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Friday 28 September - 1 day to go
As is tradition, the players ventured into the Melbourne CBD for the 2012 AFL Grand Final parade.On a rainy, wet Melbourne day, the players were forced to sit inside the cars through the streets of Melbourne, but soaked up the atmosphere of the die-hard fans who braved the conditions.
Cheers of “go Hawks” echoed through the streets before the players were presented on stage outside the Old Treasury building.
The two captains, Luke Hodge and Adam Goodes held the premiership cup aloft, with only one to have access to the game’s greatest prize tomorrow night.
After the parade, the captains and coaches from both sides conducted a joint media conference inside the Old Treasury building. Hawks Coach Alastair Clarkson declared the wet conditions predicted hold no fears for the Hawks.
The premiership cup led the parade before the players of the competing teams took to the streets,
Lance Franklin enjoys the parade, while Alastair Clarkson's daughter Stephanie enjoys the moment.
It was a family affair for Shaun Burgoyne, bringing along his two sons Ky and Percy.
Cyril Rioli and Xavier Ellis soak up the atmosphere during the parade.
Sam Mitchell and son Smith wave to the fans, but it looks like Smith is more worried about having his photo taken.
Hawks fans were out in force at the parade, decked out in brown and gold as well as banners showing their support.
An office along Swanston Street was showing their pride for the mighty Hawks.
The captains, Luke Hodge and Adam Goodes hold the cup aloft, with only one to take it home on Saturday night.
Hodge and Alastair Clarkson share a laugh with the media during the press conference inside the Old Treasury building.
