Perth grandmother Sylvia Prince rarely leaves her home – the “football mad” octogenarian is usually glued to her TV screen watching footy.

But on Friday, the 85-year-old West Coast Eagles tragic was one of thousands of football fanatics that took part in the traditional grand final parade through Melbourne’s city streets.

“I hope it’s a good game, that’s all I hope. Both sides will be nervous and they’ll be trying and excited, that’s all you can ask,” Mrs Prince, who has nabbed tickets to Saturday’s grand final, told AAP.