How many AFL VFL Grand Finals have there been?
As of the end of 2020, a total of 125 grand finals have been played, including three grand final replays.
Which team won the first ever AFL grand final?
Fitzroy
Fitzroy won the first VFL Grand Final (there was no “grand final” in 1897), and its first premiership, by 15 points against minor premiers Essendon.
When was the first AFL grand final?
September 24, 1898
AFL Grand Final/First event date
Who won Grand Final 2020?
The Storm led the game 22–0 at half time before holding off a late Panthers comeback to win 26–20, claiming their fourth premiership title. Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal as the official man of the match…
What is the biggest loss in AFL history?
Highest losing scores and lowest winning scores
| Highest losing scores | ||
| Rank | Score | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.13.163 | Geelong |
| 2 | 25.9.159 | Kangaroos |
| 3 | 23.19.157 | Fitzroy |
Who’s won the most AFL Grand Finals?
Melbourne Football Club
AFL Grand Final/Latest champion
Has any AFL team won 4 premierships in a row?
Only one team have won four consecutive grand finals, Collingwood in 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930. Hawthorn won their third straight grand final in 2015, making a total of 13 grand final wins for them.
Which player has won the most AFL Grand Finals?
Michael Tuck
Michael Tuck holds the club record for the most senior games (426), most finals (39), most grand finals (11) and most premierships (7).
Who won AFL 2020?
Richmond Football Club
2020 AFL season/Champion
Who won AFL Grand Final 2021 score?
Melbourne
Melbourne won the match by a 74-point margin, defeating the Western Bulldogs 140–66. Christian Petracca won the Norm Smith medal. The win was Melbourne’s first premiership since 1964.
Who has kicked the most behinds in AFL?
The record for most behinds in a game is 41 by Hawthorn. As for finals, just flicking through my 1997 copy of Every Game Ever Played, and noticed Collingwood kicked 9.28 in the 1979 Qualifying final.
Has any AFL team gone undefeated?
Throughout the history of the league, no team has ever completed a perfect season. One team, Collingwood in 1929, completed a perfect home-and-away season, finishing with a record of 18–0; the club won the premiership, but did not complete a perfect season after losing the second semi-final against Richmond.
When did the grand final start in AFL?
Each year, the premiership is awarded to the club that wins the AFL Grand Final. The grand final has been played in all VFL/AFL seasons except for 1897 and 1924 (where the premiership was awarded without a grand final being played), and has been an annual tradition in its current format since 1931.
When was the last Grand Final played in VFL?
The grand final has been played in all VFL/AFL seasons except for 1897 and 1924 (where the premiership was awarded without a grand final being played), and has been an annual tradition in its current format since 1931.
When did the VFL become part of the AFL?
The VFL as a competition ceased to exist from 1987 when the AFL was formed with interstate teams. New teams with new home & away, structure, along with with a new rules governing body.
Who was the winner of the 2017 AFL Grand Final?
VFL/AFL Premiers. The 2017 winner Richmond completed the greatest 12-month turnaround in AFL history, after finishing 13th on the ladder in 2016, the Tigers won their first premiership in 37 years. The 2018 Grand Final was won by the West Coast Eagles and Collingwood.