South Melbourne's Rising Sun Hotel has maintained its link with Swans fans and players despite the club's relocation to Sydney. And they're in for a big one tomorrow. najsambul agerealfooty AFLGF
“We’ve had a delivery of 100 barrels of beer this week,” said publican Hayley Wakefield. “Fifty of them are in my back shed because we could only fit 50 in the cellar.”
The pub has maintained its link with fans and players despite the relocation, and with Sydney in Saturday’s grand final, Wakefield has been inundated with emails and phone calls from Swans fans keen to secure a booking – and they’re likely to be queuing from the early hours. “Swans supporters have always been extremely gentrified compared to the other AFL teams, so I don’t think there’s going to be any problems,” she said.The pub is also popular with ex-players and the club’s former coach Paul Roos – who led the Swans to their first premiership win in 72 years in 2005 – is a frequent patron.
For Richards, although his red and white fence may be an anomaly among the blue and white Geelong colours, he’s not bothered.The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights.Federation Square, CBD: A live broadcast will begin on a big screen from noon, with the match starting at 2.30pm. Free public event.