Start your free trial now >, BLOODBATH: Cats crush woeful Swans as 10th flag cements superstars legacies, CATS PLAYER RATINGS:Story of season gets perfect ending; colossal stars epic GF, SWANS PLAYER RATINGS: Horror day as SEVENTEEN players cop fails, RESUME GROWS: Cats veteran adds prestigious Norm Smith to his remarkable medal cabinet, SELWOOD STARS: Tears flow as Cats champions finally claim flag they deserved, ALL-TIME SELECTION STINKER: Swan shouldnt be playing as bold GF play backfires, JUST BROKE ME:AFL world loses it over Cats amazing Grand Final act with legends son, The dominant ruck on the ground. LATE CHANGEGeelong: Max Holmes (hamstring) replaced in selected side by Mark O'Connor, MEDICAL SUBSGeelong: Brandan ParfittSydney: Braeden Campbell. The loss was the final game for Sydney captain Brett Kirk and coach Paul Roos, who had both pre-announced their retirements at the end of the season. Andrew Collins (left) Greg Dear (centre) and Gary Ayres (right) of Hawthorn celebrate after winning the AFL grand final between the Hawks and Geelong Cats at the MCG in 1989. es, Ive left out 1972, 2005 and 2016. Hard on the inside but classy on the outside. Geelongs Paul Chapman celebrates after defeating Collingwood at the MCG in the 2011 grand final. But the Swans fought and harassed their way to an upset win. The Footy Show host James Brayshaw drew attention to this in July 2011, amidst investigations into that season's controversial betting plunges on the defenders to kick the first goal, but the AFL cleared Goldsack and his mother of any wrongdoing. Seemed to run with Tom Papley for large stints of the match and had him well beaten. This gave St Kilda its first lead of the game, after Collingwood had been leading since the opening goal, 20 seconds into the game. AFL Stats Fact. However, 5.7million witnessed the last 5 minutes of the replay, up from 5.6million the previous week.[13]. Rampe could do worse than watch Brisbane Lion Darcy Gardiner's performance on Cameron last week, after keeping him to one goal from 12 touches. Alex Whetton 20. It was the 127th grand final of the Australian Football League (AFL), staged to determine the premiers of the 2022 AFL season.The match, attended by 100,024 spectators, was won by Geelong by a margin of 81 points, marking the club . This game had the lot momentum shifts, unlikely cameos and a last-minute sealer. Max Holmes (hamstring) will miss the clash, with Mark O'Connor coming into the Cats' 22 and Brandan Parfitt named the sub. This year, of course, will be the nineteenth. On Tuesday 28 September, the AFL announced a rule change such that any player who had played in the drawn grand final but missed the replay, through omission or injury, would still receive a premiership medallion if his team was victorious. At one stage, Collingwood led by over 80 points, before Geelong scored 8 second half goals to finish 41 points behind, meaning they missed out on competing in the AFL Grand Final for the first time since 2007. Like previous weeks, started in the ruck at centre bounces but pushed into defence when the ball was in Geelongs forward half. This chart shows that there is a slight increase in the difference between the expected number of points that the higher-placed team will score relative to the lower-placed team as the gap in their respective ladder positions increases, but it's only half a goal per ladder position. With the blare of the final siren, the 2010 AFL Grand Final was brought to a close with neither Collingwood nor St Kilda victorious. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Send us feedback or report a mistake on this page. *West Coast held the lead for a total of nine minutes and four seconds. Whilst their rates of appearance are very similar, their success rates are vastly different, with teams from 3rd winning 46% of the Grand Finals they've made, and those from 4th winning only 27% of them. ]]. It was a dominant performance and the reason why they're the $1.55 favourites, but they'll need to turn away an impressive Sydney Swans outfit. Afterwards, the streets of Melbourne were full of bewildered, chalk-white, grown adults shaking their heads, not knowing how to process it. Lyrics for the two songs were performed by Matt Hetherington (for Collingwood) and Paris Wells (for St Kilda). According to The Sydney Morning Herald, 3.7million people tuned into their TV to watch the drawn grand final, while a slightly smaller audience of 3.6million tuned to watch the replay. St Kilda