2010 afl grand final stats

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. The Hawks blew them away early but were dead on their feet at three quarter time. Smith's standout game was rewarded with a Norm Smith Medal, another astounding part of the game in his second season after crossing from Hawthorn where he was a key member of its triple-premiership teams form 2013-15. This is only slightly better than the minor premiers' record against teams coming 2nd, which is 33-23 or about 59%. AFL Grand Final 2022 | Geelong Cats def Sydney Swans, highlights, match - Geelong has outscored opponents by 25.5 a game from intercept possessions to rank first in the competition. How the Swans attempt to slow down Tom Hawkins and Jeremy Cameron will be fascinating, with Dan Rampe, along with Tom and Paddy McCartin all critical. The statistics of the match, unlike the drawn grand final, were mostly dominated by Collingwood. AFL Match Statistics : Adelaide defeated by Richmond at MCG Grand Final We just dig deep, use it as motivation and go again. They did, and won the next three flags. No grand final had richer storylines from Dippers audibly hissing lungs, to Dermott Breretons ruptured kidney, to Gary Ablett thanking his saviour. 8, A quiet Grand Final, but this time in a winning cause. GeelongThe Cats love to overwhelm their opponents with superior numbers. Both grand finals were held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. All data entered is sent securely via SSL to our system. Goals were scored by Thomas (5th minute), Dal Santo (7th minute), O'Brien (12th minute, with the assistance of a 50-metre penalty), Milne (13th minute), Wellingham (17th minute), Milne again (25th minute), and finally Sidebottom (27th minute). Geelong dominated the disposal count, recording 484 disposals (the highest ever in a final) to Fremantle's 287. Isaac Smith snares a pair of goals in the opening term as the Cats look ominous early. The following weeks replay (Collingwood won) never stood a chance. They had met in a total of nine finals, of which St Kilda has won six, including the last five in a row, dating back to the 1966 grand final.Note 3 Between them, Collingwood and St Kilda fielded only three players who had previously won a premiership: Darren Jolly (Collingwood), Adam Schneider and Sean Dempster (both St Kilda)all three played in Sydney's 2005 premiership team five years earlier.[10]. Mathew Nicholls 16. 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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). This year, of course, will be the nineteenth. Emails will NOT be used for the sending of unsolicited, spam or promotional materials. Round 2: Sydney 17.5 (107) def. For the grand final replay, Lionel Richie was announced to perform the pre-match, as well as the post-match, entertainment. Im not sure Ive ever seen more crestfallen supporters as the Collingwood fans that day. Sportsbet's Nathan Brown, Brendon Goddard and Matthew Richardson preview the Grand Final between the Cats and Swans at the MCG. Players dived into it like seals and pirouetted out of it like parrots, Barry Dickens wrote in his ode to mud-caked grounds. So dominant was Collingwood in the second quarter that St Kilda managed only two shots on goal, both set shots from outside 50 metres: one goal to Koschitzke in the 12th minute, and one from Peake in the 21st minute which fell short and was rebounded. 7, Started as the Cats sub. They conceded 76 points from intercepts in round two against the Swans their most this season. Dont panic! But that brilliant bastard Sheedy threw the magnets around and the final quarter was torrential. Stephen Milne scored St Kilda's opening goal in the 8th minute. Emails will only be used for identification purposes and for the resetting of forgotten passwords. It's not too often you come back to fight another war a week later. 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. The Saints controlled the first half, and held a 33-point early in the third quarter, before Geelong fought back. 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. Leigh Haussen 6. Following Schneider's minor score in the first 14 seconds of play, the Magpies responded with relentless pressure and strung together five straight scores, including a crumbing goal from Dawes and consecutive goals by Wellingham and Swan. This means that even if a top-four team loses in the first week, it still remains in the finals, playing a semi-final the next week against the winner of an elimination final. Rob O'Gorman 11. The two teams alternated goals throughout the final term. One of those led to a goal to Smith, who then streamed forward and kicked his second. In the 26th minute, Maxwell created a turnover which resulted in a goal to Cloke from 5m, putting Collingwood back in front by a point. Emails will only be used for identification purposes and for the resetting of forgotten passwords. 