AFL legend Kevin Sheedy finally met his match this morning - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Has there ever been two men in the same room with such extensive football knowledge?



The GWS Giants coach met with the legendary football manager for 90 minutes at Manchester United headquarters today.



Ferguson has been at the helm of the Red Devils since 1986 - 26 years.



It is the same time Sheedy was in charge of Essendon in the AFL.



Sheedy has won three AFL premierships as a player and won four as coach of Essendon.



Ferguson has 12 English Premier League titles, five FA Cup triumphs and two UEFA Champions League wins.



The pair met as part of Sheedy's English odyssey on a scouting mission for the Giants to bring aspects of the EPL back to Australia.



So, what do two of the greatest minds in football talk about?



Crocodile Dundee and a shared love of racehorses.



``With Sir Alex Ferguson. A very personable, relaxed, funny man. Talked football, racehorses and even Crocodile Dundee,'' Sheedy wrote on Twitter this morning.



``Gave him some Australian red (tip from Mike Sheahan) a Sherrin and some books. Spoke for hour and a half. Memorable.



``Also met Rio Ferdinand who blew us away with knowledge of AFL. `That is what Geelong play,' he said. Great guy.''



Sheedy and Giants CEO David Matthews left Australia on December 6 and watched Manchester United defeat

Manchester City 3-2 in an action packed Manchester Derby on the weekend, rubbing elbows with Manchester City officials in a post-match function after the game.



Sheedy was interviewed pitch side before the match by Fox Sports before taking his seat among the capacity crowd.



During his visit to the UK, Sheedy has also attended a coaching forum organised by AFL Europe, met potential club sponsors and M&C Saatchi Sports and Entertainment which is working on a brand campaign for the Giants.



He is also due to visit the South East London Giants, one of a number of AFL clubs around the world which have now taken the Giants name.