We went to our FIRST EVER AFL Match! Sydney Swans vs Collingwood Prelim Final! | Vlog|

Over 10,000 miles to see the footy and it ends up being the prelim final that my Swans won! By 1 point!
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[@sreymuchchan428]

You will never forget that game for,as long as you both live.

[@mattallen2801]

You really couldn't ask for a better game and such a close ending, for your first live AFL game

[@goldboy150]

Yeah - he won the lottery with that game. …and Collingwood lost, so..so did we!

[@shaundgb7367]

@@goldboy150 If I can like your comment hundred times, I would... :)

[@goldboy150]

@@shaundgb7367 hah! There’s something very unifying about the pies losing. It’s an idea 99% of the country can get behind.

[@kerricappy4890]

@@goldboy150 it's not that people don't like the team. It's just that if they win we have to put up with the supporters for a whole year 😜

[@goannaj3243]

I could ask for 7 lead changes in last quarter but tension still there, a soft free kick in final seconds could have been devastating.

[@AWF1000]

alot of AFL fans would notice your britishness and be fascinated how far you came to see an afl game. loved the stress in your eyes mate when collingwood was all over sydney for abit.. you developed into a strong passion for the game..

[@athlonen]

I think 'ol Rob is done with Soccer now for the rest of his life. We got 'em!

[@Bellas1717]

And his impressive knowledge of the team and the game!

[@joeyrobertson9523]

@@athlonen can just love both man. Nothing wrong with loving both afl and football.

[@athlonen]

@@Bellas1717 We AFL fans got him early on that one (I'm American, and have been following the game since the mid 1990s). Rob started reacting to Rugby umpires/referees since Rob is a soccer referee, then we told him about the AFL, and how someone thought he could be a cousin of Razor Ray. that got him looking at AFL umpires, then he saw a match, picked a team, and here we are. We're hoping he can get some time with Ray or even someone like a Matt Stevic, or someone from the umpires association.

[@roselovett8350]

@@athlonen 😃yep, they're true blue, dinky-di Aussies now!

[@simonryan8858]

As a Collingwood supporter of 50 years I was devastated by the loss but I am so happy for your experience. Its such a good sport, exciting, brutal, tough, skilful, extreme fitness required. Yet like most Aussie stuff not well known

[@TCM215]

I reckon Collingwood will win the flag next year. If they don't I'd be surprised. To go from what was it 3rd or 4th bottom to like 3rd top in 12 months! They have a lot of momentum and they will be hungry

[@simonryan8858]

@@TCM215 lets hope. they now play an exciting brand so its good to watch and always get value for watching

[@wce05308]

Respect to Collingwood they keep on putting themselves in contention. Great club.

[@stevelozevski8151]

@@TCM215 I doubt it

[@roselovett8350]

Well said!

[@minglis]

I'm a Cats fan myself, but I really enjoyed watching you guys get so invested in our great game. And what an excellent game for you to go to for your first experience. The atmosphere would have been electric! GO CATS!!

[@narellesmith7932]

🔵⚪️🔵⚪️🔵⚪️

[@jaci_mac23]

😸😸😸😸

[@suave-rider]

yes if you're going to watch your first live afl game, what better than being decked out in the winning team's merch and sitting in the midst of its fans in a packed stadium when they win in a real nailbiter

[@Rubytuesday1569]

Congrats on the flag, best team all year. 💙💛

[@jasongarufi8187]

A true rollercoaster of emotion for both Swans and Magpie fans but at the end of the day only one team can win. Looking forward to your Grand Final vlog.

[@Bobsyagod]

As a Pies supporter I was pretty happy with the effort, glad we put on a show for you. That game was a great example of all the best things AFL has to offer, the massive swings in momentum, a blow out lead clawed back, grim defending and fast pace breaking of defensive lines. A heart stopping ending and that elation at the end. No other game like it. I hope the Grand final can try and live up to that finish, because if you thought the SCG was a crazy atmosphere at the end, just wait for 100,000 at the MCG in a nail biter, you'll notice the players look confused as they can't hear each other or the refs.

