Where was the AFL Grand Final held in 2012?
The 2012 AFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football game contested between the Hawthorn Football Club and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 29 September 2012. It was the 116th annual grand final of the Australian Football League (formerly the Victorian Football League), staged to determine…
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When did Adelaide win the 2012 pre season?
Adelaide won the 2012 pre-season competition following a 34-point win over the West Coast Eagles at AAMI Stadium. It was their second pre-season cup premiership. The fixture for this season was officially announced on 28 October 2011. Some of the features of the fixture included:
What was Hawthorn’s record in the 2012 AFL season?
Hawthorn’s start to the year was average, with a record of 5–4 after nine matches; the team then won its next eight matches by an average of 81 points. A narrow loss against Geelong in Round 19 was its only other loss of the season, and Hawthorn finished the regular season on top of the AFL ladder with a win-loss record of 17–5.
Who was the winner of the 2012 a league grand final?
As the Grand Final winner, Brisbane Roar qualified for the 2013 AFC Champions League . The Roar went into the 2012 A-League Grand Final as clear favourites, with most pundits expecting an easy victory for the reigning Champions who were hosting the Grand Final for the second consecutive season.
How did Brisbane Roar win the 2012 Grand Final?
Brisbane Roar won the game, coming from behind after conceding an own goal, through Besart Berisha ‘s two late goals including a controversial penalty in the final minute of injury time after the Glory had been reduced to ten men two minutes earlier. As the Grand Final winner, Brisbane Roar qualified for the 2013 AFC Champions League .
When did the Sydney Swans last make the finals?
Sydney entered the 2012 season having been eliminated in the semi-finals by Hawthorn in 2011.