There was no calm before the storm as tens of thousands of fans flocked to Melbourne Park Oval for this year’s annual grand final parade.

Players and coaches from Geelong and Brisbane were the centre of attention ahead of the blockbuster decider at the MCG on Saturday, soaking in the atmosphere on a sunny Melbourne day.

A pubic holiday in Victoria, there were seas of navy blue and white as well as maroon and yellow as fans for both teams tried to get a glimpse of their footballing heroes.

Cats superstar Bailey Smith showed his softer side, sitting in the back of a Toyota alongside captain Patrick Dangerfield as well as his three kids George, Flic and Winnie.

Geelong coach Chris Scott also had his daughter Leila in the seat next to him — instead of the skipper — as he looks to become a

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