'As wholesome as it gets': Young girl steals the show in AFL grand final presentation
A young Auskicker has stolen the show after the AFL grand final in an adorable moment with Richmond star Jack Riewoldt.
As is customary for the grand final presentation, young footy players present the victorious players with their medals.
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And this year was no exception, with Richmond players presented their medals by some lucky youngsters.
And one such youngster stole the show when she presented Riewoldt with his medal, telling him: “you’re my favourite player.”
The adorable moment was captured by Channel 7 cameras and immediately went viral.
“As wholesome as it gets,” the official AFL Twitter account said.
"You're my favourite player!"
As wholesome as it gets. ❤️#AFLGF pic.twitter.com/JtGw39AIFT— AFL (@AFL) September 28, 2019
Lovely moment
— David White (@journoyt) September 28, 2019
Footy is great.
— Geoff Aldwinckle (@nzblueboy1864) September 28, 2019
That was such a sweet moment 🤩
— Julie Thomas (@julieet52) September 28, 2019
Awwwwwwww 🥺
You’re my favourite player - auskicker to Jack Reiwoldt
❤️— Nikki Clare (@Niksterisms) September 28, 2019
auskicker to riewoldt: "you're my favourite player"
BRB CRYING #AFLGF— dani pls (@liamsluke) September 28, 2019
Richmond destroy GWS to claim premiership
Richmond have confirmed their new dynasty, crushing GWS by 89 points in the most-lopsided AFL grand final in 12 years.
The 17.12 (114) to 3.7 (25) thrashing on Saturday at the MCG gives the Tigers their second flag in three years and confirms coach Damien Hardwick's men as the latest AFL pacesetters.
Fittingly, Maureen Hafey presented the premiership cup to Hardwick and captain Trent Cotchin.
Her late husband, the legendary Tom Hafey, coached Richmond to their last dynasty that featured the 1967, '69 and 73-74 premierships.
It is Richmond's 12th flag, drawing them level with Melbourne in equal-fifth place.
It is the biggest grand final thrashing since Geelong's record 119-point win in 2007 over Port Adelaide.
Dustin Martin shone with four goals and won his second Norm Smith Medal as best afield.
Marlion Pickett, the story of the past two days since his debut was announced, also starred on the game's biggest stage.
The 27-year-old father of four, who did jail time as a teenager and was recruited four months ago, impressed as he became only the sixth player in AFL history to debut in a grand final.
Saturday's win was Richmond's 12th in a row for the season and capped their resounding finish to the campaign.
