Raff Ciccone (Victoria, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Throughout the season, our players displayed unparalleled skill, Senator, and passion and sportsmanship. They trained relentlessly, fought fiercely and never gave up, Senator McKenzie, even in the face of adversity. Their commitment to the game and to others was truly inspirational, and it is the unity—that the Pies came together, to ensure that glorious victory in that last weekend in September.

Craig McRae and the other coaches, too, deserve immense credit for their strategic brilliance and leadership. Their guidance and wisdom and their sheer determination steered our team through highs and many lows, but shaped them into the formidable force that won the premiership after all.

But let us not forget the heart and soul of the club, and that is you, the fans—your unwavering support; your cheers; your belief in our team. Fully determined, you stood by them in every match and every training moment, and your passion ignited the fire that led us to this historic triumph. And the victory belongs to you as much as to the players. Go the Pies! And here's to next year.