Footy heads from all walks of life have united on Twitter to bask in the complete devastation of Collingwood President Eddie McGuire.
Honestly, before I blab on for a bit let’s just look at this one tweet first.
Please retweet this #AFLGF pic.twitter.com/bcnkeBKEvt
— Albert Thurgood (@AlbertThurgood) September 29, 2018
That’s 688 likes and 730 retweets at the time of writing, bloody hell.
I, myself, can’t pinpoint the exact reason why people passionately hate the man but they do – they really do.
Anyway, the Pies just, and I mean just came short in today’s AFL Grand Final against West Coast 11.13 (79) to 11.8 (74). It was an E P I C clash and the Pies were just ahead for most of the game… until the final ten minutes when it all went to shits for them.
Even their poor banner was torn to shreds by the savage Melbourne winds before the boys even hit the field but coach Nathan Buckley was such a good sport about it. The man, in the minutes before the biggest match in his career, took the time to assure every person behind the banner that it was no big deal and most definitely not their fault. Melbourne’s weather is just a dickhead.
All heart ❤️ #AFLGF pic.twitter.com/g3vKUP6yre
— AFL (@AFL) September 29, 2018
What a bloody legend.
This aside, Eagles fans, general AFL fans, AFL-hating people, and many more tore into McGuire on Twitter.
Even if you absolutely hate the bloke, you have to admit he really brings together the people.
I don’t think there is anything more satisfying than seeing Eddie McGuire cry after a Pies loss #AFLEaglesPies #AFLGF
— Kate Mullins (@katemulll) September 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/Keg/status/1045939679642574848
Oh my GOD.
Hehehehehehe Eddie McGuire you lil bitch. #AFLGF pic.twitter.com/DTaYz0wMsl
— Charlotte (@charIottepickle) September 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/DavidParis/status/1045936607830794240
Eagles have won, Eddie McGuire has lost, world order is restored
— Don’t grow up, it’s a trap 🦘✳️💉 (@stejwill) September 29, 2018
I spent this game making brownies and ignoring the TV, but I’m really glad I finished in time to see Eddie McGuire’s devastated losing face
— Kerry (@Kerry_McBride) September 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/caseytxo/status/1045936853499600897
The whole of Australia uniting to once again tell someone to eat shit. Eat shit Eddie McGuire.
— Conor Stokes, the man from online (@xDirtyPunkx) September 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/benpobjie/status/1045934788408860672
Watching Eddie McGuire’s sad face on every major TV channel pic.twitter.com/3BuL75VlnN
— Nicola (@nick_e_louder) September 29, 2018
needed: photos of eddie mcguire crying
— Chicken Treat Fan Club (@GrouseGrant) September 29, 2018
That cut to Eddie McGuire at the end pic.twitter.com/4m8JkVUCzh
— ⚜️ Cal 🏛 (@calrreid) September 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/KevinAirs/status/1045934816003153921
But hey, that game was incredibly intense and came right down to the wire so some people did feel bad for the big boss.
I even feel for Eddie McGuire #AFLGF
— Cameron Hamilton (@cam_hamilton) September 29, 2018
In short:
Feel bad for the Collingwood players & Buckley but I definitely do not feel bad for that flog Eddie McGuire. #AFLGF
— Emily (@Emilitaa23) September 29, 2018
The, uh, enjoyment of tears aside McGuire told the press back in the locker room that “It’s been a wonderful year. There are so many great stories to come out of our team. I’m just so proud of our club.”
“It’s been a wonderful year. There are so many great stories to come out of our team. I’m just so proud of our club,” – President Eddie McGuire #FOREVER pic.twitter.com/LZ9dczIbFV
— Collingwood FC (@CollingwoodFC) September 29, 2018
In other news:
Sorry, @fatmanscoop, I made a new friend at the AFL Grand Final this arvo. pic.twitter.com/bjgYz2wXuU
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) September 29, 2018
Hahahahahahahah Christ, today is wild.
In other, other news: #flyinghigh
Flying high 🎶 #AFLGF pic.twitter.com/6n9wV80JHI
— AFL (@AFL) September 29, 2018
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, mates.