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. Barrel a torpedo into the second tier of the Ponsford Stand of course. The Swans had managed to get back into the contest around the ball as co-captain Callum Mills slotted a long bomb and Isaac Heeney's goal just before half-time in what was just his second kick of the game at least saw him impact the contest. Collingwood was never challenged by the Bulldogs throughout the game. Players dived into it like seals and pirouetted out of it like parrots, Barry Dickens wrote in his ode to mud-caked grounds. Within two minutes, Dawes kicked a goal from about 40m out near the boundary line to stretch the margin to 47 points. After Collingwood's complete dominance of the second quarter, the third quarter was much more closely contested. You old-timers just love it for the punch-ons. If youre still a sceptic, Tony Wilsons book 1989: The Great Grand Final should sway you. Part-time ruckman Jason Blake assumed much of the ruck responsibility following Michael Gardiner's injury. Joel Selwood gets emotional as he conjures a stunning major in the final stages to mark another incredible achievement. [2010 Player Statistics] Round: Grand Final Venue: M.C.G.Date: Sat, 2-Oct-2010 2:30 PM Attendance:93853 Collingwood 3.2.20 6.5.41 11.8.74 16.12.108 St Kilda 0.2.2 1.8.14 4.9.33 7.10.52 Qrt margin CW by 18 CW by 27 CW by 41 CW by 56 Qrt scores CW 20-2 CW 21-12 CW 33-19 CW 34-19 Field umpires Ray Chamberlain(139), Shaun Ryan(188), Brett Rosebury(201) 7, What a yarn. The 2005 grand final is the more famous and replayed game, but this was a better one. Looking just at the last 20 years, an increase in the difference of 1 ladder position has been worth only 1.7 points in increased expected margin. Max Holmes (hamstring) will miss the clash, with Mark O'Connor coming into the Cats' 22 and Brandan Parfitt named the sub. But these things are subjective and this column is an indulgence. Geelong is ranked first with 25.8 points a game, with Sydney (24.9) not far behind. But these things are subjective and this column is an indulgence. We cant do anything about it. Are you OK? his direct opponent Adam Goodes asked. St Kilda advanced to its second consecutive Grand Final. In fact, it might already be on repeat around the country. It was only the third drawn grand final in AFL history, and the crowd of 100,016 - the highest for a VFL/AFL match in 24 years - who had spent the afternoon cheering and barracking with full voice . [29] St Kilda had four shots at goal for three goals, while Collingwood had eight for five goals, and a rushed behind. For the replay, in place of the traditional around-the-ground parade of 2010 AFL retirees and medalists, famous members of the Collingwood and St. Kilda Football Clubs were presented: including participants from the memorable 1966 VFL Grand Final. Continued his awesome finish to the finals series, pulling off some terrific one-percenters to put teammates to advantage. . 7, Started as the Cats sub. Came into the game late and kicked a goal within a minute. Geelong dominated the disposal count, recording 484 disposals (the highest ever in a final) to Fremantle's 287. Tried to get the Swans going in the second term with an eight-disposal first quarter. Surely this one was sweeter, given the Cats' close runs and near misses in previous campaigns. AFL Grand Final 2022: Geelong Cats player ratings vs Sydney Swans AWST 12:30 pm - WA. 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. All of the key statistics (contested possessions, inside-50s, tackles) except for clearances were fairly even through the quarter. Was just as influential in the ruck, neutralising Tom Hickeys influence consistently. Justin Power 5. Follow throughout the day for all the news and colour from around the country, match . 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Geelong hammered Brisbane in its preliminary final to advance, while Sydney squeaked home against Collingwood. His story grows another incredible chapter after a game-high four goals, while another two Irishmen became premiership players Zach Tuohy and Mark O'Connor. 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. 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 . New to Kayo? Collingwood won the replay the following week. It was won by Luke Miles from the St Kilda Football Club, with Tim Golds from the Greater Western Sydney Giants and Lewis Jetta from the Sydney Swans finishing second and third respectively. No grand final had richer storylines from Dippers audibly hissing lungs, to Dermott Breretons ruptured kidney, to Gary Ablett thanking his saviour. One of the oldest clubs in the competition added the 10thcup of its history to its coffers in commanding style, with the Cats claiming their 16thconsecutive win with the 20.13 (133) to 8.4 (52) thrashing. The final of the grand final sprint was held at half-time of the first final. If you ever want an example of what football can do to people and how much it means, look at the footage of the old Saints fans in the stands afterwards. Lance Franklin was held to four kicks and one behind in his sixth Grand Final and was jeered late in the game. After the 17th minute, St Kilda was able to hold Collingwood scoreless, with goals to Riewoldt and Schneider bringing the margin back to six points at quarter time. Lyrics for the two songs were performed by Matt Hetherington (for Collingwood) and Paris Wells (for St Kilda). 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.. Over an 18-month period, these two teams met six times, with a cumulative margin of 13 points. [34] The provision for a grand final replay was eventually removed, and replaced with extra time, starting from the 2016 season, making 2010's game the last grand final replay in the league's history. 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. All rights reserved. Will be special to share the flag with his brother. Copyright 2006-2023, Tony Corke. Picture: AFL Photos, Geelong captain Joel Selwood on the final siren against Brisbane in the 2022 preliminary final. As I wrapped my arm around one distraught son, Greg Baum wrote in the Age, I felt his tears run down my sleeve. 2011 Geelong defeated Collingwood by 38 points. The 120-49 victory over the Brisbane Lions is an excellent form guide for the AFL Grand Final on Saturday. 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. Lenny Hayes was instrumental in St Kilda's clearance work, acting as third-man-up in the ruck contests and collecting ten disposals. Take a gander at the stats sheet and you will find that the former Hawk was in everything. However, goals against the run of play to Bulldogs Barry Hall and debutante Andrew Hooper reduced the margin to 16 points at half time. Collingwood v St Kilda - Sat, 2-Oct-2010 2:30 PM - Match Stats - AFL Tables 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. Carlton legend John Nicholls will present the Jock McHale Medal to the winning coach. That was a tragedy, Alastair Clarkson said. Collingwood won the replay by 56 points to become the 2010 premiers. Player Ratings - 2021 AFL Grand Final - The Mongrel Punt Grand Final History: A Look at Ladder Positions - Matter of Stats Ladder positions 5 and 6 have provided only 6 Grand Finalists between them, and only 2 Flags. [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. 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. The grand final replay was played on a day without cloud, with the temperature around 20C for most of the game. In Round 16 at the MCG, Collingwood was a comfortable winner over St Kilda by the score 15.10 (100) versus 6.16 (52). 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. ]]. *West Coast held the lead for a total of nine minutes and four seconds. AFL - News, Fixtures, Scores & Results - AFL.com.au Fremantle built a 42-point lead at three-quarter time, while Hawthorn's goalkicking accuracy was poor, scoring 1.11 (17) in the first 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.