Many footy fans were left disappointed by a decision to turn the AFL grand final flotilla around before it reached a key vantage point on the Princes Bridge.
Sam Reid and Justin McInerney joined in Sydney's training session on Thursday in a bid to prove their fitness ahead of the AFL grand final against Geelong.
While the AFL tries to equalise the 18-team competition, Geelong and Sydney have worked hard behind the scenes to remain in premiership contention long-term.
A fired-up Lance Franklin bounced back from an unusually quiet final to spark Sydney's explosive opening to the AFL preliminary final against Collingwood as they held on for a one-point victory at the SCG.
Sydney recruit Paddy McCartin is set to play his first AFL final alongside brother Tom, less than two years after his dreams appeared dashed by concussions.
Sydney climbed into the AFL top two with a 27-point triumph that leaves Collingwood needing a final-round victory to have any hope of securing a double chance.
