Diehard Brisbane fan Dom Fay booked his flights to Melbourne and accommodation near the MCG “a few months ago”. Such is the confidence of a Lions supporter these days, as the team prepares to contest a third straight grand final.
With a ticket to watch Saturday’s premiership decider secured, ordinary fans might spend the rest of the week counting down the days until the big game and checking for updates on Lachie Neale’s calf.