9, Looked assured in defence, as he has done all finals series, especially early in the game. [3] St Kilda advanced to the preliminary final to play the winner of the first semi-final (Western Bulldogs), while Geelong advanced to the second semi-final against Fremantle. Lenny Hayes won the Norm Smith Medal for the drawn grand final comfortably, with 13 of a possible 15 votes, named best on ground by four of the five voters. Fremantle record its second win in a finals match in the club's history, overpowering Hawthorn by 30 points at Subiaco Oval. At the other end of the ground it's the lung-busting repeat sprints of players like Gryan Miers, Brad Close and Gary Rohan that help the Cats get more players to each contest and then allows them to quickly transition either into attack or defence. 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. Teams from 3rd and 4th positions have each made about the same number of appearances, winning a spot about 1 year in 4. 7, What a yarn. It was the Bulldogs' third consecutive preliminary final loss, marked the final game of retiring captain Brad Johnson. AFL Stats Fact. But these things are subjective and this column is an indulgence. The Bulldogs' best player was Ryan Griffen (34 disposals, 2 goals), who had come into the game under an injury cloud. We all took different things from it. All rights reserved. Hawthorn arguably played better football throughout 2012 than in their four premiership years. MATCH DAY OPTION + FUNCTION* From TBC per person Package includes: Match Day Option - Grand Final Plus Pass or Final Siren* or Crown Grand Final Breakfast* or In-Ground Dining* Grand Final Plus Pass - Includes a ticket for 2023 Toyota AFL Finals Series [31] Brendon Goddard finally scored St Kilda's first goal in the 15th minute from a 20-metre set shot. It was Elsie Rose, the widow of Bob Rose, the Collingwood coach who knew a thing or two about grand final curses. [36], When named on Thursday night before the first final, St Kilda recalled Steven Baker who had not played since Round 13, due to a 9-game suspension, omitting Ben McEvoy. Send us feedback or report a mistake on this page. The Cats' comprehensive win carried storylines everywhere: from the mature-age recruits who dominated, such as Isaac Smith and his three-goal and 32-disposal performance. Chris Donlon 2. Grand Final, MCG, Attendance: 99251: Saturday, 26th September 2009, 2:30 PM AEST: Team: Q1: Q2: Q3: Q4: Final: St Kilda: 3.2 7.7 9.11 9.14 68 Geelong: 3.0 7.1 9.4 12.8 80 St Kilda advanced to its second consecutive Grand Final. AFL - News, Fixtures, Scores & Results - AFL.com.au Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos, Max Holmes (hamstring) will miss the clash, How the less-storied names stack up on Grand Final day, Sydney 17.5 (107) def. Collingwood won the replay by 56 points to become the 2010 premiers. After two years away, the biggest day on. The camera had previously been trialled by the Nine Network during its coverage of Friday Night Football in 2004, as well as the Rugby League State of Origin. Came into the game late and kicked a goal within a minute. Although it's a Grand Final and there are dozens of worthy storylines, the magnitude of Selwood's record-breaking 40th Finals appearance should not be lost. [1] It was the last grand final to be replayed prior to the introduction of extra time.[2]. My earliest memory is from this game, which is a worry. The draw immediately sparked debate about the practice of staging a full-length replay instead of playing extra time. Collingwood then scored three goals in six minutes, to Blair, Didak and Thomas, to open up a twenty-point lead. 