defeated by Geelong at MCG Grand Final Saturday, 26th September 2009 AFL match statistics . If the first quarter was the business, the third quarter was the party. If it is a valid email, your password will be reset and emailed to you. The teams were even in both clearances and contested disposals, and both managed six shots on goal. St Kilda entered the season after having won the 2009 minor premiership with the club's best ever home and away record of 202, but losing the grand final to Geelong by two goals. It is the first grand final between two Melbourne-based sides since the 2000 grand final.Note 2 Collingwood was the strong favourite to win, with major bookmakers offering around A$1.40 to A$1.45 for a Collingwood victory at the start of the game.[5]. After a final behind by St. Kilda, Collingwood played out the final minute of the game running out the clock, and the ball was in the hands of Didak as the final siren sounded for Collingwood's 56-point victory. Far more common, as you'd expect, has been a matchup between the teams from 1st . Due to Melbourne still being the heartland of Australian rules football, a higher number of radio stations broadcast locally into Melbourne, although almost all stations have their broadcast syndicated by regional stations nationwide. The 2010 radio broadcasters include Triple M, SEN 1116, 3AW, 774 ABC Melbourne, 95.5 K-Rock, NIRS, FIVEaa, 6PR and Crocmedia. Joel Selwood gets emotional as he conjures a stunning major in the final stages to mark another incredible achievement. This article was amended on 19 September 2022. Hayden Gavine 15. It was also Collingwood's second consecutive premiership to be won in October and their first premiership since 1990. Geelong scored eight goals to Fremantle's one in the first quarter of their semi-final to take a 42-point lead into quarter time. Across the 111 Grand Finals in VFL/AFL history - excluding the two replays - only 18 of them, or about 1-in-6, has seen the team finishing 1st on the home-and-away ladder play the team finishing 3rd. Phenomenal. The only previous encounter was the 1966 grand final in which St Kilda won its only premiership, winning by a single point 10.14 (74) to 10.13 (73). Collingwood won the replay the following week. The 2005 grand final is the more famous and replayed game, but this was a better one. The Seven Network also made use of the Skycam for the first time in an AFL grand final. 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The top four teams in the eight receive what is popularly known as the "double chance" when they play in week-one qualifying finals. However, after Collingwood and St Kilda drew in the grand final, the series was extended to five weeks, ending on 2 October, with the first Grand Final replay since 1977 (and the last, due to rules changes in 2016). That was a tragedy, Alastair Clarkson said. The Swans could manage just one point as the Cats piled on six goals to steamroll them into oblivion. Used the ball well by foot. Midway through the quarter, Gardiner left the field injured, leaving St Kilda (who had omitted back-up ruckman Ben McEvoy for the game) without a recognised ruckman. Rob O'Gorman 11. 8, Consistent and reliable as always in the middle. Cookies will be used for the identification of users if the "Remember me on this computer" option is checked. Hawthorn kicked four goals to two in the final quarter, but Fremantle withstood the minor challenge to win and advance to the second semi-final against Geelong. Had Robbie Fox for company and was generally well held. It was brilliantly captured in Peter Dicksons short documentary. Originally from Northam, Western Australia, Davis played for Perth before being drafted by Collingwood in the 1999 National draft. Outstanding plays and performances from star Cats ahead of the Grand Final. Collingwood won the minor premiership, followed by 2009 Grand finalists Geelong and St Kilda, while giving Western Bulldogs a second chance spot in the top four. This page is a collection of VFL/AFL premiership and grand final statistics. EVERY CATS PLAYER RATED Super Stengle, Danger brings his bestEVERY SWANS PLAYER RATED Skipper battles, Chad stands tall. They came in different ways: Duncan the beneficiary of a holding the ball free kick, Close the winner from a Tom McCartin miskick. [11] The network had only broadcast the match following an agreement that would see them, along with Network Ten (which had been contracted under the current deal to telecast the event in 2007, 2009 