Shaking Down The Thunder
2025 · 7plus · 54 min · 1 season
S01E04 · Episode 4
Wed, 25 June, 12:00 pm
The Sydney Swans take their place at the MCG for the 2005 grand final, aspiring to break a 72 year premiership drought.
About
Shaking Down The Thunder takes an intimate look at the Sydney Swans' journey to break the longest Premiership drought in AFL history, as they chase the 2005 flag.
Under the guidance of new wave coach Paul Roos, the beleaguered "Bloods" adopted a new ethos of leadership, brotherhood, commitment and empowerment which resulted in a new brand of football, one that at times raised eyebrows with critics.
Lead by a rotating group of captains including Barry Hall, and starring Michael O'Loughlin, Brett Kirk and young guns Adam Goodes, Jude Bolton and Leo Barry, the team would finally take to the hallowed turf at the MCG under blue skies for the AFL Grand Final against West Coast in front of 91,828 passionate fans.
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Wed, 25 June· 56 minThe Sydney Swans spend the 2005 AFL season desperate to break the longest premiership drought in Australian football history and win their first flag since 1933.
- E02
Episode 2
Wed, 25 June· 53 minHunting their first premiership in 72 years, the Sydney Swans turn an unconvincing brand of football into a winning formula, and make their way into a sell-out semi-final.
- E03
Episode 3
Wed, 25 June· 50 minThe Bloods culture would see the Swans sail into the 2005 grand final, but would star forward Barry Hall take the field, or be sidelined due to suspension?
- E04
Episode 4
Wed, 25 June· 58 minThe Sydney Swans take their place at the MCG for the 2005 grand final, aspiring to break a 72 year premiership drought.
