Collingwood captain Darcy Moore thanks Magpie Army after grand final win
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Quick Read In Brief Thousands of Collingwood fans continued their celebration of the 2023 AFL grand final victory by filling Olympic Park for family day. Thousands of Collingwood fans continued to celebrate the 2023 AFL grand final victory by filling Olympic Park for family day. Brisbane players will return home to celebrate the season with fans on Monday. The screams were deafening as Collingwood captain Darcy Moore jumped onto Glasshouse balcony and lifted the 2023 AFL Premiership Cup into air. The energy from Saturday's win was undiminished as thousands of Magpies fans descended on Collingwood's training ground to pay their respects to their grand final heroes. The crowd continued to flock inside the Olympic Park for hours after the doors opened. Loyal magpies queued as far as the eye could see before the doors opened for family day. As crowd chanted Moore's name, the captain thanked fans for their loyalty, whether good or poor. “We want to say a big thank you to our 19th man, the Magpie Army,” Moore said. "You are with us in wins, losses, difficult times and good times. “We know we can count on your support. “You truly are making a dream come true.” The Collingwood chant, led by Brayden Maynard, echoed through the park. He then handed the microphone to Brayden Maynard, who sang Collingwood's signature hymn to the enthusiastic crowd. 'Out-of-body experience' Players and coach reflect on victory Craig McRae's wife gave birth to their child on the day of the grand final. Following presentation, coach Craig McRae said he had not been able to sleep much after his wife gave birth to their daughter Maggie on the morning of grand final win. “I still live in that joyful space,” McRae said. “It has been an extraordinary 24 hours and one day I will sit back and think about what an incredible day it was.” Bobby Hill said he watched Cyril Rioli highlights ahead of the grand final. Norm Smith medalist Bobby Hill said it still hasn't dawned on him that he is a world-class player. He paid tribute to former Norm Smith winner Cyril Rioli and revealed he watched highlights of match on the morning of grand final. “He is a real role model for the Indigenous community and everyone else in the AFL,” Hill said. “I came into the game just as a world-class player and to get both is incredible.” Steele Sidebottom says he will enjoy the grand final result for a long time to come. Midfielder Steele Sidebottom scored Collingwood's final goal in the grand final. He looked dazed as he looked out at the crowd from inside the Glasshouse after his balcony presentation. "I've been thinking about this moment for a long time," Sidebootm said, shaking his head. “When the siren went off yesterday I almost had an out of body experience, I couldn't believe it. “Everyone needs work hard to achieve the result and I will make sure enjoy it for a long time.” Mason Cox says Collingwood fans go "crazy" after every goa
Quick Read In Brief Thousands of Collingwood fans continued their celebration of the 2023 AFL grand final victory by filling Olympic Park for family day. Thousands of Collingwood fans continued to celebrate the 2023 AFL grand final victory by filling Olympic Park for family day. Brisbane players will return home to celebrate the season with fans on Monday. The screams were deafening as Collingwood captain Darcy Moore jumped onto Glasshouse balcony and lifted the 2023 AFL Premiership Cup into air. The energy from Saturday's win was undiminished as thousands of Magpies fans descended on Collingwood's training ground to pay their respects to their grand final heroes. The crowd continued to flock inside the Olympic Park for hours after the doors opened. Loyal magpies queued as far as the eye could see before the doors opened for family day. As crowd chanted Moore's name, the captain thanked fans for their loyalty, whether good or poor. “We want to say a big thank you to our 19th man, the Magpie Army,” Moore said. "You are with us in wins, losses, difficult times and good times. “We know we can count on your support. “You truly are making a dream come true.” The Collingwood chant, led by Brayden Maynard, echoed through the park. He then handed the microphone to Brayden Maynard, who sang Collingwood's signature hymn to the enthusiastic crowd. 'Out-of-body experience' Players and coach reflect on victory Craig McRae's wife gave birth to their child on the day of the grand final. Following presentation, coach Craig McRae said he had not been able to sleep much after his wife gave birth to their daughter Maggie on the morning of grand final win. “I still live in that joyful space,” McRae said. “It has been an extraordinary 24 hours and one day I will sit back and think about what an incredible day it was.” Bobby Hill said he watched Cyril Rioli highlights ahead of the grand final. Norm Smith medalist Bobby Hill said it still hasn't dawned on him that he is a world-class player. He paid tribute to former Norm Smith winner Cyril Rioli and revealed he watched highlights of match on the morning of grand final. “He is a real role model for the Indigenous community and everyone else in the AFL,” Hill said. “I came into the game just as a world-class player and to get both is incredible.” Steele Sidebottom says he will enjoy the grand final result for a long time to come. Midfielder Steele Sidebottom scored Collingwood's final goal in the grand final. He looked dazed as he looked out at the crowd from inside the Glasshouse after his balcony presentation. "I've been thinking about this moment for a long time," Sidebootm said, shaking his head. “When the siren went off yesterday I almost had an out of body experience, I couldn't believe it. “Everyone needs work hard to achieve the result and I will make sure enjoy it for a long time.” Mason Cox says Collingwood fans go "crazy" after every goa