and 2011), share the rights to the match every year, with the other network broadcasting the pre-season grand final and the Brownlow Medal presentation that year as well. Making the Cats' accountable will be crucial, so Tom Hickey's ruck-work, the ball-winning of Luke Parker and Callum Mills and the breakaway speed of Chad Warner and Tom Papley will all be vital. Take a gander at the stats sheet and you will find that the former Hawk was in everything. Leigh Haussen 6. In general play, the second quarter was fairly even, with St Kilda winning the inside-50s 1310, but while none of their missed opportunities were easy shots, the Saints' inability to convert the chances they had contributed to their increasing deficit. Leon Davis (born 17 June 1981) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Zach Tuohy and Mark O'Connor joined Tadhg Kennelly as the only Irishmen to win an AFL premiership after Geelong's Grand Final win, After telling teammates weekly he would kick a goal, Sam De Koning's moment came at the perfect time, The Cats and Swans clash in the Grand Final. All data entered is sent securely via SSL to our system. Ahead of this years final on Saturday, Jonathan Horn looks back over 50 years of VFL and AFL to pick the most memorable, heartbreaking and exciting games. Far more common, as you'd expect, has been a matchup between the teams from 1st and 2nd on the ladder. The losers of the qualifying final plays the elimination finals winners in a semi-final. The premiership was decided by a full replay on 2 October 2010. 6, The firestarter. Emails will NOT be used for the sending of unsolicited, spam or promotional materials. Grand Final Legends; AFLUA Hall of Fame; Team of the Century; Reserve Grade UA. Aside from television, the grand final was also broadcast by a number of radio stations. 'Buddy' entered the night needing four goals to tick the milestone off, and after a slow start he got moving and achieved the mark during the final quarter, sparking unforgettable scenes at the SCG with most of the crowd rushing the ground. VFAUA presidents; VFAUA Life Members; Grand Final Umpires 1903 - 1988 [31] The end of the quarter was filled with physical one-on-one contests with Collingwood willing to play for time, and no more goals were scored in the quarter. Saturday, 24th October 2020, 6:30 PM AEST. There have been 15 Grand Finals of this type, five of them occurring since 1980 (1982, 1997, 2001, 2004 and 2011). The game was attended by 100,016 spectators. All data entered is sent securely via SSL to our system. Perhaps, I thought, more recent history would show a stronger link between ladder position difference and margin. Had more contested possessions, clearances and score assists than any other player on the field and was especially dominant in the second term. Then, to the veterans like Tom Hawkins (three goals) and Mitch Duncan (27 disposals, one goal) who weren't going to let the chance for another premiership slip, to the superstars who so desperately wanted their first flags in Patrick Dangerfield (26 disposals, nine clearances) and Jeremy Cameron (18 disposals, two goals). Got free as often as possible to set Geelong up off half-back. And in one of the most clutch moments in the history of the game, Dom Sheed executed the perfect football kick. But these things are subjective and this column is an indulgence. But up until three quarter time, it was the highest standard grand final Ive seen. The final of the grand final sprint was held at half-time of the first final. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Tyson Stengle of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2022 AFL Grand Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 24, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. This year, of course, will be the nineteenth. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Geelong hammered Brisbane in its preliminary final to advance, while Sydney squeaked home against Collingwood. Send us feedback or report a mistake on this page. The match was also broadcast for the first time in 3D. Sydney entered as narrow favourites, having won its last five games, and with full forward Daniel Bradshaw and goalsneak Ben McGlynn back into the side. 6, The late inclusion for the injured Max Holmes and started on a wing next to Justin McInerney. Couldve really put himself in Norm Smith Medal contention if hed kicked straight. Geelong and Sydney do battle at the MCG on the final Saturday in September, bidding to be