[@DavidoffProductions]

Couldn't have gotten a better first game experience, what a thriller

[@charki40]

Bloody hell Rob and Charlie, you made me cry. You both came all this way to be there at such an amazing moment. Love you both. You are legends. What a game, what a finish. Although Im going for the Cats (my Uncle and Brother's team) in the Grand Final. Secretly, I hope the Swans win for you both. : )

[@brettkajar9516]

We have the greatest game in the world (YES I SAID IT). A great game of footy beats everything else for excitement, emotion, action, drama and you got to see a great one. Only thing to compare is maybe Liverpool vs ManU or Barecelona vs Real Madrid. The fact the Swans fans clapped Collingwood off after the players had gone to thank their fans for support. Simple respect for a worthy opponent. Well done Swans fans.

[@AnneMB955]

I so agree!! Our game is the pinnacle of superlative sport. 😁

[@kaiberberich1]

good point - props to the swans fans ... a pity about the next week, but them's the breaks. March next year - the whole dance starts again !!

[@Joe-King]

Now watch Parra, Panthers... or in common speak... man ball!

[@wallywombat164]

I'm glad you both enjoyed it mate. Good luck on the weekend.

[@athlonen]

Side note: Fun fact for those of us here in the US. The club song for Sydney is the same melody as the fight song for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, so you're not missing anything if you think you've heard it before.

[@Streetw1s3r]

Most AFL team songs actually rip off old melodies. My team Richmond use Ziegfeld follies of 1912 - Row Row Row, Essendon use an old time song called "Keep your sunny side up", Brisbane Lions use the French national anthem, etc.

[@athlonen]

@@Streetw1s3r I get Collingwood having theirs to the tune of Goodbye, Dolly Gray, and Hawthorn having theirs to Yankee Doodle Dandy, and Melbourne to Grand Old Flag... I don't know what the hell Carlton was thinking, especially in rejecting an offer to change their song because of its background.. But for Rob here, I couldn't help but sing cheer Cheer the Red and the White along with the crowd. That's footy!!

[@utha2665]

The Notre Dame Fighting Song was actually written by two alumni brothers in 1908 for Notre Dame and this song was only adapted in 1961, prior to that it was a Gene Autry song "Springtime in the Rockies". Not sure how that would have sounded after a game but the original sounded pretty tame, a ballad of sorts.

[@JoTheSnoop]

Notre Dame March is often heard in the classic comedy movie Flying High, starring Leslie Nielsen.

[@jayson_white5913]

russell wilson shoudve of just given it to marshawn and they would of won. WTF was he thinking??????? And then he leaves like a traitor

[@NeilBlanco]

HA! Nice one mate. Glad you both enjoyed it. What a close ending to the game!

[@CosmicMatt92]

Couldn't have asked for a better first game experience, what a game.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

Rob, at the end, you looked like you’d been following Aussie rules since you were a kid and had been to stacks of games for years. I thought you were going to cry with joy at the end. We didn’t see much of Charlie at the end, hope she was over the moon too. Part of vid with your Swans top and cap on, I thought you looked like an Aussie born and bred lol. Fantastic vid, loved it 🦢 👏👏👏

[@samcgill]

You summed it up really well. Swans were up and had a very healthy lead then it all went bad for 45 minutes. If the game went an extra 30 seconds I'm not sure we would have held on. And then being there when the siren and the roar tell you it's over is very special. Welcome to the best game in the world.

[@JudeAussie]

Not a footy fan myself but I loved seeing how exciting it was for you both to be there.

[@retrodude9185]

Awesome video and what a game! Glad you had the chance to experience all the sporting emotions. There was a big NRL rugby league game next door that was also a close game. Your right , the stadiums next to each other is a great setup for the sporting fans.

[@carabatzis25]

I've been following your channel for about 18 months now and I'm so happy to see you reach your AFL dream! It's made me much happier than it should to see this. Hope you're both having a wonderful trip to Oz 😀

[@LlamaHannah]

Here's the Swan's theme song for you Rob "Cheer, cheer the red and the white Honour the name by day and by night Lift that noble banner high Shake down the thunder from the Sky What though the odds be great or small Swans will go in and win over all While our loyal Swans are marching Onward to victory". I'm glad you guys had a great time at the game 🙂

[@melissabarrett9750]

I've lost count of how many times I've sung along with this after a Swans win. I actually don't follow the game much anymore.

[@andrewsharrock3516]

So happy you got an absolute cracking game to see as your first AFL match. Go Cats!

[@narellesmith7932]

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[@jakegargiulo5101]

Yessss, been waiting for this one. What a game omg I was so scared at the end. I was watching it on my phone while sitting in the new SFS for the NRL game right next door. Could hear the AFL crowd cheering.

