It was the first AFL grand final to be staged outside the state of Victoria, and the first to be held at night. Kicked Geelong's third goal of the game after pushing forward to attack and provided a big body around the contest all day. AFL Grand Final player ratings: Christian Petracca the king, several Bulldogs struggle | Sporting News Australia NYK WAS 16 16 1st Quarter - 6:28 BOS IND 4:00p DEN CLE 4:00p DET ORL 4:00p MEM. The 17.12 (114) to 3.7 (25) victory converts to a percentage of 456.0 - well above the 370.5 produced by the Cats 12 years ago. Geelong's team through the latter part of the season and into the finals was notable as one of the oldest by average player age in the league's history; the selected grand final 22, with an average age of 28 years and 117 days, was at the time the second-oldest selected team in any VFL/AFL game, second only to Geelong's qualifying final team from three weeks earlier; other Geelong teams in 2021 and 2022 also later passed the tally. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. One of the defence team who would have been very happy to have not seen much of the ball. Prior to the match, at 10:00a.m. the TAC Cup grand final was played. The venue's normal capacity of 42,000 was reduced to 30,000 to comply with health department restrictions still in force at the time, and many tickets were available for general public sale for the first time in more than 20 yearsthis was in contrast to all grand final tickets having been sold through different corporate and membership allocations in recent years. Australian Football Association of North America, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2006_AFL_Grand_Final&oldid=1124916042, Brian Mannix, John Paul Young, Daryl Braithwaite and Shane Howard, This page was last edited on 1 December 2022, at 05:26. Christian Salem. Charlie Cameron (4) Another who appeared to be bothered by an early injury, perhaps a calf complaint. The Swans scrapped their way within a point but never drew level thanks to some moments of brilliance by the Eagles' charges, including Daniel Chick's memorable smother-handball-shepherd and some big defensive marks by Andrew Embley. The match, attended by 84,109 spectators, was won by Geelong by 11 points (the club's fourth premiership). Proved otherwise. Since the 2007 season the match has been held annually on the Saturday night of the AFL's "Indigenous Round", also known as the Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Download The team are pretty flat about the GF after it delivered an absolute fizzer. 14. [17], Geelong entered the 2020 season having won the previous year's minor premiership, but finishing third after being eliminated in the preliminary final. Alex Rance (10) The number one defender in the game came to the party today, intercepted everything that came his way and saved what felt like 10 goals. Clearly won the ruck duel against Nankervis. Jed Bews 5Had the unenviable task of tackling the dangerous Tom Papley and did well to limit the small Swans influence. Abbreviations key #=Jumper GM=Games played KI=Kicks MK=Marks HB=Handballs DI=Disposals DA=Disposal average GL=Goals BH=Behinds HO=Hit outs TK=Tackles RB=Rebound 50s In the final moments Dean Cox took a mark and pumped the ball inside 50 metres, where Sydney's Leo Barry drifted across the front of the pack and took a clutch mark that was destined to be repeated countless times in highlights packages. Tyson Stengle 9 Excellent defensive pressure as always, and his ability to execute from the toughest angles set him apart. Perth's Optus Stadium will host the AFL's Grand Final on Saturday, September 25, with a start time of 5:15pm AWST / 7:15pm AEST. Finished with 23 disposals and 15 hitouts. Sydney kicked the final goal to get within a point and were pushing into attack when the final siren sounded, with the ball being thrown in close to the spot of Leo Barry's famous mark 12 months previously. Had a nervous first kick of the final, resulting in an out of character out of bounds on the full free kick. 1 goal. Publicado en . 8. Mark O'Connor 4 The late inclusion wasn't seen too often, but took a few crucial marks when the Swans were pressing. Brad Crouch (rating: 5) Certainly had a crack but you could count the number of telling possessions he had on one hand. Move him on. Round Grand Final GEE Full Time 133v52 SYD Cats Full Time Swans Saturday September 24 2:30pm AEST, Melbourne Cricket Ground 133 20 13 133 6 5 41 1st Qtr 1 0 6 9 8 62 2nd Qtr 4 2 26 15 11 101 3rd Qtr 4 3 27 20 13 133 4th Qtr 8 4 52 52 8 4 52 Summary Player Stats Team Stats Line-Ups Ladder Player Match Stats Geelong Dustin Martin makes it a clean sweep for 2017 by winning the Norm Smith Medal. The scores haven't been level at the . The final medal is hung around the neck of Trent Cotchin. Kamdyn McIntosh scored two minutes later to give Richmond an early two-goal lead. "Glass' dourness and the steadiness of Chick and Banfield blended magnificently with the back-line work of Beau Waters, Adam Selwood and Brett Jones. Abbreviations key #=Jumper GM=Games played KI=Kicks MK=Marks HB=Handballs DI=Disposals DA=Disposal average GL=Goals