Carlton v Essendon

The best game of football I have ever seen.

My first time at the MCG watching an AFL game.. This was The Rivalry Round (where apparent rivals play one another). There were 65, 000 people at the game. It was hot but I still wore my scarf.

Carlton didn't start the game well - Lance Whitnall was in poor form, all the refereeing decisions seemed to go against us and Fev hardly got near the ball. Essendon looked very strong and took an early lead. By half time we were 48 points down and facing an embarrassing defeat. Carlton then proceeded to stage the most amazing comeback in the club's history, eventually winning by three points. All our players raised their game, but Fevola's eight goals secured the win.

The atmosphere was incredible.


A truly great game.