The 2008 AFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football match contested between the Geelong Football Club and the Hawthorn Football Club, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on 27 Sept
Hawthorn running through the banner prior to the match. They won the match against the defending premiers, winning their first premiership in 17 years.
View of Melbourne Cricket Ground
Cameron Mooney's close-range set shot at half time missed for a behind
Luke Hodge was awarded the Norm Smith Medal for his effort in defence, including 26 disposals, 9 marks and 5 tackles
Trent Eric Croad is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club and Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League.
Croad with Hawthorn in 2007