi Final in it’s 100 history. Soccer may be the number 1 participated sport in Australia, however that is because the other sports that are available to play in Australia are more physical and demanding. Rugby is a very physical sport where only the strongest and better body types can play, Australian Football is not as physical but requires more stamina and skill which can be tough for new players who haven’t played the sport as a kid/teenager. I remember hearing that people thought that soccer was going to be the number one sport in the 80’s. That never happened. You’re claiming that soccer is going to be number one in 2050? Have a look at your sport’s history in Australia bud. The national team is an embarrassment, the A-League lacks fans, the sport is just too simple and boring compared to AFL. Don’t try persuade me that the Socceroos will do better in the future, they won’t. Academies and “professional” regional soccer clubs in Australia cost way too bloody much anyways. The talent pool is only limited to the rich. Most of the most famous soccer players came from slums, poor neighbourhoods or some average neighbourhood. The only players you see coming from rich households are the ones who are the sons of famous soccer players. Australia’s real soccer talent is being blocked from being allowed to show off their skills to the nation’s top teams and selectors because of their socioeconomic status. Why should people try to become soccer players if it’s too bloody expensive to even try to become one? It would be much cheaper to become an AFL player or an Olympian. Soccer doesn’t deserve to be Australia’s number one sport and it never will. Australian Football has a proud history in Australia that soccer can’t compare to. It’s a rich man’s sport in Australia and if you’re not willing to pay the big bucks just to have a shot, you’ll never make it anywhere in soccer in Australia. To answer your spam, soccer will never become number 1 in Australia. It simply doesn’t deserve to. AFL is a game for everyone and does not discriminate against your socioeconomic status and is an open playing field for those who have the skills and determination to become a true AFL professional. You have truly wasted 10 years of comment spamming. Delete your spam accounts before you waste more years of your life defending a losing battle Jayden Loader
@gojivr3692 жыл бұрын
@@wikileak3519 Awww is someone jealous of our great sport?🤣
@joeyjoejoejunior38592 жыл бұрын
@@wikileak3519 Soccer: beloved by lady boys the world over.
@kanifuker7212 жыл бұрын
Absolutely hammered.
@alightthatnevergoesout2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you just have to appreciate a great team, rather than a great game. Geelong were absolutely humming and firing on all cylinders. An amazing performance
@richmondfan19682 жыл бұрын
What a game by geelong
@richmondfan19682 жыл бұрын
@J G what does soccer have to do with this?
@joeyjoejoejunior38592 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer: beloved by lady boys the world over...
@ojjuiceman2 жыл бұрын
As an American this is the first time I have ever heard of this sport but its absolutely memorizing to watch.
@dickass49152 жыл бұрын
U should watch the Australian NRL final this week. Kick off 7:30pm Sunday AEST time.
@giannidisumma2948 Жыл бұрын
@@dickass4915 I just watched this sport for the first time and I have no clue what is happening 😂😂😂
@jacquimoran63122 жыл бұрын
Wowee! Getting sick and tired of Brian Taylor and James Brayshaw! I listened to ABC radio- they never let me down!📻😃
@jacquimoran63122 жыл бұрын
You had one job to do! Ask Alister Nicholson to call.
@Ben-bj1oz2 жыл бұрын
Feel bad for Sydney and Longmire, lost 14, 16 and 22. Hopfully they get their glory sooner than later
@theprinceoftides68362 жыл бұрын
It goes to show it's not always a good idea to put your eggs in one basket. I wasn't totally convince getting Buddy for 10 years was a good idea. 10 years, 0 premiership. 10 million wasted when they should have kept that core group of players that convincingly won the flag in 2012.
@AnthonyLeighDunstan2 жыл бұрын
@@theprinceoftides6836 First person to say it. I agree. Was doubtful of acquiring buddy as well - especially after my hawthorn mate said he's a bad omen. Boy was he right! 😂🤦🏻♂ I had a horrible feeling he'd suck the honesty out of the team... and would you look at that.
@matthewlo78682 жыл бұрын
Well… When you have a first quarter like Geelong had, you can pretty much kiss the game goodbye, no ifs ands or buts! Congrats to the cats from Canada!!
@joeyjoejoejunior38592 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer: beloved by lady boys the world over.
