The weather was kind and passions were high at this year’s Hampden league grand final.
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The big mix of clubs in the grand finals brought lots of rivalry to the event with eight of the league’s 10 clubs chasing premiership glory.
The day again showed how football ties communities and families together with large tribes flying the colours of their teams and the family members they supported.
Grandmothers led their clans and toddlers were infused with the loyalties they are likely to carry for life.
The bid to end Koroit’s domination in both the football and netball competitions in recent years drew strong support from rival communities with Camperdown sending a big contingent.