Its Summer in the Southern Hemisphere , and the Christmas/ New Year festive season is approaching .
One of the headline stories on the front page , of the Saturday Age newspaper ,screamed ” My Year of Pain ,” exclusive interview with Ross Lyon . He is the St Kilda Football Team Coach . The Saints lost to the Collingwood Magpies in the historic replay of the 2010 Grand Final . Readers were exhorted to read further.
It would appear , AFL  football is never out of the news, no matter what else is going on, or what time of year it is , in football mad Melbourne .
The AFL would be delighted with such high level media exposure in the non – playing season . Footy starved fans will be relishing every headline grabbing statement .
In keeping with this spirit , many afl football jumpers , jerseys , guernseys will be wished for this festive season .Young and old fans , alike would love one in their Christmas stocking .
