FOR Brownlow Medallist Adam Cooney, Mad Monday led to Tired Tuesday.

Having spent the day leading up to last night's count with teammates in a post-season drinking session, followed by more celebrations after his unexpected win, the young Western Bulldogs midfielder was clearly not relishing the round of media commitments he faced yesterday.

"It was a long day, we started at about 10 o'clock in the morning," he said. "I said that if I knew that I'd be any chance, I wouldn't have had as many beers as I did yesterday. So I was a little bit seedy this morning when I woke up and had a lot of interviews to do, it was a long day and it is still a bit of a shock."

He was hoping not to be required for much more partying. "I hope not, I think I've got a couple of mates coming over from Adelaide, I've got a few more media commitments first before I even think about anything like that," he said. "I might have a few waters today."

Geelong coach Mark Thompson said Gary Ablett's disappointment at being the beaten favourite for the second year running was eased by having a grand final to look forward to.

"Gary's been unlucky two years in a row but he's fine — no counselling needed," Thompson said.

"He's got bigger fish to fry this week. We're playing in a grand final and that's super-important."

AAP