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UPDATE 5.27pm:
Luke Hodge wins the 2014 Norm Smith medal in his 250th game and as back-to-back Hawthorn premiership captain.
UPDATE 5.25pm:
And that cheeky Hodge - Franklin smooch...
UPDATE 5.20pm:
Here's a look at Will Langford's cracker six-pointer during the third quarter.
UPDATE 5.15pm:
Hawthorn has thrashed Sydney by 63 points to be crowned the 2013 AFL Premiership Champions.
Sydney 2.3, 5.3, 8.5, 11.8 (74)
Hawthorn 5.5, 11.9, 16.11, 21.11 (137)
GOALS
Sydney: Franklin 4, Goodes 2, Kennedy, McGlynn, Hannebery, Tippett, K.Jack
Hawthorn: Roughead 5, Langford 3, Breust 3, Hodge 2, Gunston 2, Burgoyne 2, Puopolo, Hill, Hale, Suckling
UPDATE 4.37pm:
Hawthorn has extended its lead to 54 points going into the final quarter.
It was the Hawks who came out firing in the third term with two quick goals to Jarryd Roughead and Jack Gunston at the six and seven minute marks.
Third quarter non-football highlight? Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge planting a cheeky kiss on the cheek of former teammate Lance Franklin.
Sydney 2.3, 5.3, 8.5 (53)
Hawthorn 5.5, 11.9, 16.11 (107)
GOALS
Sydney: Franklin 3, Kennedy, McGlynn, Goodes, Hannebery, Tippett
Hawthorn: Roughead 3, Langford 3, Breust 2, Hodge 2, Gunston 2, Puopolo, Hill, Hale, Suckling
UPDATE 3.56pm:
Geelong midfielder Jordan Murdoch has won the traditional Grand Final Day after going into the race a favourite.
UPDATE 3.40pm:
Hawthorn have blitzed Sydney in the second quarter, extending their lead to 42 points at half time.
The Swans will have to come out firing in the second-half to put a stop to the Hawks' run.
Sydney 2.3, 5.3 (33)
Hawthorn 5.5, 11.9 (75)
GOALS
Sydney: Franklin 2, Kennedy, McGlynn, Goodes
Hawthorn: Breust 2, Langford 2, Hodge 2, Puopolo, Hill, Gunston, Hale, Roughead
UPDATE 3.10pm:
Footy fans gathered at hotels, homes and public spaces to celebrate the final game for the season.
Spring Gully resident Ron Hiatt decorated his fence with the help of his two grandchildren Mason, 8 and Zahli, 11.
The children spelled the word SWANS along the fence line in support of the team.
Mr Hiatt has been a member of the Sydney Football Club for 20 years.
He will watch the game with his good mate, John Klein.
UPDATE 3.02pm:
It's quarter time and Hawthorn is leading Sydney by 20 points.
Hawks' Jordan Lewis left the ground with a cut under his right eye just minutes before the siren.
Sydney 2.3 (15)
Hawthorn 5.5 (35)
GOALS
Sydney: Kennedy, Franklin, Hill, Gunston, Langford
Hawthorn: Puopolo, Breust
UPDATE 2.35pm:
McGlynn dishes it off to Kennedy who unloads from just inside the centre square and it bounces through for the first goal of the 2014 AFL Grand Final!
The Swans have started stronger than the Hawks.
UPDATE 2.30pm:
Only moments from the opening bounce Bendigo people are getting ready to cheer.
Both teams are on the fields warming up.
Luke Hodge wins the toss and Hawthorn is kicking to the City End.
UPDATE 10.40am: While most Bendigonians will be glued to the screen this afternoon, a lucky Kennington family is getting ready to head down to Melbourne for the big game.
The Moore family have donned the red and white for their beloved Swans and will make the trip down the Calder Highway to arrive at 1.30pm.
Jenny and Alan Moore, along with grandchildren Oliver and Jemima, were also on Collins St yesterday to see their Swans superstars up close for the grand final parade.
Oliver Moore said he was most excited to see midfielder Josh Kennedy.
"We got there really early so we could be right at the front," he said.
"Josh Kennedy waved straight at us. It was great.
"I liked seeing Buddy up close and Lewis Jetta and Adam Goodes."
The Moores moved to Bendigo almost 12 months ago to the day and are attending their first AFL grand final.
Originally from Sydney, Alan and Jenny got on board with the Swans about 20 years ago.
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The match will have a Bendigo connection as Ben McGlynn looks to become the eight graduate from the Bendigo Pioneers to win on the biggest stage. Read our report here.
The pre-match entertainment starts at 1pm, but barbecues are sure to be in full swing well before that.
