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Action from the 2016 Grand Final Sydney Swans versus Western Bulldogs.

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Action from 2016 Grand Final Sydney Swans versus Western Bulldogs.

Tom Boyd of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the 2016 AFL Grand Final.

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Tom Boyd of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the 2016 AFL Grand Final.Credit:Getty Images

Liam Picken of the Western Bulldogs takes a mark during the 2016 AFL Grand Final

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Liam Picken of the Western Bulldogs takes a mark during the 2016 AFL Grand FinalCredit:Graham Denholm

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Jake Stringer of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goalduring the 2016 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Jake Stringer of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goalduring the 2016 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)Credit:Quinn Rooney

Josh Kennedy of the Swans is tackled during the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final match.

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Josh Kennedy of the Swans is tackled during the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final match.Credit:Scott Barbour

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Josh Kennedy of the Swans celebrates after kicking a goal.

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Josh Kennedy of the Swans celebrates after kicking a goal.Credit:Scott Barbour

Tory Dickson of the Western Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the 2016 AFL Grand Final.

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Tory Dickson of the Western Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the 2016 AFL Grand Final.Credit:Graham Denholm

Luke Dahlhaus of the Bulldogs runs with the ball during the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final

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Luke Dahlhaus of the Bulldogs runs with the ball during the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand FinalCredit:Scott Barbour

Kurt Tippett of the Sydney Swans takes a mark during the 2016 AFL Grand Final.

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Kurt Tippett of the Sydney Swans takes a mark during the 2016 AFL Grand Final.Credit:Graham Denholm

Lance Franklin of the Swans and Joel Hamling of the Bulldogs compete for the ball during the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final.

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Lance Franklin of the Swans and Joel Hamling of the Bulldogs compete for the ball during the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final.Credit:Getty Images

Gary Rohan (Swans) marks in front of Dale Morris (Dogs)

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Gary Rohan (Swans) marks in front of Dale Morris (Dogs)Credit:Justin McManus

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Lance Franklin of the Sydney Swans takes a mark during the 2016 AFL Grand Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Fairfax Media) *** Local Caption *** Lance Franklin

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Lance Franklin of the Sydney Swans takes a mark during the 2016 AFL Grand Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Fairfax Media) *** Local Caption *** Lance FranklinCredit:Graham Denholm

The Sydney Swans' Isaac Heeney attempts to thwart the handball-happy Bulldogs – and Jason Johannisen – in the 2016 grand final.

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The Sydney Swans' Isaac Heeney attempts to thwart the handball-happy Bulldogs – and Jason Johannisen – in the 2016 grand final. Credit:Eddie Jim

Tom Boyd ( dogs) drops a chest mark in the opening moments.

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Tom Boyd ( dogs) drops a chest mark in the opening moments.Credit:Justin McManus

It's a tense and hard-fought premiership decider at the MCG.

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It's a tense and hard-fought premiership decider at the MCG.Credit:Eddie Jim

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Zaine Cordy of the Bulldogs celebrates after kicking a goal during the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Fairfax Media)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Zaine Cordy of the Bulldogs celebrates after kicking a goal during the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Fairfax Media)Credit:Scott Barbour

2016 AFL Grand Final at the MCG Sydney Swans v Western Bulldogs. Western Bulldogs Matthew Boyd,4 Sydney Swans Dan Hannebery.

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2016 AFL Grand Final at the MCG Sydney Swans v Western Bulldogs. Western Bulldogs Matthew Boyd,4 Sydney Swans Dan Hannebery.Credit:Eddie Jim

. AFL Grand Final Parade. Western Bulldogs and Sydney Swans. Fletcher Roberts from Bulldogs marks.

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. AFL Grand Final Parade. Western Bulldogs and Sydney Swans. Fletcher Roberts from Bulldogs marks.Credit:Justin McManus

Western Bulldogs Marcus Bontempelli

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Western Bulldogs Marcus BontempelliCredit:Eddie Jim

Jason Johannisen of the Western Bulldogs runs with the ball during the 2016 AFL Grand Final.

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Jason Johannisen of the Western Bulldogs runs with the ball during the 2016 AFL Grand Final.Credit:Graham Denholm

Dogs dinner: Tough day at the office for the Swans.

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Dogs dinner: Tough day at the office for the Swans.Credit:Getty Images