The Final Story 1990(2012)
Collingwood Vs Essendon
It had been 32 years of pain for Collingwood trying once again to overcome their Grand Final hoodoo and finally bury the Collywobbles tag. In their way though was the might of Essendon who's momentum had been stalled when the Magpies drew with the West Coast Eagles in the Qualifying Final. With larger than life characters in both sides, this was a game that became etched in football folklore. You will hear and see the most emotional, inspiring and tragic accounts of this memorable day direct from the inner sanctum.
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