The first week of finals is often said to symbolise the start of a "new" season, but elimination finals in 2004 and 2006 also symbolise two of the longest finals droughts in footy involving Essendon and Melbourne.

Brad Green played in both those games and, in this episode, reveals why he has no sympathy for Essendon not winning a final since 2004 and how that match provided one of Neale Daniher's most inspirational speeches.

The current Melbourne board member also gives his thoughts on the pre-finals bye and which teams he thinks stand in the way of the Demons' back-to-back aspirations.

Join Brad Green and host Shane McInnes as they re-live two of the most recent footy finals droughts, on Footy: Then and Now. 

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Each Wednesday, Shane McInnes is joined by champions of the game to step down memory lane and discuss a momentous edition of a corresponding match of that round.

Never-before-heard stories about iconic footy moments, life after footy, and plenty of banter and insight to get you hyped for the round ahead!

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