Kennelly gets ticket upgrade

Sydney Swan Tadhg Kennelly is sure to play a pivotal role on the pitch in Saturday's AFL Premiership Grand Final, but the Kerryman actually bought a ticket to watch Aussie Rules' showpiece game last month.

The 24-year-old half-back, who has not missed a minute of the Swans' run through to this weekend's final against West Coast at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, has never experienced the atmosphere of a Grand Final - as a player or a supporter.