Jimboomba Redbacks took centre stage for the historic Gabba grand final announcement.
Players and supporters flocked to Glenlogan Park where they went live on the Today Show and Sunrise, before the big news later on Wednesday that the AFL Grand Final would be in Brisbane.
They flew flags and Brisbane Lions guernseys were everywhere as the park was a sea of maroon.
The news brought back fantastic memories for one Redbacks and Lions stalwart.
Aurora Hodges remembers the 2001, 2002 and 2003 grand final wins vividly, and the 2004 loss.
"It was the first win after the Brisbane Bears and Fitzroy merged," Mrs Hodges said.
"They also won in 2002 and 2003. It was a wonderful era for the club."
She remembered club legends like Jason Akermanis, Simon Black, Michael Voss and Nigel Lappin
Mrs Hodges runs the Lions' AFLW fans page, and she is also a huge part of the Redbacks' set-up.
Son Angus, who has been with the club for 12 years, will play his 150th match at the end of this season. Daughter Ashleigh has played and umpired for 10 years.
You will find Mrs Hodges at an AFL game every weekend in winter.
"I got to all the games I can," she said.
"My husband Alex and I do all the pictures from the games. And the collating and recording of results, that's all me. I appreciate the people who help.
The bid which went in front of AFL bosses to get the decider to the Gabba included some of Mrs Hodges' game footage.
She said it made her tear up.
"It was good to see someone important got to see it, not just the club people here who like it every week," she said.
She said she would strive to get grand final tickets for the Gabba on October 24, and would love for the Lions to again qualify for the big dance,
"I'd love it to be the Lions, but I'll go to anyone," she said.`
The AFLW competition was not around when Mrs Hodges had dreams of playing.
"I used to train at school, but they never let the girls play with the boys," she said.
Redbacks president Tom Vidoni said Mrs Hodges was an integral part of not just the club, but the sport in general in south-east Queensland.
"She has driven her kids to more than 300 games playing, and more than 100 umpiring games," he said.
"We have a board with club coaches and life members on it. If there was a column which said legends, she would be on it.
"She is one of the most valuable assets for the club and AFL in general."
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