BH=Behinds HO=Hit outs TK=Tackles RB=Rebound 50s Dustin Martin makes it a clean sweep for 2017 by winning the Norm Smith Medal. Brandan Parfitt 3Appeared from absolutely nowhere to run onto a goal in the goalsquare in the final 10 minutes. Player Compare Form Guide Season: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 Didn't kick a goal but recorded 18 touches. The 2020 AFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football match contested between Richmond and Geelong at the Gabba in Brisbane, Queensland, on Saturday 24 October 2020. Was beaten at times in the hitouts by Tom Hickey, but was a thorn in Sydney's side early in the game by dropping behind the footy, taking on Sam Reid or Lance Franklin. Most disposals in an #AFL season825 MATT CROUCH 2017820 Dane Swan 2010802 Dan Hannebery 2016787 Tom Mitchell 2017 @Adelaide_FC #AFLGF, To join the conversation, please Nobody had done that since Cam Mooney with Geelong in 2009. [15] This meant that they had to play in a semi-final against St Kilda, which they won by 31 points. One of the great recruiting stories capped off with a flag. Their four scoring shots is the second-lowest by any team since the tenth round . Dan Butler (3) The rain came down at the MCG and this mosquito disappeared from the action. ", http://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2006/161820060930.html, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_AFL_Grand_Final, Ray Wilson, The West Australian (2 October 2006, p. F10), "Small numbers but huge hearts", Rohan Connolly, The Sunday Age (1 October 2006), "New rivals show why they're hard to split": http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=hunter+and+armstrong+and+schneider&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=SAG061001147H463A5RK, <--2005-06 offseason | 2006-07 offseason-->Pre-season | 1 (STK) | 2 (ADL) | 3 (RIC) | 4 (NM) | 5 (BRI) | 6 (FRE) | 7 (COL) | 8 (ESS)9 (MEL) | 10 (GEE) | 11 (CAR) | 12 (PA) | 13 (WB) | 14 (HAW) | 15 (SYD) | 16 (COL) | 17 (ADL) 18 (STK) | 19 (NM) | 20 (BRI) | 21 (FRE) | 22 (RIC) | QF (SYD) | SF (WB) | PF (ADL) | GF (SYD), The players on the dais. The top eight teams on the ladder at the conclusion of the home-and-away season qualified for the 2020 AFL finals series, with the winners of the two preliminary finals to meet in the grand final. The match was attended by 29,707 spectators, just short of the reduced capacity allowed at the venue under pandemic guidelines. 27 disposals. Brandon Ellis (6) Couple of big, bone-bruising tackles early set the tone and he regularly got on the outside of his teammates inside grunt work and drove the ball forward. Not his most influential game but was still solid in defence when the ball was in his area. In a sequel that was just as good as the original (thanks Huddo) West Coast won their third premiership and avenged the previous year's heartbreaking loss to Sydney. Also polling votes were Brett Kirk (27 disposals and 9 tackles), Dean Cox (20 disposals and 34 hitouts), Daniel Kerr (20 disposals and 5 tackles), Tadhg Kennelly (21 disposals), and Beau Waters (26 disposals and 10 marks). 6, The firestarter. In the lead-up to the announcement, it was widely reported that the league was strongly considering moving the match to a twilight or evening timeslot to avoid a clash with major Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival races (the Caulfield Cup on 17 October or the Cox Plate on 24 October). The Swans looked fairly comfortable at half-time after West Coast had suffered through a poor opening hour, with a dysfunctional forward line clearly missing 2005 mainstays Phil Matera (a late withdrawal with a groin injury) and Quinten Lynch (controversially overlooked) and an ankle injury that looked to have ended Daniel Kerr's day early. The win by Geelong its first since winning the 1937 VFL Grand Final capped off a brilliant season; the team won the Minor Premiership, its back-pocket, Bernie Smith, won the Brownlow Medal, and its full-forward, George Goninon, was the league's leading goalkicker. When he wasnt outmarked he often found a way to give away a free kick. Geelong played their qualifying final against Port Adelaide, losing by 16 points. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. Zach Guthrie 6A little fumbly in his first few minutes but performed well in his first Grand Final, providing plenty of spark off half-back. It was the first grand final to feature two Victorian-based teams since 2011, and only the third grand final not to feature either team that finished first or second on the ladder at the conclusion of the home-and-away season since it became possible in 1972 (the others being 1980 and 2019). The Grand Final opened with two early injuries after five minutes of play: Tiger Nick Vlastuin was sidelined for the rest of the game after a nasty collision with Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield, resulting in a seven-minute delay as he was stretchered off the ground; and retiring Cat Gary Ablett Jr. injured his shoulder after a tackle from Richmond captain Trent Cotchin. Hayden McLean - 3/10 2. 