[@CharlieandRob]

It was soooo tense for the last quarter!

[@norsehall309]

G'day you two, that was priceless to watch your reaction to our game, it's infectious, cheers, Neil 🤠.

[@JonGrundy]

So glad you both got to experience an amazing finish for your first live game! As you said, you havn't had that feeling with football back home and I can't agree more... the anxiety and elation you get over an AFL game can't be beat, and it just doesn't stop in a game like that!

[@petercrispin2129]

This is true, when I used to go to an NRL game, it used to be like going to a funeral compared to an AFL game..

[@noelanderson8915]

Glad you guys enjoyed yourself so much. I have been there twice. Once in 1964 for the St George/Balmain Grand Final and a few years later to an England/Aussie Test. You guys will be happy to know England won that test. Just to show how long ago it was, John Snow was playing for England and Doug Walters for Australia, Back then most of the ground was grassy hills, but the old Members Stands were there of course. Have fun Charlie and Rob. We don't call them Bobble Hats. we call them Beanies.

[@suave-rider]

Last time I attended the SCG was the first year of World Series Cricket in 1977 when Kerry Packer had the light towers built. Come on Aussie come on!

[@jgsheehan8810]

I’ve been there quite a lot for Rugby League and Cricket. When I was a kid I used to come in to watch St George in the semis, the Brewongle and Sheridan stands were wooden in those days. Now replaced of course. Great days, saw St George win the 1979 GF there. My first visit was a day at the 1971 (I think) game Australia vs the World XI, then in 1975 for day one of Aust vs the West Indies.

[@CharlieandRob]

But a beanie doesn't have a bobble 😂

[@suave-rider]

@@CharlieandRob it's a pom pom Rob. How unAustralian!

[@noelanderson8915]

@@CharlieandRob I've never actually heard them called a Bobble.. we just tend to call them all beanies. You should know by now Aussies like to shorten everythng... *lol*

[@doc6186]

As a Magpie supporter for over 60 years it was a dagger through the heart, and your video wasn't an easy watch. I'm proud of my team however. They never gave it away and fought it out to the end. It follows the 5 point loss in the 2018 GF and 4 point loss in the 2019 Prelim. Ahh the pain! Well done to the Swans. I'm glad for you that you saw a great game and was on the right side of the ledger at the end after coming all that way. Best of luck in the Granny.

[@erinmccabe1984]

I am so happy for you both that, that was your first AFL experience. You couldn't have asked for a better game. Fingers crossed you get Grand final tickets

[@losfp]

Not a bad game to go to as your very first experience, Rob. Thrilling finish, and the biggest crowd at the SCG since the Sydney v Essendon final in 2017. In fact, the two Collingwood games this season at the SCG are at #3 and #4 on the all-time crowd record list at the SCG. The game moves so quickly, and momentum can shift at lightning pace. I certainly never felt comfortable, even when we were up by around 6 goals earlier in the match. Collingwood were always going to come at us. Thankfully they didn't quite get over the line! You only need to win by a point.

[@dragon13304]

Me and my mate watched it at a pub in South East Melbourne, lots of Collingwood fans yelling and screaming. Collingwood losing by a point was a sight to behold! I said to my mate during the first quarter "I Hope Collingwood lose by a point" and they did!

[@suave-rider]

you must have ISP 😁

[@warwickofnorwich]

Yeah great inception to the greatest game on earth. Such a close game.

[@billdaniel8310]

So glad you and Charlie got to experience a close game and to have your team win at the end is icing on the cake.

[@melissaperkins4303]

This vlog has just made my day and week. Was so looking forward to it after such a horrible few days and it didn't disappoint so thanks heaps Rob and Charlie. Absolutely loved the emotional reaction Rob... so glad you were able to walk out with that win. Hope you're both having a blast x

[@CharlieandRob]

Having the best time!

[@aboycalledjohn]

Thanks both for your open-mindedness, warmth and positive attitude. It is much appreciated.

[@Paul-lx2pc]

Loved your passion. Hope you can get tickets for the GF - sometimes the club might help out with tickets if they know your circumstances. Otherwise, wait outside the MCG before the game with a sign that you've travelled 10,000 miles! You just never know!

[@maydenjurphy]

If you make it to the grand final, just imagine an atmosphere twice as big as this in a dome that amplifies sound!

