Michael Barlow gets goose bumps just thinking about the prospect of lining up for his first AFL final under lights at the MCG against the defending premiers.
The 24-year-old midfielder missed out on his dream of playing in September when a broken leg ended his season in 2010.
Barlow had to watch from the sidelines as his teammates won a memorable Elimination Final against Hawthorn at Subiaco Oval before being bundled out by Geelong the following week.
He said playing finals footy was a major driving force in getting him through his rehab and back on the field.
“Those first few games were a massive achievement for me and almost as significant as my debut game and getting drafted,” he said.
“Now to be involved in
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