AFL grand final – in pictures

Hawthorn players make their way through a sea of fans but how did they secure victory? We tell you the story of the grand final in pictures Photograph: Robert Prezioso/Getty Images

Because there's no event too important to distract you from a selfie. Photograph: David Crosling/AAP Image

And the winner for eccentric bearded fan of the year goes to ... Photograph: David Crosling/AAP Image

Fremantle stand for the national anthem ... Photograph: David Crosling/AAP Image

… and so do Hawthorn. Consider it a draw in the patriotism stakes. Photograph: David Crosling/AAP Image

Buddy Franklin in full flight early in the game. Photograph: David Crosling/AAP Image

Nathan Fyfe gets some impressive height, shame he missed the ball. Photograph: David Crosling/AAP Image

Dockers fans (and one Nirvana fan) react as their team get off to a dreadful start. Photograph: Theron Kirkman/AAP Image

Cyril Rioli is swamped by team-mates after scoring – Hawthorn were comfortable ahead by half-time. Photograph: David Crosling/AAP Image

Freo did rally late in the game though, here Michael Walters celebrates after scoring. Photograph: David Crosling/AAP Image

Hawthorn fans were in high spirits as the seconds ticked down. Photograph: David Crosling/AAP Image

Dockers fans weren't quite so upbeat as their Hawthorn counterparts. Photograph: Theron Kirkman/AAP Image

Hawthorn celebrate, and so they should: they've won their second premiership in six years. Photograph: David Crosling/AAP Image