[@nickb5311]

A perfect introduction to our beautiful sport. Could feel the atmosphere from my lounge room glad you had a ball.

[@trexcubbear472]

Wow! Congratulations for the video and conveying the atmopsphere. I first visited the SCG in 1953 as a 7yo school kid along with 'millions' of other school kids to see Queen Ellizabeth 11 on her first visit to Oz. All I saw was a white glove waiving gracefully above al the heads in front of me, however.....I was at the SCG and experienced the absoluie awe of the stadium. OK! It is not the 'G' in Melbourne, but for me it always will be a special place and I will sadly miss that "waiving" white glove driving away forever in her Land Rover. Welcome to Oz! Perhaps you two should think about changing post codes. We live in a very comfortable country, you know...........

[@charki40]

Thanks!

[@mathewdeering]

Saw you on TV - first time I'd heard of you. That's commitment guys - I've lived here a lazy 40 years and never ventured to an AFL final. Interesting tidbit you might not be aware of - the SCG is especially historic as it was the venue for the first ever one-day international day/night cricket match played at a traditional cricket ground. You've earned a sub, keep it up.

[@CharlieandRob]

Welcome to the channel! 😊

[@jimbonaddio]

Great to watch a young couple from England getting caught up in a great game of AFL.

[@CharlieandRob]

A long distance to travel for the footy right 😀

[@clintonsmith9178]

Never too hot to wear the beanie! Lol Being at games like this, makes up for all the years of heartache, pain and tears. I was lucky enough to be at the 2005 GF. My 67yo dad and I (I was 35 then) together saw us win our first flag in 72 years. It don't think I've hugged him so hard. And I cried like a baby. Lol Keep up the incredible work. Go Bloods!!!

[@melissabarrett9750]

"Leo Barry, you star!". Such a magical moment when he was holding the ball aloft as the siren went. I howled at the end of the game, so much emotion. A long awaited win.

[@davidhill500]

GDAY ROB AND CHASSA…WELL DONE YOUR FIRST AFL MATCH…AND WHAT A MATCH….LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU BOTH IN THE STANDS..AT THE MCG..TO SEE THE SWANNEES FLOG THE CATS….WOOHOO…GOODONYA BOTH.

[@AbiNomac]

What a score line for you to experience Rob. Heart in your throat type of thing.

[@melissabarrett9750]

Prediction, the Grand Final is going to have a similarly tight result.

[@karenb9787]

Excellent vlog Rob. So happy for you that the Swans got up. The hat and beanie look great.

[@melissabarrett9750]

...and Charlie really enjoyed hearing Rob singing Sweet Caroline... NOT! 😂 I sympathise, Charlie, I honestly do.

[@ryankincade]

Awesome stuff. The emotions you can feel during a game of footy really does make it the greatest game in the world! 🏉

[@mjustjeanette7026]

I came to you channel for this sort of joy... and a bit of British grump. I'm very glad you are both enjoying our wonderful country.

[@Brandon-vp2re]

I'm glad you flew over to expereince the game live. Good luck for the Grand Final - go swannies

[@stephenleishmanstevo4683]

Loved the video of your 1st afl game and for you to see your beloved swans get into grand final

[@JoTheSnoop]

That was some game to go to for your first match ever!

[@dougieboxell6505]

One of the best finals I've ever seen. Good on you for being there. I went to the 2017 elimination final, only game I've been to at the SCG. Amazing ground.

[@andy5auru5]

Great vid! I'm American, was going for the Pies in that match, but what a great game! You could feel the excitement in this video, much better than the broadcast.

[@lauraplumb7831]

Loved watching this vlog! Glad the swannies won for you and you were there to see it! This is why AFL is the greatest game in the world! Yes..time to learn the words to their song..lol

[@shaundgb7367]

That was amusing seeing Rob a fish out of water, not knowing the words to their song.

[@melissabarrett9750]

@@shaundgb7367 I asked in a previous comment on another post whether Rob knew the words to the theme song, he never got back to me, if he had, I would have typed them out for him, so he could learn them.

[@Eskay1206]

you know you'll come back right? Your Aussies now. great to see you take in the culture. you guys are SOOO welcome here :)

[@TheSamleigh]

Made me smile ear to ear the pleasure you got out of the live viewing.

