Winter in Melbourne, when done right, is a magical thing.
Pilgrimages to your club's ground are a staple of the season, as is a meal and a big screen at one of Melbourne's many corner pubs.
Scarf wrapped tight, schooner in hand, fireplace a-roaring and an atmosphere with something for everyone.
If you can't make the game, here's your exhaustive list of the 10 best places in footy's heartland to watch your team.
The Great Northern
I love this joint.
They pour a mean Guinness, have adequate indoor and outdoor seating, and the vibes are always high.
The variety of viewing experiences - whether it be by a heater and on a bench seat in the beer garden, or in the cavernous dining room, there's screens aplenty with clear sound and acoustics that amplify the experience.
I recommend making a booking for the bigger games, but otherwise, get yourself a parmi (I'm a Brisbanite, sue me), a pint and nestle in while the world passes you by.
The Rose was a throwback of a pub up until about 15 years ago when it got a full renovation, loosing all of it’s quirky charm.