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Crowds at the 2017 AFL Grand Final between the Adelaide Crows and Richmond Tigers. Picture: Jason Edwards
Crowds at the 2017 AFL Grand Final between the Adelaide Crows and Richmond Tigers. Picture: Jason Edwards

AFL Grand Final: Best Herald Sun pictures from Richmond v Adelaide epic

1 min read·October 02, 2017 - 3:59PM
Sunday Herald Sun

PICTURE SPECIAL: TIGERS players and fans revelled n a fairytale premiership win for the first time in 37 years on Saturday, September 30.

From fans pouring into the MCG to all the action on the field and the celebrations and street parties afterwards, the Sunday Herald Sun was there to capture the moment.

Scroll down to see stunning images of the Richmond team, diehard Tigers fans, The Killers and all the action from the MCG showdown.

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The sun rises over the MCG ahead of the Grand Final. Picture: Sarah Matray
The sun rises over the MCG ahead of the Grand Final. Picture: Sarah Matray


Natasha Moy from South Australia and Lucy Vassallo from Werribee take their seats. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Natasha Moy from South Australia and Lucy Vassallo from Werribee take their seats. Picture: Nicole Garmston


Taylor Walker and the Crows. Picture: Mark Stewart
Taylor Walker and the Crows. Picture: Mark Stewart
Damien Hardwick was all smiles, showing no sign of pre-match nerves. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Damien Hardwick was all smiles, showing no sign of pre-match nerves. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Tiger Dustin Martin warms up. Picture: Mark Stewart
Tiger Dustin Martin warms up. Picture: Mark Stewart
Richmond Tiger Daniel Rioli takes a moment on the ‘G to soak it all in. Picture: Mark Stewart
Richmond Tiger Daniel Rioli takes a moment on the ‘G to soak it all in. Picture: Mark Stewart
Rory Sloane heads out for the warm up. Picture: Mark Stewart
Rory Sloane heads out for the warm up. Picture: Mark Stewart
The Killers on stage. Picture: Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
The Killers on stage. Picture: Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
The massive crowd, the first 100,000-plus in many years, soak up The Killers entertainment. The Killers killed it ahead of the Grand Final. Picture: Robert Cianflone/AFL Media/Getty Images
The massive crowd, the first 100,000-plus in many years, soak up The Killers entertainment. The Killers killed it ahead of the Grand Final. Picture: Robert Cianflone/AFL Media/Getty Images
The crows run out, greeted by fire and a roaring MCG. Picture: Getty
The crows run out, greeted by fire and a roaring MCG. Picture: Getty
Little tiger Owen meets a big tiger. Picture: Jason Edwards
Little tiger Owen meets a big tiger. Picture: Jason Edwards
A fan roars. Picture: Jason Edwards
A fan roars. Picture: Jason Edwards
Facing off. Picture: Getty
Facing off. Picture: Getty
The Tigers during the national anthem. Picture: Getty
The Tigers during the national anthem. Picture: Getty
Rory Sloane kicks the first goal. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Rory Sloane kicks the first goal. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Daniel Rioli gets tackled. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Daniel Rioli gets tackled. Picture: Nicole Garmston
Richmond players celebrates Jack Graham's second quarter goal. Picture: David Caird
Richmond players celebrates Jack Graham's second quarter goal. Picture: David Caird
Richmond's Dustin Martin kicks a goal in the second quarter. Picture: David Caird
Richmond's Dustin Martin kicks a goal in the second quarter. Picture: David Caird
Jack Riewoldt climbs high. Picture: Getty
Jack Riewoldt climbs high. Picture: Getty
Tiger Kane Lambert celebrates. Picture: Mark Stewart
Tiger Kane Lambert celebrates. Picture: Mark Stewart
Taylor Walker up for the mark. Picture: Mark Stewart
Taylor Walker up for the mark. Picture: Mark Stewart
Tiger Jason Castagna tussles. Picture: Mark Stewart
Tiger Jason Castagna tussles. Picture: Mark Stewart
Jack Riewoldt under pressure. Picture: Mark Stewart
Jack Riewoldt under pressure. Picture: Mark Stewart
One of Jack Riewoldt’s big grabs in the first quarter. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
One of Jack Riewoldt’s big grabs in the first quarter. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith
Tigers captain Trent Cotchin gets away a kick. Picture: Alex Coppel
Tigers captain Trent Cotchin gets away a kick. Picture: Alex Coppel
Richmond's Dustin Martin fends off Adelaide's Rory Atkins. Picture. Phil Hillyard
Richmond's Dustin Martin fends off Adelaide's Rory Atkins. Picture. Phil Hillyard



Jack Riewoldt celebrates victory at the final siren. Picture: Getty Images
Jack Riewoldt celebrates victory at the final siren. Picture: Getty Images





Tigers celebrate their victory as dejected Crows players hit the deck. Picture: Getty Images
Tigers celebrate their victory as dejected Crows players hit the deck. Picture: Getty Images





Dustin Martin celebrates with teammates. Picture: Alex Coppel
Dustin Martin celebrates with teammates. Picture: Alex Coppel





Tigers fans after the siren. Picture: Alex Coppel
Tigers fans after the siren. Picture: Alex Coppel





Jack Riewoldt holds the premiership cup aloft. Picture: Alex Coppel
Jack Riewoldt holds the premiership cup aloft. Picture: Alex Coppel






Yellow and black! The Tigers belt out the team song. Picture: Getty
Yellow and black! The Tigers belt out the team song. Picture: Getty


Trent Cotchin and the cup. Picture: Getty
Trent Cotchin and the cup. Picture: Getty


The Tigers head down the race. Picture: Getty
The Tigers head down the race. Picture: Getty


Dustin Martin celebrates. Picture: Getty Images
Dustin Martin celebrates. Picture: Getty Images


Trent Cotchin kisses Dustin Martin. Picture: David Caird
Trent Cotchin kisses Dustin Martin. Picture: David Caird


Shaun Grigg with his son, Sonny. Picture: Mark Stewart
Shaun Grigg with his son, Sonny. Picture: Mark Stewart


Richmond’s Dustin Martin holds the Mark Knight victory poster after the 2017 AFL Grand Final against the Adelaide Crows. Picture: Alex Coppel
Richmond’s Dustin Martin holds the Mark Knight victory poster after the 2017 AFL Grand Final against the Adelaide Crows. Picture: Alex Coppel


James Hird presents Dustin Martin with the Norm Smith Medal. Picture: Nicole Garmston
James Hird presents Dustin Martin with the Norm Smith Medal. Picture: Nicole Garmston


Alex Rance celebrates with Justin Leppitsch. Picture: Getty Images
Alex Rance celebrates with Justin Leppitsch. Picture: Getty Images


2017 AFL premiers Richmond. Picture: Michael Klein
2017 AFL premiers Richmond. Picture: Michael Klein


Tigers coach Damien Hardwick and captain Trent Cotchin hold the premiership cup aloft. Picture: Michael Klein<br/>
Tigers coach Damien Hardwick and captain Trent Cotchin hold the premiership cup aloft. Picture: Michael Klein


It’s Tiger time. Picture: Getty
It’s Tiger time. Picture: Getty


Jack Riewoldt hugs Alex Rance after the final siren. Picture: Michael Klein
Jack Riewoldt hugs Alex Rance after the final siren. Picture: Michael Klein


Jack Riewoldt celebrates with fans. Picture: Getty Images
Jack Riewoldt celebrates with fans. Picture: Getty Images


An upset Sam Jacobs after the final siren. Picture: Sarah Reed
An upset Sam Jacobs after the final siren. Picture: Sarah Reed


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