Hear from AFL greats in the premiere documentary series on the Swans’ journey to break a 72-year Premiership drought

Shaking Down The Thunder, a four-part series premiering 10.00pm Wednesday on Seven and 7plus, takes an intimate look at the Sydney Swans’ journey to break the longest Premiership drought in AFL history, as they chase the 2005 flag.

Under the guidance of new wave coach Paul Roos, the beleaguered “Bloods” adopted a new ethos of leadership, brotherhood, commitment and empowerment which resulted in a new brand of football, one that at times raised eyebrows with critics.

Lead by a rotating group of captains including Barry Hall, and starring Michael O’Loughlin, Brett Kirk and young guns Adam Goodes, Jude Bolton and Leo Barry, the team would finally take to the hallowed turf at the MCG under blue skies for the AFL Grand Final against West Coast in front of 91,828 passionate fans.

It was a moment of hope, elation and nervousness for a club steeped in tradition dating back to 1874 in South Melbourne. Could this team break a 72-year Premiership drought against a formidable West Coast featuring maestro Ben Cousins?

Hear first hand from Goodes, O’Loughlin, Hall and a cast of former players, coaches, and members of the media how they overcame the odds to create history.

Shaking Down The Thunder is created and produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment company) in association with AFL Studios and the Sydney Swans, for the Seven Network.