Purrfect alternative

BARRY Hay will be forced to watch the AFL Grand Final from the couch tonight with his letter from former AFL chief executive, Wayne Jackson, nearby. Photo: CHRIS DOHENY.

By Adam Hill

October 24, 2020 | 8:00 AM

ONE avid Geelong fan will be watching on from an unfamiliar environment for tonight’s AFL Grand Final.

In a typical year without COVID-19, Barry Hay would be lining up at the MCG from 3am this morning with the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) member preparing for his 54th AFL season decider at the MCG.