WHAT’S ON: Bar screens lit up for AFL Grand Final Tigers vs.. Cats clash

Richmond Tigers will face Geelong Cats in a different fashion this year, as a night match in Queensland as Victoria fights off its second COVID wave. LIST: Local bars screening the game >>

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THE Waggon and Horses bar worker Tamarah Davey will don the yellow and black along with the excited footy crowds this weekend.

Ms Davey said the North Hobart sports bar was teeming with fervent locals each year on AFL Grand Final day.

“They’re a good crowd,” she said.

“I think what brings them here is the atmosphere really, and the food.”

The Richmond Tigers will face off against the Geelong Cats this Saturday in a slightly different fashion this year, screening as a night match at 7.30pm from the Gabba in Queensland as Victoria fights off its second wave of COVID-19.

Ms Davey said Waggon and Horses was the perfect place to watch the game, play pool and swig a drink.

“Everyone loves a Cascade Draught,” she said.

“It’s going to be a long night celebrating if we (Richmond) win.”

Ronnee Jury and Tamarah Davey from the Waggon and Horses are ready for Saturday's AFL Grand Final between Richmond and Geelong. Picture: Zak Simmonds

AFL GRAND FINAL – FIND LOCAL BARS, BREAKFASTS AND BIG SCREENS

Why not head along to some local events to send out the footy season this weekend?

• The Waggon and Horses Sports Bar, Hobart. Big screen viewing. For more information or to book call 6234 8888 or visit waggonandhorses.com.au
• Wrest Point, Hobart. The big game will hit the big screen at the Riverview Sports Bar and The Showroom. Free entry, or book a $180 table for five including burgers and cold beers via 6111 4628. More information at facebook.com/wrestpoint
• Launceston Football Club, Riverside. 9-9.30am start. Rick Fontyn will host the AFL Grand Final Breakfast, with cricket legend David Boon and Olympic Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman. Tickets include. breakfast $65 via trybooking.com/BMBKE
• Devonport Football Club presents Cox Plate and AFL Grand Final. 12.30pm. Free entry, drink specials, BBQ lunch and big screen. Racing attire encouraged. More details at tasmania.events/event/12187247-a/cox-plate-afl-grand-final
• The Brick Factory, Hobart. Warm up with Tony Mak at 4pm before the Grand Final kicks off at 7.30pm. Artist Montage will take the stage 10.30pm to late. To book seats send a Facebook message to Brick Factory at facebook.com/thebrickfactory
• The Star Theatre, Launceston. 7pm. A $65 ticket will get you a seat to watch the match, a pie, drink and endless popcorn. Visit startheatre.com.au/movie/afl-on-the-big-screen for information and tickets.
• Country Club Tasmania, Launceston. 12-4pm. South Launceston Football Club AFL Grand Final Luncheon with guest speakers Garry Baker, Brent Crosswell and Maverick Weller. Tickets $130 per person in tables of eight via launcestontickets.com.au
• Customs House Hotel, Hobart. 5.30pm. Punters can enjoy restaurant and bar big screen viewing. To book a table call 6234 6645.