Eddie McGuire relived the pain of watching a Grand Final slip away

For the second time in less than six months Eddie McGuire had to watch on as a Grand Final slipped away — fans were quick to dig in.

Second time in less than six months for Eddie!

In the space of five months Eddie McGuire has had to sit in the stands and watch as his team collapses in a heap to lose a Grand Final.

McGuire was knocked to the canvas when his beloved Collingwood Magpies kicked the opening five goals of the AFL Grand Final against West Coast.

Only to see them fall short in a historic finish as the Eagles soared to the classic win thanks to a masterful late goal from Dom Sheed.

“You come here with hope in your heart ... that’s what big time sport is all about,” McGuire said following the loss to the Eagles.

“If you put yourself out there you’re going to feel devastation at times.”

Now after getting back to his feet and feeling like a Grand Final win was within his grasp, he’s had his heart ripped out of his chest.

The Melbourne Stars were cruising towards a famous victory over their cross-town rival the Renegades, when disaster struck.

After their openers piled on 93 runs, the team sensationally lost 7-19 to go from having one hand on the trophy to their heads buried in their hands.

McGuire couldn’t hide his emotion as he sat in the stands watching the train wreck unfold and fans couldn’t help but have some fun at seeing the moment unfold for the second time in 139 days.

Eddie Maguire’s master class in choking 😂😂😂 #goodoldcollingwoodforever

— Jamie Briggs (@BriggsJamie) February 17, 2019

Sad Eddie is best Eddie! 😁🤣 pic.twitter.com/KaDJJuMhRY

— Christi (@bulldogsqueen) February 17, 2019

Sure it was too long, but any tournament that dashes Eddie McGuire's hopes is a good one. #BBLFinal

— Titus O'Reily (@TitusOReily) February 17, 2019

Let’s look at the bright side. Eddie McGuire loses a second GF in less than 6 months 😂 #BBL08Final #Colliwobbles

— Borgy 🇦🇺 (@Borgus17) February 17, 2019

Sep 2018: Collingwood blow a 29-point lead in the AFL GF
Feb 2019: Stars lose 7-19 in the BBL Final

The Eddie McGuire effect.#BBL08 #BBLFinal

— Aaron Cooper (@scoopacoopa) February 17, 2019

Twice in six months Eddie McGuire has watched his team choke from a winning position.

— Daniel Jack Paproth (@pappy90) February 17, 2019

Unbelievable scenes. Haven’t seen a bigger collapse since Collingwood in the granny

— Matt Nicholls (@mattnicholls29) February 17, 2019

Two times in 7 months Eddie McGuire teams choke @CollingwoodFC @StarsBBL #BBL08 #choke #BBL08Final pic.twitter.com/ECOfWbXOEt

— kayne brewster (@23Kbrewster) February 17, 2019

The pain of losing one Grand Final can stick with players and fans for years, losing two in less than six months could force most into hiding.

Thankfully for Eddie the AFL season is just around the corner so he’ll have plenty to occupy his mind.

But if Collingwood are to make their way into another Grand Final in 2019, the team may request their president not be sitting in the stands.

Originally published as Eddie McGuire relived the pain of watching a Grand Final slip away