[@jenniferharrison8915]

I enjoyed your AFL marks videos! Happy to see you were able to see a match at the SCG, (the home of cricket) it must never change - especially the Ladies Stand, the Members Stand, the history of who's been there before! They already changed "The Hill"! Not everything must be modern and new!! 😩 .. How exciting to see the stands full, I've only been there for cricket matches and the bar is the most crowded spot, and no singing, just the Mexican wave! Go the Swans, they used to be the best, they will be again soon! (😠) "This is the Red and the White"!! 😁👍

[@Michael-zy5xm]

Mate it's always good to see any new people go to a swans game, I'm a 20 year member and love the red and white for life, happy you enjoyed it, shame the grand final didn't go our way but this year hopefully, loved the video

[@Dr_KAP]

LMAO!! Rob at least you were still breathing, I almost hooked myself up to a ventilator 😂 😂 😂 Great video great editing and Charlie looks like Where’s Wally so cute 😂 Go Bloods!

[@shaundgb7367]

rofl. Where's Wally. That was exactly what came to my mind when I saw Charlie with a beanie on before the game. Happy for you Swans fan to finish off the Pies in such a wonderful way. Do not barrack for either team but was heart wrenching to watch those last 20 seconds where the ball could have gone anywhere.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

Hey KAP, I think you both needed ventilators at the end lol. What a fantastic first game for Rob and Charlie to see live - yup he’s totally hooked now 😊👍

[@patlogic9512]

Awesome vid mate. Havnt been to a game in a few years but that brought back all the emotions of a match day experience.

[@jeremyryan770]

Gee the lady in the merchandise shop was happy to be there........not

[@blainesellars1548]

Lol standard, Australian woman

[@paperpodium8991]

lol … exactly what I was thinking - hahaha.

[@carolthomson9099]

@@blainesellars1548 I wouldn't say standard Australian women, I was thinking imagine what she has to put.up with and has she copped it from rude people? I have been there and won't do it again SOME people are just rude, men and women no matter where they are from, no matter what.you do you can't please them.

[@Trumpsyadaddy]

@@carolthomson9099 well Carol, Rob wasn't rude and that's what he got ....seems like your another woman who won't accept criticism of any woman at any time even when it's warranted. She was an asshole and you try to defend that.

[@clintonsmith9178]

Hahaha. She was fuming 🤣😂🤣 If you don't like working, piss off somewhere else.

[@tamaravanhees1749]

I'm gonna go get a beer and comes back with a cider LOL (Ciders are better anyway) 🤩 I realise since posting this the Grand Final has since been played against my team GEELONG. At least you won at your first game LOL

[@michaelmurray3800]

Welcome to Australia and Rob and Charlie. That was an intense game especially at the end with the Pies in the groove for the chase down on the Swans. I suspect my partner had a few heart attacks in that last quarter thinking the Swannies were going to give up the ghost in the dying minutes. Nail biters on the eve of the big dance are very scary but exciting at the same time. You'll never forget you first experience.

[@lencooke944]

This was an awesome video. You and Charlie couldn't have got a more exciting game for your first experience of live AFL. And the result went the right way too. Now to the MCG on Saturday, I hope you can track some tickets down to watch, hopefully, the Swans to defy the odds and knock Geelong off. Thanks for the great content.

[@CharlieandRob]

Thank you! Hopefully got the one ticket for Rob - seems the best we can get!

[@lencooke944]

@@CharlieandRob Well, one ticket was better than none. It's a shame the result didn't go the Swans way. You both will have to come back for when the Sydney play in next year's Grand Final.

[@beyondthegoats6048]

Captured the atmosphere perfectly... Good job you both.

[@nealeperrett7188]

Hey Rob, Neale from Australia 🇦🇺 😀 just watched you watch the preliminary final 🤣🤣🤣 if you weren't hooked you are now!!! Welcome to Australia me and my father watch your reactions all the time and we spoke about your reaction to find out what AFL is and was brilliant seeing you watch your first game, especially being a preliminary final and beating the pies by a point how good was that!!! Being an Essendon supporter it was brilliant seeing the pies beatin by a point. Something you will remember for the rest of your life brother!! We hope you have fun in Australia mate and ' go the Swannys for 22 '

[@susanab7]

I went to my first AFL game at Etihad now Marvel Stadium and it was electric! It was HUGE and so loud. This was like your Disneyland Rob!

[@shaunmckenzie5509]

What an awesome match to have as your first!! Really enjoyed watching that

[@waynehauser3611]

Great vid mate ! There is only one way to beat Collingwood, and that's by 1 point lol ! Go Bloods next week !

