32 years of heartbreak, one legendary afternoon, zero mercy.
It had been 32 years of pain for Collingwood trying once again to overcome their Grand Final hoodoo and finally bury the Collywobbles tag. In their way though was the might of Essendon who's momentum had been stalled when the Magpies drew with the West Coast Eagles in the Qualifying Final. With larger than life characters in both sides, this was a game that became etched in football folklore. You will hear and see the most emotional, inspiring and tragic accounts of this memorable day direct from the inner sanctum.
Acting
Leigh Matthews' raw vulnerability — terrifying and beautiful.
Editing
Seamlessly weaving 32 years of trauma into one afternoon.
Director
Peter Dickson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 1990 Grand Final was the first VFL/AFL decider played on a Saturday afternoon in 23 years — the league moved it to avoid clashing with the Melbourne Cup.
Tony Shaw's 'premiership cup' speech became instant folklore; he reportedly practiced it in the shower for weeks, then forgot half of it in the moment.
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