Australia Post is commemorating Hawthorn’s triumphant win over the Sydney Swans in Saturday’s highly anticipated Toyota AFL Grand Final, with a 2014 AFL Premiers Souvenir Stamp Sheet featuring the winning team. Hawthorn their twelfth AFL Premiership and was a back-to-back win for the club.
“The AFL Grand Final is one of Australia’s greatest annual sporting events enjoyed by millions of fans around the country and overseas. Hawthorn fans will understandably be elated with Saturday’s win especially as it follows last year’s win. We hope the AFL Grand Final Souvenir Stamp Sheet serves as a constant reminder of this year’s premiership and the team’s remarkable achievement.” Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Michael Zsolt.
Brownlow Medallist, Matt Priddis, from the West Coast Eagles is also being honoured on a Souvenir Stamp Sheet. The Brownlow Medal has been awarded since 1924 to the Fairest and Best player of the VFL/AFL Premiership Season.
“We are also thrilled to honour this year’s Brownlow Medallist, Matt Priddis of the West Coast Eagles – a highly deserving recipient of this prestigious award,” Mr Zsolt commented.