[@justlinsu]

Welcome to the Land Down Under guys. The 'old stands' as you call them as part of our history at the Sydney Cricket Ground I think they are beautiful...I've only just seen your posts ...so I didn't realise you were already here lol. I saw the last quarter of the game on tv. Thrilling game. I'm hanging out for our NRL Semi Final for South Sydney Rabbitohs this Saturday...should be epic game.....Have a great stay mate. I hope the weather stays nice for you 💕

[@chiefrocka680]

Heeney's got to be my favourite sydney player of all time.

[@caltravels9454]

Been looking forward to this one a lot, what a game.

[@louisekindred0059]

I'm not a footy fan but to see your camera shake and then see the biggest smiles and cheering going on especially with you Rob, it was awesome just seeing you enjoy yourself so much 😂... at least you didn't knock Charlie out with your ranting 🤣🤗

[@kerricappy4890]

You know that a good many of those Swannies supporters are actually from Melbourne. The Swans were once South Melbourne and the allegiance doesn't die. It's passed down through the generations. Many of them travelled up with the Collingwood supporters. You'll find in the GF this week the crowd will likely be half & half. I'm from Melbourne & I will be going for the Swans (even though I'm a Tigers supporter).

[@danw3735]

Wooooo Rob, I watched your videos when you were watching from the UK. you picked a great game to see.

[@MrTlovinglife]

Loved your reactions so much. I also appreciated your support for the Swans in just your first game. Love the Vlog so much.

[@CharlieandRob]

Thank you!! Footy is why we flew this far!

[@CharlieandRob]

Thank you! It was sooooo good to be there!

[@davidjohnpaul333]

I did say Sydney is better than Melbourne (sure I am biased, but I do have an affection for Melbourne)..You're more excited than a kid at Christmas mate. Glad you're here & that you are both having a great time 😎

[@GiuseppeBasile]

What a game Charlie & Rob. I had goosebumps watching this when the final siren went off. An experience you guys will never forget. Have you managed to score tickets to the big dance? Hopefully it works out for you guys. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Aus.

[@CharlieandRob]

Possibly a ticket for Rob 😜

[@GiuseppeBasile]

@@CharlieandRob Good news guys. Hopefully Charlie gets a ticket as well

[@Rockford03]

Aussie Rules best game in the world 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🏆👈 Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@GreenGibbon]

Great game for your "first" experience, Rob! As a Saints fan, I'm more than happy to see Collingwood loose, and by one point no less! Painful! 😊 However, their brand of 2022 football has my sincere respect; fast, high pressure, risk taking and dangerous. The Swans were fortunate the game wasn't two minutes longer.

[@kentfu9181]

You caught the best game of the season and following the best club in AFL!

[@elisahelen]

Its amazing how often with afl that you get that feeling. Not every time but it happens. Its part of the games buzz. Glad it was such a good experience. Come on Swannies next Saturday!

[@LachlanKellett]

Oh and I loved when you said to the Lil Collingwood Fan "Who are Ya" I am a Carlton supporter and with the Rivalry thats what I said through the Screen as well! Incredible Game and Incredible Vlog! If you don't get Tickets I hope you will still Vlog your Reaction to the Grand Final wherever you are! Keep up the good work guys

[@shaundgb7367]

That was funny with the little kid, Collingwood fan after the match.

[@CharlieandRob]

We will film wherever we may be...

[@julianlee4803]

Such an amazing video. Felt like I was sitting on the edge of my seat all over again in that 4th quarter. Glad you guys had a great experience at your first AFL game

[@trikkimick]

It's an absolute tragedy this game doesn't get more recognition overseas. The AFL really dropped the ball through COVID, this was the only professional league that ran through it and they didn't capitalise. 25 years ago played for Wimbledon Hawks with a bunch of Aussie expats and mad Irishmen (2 Premierships!!), and then played for England (dual citizen, we got slaughtered by the Swedes!) and I still see nothing has changed. Makes me sad. :(

[@toby9999]

It's fuelled by a kind parochialism. It's very Australian and especially very Victorian. Outside of Australia it's nothing. As I commented elsewhere, most kiwis (who are football mad) think of Aussie rules as just another rugby code and shrug their shoulders. I did the same until I saw the game on tv then thought WTF. I suspect the game has little appeal other than it being a cultural thing. I mean it is quite bizzare watching footballer's who look more like basket ballers almost killing each other to get the ball then immediately kicking it away, over and over and over. I don't see the appeal personally but it is great for the local fans obviously.

