So it is down to Hawthorn and Fremantle for the most momentous day of the Aussie Rules calendar. Will the Dockers take it all the way or will the Hawks fly away with the win? Hawks by 16. That’s my tip. But what do I know? I’m just parroting stuff I’ve overheard my boyfriend say. Whether you’re a footy novice tuning into the AFL Grand Final to appreciate the players arms and because of FOMO (like me) or you are a footy-mad diehard superfan wearing your team’s colours right now, you’re invited to join my Last Minute AFL Grand Final Tipping Comp for a series of prizes that I’ve selected from things lying around my house. Let’s begin!!!
TIP #2 HALF TIME LEADERS – WINNER: DOMINIQUE FALLA
THE PRIZE The critically acclaimed debut album from English band Alt-J featuring singles “Breezeblocks” and “Tessellate”. Still in its cellophane. A great listen.
YOUR PICK Which team is going to be ahead at half time? Head to the comment section and put ‘#2’ and the name of the team (Hawthorne, Fremantle, Hawks and Dockers are all acceptable entries). The winner will take home a rare hardcopy piece of aural splendour. It’s just that simple.
TIP #3 HALF TIME SCORE – NO WINNER: TERRIBLE GUESSES, NO WHERE NEAR THE ACTUAL SCORELINE
THE PRIZE “Oh, Yikes! History’s Grossest, Wackiest Moments” by Joy Masoff. Touted on the back cover as “All the best stuff about the worst stuff that ever happened” this is a must read for anyone who likes fun facts, trivia and weird science. I hate all those things which is why it is unread and I’m giving it away to one of you lucky readers.
YOUR PICK I need the exact half time score. Go to the comment section and make sure you label your entry ‘#3’ and put the teams with corresponding scores in brackets e.g. “Fremantle (27) Hawks (13)” The first person to enter the correct score wins. If no one picks the exact score the next nearest person will be winning this kewl book and with it a wealth of knowledge.
TIP #4 FIRST GOAL AFTER HALF TIME – NO WINNER: BUT IN FAIRNESS, A LOUSY PRIZE
THE PRIZE Deck of playing cars advertising Old Mount Cider (note: this is not paid editorial). Still in cellophane! Presumably contains 52 cards and possibly a couple of bonus jokers!
YOUR PICK Refer Tip #1. Same principles apply but for the first goal kicked after half time. Ever been camping? Sure you have! Plan on going again? How handy will these playing cards be if it rains and you’re stuck inside the tent!
TIP #5 FINAL SCORE
THE PRIZE The entire Game Of Thrones book series to date (except for the first book. I already gave that away to someone). You’ve watched the titillating HBO series, now read the George RR Martin books that inspired the epic world of fantasy and thrones. They have been read and are slightly battered (because it takes a while to read each one so give me a break). They could be yours if the score is right!
YOUR PICK As in Tip #3 I need the exact score. Go to the comment section and make sure you label your entry ‘#3’ and put the teams with corresponding scores in brackets e.g. “Hawks (120) Fremantle (92)” The first person to enter the correct score wins. If no one picks the exact score the next nearest person will be winning this amazing second hand prize.
THE PRIZE A hand drawn doodle by my boyfriend, a skilled illustrator!!
YOUR PICK Put ‘#6’ and the player you think will win the Norm Smith Medal. You’ll be taking home a priceless work of art.
Photo by Scott Barbour for Getty Images.