@WestCoastEaglesFan1111 Жыл бұрын
bro forgot about 2018
@indianscammer78462 жыл бұрын
That grand final hurt. It was a tough pill to swallow that Geelong was just better than us in every department
@darrenjackson2800 Жыл бұрын
The scoring baffles me but the sports fun to watch nonetheless
@zachy32412 жыл бұрын
Good to see de koning score his first ever afl goal being a defender and the same for mccartin kicking his first ever goal playing for the swans also being a defender and both out scoring buddy and Sam reid scoring wise
@LDSports9332 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of the end to our 2017 season. We had a remarkable season and were in as good form as you could possibly want for a grand final only to arrive there on the day and look completely gassed.
@joeyjoejoejunior38592 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer: beloved by lady boys the world over.
@jameschristiansson31372 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer is boring as fk.
@OldFossil2 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer is a European game. Of course it is going to be one of the most popular sports if most of the countries in the world were colonised and invaded by these Europeans. The cultures and sports of these nations were destroyed and millions of people were killed to make way for the European culture and it’s game, not such a “beautiful game” now isn’t it. Australian Football was a game originally invented by our First Nation’s people which was called “Marn Grook”. Eventually the game would be noticed by the Europeans settlers and it would be shaped into the beautiful game that it is today. If soccer was really that powerful as you thought it was, it would’ve already been the number one sport long ago in the 1800’s-1900’s. However the Australian people didn’t want to follow the European game of football, why would they want to if the Australian game of football was more exciting, action packed and not overly repetitive (unlike soccer). Soccer theoretically should have been number 1 long ago, besides the nation who invaded and colonised the Great Southern Land invented the bloody game. But the power of Australian Football withstood the European game due to the uniqueness of the sport and the excitement that it attracted from the Australian public. If you ask me, I find it pretty embarrassing that the nation who invented soccer couldn’t make the sport the number one game in it’s own colony! Fast forward to today, Australian Football is at the best it has been in its lifetime in terms of popularity across Australia. Did you know that 1 in every 23 Australians are a member of an AFL club? Meanwhile, the A-League gets less supporters to its games than the NRL and the national soccer team has only played in one World Cup Semi Final in it’s 100 history. Soccer may be the number 1 participated sport in Australia, however that is because the other sports that are available to play in Australia are more physical and demanding. Rugby is a very physical sport where only the strongest and better body types can play, Australian Football is not as physical but requires more stamina and skill which can be tough for new players who haven’t played the sport as a kid/teenager. I remember hearing that people thought that soccer was going to be the number one sport in the 80’s. That never happened. You’re claiming that soccer is going to be number one in 2050? Have a look at your sport’s history in Australia bud. The national team is an embarrassment, the A-League lacks fans, the sport is just too simple and boring compared to AFL. Don’t try persuade me that the Socceroos will do better in the future, they won’t. Academies and “professional” regional soccer clubs in Australia cost way too bloody much anyways. The talent pool is only limited to the rich. Most of the most famous soccer players came from slums, poor neighbourhoods or some average neighbourhood. The only players you see coming from rich households are the ones who are the sons of famous soccer players. Australia’s real soccer talent is being blocked from being allowed to show off their skills to the nation’s top teams and selectors because of their socioeconomic status. Why should people try to become soccer players if it’s too bloody expensive to even try to become one? It would be much cheaper to become an AFL player or an Olympian. Soccer doesn’t deserve to be Australia’s number one sport and it never will. Australian Football has a proud history in Australia that soccer can’t compare to. It’s a rich man’s sport in Australia and if you’re not willing to pay the big bucks just to have a shot, you’ll never make it anywhere in soccer in Australia. To answer your spam, soccer will never become number 1 in Australia. It simply doesn’t deserve to. AFL is a game for everyone and does not discriminate against your socioeconomic status and is an open playing field for those who have the skills and determination to become a true AFL professional. You have truly wasted 10 years of comment spamming. Delete your spam accounts before you waste more years of your life defending a losing battle Jayden Loader
@stevelozevski81512 жыл бұрын
@J G how many countries you Wallaby.
@wikileak35192 жыл бұрын
Soccer is the greatest and most important sport on Planet Earth with more than 4 Billion fans and massively popuar in more than 250 nations including dependencies. AFL is only relevant in 4 Australian states. Always will remain stagnant and a minor sport in QLD, NSW and ACT. Soccer will be the number 1 sport in Australia by 2050 iuvvu
@the_life_of_kram66882 жыл бұрын
Wish they played this in England or at least showed more of it on tv it’s brutal this sport
@BadgerFromOz2 жыл бұрын
They actually broadcasted it on Fox Sports in the United States of America.