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). THE DEPTH TEST How the less-storied names stack up on Grand Final day. To him, we were human beings, first of all., In the end, despite their best attempts to botch it, the Eagles were a bit bolder, and worthy premiers. The Cats have won 15 games straight and the Swans are on a nine-game streak, with both teams showing little sign of weakness as 2022 has drawn to a close. Note: this article covers both the drawn grand final and the grand final replay. It was brilliantly captured in Peter Dicksons short documentary. AFL Grand Final 2022: Sydney Swans player ratings vs Geelong Cats St Kilda began to win clearances again, and after both teams mustered rushed behinds, Riewoldt scored the first goal of the quarter in the 5th minute from a coast-to-coast play. The 2010 radio broadcasters include Triple M, SEN 1116, 3AW, 774 ABC Melbourne, 95.5 K-Rock, NIRS, FIVEaa, 6PR and Crocmedia. Collingwood took an eight-point lead into three-quarter time. Collingwood had long-range shots at goal by Cloke and Dawes fall short and rushed for behinds in the middle stages of the quarter, but could not score a goal. Disbelief. It was certainly the coldest. Emails will NOT be used for the sending of unsolicited, spam or promotional materials. Alex Whetton 20. View Advanced Stats . [25] The scheduling of several AFL post-season events was also affected: Collingwood's Copeland Trophy presentation was rescheduled to December, and the start of trade week and the fatherson bidding meeting were moved from 4 to 5 October (with trade week shortened by one day). As I wrapped my arm around one distraught son, Greg Baum wrote in the Age, I felt his tears run down my sleeve. If it is a valid email, your password will be reset and emailed to you. 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 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. AFL Grand Final Tips & Predictions - GoBet Collingwood's three-quarter-time lead was 41 points. Collingwood was never challenged by the Bulldogs throughout the game. Ray Chamberlain 19. Chad Warner (29 disposals, two goals) was among the few winners for the Swans, while Tom Papley tried hard. Overall, Collingwood managed ten shots at goal, but took many from long distance, which affected their overall accuracy: their total score for the quarter was 3.6 (24) with one out on the full. AFL Match Statistics : St Kilda defeated by Geelong at MCG Grand Final Carlton: 11.16 (82) def. Geelong 10.17 (77) at the SCG, Swamp's spectacular Grand Final statistics, Smith's standout game was rewarded with a Norm Smith Medal, Danger's elusive premiership, Selwood's touching tribute, Superstar Cat finally gets his premiership medallion. Deserves a premiership medallion after being a key member of the Cats on-ball brigade for many years. Geelong hammered Brisbane in its preliminary final to advance, while Sydney squeaked home against Collingwood. A potential go-ahead goal by Cameron Ling with one minute remaining was disallowed because Cameron Mooney pushed James Gwilt in the back during the tackle which set up the shot on goal. The Cats' 62-point half-time deficit was the largest that Geelong had faced in any game since Round 18, 1998 against Sydney. He probably should have won it anyway. Later, North coach Ron Barassi gathered his players and their partners in the rooms. Not his most influential game but was still solid in defence when the ball was in his area. Huge scalp on a huge stage. [9], The matches were the second and third grand finals contested by the two clubs. Despite being underdogs, the Bulldogs started the match well. Only one match is left to be played in this season and it'll be to decide the AFL premiers for season 2021. Lance Franklin was held to four kicks and one behind in his sixth Grand Final and was jeered late in the game. For example, only 69 of the 111 Grand Finals, or about 62%, have been won by the team finishing higher on the ladder. Every Geelong player rated out of 10 from the Grand Final against Sydney. 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But they were a goal down with seconds to go. [29], Collingwood was still the strong favourite with bookmakers for the replay, although the odds had tightened since the drawn match: major bookmakers were offering odds of around $1.60 for a Collingwood win in the replay, compared with $1.40$1.45 for the grand final. September 22, 2010. In slippery conditions, the Bulldogs made the most of their opportunities to take a six-point lead at half time. 