[@kerrymattrobertsharris6707]

Knocking off the Pies by one point in a big final. You just lived the dream. Cheer Cheer the red & the white!! Cats v Bloods in the GF for the first time ever. Can't wait for that.

[@petemaddocks8660]

Certainly captured the atmosphere, well done. The crowd is different to Soccer, there's not enough time between plays to sing and carry on, it's more engaged with the game itself. My wife has trouble getting her hear around that, but enjoys the game. Love Aussie rules so much ❤

[@CharlieandRob]

Deffo time for some songs!!

[@kayelle8005]

I can’t believe your heart survived that. A close one point finish is always nerve wracking let alone when it’s for a spot in the grand final.

[@CharlieandRob]

I don't know how I got through this game! 😂

[@ohl_8054]

perfect game to watch for your first match, great to see

[@justmoondog]

Was looking forward to this. And it was great. Thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks you two.

[@garyb7075]

You have to get a hoodie!

[@CharlieandRob]

We have looked online to try and order one too, nothing in our sizes. Hopefully be able to get one when back in Melbourne 😂

[@suzanneevans1522]

I have been a swans supporter for over 40 years. It was a fantastic game and an even better result. So for tomorrow's grand final GO SWANNIES.

[@gregbowen617]

On back to the MCG… just wait until you hear, feel and immerse yourself in the Grand Final! Your first live game could not have been a better one than this! Go swannies, from a StKilda fan…

[@Valheru4]

It's always better seeing a close game in the stands ... the feeling is ecstatic... the only feeling that trumps it is the feeling from the field!

[@PSC-ll2dn]

welcome to the SCG I take great pride in working there as a security guard glad you both had a great time gonna say you'll have to be very lucky to get tickets to the grand final though it'll be easier going to the NRL grand final the week after you came to Australia at the right time the week after that is the Bathurst 1000 not sure if you knew that

[@iankearns774]

As a Carlton supporter there's nothing better than seeing Collingwood go down in a final by one point.

[@kevkoala]

Payback for how they denied you a place in the finals by a point.

[@MonstaAU]

@@kevkoala Exactly. All other clubs supporters will be behind the Swans because we hate the Pies so much. #baggers

[@kaiberberich1]

As a Collingwood supporter... beating you guys by less than a kick to boot you out of the finals .. Better luck next year - to both of us 😁

[@iankearns774]

Still have the 3 Premierships on DVD to cherish. 1970, 1979 and 1981. Wayne Harmes tapping the ball back into play from the second tier so Kenny Sheldon could run in and finish your mob off. It still brings tears to my eyes.

[@jayde1708]

Was so looking forward to this reaction video. Great work Rob, so glad you both enjoyed it : )

[@jenniesaunders1917]

I've noticed a lot of the overseas reactors always query why they have points or behinds in the game and not just goals. NOW YOU KNOW WHY. Adds so much

[@LachlanKellett]

FIRST!!! I have been waiting for this all Morning! I'm hoping the Swans win the Granny, I've been supporting them this whole finals series, but not just because of that. But for you, Rob. It'd be even better if you were to get Tickets and you go and they win it! Sucks you prob wont get tickets now. Anyway keep up the good work, love the vlogs

[@stevenlowe3026]

Glad you got to see Swans win the semi-final. Considering the outcome, it's probably just as well you couldn't get tickets for the Grand Final. You got the best experience for a Swans fan this year - edge of the seat game with a cliff-hanger ending. As a Weagles fan, my team was out of the running ages ago.

[@CharlieandRob]

well... lets just say we did get tickets to the grand final...so like you said, its a good job we went to this match as well!

[@stevenlowe3026]

@@CharlieandRob Oh, I thought you'd said you missed out on the MCG. But no matter who wins, a close game is a much better game to watch as a game of football.

[@Thisismeeeeee]

So happy for you guys. I dont follow afl, league yes but to see you enjoying your time in oz helps us who live here and take it for granted re appreciate what we have. Glad they won for you 👍

[@stevenreed5514]

Well as a Pies fan I can't be happy with the result but I'm glad you were able to experience the best sport in the world live and up close. You picked a belter of a game to be your first.