Most AFL footy fans around the country have slowly been jumping on with the Western Bulldogs as their own teams were knocked out of the finals race.

Now here on the Border, we find ourselves right in the middle of a good old-fashioned Victoria versus NSW battle.

The Swans to the north have plenty of support around Albury and will rightfully go in as grand final favourites – but only with the bookies, not the fans.

Even Wodonga Council jumped in to support the red, white and blue this weekend.

Opening up Junction Place to about 600 hungry footy fans keen for breakfast was a great move for the city.

Not only did it show Wodonga is a hospitable place, welcoming of visitors along the Hume Freeway, it cemented the city as “team Victoria” for the finals.

Someone should also thank Luke Beveridge.

The gesture from the Bulldogs coach to give every supporter on the bus $10 towards their breakfast just reinforced the joy associated with stopping in Wodonga.

The underdogs seem to be most people’s second footy team at the moment and there will be plenty claiming a link to justify loudly supporting them in Saturday’s grand final.

Your mum’s favourite team? You walked past Bob Murphy once and he smiled? Any excuse will do.

Even at The Border Mail we’re on the bandwagon for a bit with today’s front page.

Dia the Bulldog was just too adorable to resist.

Owner Adrian Dunn has not seen his team any further than a preliminary final in his lifetime, but that has not stopped him building up an impressive amount of memorabilia.

It’s people like Adrian who make everyone else want to see some Bulldogs success – shouldn't he be rewarded for his dedication?

But much like in elections, this newspaper will take a position down the middle.

In past grand finals we’ve always had Sydney’s Sam Reid to get behind, but the forward from Bright has sadly been out all season through injury.

That won’t stop the red and white army from being heard.

Come Saturday, make sure you get on either of the bandwagons, grab your position to the north or south of the Murray River and take guard – it’s game on.