Fiery Hawthorn skipper James Sicily has furthered his reputation for post-siren antics this September, after appearing to mouth off at officiators in the wake of his side's preliminary final loss at Brisbane's hand.
The two sides played off in one of the greatest games of all time, with the dynastic Lions taking the chocolates in the dying stages, after Hugh McCluggage caught Jarman Impey holding the ball, before kicking truly.
Sicily, incensed by the decision, led his frustrations be heard after the final siren.
It follows on from Sicily's unsportsmanlike conduct at the conclusion of Hawthorn's qualifying final victory over Fremantle. Rather than shaking his opponent's hand as is customary, Sicily was seen giving Patrick Voss a piece of his mind, after getting the better of the "Prancing Pony" in that match up.
Sicily's antics are likely to overshadow what was a strong performance from the Hawthorn co-captain. His utility was a feature of the contest - he took intercept pack marks, as he often does, but also hit the scoreboard when thrown forward, and had moments between the arcs, too.
Supporters of the Hawks followed in their skipper's vein, with one fan seen launching a plastic bottle at the officiators as they came from the ground, in a poor look. The AFL are sure to investigate, with precedents already set. The hallowed MCG turf was left covered in rubbish, while its walls foundations are likely still seeing the boos of the faithful reverberate from them.
One of the club's greatest ever players in Dermott Brereton has given the decision his tick of approval.
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