What was unusual about the 2010 AFL grand final?

What was unusual about the 2010 AFL grand final?

The premiership was decided by a full replay on 2 October 2010. It was attended by 93,853 people. Collingwood defeated St Kilda by 56 points, marking Collingwood’s fifteenth VFL/AFL premiership victory and their first since 1990. It was the last grand final to be replayed prior to the introduction of extra time.

When did the Cats win the AFL grand final?

Geelong has a proud history, having won nine AFL and seven VFA premierships in its history. The Cats tasted success in 1925, 1931, 1937, 1951, 1952, 1963, 2007, 2009 and 2011. The club has also won flags at other levels, including the night cup, reserves, under 19 and VFA/VFL.

What is the best AFL grand final of all time?

Sydney Swans vs
2005 – Sydney Swans vs West Coast There is a reason this Grand Final remains the highest-rated AFL game of all time. Having not won a Premiership since 1933, the valiant Sydney Swans closed the deal with a four-point margin.

Can the AFL Grand Final be a draw?

Yes. If a game finishes drawn during the regular season, the result stands and both teams receive two points toward the competition ladder instead of the four for a win.

When were Geelong last in a grand final?

2011
They would meet in preliminary finals in 2009 and 2010, each winning one en route to a premiership. They finally met again in a Grand Final in 2011, which Geelong won by 38 points; Geelong inflicted Collingwood’s only three losses for the 2011 season.

Who has played the most AFL games ever?

AFL/VFL Records

Record Current holder
Most Career Games Brent Harvey: 432
Most Premierships Carlton & Essendon: 16
Most Wooden Spoons (Bottom Finishes) St Kilda: 27
Highest Crowd Attendence 121,696, Collingwood v Carlton at MCG: Grand Final 1970.

Is the NRL grand final always played in Sydney?

The NRL Grand Final determines the champions of the Australian rugby league football season. Since 1999 it has been contested at Sydney’s Stadium Australia, which was the primary athletics venue for the 2000 Olympic Games.

Who was the winner of the 2010 AFL Grand Final?

The premiership was won by Collingwood, who defeated St Kilda by 56 points in the Grand Final Replay, which was played after the first Grand Final was drawn. Collingwood’s win marked the 15th VFL/AFL premiership in the club’s history.

How many grand finals have there been in the AFL?

There have been three drawn grand finals (1948, 1977 and 2010), which required a replay match the following week. Collingwood have played in the most Grand Finals. Essendon and Carlton have been premiers 16 times, Collingwood 15. Only one team have won four consecutive grand finals, Collingwood in 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.

What was the attendance for the AFL in 2010?

The 2010 AFL season had a total attendance of 7,146,738 people and an average attendance of 38,423 per game, both of which were the highest in league history (breaking the previous records set in 2008). The record for total attendance was broken in 2017, but the record for average attendance still stands.

Who are the radio announcers for the 2010 AFL Grand Final?

The 2010 radio broadcasters include Triple M, SEN 1116, 3AW, 774 ABC Melbourne, 95.5 K-Rock, NIRS, FIVEaa, 6PR and Crocmedia . A Qantas Airbus A380 flies over the MCG on grand final day. Prior to the match, entertainment was provided by INXS, who performed ” Suicide Blonde “, ” New Sensation ” and “Kick”.

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