@taryllbukulatjpi16302 жыл бұрын
Selwood thank you for everything you done for us from yolngu people top end Arnhem Land we did it finally
@hornet89alpha2 жыл бұрын
Swans fans. Stand up and fight harder next season, blood boys.
@afllife34332 жыл бұрын
Good job Geelong i am a demons supporter but I watched the game bad luck Sydney
@GitzenShiggles Жыл бұрын
What an absolute B-E-A-T-I-N-G!!!
@mikeandmariedavis96 Жыл бұрын
Conratulations @Geelong the Cats! You are reigning Champs! Keep up the great work and God bless you beloved players and brothers. God richly bless you all and your families! ❤❤
@cecmatthews39982 жыл бұрын
Good to see they put buddy’s only highlight in here at the end of first quarter
@michaelmichalios6485 Жыл бұрын
Omg what a great classic club
@shadzyalex16 күн бұрын
Don't tell me we get this shi again after a great afl season 💀
@geneclab29052 ай бұрын
i watch this when im sad x
@Donna-C2 жыл бұрын
So, so special Cats! 👏
@nathanwillis54892 жыл бұрын
All we want is a close Grand Final 😔
@paulkyriakopoulos34442 жыл бұрын
Solution get Collingwood in the grand final and to keep everyone entertained make sure Collingwood loses by a 1pt margin.
@gratees9690 Жыл бұрын
Eerily similar to 2019, Late emotion captains goals (Cotchin/Selwood), Players getting their first goal (Pickett/De Koning), only one player from the losing team gets a pass mark (Taranto/Warner), Even the fact that Collingwood, who lost the prelim the week before, would have been a better match up
@The090919900222Ай бұрын
Joel Selwood got the Fairytale ending he deserved
@shadzyalex16 күн бұрын
but the little master Gary Ablett didn't
@jonahjoshua56182 жыл бұрын
Never underestimate the power of the cat's
@plusplusplusplusp Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately this could be the very last grand final in the traditional day time slot - finishing in the afternoon rather than night.
@78macka Жыл бұрын
The Biggest Flogs I’ve Ever Seen In My Lifetime
@ezxyzzz2 жыл бұрын
Well Done Cats! Go Cats!
@RabidTales2 жыл бұрын
Geelong will start a new era of dominance now. They got lots of good kids coming through. Geelong 2023 and 2024 premiers. #3peat
@mx-bmx-lyfe13 күн бұрын
Geelong will be premiers again this year make no mistake..Brisbane is NOT beating geelong at the mcg in the prelim AND Sydney or Port are NOT beating geelong at the mcg in the grandfinal 😊
@potatodrummer Жыл бұрын
Perfect weather for a grand final! Glad to see it’s finally back at the mighty MCG!
@Bennythejet932 жыл бұрын
The way the everyone was carrying on with a Selwood was like it was his last game?
@joshscott26282 жыл бұрын
Was a bit disappointed on how polarising the result was given how close the entire top 8 was throughout the season, I remember 1st and 9th only being 8 points apart on the ladder at one point, one of the best seasons I've seen in a while. Still though, I'm a Geelong supporter so I can't say I'm shattered by the result, glad we finally got one after being in the top flight consistently.
@Juicepluggedin2 жыл бұрын
casual afl fan here and dedicated punter can someone explain why the games in the finals were blowouts? like being finals i thought games would of been closer idk
@indianscammer78462 жыл бұрын
What a game for Tyson stengle
@jessehaberle90942 жыл бұрын
Cats have the experience while the swans are mostly a young side, Sydney can improve next year but the hunger will need to be back
@sisenorrr2 жыл бұрын
We haven’t had a good Grand Final since 2018. This was over in the first quarter
@piercesmith14652 жыл бұрын
2020 was pretty good until Richmond ran away with it late in the 4th
@anguseverist41782 жыл бұрын
I would say last years was pretty good. I'm biased, sure, but until the last quarter it was a really close game.
@Motty10662 жыл бұрын
No Rules Football. Well done.
@volvogt21 Жыл бұрын
I've been critical of Danger at the cats but his GF game was superb. Not winning the norm was a crime.
