The MCG was completely packed with more than 100,000 people as the 2018 AFL Grand Final kicked off in Melbourne between West Coast and Collingwood.Jeremy McGovern, who was only declared fit to play an hour before match began after suffering a hip injury against Melbourne last week, marks in front of Mason CoxWest Coast captain Shannon Hurn leads the underdog West Coast Eagles on to the MCG before the Grand Final beganBoth teams had convincing victories in the preliminary finals last weekend, the Eagles thumping Melbourne by 66 points in Perth and Collingwood upsetting the fancied Richmond by 39 points.This means both sides are fired up and carrying a lot of confidence in to the clash, the biggest game for many of their players' careers, making for an exciting contest.West Coast last made the Grand Final in 2015 where they were no match for Hawthorn, who cruised to their third straight premiership by 46 points.There was plenty of drama before the match even started as Collingwood's banner was torn apart by the wind only seconds before the team were due to come onto the field and run through it.Earlier, Collingwood rookie Brayden Sier landed an epic sledge on West Coast captain Shannon Hurn about his famous receding hairline.

West Coast finally scored its first goal with less than two minutes to go when Willie Rioli touched the ball with his shin right on the line as it bounced after a contest. I cannot believe what I’ve just seen, west coast never lead and then with 1 min to go they find themselves ahead by 4, they win it & steal the GF from Collingwood, I don’t know history well of the Colliwobbles but that is heartbreaking to watch # amazingstuffA NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. A massive Sunday afternoon clash sees the West Coast Eagles play the Collingwood Magpies at Optus Stadium. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. Watch the West Coast Eagles vs. Collingwood Magpies match from Saturday, September 29th 2018, 2:30:00 pm held at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Both players had their moments, with Naitanui dominant early, and Grundy influential late.Naitanui finished with 14 disposals, 28 hitouts and 11 clearances, while Grundy had 22 possessions, 31 hitouts and six clearances.Both sides suffered an injury blow in the opening term, with Moore injuring his left hamstring, while Jamie Cripps damaged a groin.The injury to Moore is particularly worrying given his recent history of soft tissue problems.Magpies skipper Scott Pendlebury (finger) and James Aish (shoulder) finished the game with injury concerns.Eagles goalsneak Jarrod Cameron booted four first-half goals, but he was kept quiet in the second half by debutant John Noble.The opening term featured six lead changes as both sides put an emphasis on attack.Cameron booted three goals for the term, while Darling nailed two courtesy of strong marks.But the Magpies had plenty of firepower of their own, with Cox and Mihocek booting two goals apiece.Cameron booted his fourth goal midway through the second term to help West Coast open up a 15-point lead.Collingwood was able to hold in the third quarter when West Coast threatened to blow open the game.And when Mihocek and De Goey booted a goal within a minute of each other in the final term, the margin was just one point but the Magpies had all the momentum.This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.West Coast outclasses Hawthorn to make it seven wins in a rowLuke Brooks slots winning field goal to ice Wests Tigers' one-point win over BulldogsLightning beat Swifts in grand final rematch, Thunderbirds end Vixens' unbeaten startCarlton players 'pulled one over' umpires with last-kick win, says LongmuirIndian cricket great MS Dhoni retires after 16-year international careerAustralian swimmer Chloe McCardel surpasses men's record for most English Channel crossingsDaniel Andrews pleads with Victorians to get tested 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outstanding grand final.