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. Ladder positions 5 and 6 have provided only 6 Grand Finalists between them, and only 2 Flags. It was St Kilda's seventh grand final appearance,[8] and its second in a row after the loss in 2009. The first photo shows Greg Dear, not Greg Dean as an earlier version said. It was Collingwood's first premiership since 1990, only its second since 1958. They came in different ways: Duncan the beneficiary of a holding the ball free kick, Close the winner from a Tom McCartin miskick. A premiership player in his 250th game not a bad day to say the least. In the 22nd minute, Cloke's attempt for goal was rushed behind after he was awarded a free kick. Started on the bench but had an immediate impact when he came on, showing awesome pressure at the coalface. Emails will NOT be used for the sending of unsolicited, spam or promotional materials. Former Geelong premiership captain Cameron Ling will present the cup if the Cats get up, while Sydney champion and Brownlow medallist Paul Kelly will do so if the Swans salute. Hawkins started the run with back-to-back goals out of the ruck inside 50, before Selwood and Dangerfield's commanding midfield performances led to more opportunities. Within two minutes, Dawes kicked a goal from about 40m out near the boundary line to stretch the margin to 47 points. The 120-49 victory over the Brisbane Lions is an excellent form guide for the AFL Grand Final on Saturday. The Cats have capped a stellar season with a Grand Final thrashing of the Swans. The Saints kicked two goals in five minutes through Goddard and Gilbert to close the gap to seven points in the 22nd minute. 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.. This Premiership is SHEEDYS Premiership! Lou Richards cried. Outstanding plays and performances from star Swans ahead of the Grand Final. 2022 AFL Grand Final player ratings: Geelong Cats 10 THINGS WE LEARNED Danger's elusive premiership, Selwood's touching tribute. EVERY CATS PLAYER RATED Super Stengle, Danger brings his bestEVERY SWANS PLAYER RATED Skipper battles, Chad stands tall. West Coast Eagles Ben Cousin (left) and captain Chris Judd celebrate winning the 2006 grand final in 2006. Supported operating systems - Android 7+ and iOS 11+, Check out all the important stats that matter ahead of Saturday's premiership decider. A very credible case could be made that this was the best grand final of all. The two most lopsided statistics were: clearances, which St Kilda won 4638, despite having ten fewer than Collingwood in the second quarter, and inside-50s, which Collingwood dominated 6235. One conclusion I'd draw from the table above is that ladder position is important, but only mildly so, in predicting the winner of the Grand Final. Originally from Northam, Western Australia, Davis played for Perth before being drafted by Collingwood in the 1999 National draft. Had more contested possessions, clearances and score assists than any other player on the field and was especially dominant in the second term. 8, It was ominous early when he was able to find so much space, as Duncan is the last player you want to have a stack of uncontested possessions. Within a few days of the grand final, the organisers of several events already scheduled for 2 October made the commercial decision to reschedule their events to avoid a clash with the replay. Adelaide defeated by Richmond at MCG Grand Final Saturday, 30th September 2017 AFL match statistics . Alex Jesaulenko of Carlton competes in the 1979 VFL grand final between the Blues and Collingwood Magpies at the MCG in 1979. A four-time premiership player and now a premiership captain. Geelong 10.17 (77) at the SCG. 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). The win was the fifteenth VFL/AFL premiership won by Collingwood in its 114 years in the league. AFL A host of big-name acts, headlined by Robbie Williams, are set to provide pre-game and half-time entertainment at this year's AFL Grand Final. Following Richie's Performance, the team theme songs were performed as saxophone solos by Joe Camilleri (for Collingwood) and Wilbur Wilde (for St Kilda). Sydney scored the first four goals of the game, and maintained that advantage at half time, but Carlton scored five unanswered goals in the third quarter to lead by seven points at three-quarter time. This game often gets relegated in these type of lists, partly because of the Meat Loaf debacle, but mainly because it blew out in the final term. All of the key statistics (contested possessions, inside-50s, tackles) except for clearances were fairly even through the quarter. He would turn up to Hawthorn training, sit on the fence, and eyeball them. [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. 8, Was the beneficiary of the Swans tagging Tom Stewart and Jack Henry taking Lance Franklin. AFL Grand Final 2022 preview: Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans, MCG, match And it was. Seven also televised the AFL grand final replay, on 2 October, albeit not in 3D nor in High Definition, as the equipment was being loaned in Sydney for the NRL Grand Final.[12].