@BadgerFromOz2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I'm late, but I'm sick at the moment, so here I am, finally. What a smashing! I thought this was going to be a close one, but Geelong were too classy for Sydney. Hungrier, older list, but not slower, the Cats were on top after the first goal was kicked and did not look back since. Three of the previous four Grand Finals have ended in smashings (Richmond won by 89 in 2019, Melbourne won by 74 in 2021 despite even trailing by as much as 19 in the third quarter and now Geelong won by 81 in 2022). This was the best ending for Cats fans and players where in contrast to Sydney, their dream quickly disintegrated into their worst nightmare. Geelong didn't risk Max Holmes, but the Swans took a gamble on Sam Reid and... well, look what happened. Sydney probably should've used Tom McDonald. Tom Papley was laughing the day before the big dance but after the match ended, his team's performance was a joke. If Collingwood had beaten Sydney in the Preliminary Final rematch (since they lost to the Swans in 2012), how much of a fight would the Magpies have put up? Would the result have changed? I know Pies fans are fuming right now. Isaac Smith has signed on for Geelong after winning the Premiership and Lance Franklin signed on for Sydney at the start of Grand Final week. Should Buddy have waited until afterwards? His performance was atrocious, not even a goal scored on the big day. This is Geelong's first Premiership in eleven years and Sydney's third Grand Final loss in a nine-year span. Geelong players and fans can celebrate now, but don't party too hard, you don't want to suffer a Premiership hangover like Hawthorn did in 2009, Bulldogs in 2016 and Richmond in 2021. Sydney cancelled their live events in the wake of their Grand Final hell, just like they did in... was it 2014 or 2016?
@claytonhanson29707 ай бұрын
Can't blame the umps for this one swans
@hs12356 ай бұрын
the umps were doping
@blues07732 жыл бұрын
Geelong deserved to win the premiership, played brilliant all year - Blues Fan
@blues07732 жыл бұрын
@J G AFL is the number one sport in Australia. You don’t get 100,000 people attending a soccer game
@joeyjoejoejunior38592 жыл бұрын
@J G Soccer: beloved by lady boys the world over...
@HarveyHamieExtra2 жыл бұрын
cats always deserved this win
@danielryan80892 жыл бұрын
I thought a GAA pitch was big. Geez. Fair bit of footy there
@LivncA_Dis32 жыл бұрын
Geelong was unstoppable in the 2nd half of the season, They just found a next gear they never knew of and flew high to victory! Congrats Geelong fck yes well deserved!
@wikileak35192 жыл бұрын
Soccer is the greatest and most important sport on Planet Earth with more than 4 Billion fans and massively popuar in more than 250 nations including dependencies. AFL is only relevant in 4 Australian states. Always will remain stagnant and a minor sport in QLD, NSW and ACT. Soccer will be the number 1 sport in Australia by 2050 iuvvu
@lindsaykelly22242 жыл бұрын
@@wikileak3519 no
@brandonmorris922 жыл бұрын
I'm curious: In the AFL, is a goal worth six points and then the extra point one like in the NFL? And then, one point is scored during the match but I don't know how it's done. Sorry if I'm confused. 😅
@jon503342 жыл бұрын
Congrats out beat us in every part of the game
@MrSamrobz2 жыл бұрын
Happy for the Cats, great win. Also happy that flog Papley didn't get a flag.
@bartoj032 жыл бұрын
Brayshaw is such a peasant
@cliffecliffe83582 жыл бұрын
Buddy played well
@juliancoleman1392 жыл бұрын
Best team all year! I’m probably the happiest man in Perth, WA lol, how can you stop such an Elite lineup like that? I wish Holmes was able to play :(( nevertheless Too old, Too Slow, Too good 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️
@kirbinator43692 жыл бұрын
i hate it when people say that geelong are ‘too old’. what comes with age is experience. they have played on big stages several times and know what to do when being watched by 90,000+ . my swans didn’t, and we got pounded. kudos to u guys and i hope swans can bounce back next year.
@juliancoleman1392 жыл бұрын
@@kirbinator4369 it’s what most people say about the cats though, that we’re too old and all that but experience mostly beats the youth I do believe the swans can do it next year, they have a young & hungry team
@anguseverist41782 жыл бұрын
@@kirbinator4369 I'm amazed they managed to not choke out of the finals, and all credit to them for it, but they are too old. Geelong's entire core will be gone in two years, and if they don't do something between now and then they are going to plummet out of the 8. Winning a premiership is great, but not always when you have an old side, cause the lack of draft picks over the last decade is going to hurt them soon.
