The Sydney Swans recent win over Hawthorn in Launceston was just that little bit more special for one very loyal supporter.

For 92-year-old Lorna Castles, the Swans round five game against the Hawks was the first live game she has seen in over 15 years.

“The last time I went was in 1996, when they played North Melbourne in Melbourne in the Grand Final,” Lorna said.

“It’s a bit hard for me to get around now.

“I watch the games on TV regardless of who is playing, but I don’t barrack for any of them, only for the Swans.”

Despite not having many opportunities to see her favourite team play, Lorna said her support for the Bloods has never wavered.

“I’ve been a supporter all my life,” Lorna said.

“I was born and bred in South Melbourne, not very far from the South Melbourne ground, so naturally I followed them.”

The fact Lorna hails from South Melbourne is not her only connection with the club; she was also married to the late Vic Castles, who is best known for his performance in the 1945 ‘Bloodbath’ Grand Final where he kicked three goals.

The Castles family were well-represented at the Launceston match, with four generations of Lorna’s family including her children John, Helen and Christine, as well as her granddaughter Michelle and great-grandson Triston all in attendance.

Lorna’s experience at the match in Launceston was also bolstered by an unexpected meeting with Swans legend Michael O’Loughlin.

“I had a talk to Michael,” she said.

“I talked to him about how he was going and how excited I was to meet him.

“He was a very busy boy though because he had to go in and make a presentation to Adam Goodes.”

While Lorna says all the Swans players are her favourites ‘as long as they keep winning’, she admitted to a soft spot for Goodes.

“I like Adam and I’m very sorry to hear about his injury,” she said.

Lorna’s granddaughter Michelle Castles said she was thrilled her Nan had a memorable day at the football.

“Nan had a fantastic day,” she said.

“She had not been feeling all that well during the week leading up to the game but nothing was going to stop her seeing the Swans play.

“We were all a little worried (about the result) half time, but with a great 3rd and 4th quarter, we came away very, very happy.”