crowned the 2022 premier. Hayes and Goddard were again prominent at the clearances, with both playing at various times as the third man up in ruck contests. Collingwood and St Kilda met twice during the 2010 home-and-away season, each team winning once. Cookies will be used for the identification of users if the "Remember me on this computer" option is checked. Wayne Harmes won the first Norm Smith Medal, but it could just as easily have been Wayne Johnston, whod been at a night club 12 hours earlier. The series was scheduled to occur over four weekends in September 2010, culminating with the 114th AFL/VFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 25 September 2010. The following weeks replay (Collingwood won) never stood a chance. Collingwood scored the first goal only twenty seconds into the game, winning the first clearance and eventually getting the ball to Darren Jolly to score from 5 metres out. Finally, Schneider had a set shot from 30m as the siren sounded, but only managed a behind. Hard to believe this kid is only 21. Huge scalp on a huge stage. Passwords are encrypted before being stored in our system (we cannot see what your password is). Carlton: 11.16 (82) def. A premiership player in his 250th game not a bad day to say the least. Send us feedback or report a mistake on this page. St Kilda was attempting to win its second premiership, the only previous premiership coming in 1966. [37], The teams for the replayed grand final were announced on 30 September, with both sides making one change. 2011 Geelong defeated Collingwood by 38 points. Embracing the chaos, Collingwood prove theyre more than black and white contenders | Jonathan Horn, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Here, in grand final week, are the best grand finals of the last 50 years, incorporating what was once the Victorian Football League (before 1990) and now better known as the Australian Football League (present day). CATS v SWANS Full match coverage and stats. After a close first quarter, Sydney dominated the second quarter, kicking five goals in a row to lead by as much as 30 points. Deserves a premiership medallion after being a key member of the Cats on-ball brigade for many years. Yes, Ive left out 1972, 2005 and 2016. It was Elsie Rose, the widow of Bob Rose, the Collingwood coach who knew a thing or two about grand final curses. Here, in grand final week, are the best grand finals of the last 50 years, incorporating what was once the Victorian Football League (before 1990) and now better known as the Australian Football League (present day). Ray Chamberlain 19. His run and carry, as well as his ability to finish in front of goal, was brilliant. 5, Another Stephen Wells diamond in the rough find. The Swans had entered the game on a nine-match winning streak after last week's one-point thriller against Collingwood, but that proved to be their limit as they were outplayed by the season's best side. Both grand finals were held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. They overcame a heavily favoured Geelong team by four points in their qualifying final, and had a comfortable 24-point win over the Western Bulldogs in the preliminary final to advance to the grand final. First and second goalkicker, quintessentially grabbing the ball out of the ruck from a forward 50 stoppage and snapping two classy majors. Geelong advanced to its fourth consecutive preliminary final, and the third of those to be played against Collingwood. Was just as influential in the ruck, neutralising Tom Hickeys influence consistently. But it was short-lived. Oh, mate, I don't know if we've ever seen 44 blokes go to war like that. However, goals against the run of play to Bulldogs Barry Hall and debutante Andrew Hooper reduced the margin to 16 points at half time. You are advised to change this password after using it to sign in again. The premiership is usually decided by a single match; however, as the first grand final ended in a draw, a grand final replay was played the following week and was won by Collingwood. It's war today. [17] Altogether, seven of Collingwood's fourteen behinds were recorded as rushed, mostly from shots at goal which fell short and were touched or punched through. Then settled in nicely with eight touches and five marks in the first quarter. Collingwood unsuccessfully attacked twice in the following two minutes from turnovers: a 50-metre set shot from Dawes which fell short and was punched out of bounds, and a 50-metre snap shot from Sidebottom which fell short and was marked and rebounded. In driving rain, two crack sides at the peak of their powers went goal for goal. [26] Many players had to reschedule their post-season holiday plans to be available to play in the replay.