Adam Goodes makes rare public appearance for Sydney Swans reunion
Adam Goodes has made a rare and unexpected public appearance on Saturday, warming the hearts of AFL and Sydney Swans fans.
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Well that’s a sight for sore eyes.
AFL legend Adam Goodes has given fans a pleasant surprise by taking part in the lap of honour for the 10-year anniversary of the Sydney Swans’ 2012 premiership.
It was reported earlier this week Goodes and his wife Natalie would attend the Friday night private function at a Sydney pub and would also attend the formal event on Saturday night.
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However, the two-time Brownlow medallist was not expected to be present during the on-field festivities at the SCG due to having a previously organised family commitment.
But Swans and AFL fans were delighted to see Goodes walking around the SCG with a smile on his face as he basked in the glory of the Swans’ most recent premiership.
The 42-year-old appeared in good spirits as he waved to the crowd and shared a word with his former teammates, who posed for a group photo in front of the old SCG members’ stand.
The 2012 premiership side also formed a guard of honour for the current Swans team as they on to the field to face the Gold Coast Suns.
Footy fans were delighted to see Goodes make a public appearance at the special occasion.
AFL broadcaster Gerard Whateley said on AFL Nation. “It’s splendid to see, and reaffirms the notion he is not disenfranchised with the Sydney Swans in any way.
“His reluctance is with anything to do with an AFL endorsed function or from headquarters.”
Goodes did the lap of honour with the rest of the 2012 Premiership team and I am CRYING
— Imo (@imogenrq) May 7, 2022
Goodes’ fellow dual premiership player Jude Bolton earlier shared a photo of the premiership-winning team enjoying a beer as part of the 10-year reunion.
“That culture the bloods, that’s what it’s all about!â€
— Sydney Swans (@sydneyswans) May 7, 2022
The 2012 premiership reunion has started 🎉 ðŸ†
📷 @Jude_Boltonpic.twitter.com/PmGhDXOUhZ
Goodes famously kicked the match-winning goal in the fourth quarter in the 2012 grand final against Hawthorn — having previously suffered a serious knee ligament injury.
It is just one of many reasons why the club awards the runner-up in its best and fairest award the Adam Goodes medal in honour of the 372-game champion. The club champion is awarded the Bob Skilton medal every year.
Originally published as Adam Goodes makes rare public appearance for Sydney Swans reunion
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