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The Gold Coast Suns have snatched a victory for the ages in their first-ever final, with David Swallow, the first player they ever drafted, kicking the winning point with just nine seconds remaining.

The 32-year-old Swallow had already announced his retirement and was going to walk off into the sunset, but with just his fourth disposal of the game he slotted a long-bomb point to break the deadlock and Dockers hearts – 11.14 (80) to 12.7 (79).

Swallow’s goal from 50 metres out was soon ruled by a score review to have been touched off the boot, but the behind was enough to seal a famous victory for the expansion club.

This was a triumph for Suns coach Damien Hardwick, in his just his second season at the club after being lured back to the AFL during his Italian holiday soon after

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