Grand Final snippets - AFL.com.au

Grand Final snippets

Jennifer Phelan  October 3, 2015 9:07 PM

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Jordan Lewis with six-day-old son Freddie

King Cyril: Has there been a more popular Norm Smith medallist? Hawthorn supporters have always been spoiled by the opportunity to be awed by the antics of Cyril Rioli, and on Saturday they got the chance to chant his name in unison as he marched towards a commanding two goal, 18-possession best afield performance. The "Cyril" chant that echoed around the ground in the last quarter after he landed his 12th mark was only superseded by the noise generated when football great Andrew McLeod announced him as the game's best. The best part about Rioli's game was that it was so genuinely enjoyed by the Hawks' fans in the 98,633-strong crowd – and no doubt at least appreciated by the Eagles' supporters on a day otherwise bereft of highlights.

Cyril Rioli takes out Norm Smith medal

Australian anthem faux pas: It rates nowhere near pre-match entertainment debacles of the past but songstress Kate Ceberano will want to forget her rendition of the Australian National Anthem. Tasked with singing the more famously known first verse, the seventh line – "In history's page, let every stage" – got away from Ceberano and became "In history's stage, let every state" instead. It was an otherwise excellent performance of the anthem, which in previous years has fallen down at times with many artists intent on adding unnecessary touches of personal flare and decoration.

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Grand Final snippets - AFL.com.au