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Day of the Underdog: The craziest 24 hours in AFL footy and politics ever

It was a wild 24 hours for footy and politics in Victoria.

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The ‘99 Prelim. 'Kouta'. An Essendon heartbreak that still stings.

But did you know the same day saw one of the biggest political upsets in Victorian history?

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While Carlton shocked the Bombers at the MCG, Steve Bracks was toppling Jeff Kennett at the polls.

It was a wild 24 hours for Victoria, and it all comes full circle again as Anthony Koutoufides runs in the 2025 Federal Election.

Footy, politics, and underdogs — this one's got everything. Exclusively told by the Carlton legend himself -'Kouta' - and the victorious former Premier, Steve Bracks.

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