[27]. Ablett, author Andrew Mueller wrote, was like an escaper from the yarns of Henry Lawson the sort of peculiar, irascible warlock you hear of in fairytales and ballads, not see on a football field, or anywhere in real life.. [2014 Player Statistics] Round: Grand Final Venue: M.C.G.Date: Sat, 27-Sep-2014 2:30 PM Attendance:99454 Sydney 2.3.15 5.3.33 8.5.53 11.8.74 Hawthorn 5.5.35 11.9.75 16.11.107 21.11.137 Qrt margin HW by 20 HW by 42 HW by 54 HW by 63 Qrt scores HW 35-15 HW 40-18 HW 32-20 HW 30-21 Field umpires Collingwood midfielders Dane Swan (39 disposals, 3 goals), and Scott Pendlebury (30 disposals and 2 goals) controlled the game. 8, Flawless by foot, helping repel several (albeit rare) Swans attacking forays. The matches were the first occasion when a clash guernsey was required in a grand final since the introduction of them in the 1990s, with St Kilda (being the lower ranked team on the ladder) required to wear its predominantly white clash guernsey due to their home guernsey clashing with Collingwood, who began wearing a predominantly black home guernsey in 2001. Stiff to miss the Norm Smith medal, but he couldnt care finally a premiership player. In a sea of sideburns, Ross Twiggy Dunne marked a long bomb. This was a Grand Final Bloods bath from start to end. He would turn up to Hawthorn training, sit on the fence, and eyeball them. They are considered the 114th and 115th grand finals of the Australian Football League (formerly the Victorian Football League),Note 1 and were staged to determine the premiers for the 2010 AFL season. Collingwood won the quarter 3.3 (21) to St Kilda's 1.6 (12) and took a 27-point lead into half time.[29]. From there, Geelong was never seriously challenged, eventually winning by 69 points. During that flurry, Chris Judd injured his shoulder. It was that sort of day. West Coast Eagles Ben Cousin (left) and captain Chris Judd celebrate winning the 2006 grand final in 2006. Quite the contrary, it transpires. This pairing accounts for 56 Grand Finals, which is a smidgeon over half, and has been so frequent partly because of the benefits accorded to teams finishing in these positions by the various finals systems that have been in use, and partly no doubt because these two teams have tended to be the best two teams. It was the third premiership won by Michael Malthouse as a coach, having previously won with the West Coast Eagles in 1992 and 1994, joining Leigh Matthews, David Parkin, Allan Jeans and Ron Barassi as coaches who have led more than one club to a premiership. 7, Started as the Cats sub. It was the awakening of this sleeping giant.. A . St Kilda won in Round 3 at Etihad Stadium, 10.9 (69) to an inaccurate 4.17 (41), although Riewoldt was badly injured during the match. Fremantle record its second win in a finals match in the club's history, overpowering Hawthorn by 30 points at Subiaco Oval. After two years away, the biggest day on. Curtis Deboy 12. Not his most influential game but was still solid in defence when the ball was in his area. Games in Victoria are played at the MCG, regardless of the team's usual home ground, if a crowd larger than the seating capacity of Etihad Stadium (53,359) is expected. [24] The Chris Mainwaring Legends Match, which raises money for Perth's Telethon was moved to 9 October. Chad Warner (29 disposals, two goals) was among the few winners for the Swans, while Tom Papley tried hard. The Saints kicked two goals in five minutes through Goddard and Gilbert to close the gap to seven points in the 22nd minute. Mathew Nicholls 16. Then, in the 20th minute, Goddard scored a goal from 20 metres out, directly in front, after taking a big specky over O'Brien. AFL Match Statistics : Richmond defeats Geelong at Gabba Grand Final Saturday, 24th October 2020 Advanced stats available for this page. Tagger Adam McPhee was particularly influential on Luke Hodge, holding the former Norm Smith medallist to only five disposals in the first three-quarters. Prior to the match, entertainment was provided by INXS, who performed "Suicide Blonde", "New Sensation" and "Kick". All of the key statistics (contested possessions, inside-50s, tackles) except for clearances were fairly even through the quarter.

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