The Forgotten Prelim: Unpacking the Swans Bombers Showdown 30 Years On The Sydney Cricket Ground has witnessed its fair share of thrilling matches, but one preliminary final in 1996 remains a hidden gem.
Thirty years on from that electric encounter between the Sydney Swans and Essendon Bombers, it's time to revisit the events that shaped this memorable contest.
When Dale Lewis recalls his days playing for the Swans, he notes that their fortunes were far from rising in the early 1990s.