Among a weekend of upsets in round 10 of the AFL, two images spring to mind. Indeed, it could be dubbed a case of two team songs, with underlying issues for perhaps one of the clubs involved.

At Skilled Stadium on Saturday, Geelong cruised to a 54-point win over Melbourne, a victory arguably so run of the mill that Cats' midfielder James Kelly later rested his head on teammate Gary Ablett's shoulder as they huddled for the team song, suggesting this post-match tradition had become almost boring after such sustained dominance.

Meanwhile in the mud at AAMI Stadium, Richmond stunned Port Adelaide to finally break its duck, as emotional a victory that has been seen in the league for years.

It was just the sixth time in their past 32 matches the Tigers had been able to passionately belt out "Oh we are from Tigerland" - and didn't the players, coaches and officials just love it.

The rendition was caught brilliantly by Fox Sports' cameras, winning praise while stirring emotions in the young and old. To most football fans, the Tiger club song is the best one going around, except for their own.

Tigers' midfielder Brett Deledio would later say "to get to sing the song was probably the best thing for the day" for it allowed a handful of fresh faces and rookie coach Damien Hardwick to experience something that has become too much of a rarity for this once mighty club.

"It was just a great feeling," Deledio said.

It may be now, but can the club song become almost blasé for teams winning regularly, something they feel almost obligated to do?

After reaching three straight grand finals for two premierships, Geelong officials have denied that's now the case and have also rejected claims by Collingwood great Tony Shaw that Kelly's actions were a sign of arrogance.

While Essendon great James Hird defended Kelly, his former teammate Matthew Lloyd was another to publicly take umbrage, claiming it may be something he will one day rue when the Cats - eventually - lose their shine and winning becomes a hard slog.

Lloyd's Bombers held that special post-match gathering in such high regard that halfway through 2000 - their last premiership year - they banned the club song and used it as a motivational tool to taste the ultimate success.

When that moment in September came after a systematic mauling of Melbourne, the players gathered in the middle of the MCG and broke into song with unrequited gusto.

Francis Bourke was a superstar during the Tigers' glorious era from the late 1960s through to 1980, playing in five premierships and winning the admiration of all with his toughness and courage.

He said he never tired of breaking into song and felt it was an important part of building mateship.

"It's a togetherness thing, an acknowledgment from each member to each other that they paid the price, a high enough price to get the opportunity to sing the song," he said.

"They get around in a huddle these days where we were less organised. But there is an element of being true to your teammate in it that you are able to look each other in the eye, knowing that you have done your bit.

"You may not have played well but you've done your best, you've endured long enough to be part of the occasion."

The applause Fox Sports received also sparked calls for Channel Seven, so encompassing in its Friday-night broadcast, to do more of the same on its Sunday-afternoon coverage.

The delayed telecast is often packaged to finish immediately after the final siren or on-field interviews are complete so it leads directly into the 6pm news bulletin.

This has earned the wrath of club supporters who have used unofficial blogs to push their bid to share in the rendition of the team song.

If the game's broadcasters need persuading to show the team song, then they should consult Tigers' captain Chris Newman.

Asked about the gusto in which the Tigers had sung on Saturday, Newman said it was a moment he, his teammates and coaches would "never forget".