@maxshiraz3447 Жыл бұрын
Danger. What a performance. Never will you see a bloke more desperate to win a premiership.
@eaglesfandgb Жыл бұрын
What is the difference between winning the grand final and winning the premiership? I'm just now getting into the AFL
@YTTristansFuntime. Жыл бұрын
They are the same things
@Zaiden. Жыл бұрын
Lol same thing
@clintrobinson23622 жыл бұрын
Bad luck Sidney swans. You are so going to win next year
@elmerfudd63052 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@c.a.marsupial.12822 жыл бұрын
They will have a good year but the tigers will be premiers.
@jordisalavert19122 жыл бұрын
@@c.a.marsupial.1282 you wish 😂
@c.a.marsupial.12822 жыл бұрын
@@jordisalavert1912 totally robbed in the elimination final. Would have played Geelong in the preliminary finale and Richmond has not lost a final to Geelong in 60 years and thats about 6 finals. I DON'T HAVE TO WISH.
@deangreen33702 жыл бұрын
not when you got a golden boy in it
@mrbillradio2 жыл бұрын
Geelong is my team and I'm so glad they won. None of my American teams seem to be able to do that. 🥲 Swans are a great team. They just ran into a buzzsaw with the Cats.
@AMW1able2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to Geelong. Fantastic season and well deserved Premiers, but what a boring Grand Final. Was an exciting first 10 or so minutes and then it was all Geelong. Did the Swans even board the plane out of Sydney?
@DavidJohnson-cd6pe2 жыл бұрын
Sam Newman said the swans embracement them shelf on grand final day I would take it as a complement coming from him PS they ran into great Geelong side on the day not like it was round 5 and the swans got next week to give a better effort and improve no its grand final day the last day of the year were only 2 teams fight it out and there is always a winner and a 2nd place team out of 18 teams , 16 teams never made it this far aka a swans supporter who can know they just wasn't good enough on the day
@saubervonHerzen2 жыл бұрын
GO CATS!!!
@splash-highlights.2 жыл бұрын
Yes the cattas
@lindadrew7716 Жыл бұрын
come on the geelong CATS
@leftovercrass52102 жыл бұрын
Isaac was good but I think Blicavs was overlooked. His first quarter was his best all year and then he followed up to get 23plus and a goal
@rishitirananandeswaran87502 жыл бұрын
Patty dangerfield the man. Very unselfish and very underrated
@lizaborucu25472 жыл бұрын
if only the umps were not dumb collingwood vs cats would be an entertaining final
@benjaminparkinson52559 ай бұрын
We we will be back either this or next year the draft next year looks like we hit the mother load of gems we did food this year
@TheBullOfLewisham Жыл бұрын
Good-evening. How are you? I met a Man from Tasmania (Australia) who told me about the Geelong Football Team. Eh ... not bad. But thanks for telling me. 👍 Frenchie.
@UltraJack299 Жыл бұрын
81 points. That’s perfect
@masterfooty392 жыл бұрын
They should of played Collingwood
@SonyCamry2 жыл бұрын
Lol at sydney celebrating each goal when down by like 40 points
@scottpendlebury37072 жыл бұрын
Who agrees that a Collingwood Vs Geelong GF would have been so much better. Collingwood and Geelong usually have close games and thrillers. Sydney already lost in the 1st quarter
@indianscammer78462 жыл бұрын
Collingwood had no chance. No one was beating that Geelong team
@brendanpaterson56352 жыл бұрын
Just checking - did the Swans actually turn up yesterday? Hello.........?
@therealENENRA2 жыл бұрын
Well done boys! Proud of these guys.. go cats!!! 🏆😃 Swans lose by 81 but yeh make sure u edit in ALL swans goals tho
@reuben20632 жыл бұрын
😂Did anyone see the end where Tom Stuart for the cats giving the girl a hat but left her handshake?
@Matt-cp9wh2 жыл бұрын
calm down bro
@davidfitzwater10222 жыл бұрын
Love the Cats. So glad they won it. Kinda wish it had been a closer game, but I'll take it.