4. While GWS's scoreline was their worst since joining the AFL, they can be somewhat thankful it wasn't the lowest in a team's . Added a goal late. 22. 6, As hes done several times this year, got better as the game wore on after a quiet first half. N/A, A quiet day to cap off an unreal 2022 campaign. Seemed to run with Tom Papley for large stints of the match and had him well beaten. With 12 points' total difference across five games, Sydney vs West Coast comprehensively beat the previous five-game record of 19 points, set by Hawthorn versus Collingwood in 195860. Premiership-deciding game of the 2020 AFL season. First and second goalkicker, quintessentially grabbing the ball out of the ruck from a forward 50 stoppage and snapping two classy majors. The 2009 AFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football game contested between the St Kilda Football Club and the Geelong Football Club at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 26 September 2009. Had the tough Lance Franklin match-up, holding him to five disposals and one behind. Escrito en 27 febrero, 2023. Still worth all those first-round picks he cost them 5, Isaac Norm Smith. The teams had met in a preliminary final the previous year, Richmond winning that game after trailing by 21-points at half time. The Cats, however, took a one-point lead at the first change, after Cameron Guthrie scored Geelong's first goal at the 25-minute mark and Mitch Duncan goaled at the 33-minute mark. Had more contested possessions, clearances and score assists than any other player on the field and was especially dominant in the second term. These records were further improved in the grand final rematch in Round 1, 2007, which was again decided by a single point, giving the pair the record for four games, five games and six games (5 points, 9 points and 13 points, respectively),[clarification needed][citation needed] and positioning them equal second for three games behind Brisbane vs Port Adelaide (2 points, 199798) and Hawthorn vs Footscray (3 points, 195657). 6, Tagged by Ryan Clarke, as expected. Only bagged two goals as Talia battled to a draw. The Tigers skipper arrives on the dais with his two . David Mackay (3) Showed why hes a player Crows fans have never trusted. *Both teams were level on 8.7 (55) at three-quarter time. Dustin Martin created history when he picked up his second Norm Smith Medal, becoming the only player to own two flags, two Norms and a Brownlow. Jack Riewoldt (5) Missed three early shots but presented all day long and took two big hangers. Only the roles had been reversed. Most of his work was completed behind the scenes. If this is it for Selwood, he finished with an immaculate, curling goal to put a full stop on an incredible career. Should be his middle name. [7] The Gabba, home stadium of the Brisbane Lions in the central Brisbane suburb of Woolloongabba, Queensland, was ultimately announced to host the match; Adelaide Oval was kept available as a backup venue in the event of a virus outbreak in Brisbane. 8. Although the season restarted on 11 June, the fixture was under a constant cloud of uncertainty, and it was not until 2 September that arrangements for the Grand Final were finally announced. Petracca breaks the record for the most touches in a Grand Final. Kane Lambert (6) Only behind Shane Edwards for the most inside 50s on the day, continued to run and work all day long. There will be two more new captains in the AFL this season after the Brisbane Lions confirmed Dayne Zorkos replacement. More Alchetron Topics References 2006 AFL Grand Final Wikipedia (Text) CC BY-SA The Dreamtime at the 'G is an annual Australian rules football match between Australian Football League clubs Essendon and Richmond.. Photo: aflphotos.com.au Date Sat, 30 September 2006 (2:30 PM EST) Venue MCG Attendance 97,431 Result Won by 1 Score WCE 12.13.85 - 12.12.84 SYD <-- Prev Next --> But, who stood out? The crowd was officially estimated at fifty thousand people. Jumper numbers that win premierships, the number of flags won by captains whose names start with L, and people named Walker playing in Grand Finals - all of these are amongst the stats that you'll find in this bumper blog post, lovingly compiled by your favourite teenage journalist. Two goals in a bleak performance up forward for the team is also a big pass mark. Sam De Koning 7Showed the briefest glimpse of nerves in the opening minutes, but settled quickly to dominate the air in defence. Essendon and Carlton have been premiers 16 times. 'SAD NEWS': AFL great dies in devastating grand final day tragedy Some 13 minutes into the third quarter, the cursed Demons looked beaten by the Western Bulldogs as they trailed by 19 points. View Tweet. in: Finals games, Grand Finals, Games against Sydney, Games at MCG Grand Final 2006 Edit Sydney v West Coast Grand Final, 2006 The players on the dais. Geelong player ratings for the Grand Final. Chris Scott 9Made the extraordinarily tough (but correct) call not to bring in a proppy Max Holmes, replacing him with Mark O'Connor. Rhys Stanley - 8/10 Rose to the occasion and proved himself to be the best big-man at stoppage time. Tom Hawkins 8Had one of the more unusual starts to a match we've seen, booting not just the first goal, but the second from throw-in ruck contests inside 50. 