Collingwood’s fairytale grand final inclusion Billy Frampton says he’s had “more downs than ups” over his nine-year career but is ready for his shot at premiership glory on Saturday.
Frampton revealed he would start in the Magpies’ forward line as a direct replacement for injured tall Dan McStay, but his versatility will have coach Craig McRae looking at different roles for the former Crow during the game.
Ahead of what will be his first final, Frampton said his selection had been a reward for “staying the course” after a journey littered with setbacks. “It’s an interesting journey, and there’s plenty of things that go on, but staying the course and persisting has always been how I’ve tried to conduct myself and get a little bit of reward – hopefully a lot more by the end of tomorrow.
It comes as Brisbane opted not to select 197cm full-back Jack Payne, sticking with the 5cm shorter Darcy Gardiner after he impressed in the preliminary final while Payne nursed an ankle injury. Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor spoke alongside Frampton before Friday’s grand final parade, soaking up the “beautiful weather”.
“I love the heat, personally – I’m going to maybe even a little ‘coatage’ of reef oil or something, just to make myself a little bit slippery.”
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