OPINION: BEN RIDLEY

WHEN I was younger, I always loved the local Grand Final day.

I used to watch videos at home of Grand Finals from the 80s that my dad and uncles were part of and would be in awe of the size of the crowds back then at No. 1 oval.

I can vividly remember the big Tiger banners on the back of the grandstand and all the streamers and supporters dressed in their team's colours.

I ...