8, *Odds are current as of 1st March 2023, 11:42pm AEST. In 1948 and 1977 there were grand final replays after initial draws. Please enter the email you registered your account with. Had a quieter game by his lofty standards, but arguably wasn't really needed to star. Exposed for pace at times and didnt kick the ball particularly well. Caddy's former Gold Coast teammate Tom Lynch celebrated his big-money move down to Richmond with a flag in his first year. The club performed solidly throughout the season to finish 4th with a 125 record, but with the league's highest percentage. Among the Cats leading tacklers and contested possession winners. The Norm Smith Medal was presented by former Essendon player and 1984 winner Billy Duckworth to 2006 winner Andrew Embley. If it is a valid email, your password will be reset and emailed to you. Nobody quite knows how Pickett's career will pan out when the 2020 season gets underway but perhaps even less is known about how the Giants will respond. Kicked three goals from 23 touches in his most recent Grand Final (2015) and was just as brilliant seven years on. It was the most-watched football match since the network attained free-to-air grand final screening rights a decade earlier, and the fourth most-watched match in VFL/AFL history. The 2006 Grand Final saw the first use of handicaps during the sprint. Came into the game late and kicked a goal within a minute. 9. The 1960 VFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football game between the Melbourne Football Club and Collingwood Football Club, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on 24 September 1960.. Collingwood's score stands as the lowest it has kicked since the sixth round of 1900, and its sixth-lowest ever. But his rise from captain of the lowly Suns to flag hero with a new club still made some history, emulating the path of Stan Alves in 1977 and David Thorpe three years earlier. It was not until Sam Menegola kicked his first goal at the 16-minute mark, followed quickly by one from Tom Hawkins at the 18-minute mark, that Geelong got some reward for its dominance on the scoreboard. 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. Riley Knight (3) Looked completely out of his depth, missing an early shot at goal and then shying from the moment from then on. Spent some time on Sam Reid in the first half and a few moments on Lance Franklin, and set the scene for the Cats, even kicking his first AFL goal in the final quarter. 1,134 people from other clubs have played in Grand Finals since the last time the @westernbulldogs played in one#AFLGF " Swamp (@sirswampthing) September 29, 2016 The past and present of . 4. 9, Looked assured in defence, as he has done all finals series, especially early in the game. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. Continued his awesome finish to the finals series, pulling off some terrific one-percenters to put teammates to advantage. Top-scored with 4.3 to cap off an incredible comeback story. 2.5.2 Most Grand Final appearances. 7, Cometh the big stage, cometh the captain. 20. Kicked a late one as the game was well and truly over. Rhys Stanley 6Played a ruck/defensive role, as he did last week. Grand Final: West Coast: 4.2 8.7 10.10 12.13 : 85: Sat 30-Sep-2006 2:30 PM Att: 97,431 Venue: M.C.G. The 2005 AFL Grand Final was watched by a record television audience of more than 3.3 million people across Australia's five most populous citiesthe five mainland state capitalsincluding 1.2 million in Melbourne and 991,000 in Sydney. As part of negotiations, the deal to play the Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was extended by one year to 2058, and two extra home-and-away matches were granted to the ground in 2022 and 2023. Only one team has won four consecutive grand finals, Collingwood in 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930. Ablett was able to recover and played out the match, albeit in some discomfort; it was later reported that Ablett played with a broken shoulder. All times AEDT (GMT +11). The Swans fought back in the third quarter and the margin was just 11 points at 3/4 time. It is selected by a 3-2-1 voting system awarded by the umpires of each match for the whole year (excluding finals and pre-season). http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=hunter+and+armstrong+and+schneider&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=SAG061001147H463A5RK. REPUTATIONS are made on Grand Final day and a host of players wearing yellow and black enhanced theirs in Richmonds thumping win against the Crows. Deep in attack, Eagle Daniel Chick brilliantly smothered the attempted clearing kick of O'Keefe, recovered to take possession, and handball to Adam Hunter, who ran into to boot West Coast's final goal of the game, and make it seven points once more. [2] This adjusted fixture had the effect of delaying the end of the regular season until mid-September, and pushing the Grand Final back to a provisional date of 17 October. 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