2005 v 2012

[giant]

I know it's like comparing children, but I've been thinking about the two premierships and which has given me more joy.

Although I haven't been a long time Swans/Souths supporter, the relief after 2005 was palpable. Then there was the hair-raising finish and the immortal Mark of the Millennium. A great game plan backed by some brilliant individual acts of courage. And of course, it was a triumph of good over evil.

But 2012 was really really special - hardly anyone had a bad day, it was one of the great GFs ever played, so many special passages, and a tremendous gutsy inspired come from behind victory.

So, in a count back, I declare 2012 the winner.

How about others? Do you just love them all like your offspring, or is there one that stands out?

[Primmy]

I have to concur. Mainly because there was a struck match between the marquise players and the lesser lights in the 2012 game. Could you imaging ANY of those boys been put up for trade? I think it was 3 players traded within 2 years, from 2005 may be more. says something.

Also I can watch 2012 again and again, just for the thrill of the game. I watch 2005 rarely and its the last 10 minutes I rate. Big difference. but it was a win, with Nic Davis giving us a go (gone), Snider sparking for the 4th quarter against St Kilda (traded), Monty kicking us ahead in the granny (traded).

Same result but different emotions.

[BillyRayCypress]

2012 is not the same without Kerr coming back time and time again after being injured. Ben Cousens and Daniel Chick playing on.....................emotion.

After 6 hours in the cold and the wind today taking registrations, I couldn't help being sarcastic.

2012, because we shouldn't have won the game. So that always makes it sweeter. It was minus Barry Biffo as well.

[annew]

Just watched 2012 Grand Final again for about the 30th time and I loved it. I reckon 2012 was much more entertaining but both were special as we weren't meant to win either. No room for egos in the swans, it is always a team effort. Can't wait for 2013 to start.

[stellation]

Davo played in 2005. No contest.

[Big Al]

Davo played in 2005. No contest.

I agree...2012 it is.

[Big Al]

2005 = Utter Relief
2012 = Indescribable Joy.

I'm just loving the fact we can have a thread like this.

If you had told me in the early 90's that in the next 20 years that we'd rarely miss the finals, play in 4 Grand Finals winning 2 flags whilst becoming one of the most respected organizations in this country I'd have called for the men in the white coats to take you away.

[Xie Shan]

The funny thing is that both grand finals involved us giving up comfortable leads and having to come from 2 goals behind early in the last quarter to win!

[goswannie14]

The funny thing is that both grand finals involved us giving up comfortable leads and having to come from 2 goals behind early in the last quarter to win!

Before Mal kicked the sealing goal there were more than a few comments about...."4 points again!" where I was at Darling Harbour.

[Velour&Ruffles]

2005 = Utter Relief
2012 = Indescribable Joy.

I'm just loving the fact we can have a thread like this.

If you had told me in the early 90's that in the next 20 years that we'd rarely miss the finals, play in 4 Grand Finals winning 2 flags whilst becoming one of the most respected organizations in this country I'd have called for the men in the white coats to take you away.

This - I still have to pinch myself.
In 1990, the odds of a thousand-strong swarm of winged, technicolour monkeys bursting from my rear end and flying in perfect V formation to the moon seemed infinitely more realistic.

[stellation]

I agree...2012 it is.

I want to say you're dead to me, but I love a cuddly man (hence the Davo love!) so just can't bring myself to.

[mcs]

2005 = Utter Relief
2012 = Indescribable Joy.

I'm just loving the fact we can have a thread like this.

If you had told me in the early 90's that in the next 20 years that we'd rarely miss the finals, play in 4 Grand Finals winning 2 flags whilst becoming one of the most respected organizations in this country I'd have called for the men in the white coats to take you away.

Yep that's pretty much my take on it. The lasting memory of that day at the G to me will not be the game, not the great sight of the hawthorn players on the ground after losing what the media saw as the 'unlosable', but the sight of a grown man, similar in age to me (25), openly weeping with joy after the final siren. I just looked at him, said nothing and gave him a massive bear hug filled with joy! That moment of raw emotion will stick with me forever!!!