AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL FACTS & FEATS

Compiled by James Hothersall

INTRODUCTION

The structure of Australian Football has altered dramatically in the past twenty years. Prior to the expansion of the Victorian Football League all the state leagues were equal members of the National Australian Football Council. In 1994 the NAFC was dissolved and the replaced by the Australian Football League (previously VFL) as the games controlling body, which reduced all the other competitions to second tier status.

Bernard Whimpress & Ross Smith have lamented the lack of willingness among football historians to establish a ‘first class’ classification system for the game. Such a system would enable researchers and statisticians to compile a much more accurate list of records. Sadly establishing a classification system is much more difficult than it sounds, for example the Goldfields (1905-1919) and Broken Hill leagues were full members of ANFC and could argue that their league should be considered ‘first class’. Unfortunately establishing a list of first class matches is beyond the scope and resources of this document. This document does attempt to present ‘first class’ records before they are forgotten forever.

What is a senior game?

Although determining what is and isn’t ‘first class’ is not the intention of this document it is impossible not to explore the topic. The greatest step in compiling football records is determining what constitutes a senior game.

During the 1980s Bernard Whimpress developed a paradigm for the Football Times Yearbook. Whimpress suggested that the VFL, VFA, SANFL, WAFL, TFL, NTFA, NWFU, ACTAFL, NSWAFL & QAFL should be considered equally. Whimpress added that state, intrastate, night and pre-season cup games should also be considered.

Interestingly Whimpress excluded the Northern Terriroty FL from the list of senior competitions. Since the demise of the Football Times Yearbook the NTFL has surpassed many of the other state leagues, an example being the NTFL’s victory over the VFA in 1994. Therefore it is reasonable to add the NTFL to the list of senior competitions.

Should the game be divided into eras?

Historian Max Sayer argued that football should history be split into three distinct categories;

· Victorian League 1897-1986,

· The National era – VFL/AFL from 1986,

· Other state leagues until 1986.

Sayer’s argument for using 1987 as the start of the national era is not persuasive. For example in 1987 the SANFL and TFL still operated without any involvement in the national competition. Therefore it is impossible to determine the exact year the national era began. It could be argued that the national era began in 1987 when Brisbane and West Coast joined the VFL, 1990 when the VFL became the AFL or in 1994 when the NAFC was usurped by the AFL. Due to difficulty in determining an exact beginning of the national era the following document will be making the assumption that the AFL and all the state leagues are ‘first class’.

Football Records

For the compilation of football records the following competitions have been considered as being of ‘first class’ standard;

· Victorian League/AFL (1897-),

· Victorian Association (1877-1995),

· Victorian Football League (1996-),

· South Australian Assoaciation/League (1877-),

· Western Australian Association/League (1885-),

· Tasmanian League (1879-2000, 2009-),

· North Tasmanian Football Aassociation (1886-1986),

· North West Football Union (1910-1986),

· ACT league (1924-),

· Queensland League (1905-),

· New South Wales League (1903-) &

· Northern Territory League (1917-).

In addition interstate, intrastate, intra-association, international rules, night series, preseason cup, State/Australian championship, pre-war tour games and Australia Day/Aboriginal All-Stars have been taken into consideration.

As it stands the Australian Football League only recognises the records set in the VFL/AFL competition. This document goes someway to rectifying this problem.

PLAYER RECORDS

MOST SENIOR GAMES

528 by Craig Bradley (1986-2002). Port Adelaide (98), Carlton (375 premiership & 27 night Series), South Australia (15 State of Origin & 4 state league) & Australia International Rules (9).

500* by Harry Coventry (1898-1927). Coventry played the majority of his games with Latrobe. Coventry also played with Mersey (1911-12) and Launceston (1910). It was estimated that Coventry played in excess of 500 games (Atkinson 1989), but this record tionable as Latrobe did not become a senior club until 1910. Recent research by Ross Smith (2006) estimated that Coventry’s total is below 200 games.

470 by Barry Round (1970-91). Footscray (135), South Melbourne/Sydney (193), Williamstown (110), Victoria (8) & VFA (3). Also played 21 VFL night series matches.

467 by Peter Carey (1971-1988). Glenelg (448) & South Australia (19).

466 by Michael Tuck (1972-1991). Hawthorn (426 premiership & 29 n/s) and Victoria (11).

455 by Greg Phillips (1976-1993). Port Adelaide (343), Collingwood (84 premiership & 8 n/s) & South Australia (20).

452 by Russell Ebert (1968-1985). Port Adelaide (391), North Melbourne (25 premiership & 1 n/s) & South Australia (35).

450* by H.K. ‘Joe’ Littler (1897-1932). Littler played for 36 years with South Melbourne, Launceston, City and Wynyard. It is estimated that his games total was 450.

448 by Kevin Murray (1955-1976). Fitzroy (333 premiership & 17 night series), East Perth (44), Sandringham (24), Victoria (24) & Western Australia (6)

448 by David ‘Dolly’ Christie (1885-1911). Ballarat (102), Melbourne (110), Fremantle (11), Imperials (9), East Fremantle (196) & Interstate (20).

435 by Kevin Bartlett (1965-1983). Richmond (403 premiership & 12 n/s) and Victoria (20).

433 by Darrel Baldock (1955-74). East Davenport (71), Latrobe (184), New Norfolk (4), St Kilda (123 premiership & 6 n/s), Tasmania (15), Victoria (10). Baldock also played 20 intrastate matches in Tasmania.

431 by Chris McDermott (1981-1997). Glenelg (276), Adelaide (119 premiership & 12 n/s), North Adelaide (10) & South Australia (11 state of origin, 3 state league).

423 by Simon Madden (1974-1992). Essendon (378 premiership & 26 n/s), Victoria (17) & Australia International Rules (2)

423 by Robert Harvey (1988-2008). St Kilda (383). Victoria (8), Australia international rules (2). Harvey also played 30 night/preson cup matches

422 by Stephen Kernahan (1981-1997). Glenelg (136), Carlton (251 premiership & 19 n/s), South Australia (13) & Australia International Rules (3).

419 by John Platten (1981-1998). Central District (113), Hawthorn (258 premiership & 25 n/s), South Australia (15 state of origin & 2 state league) & Australia International Rules (6)

418 by Grantley Fielke (1979-1997). West Adelaide (364), Collingwood (16 premiership 2 n/s), Adelaide (24 premiership & 3 n/s) & South Australia (9).

407 by Darren Jarman (1985-2001). North Adelaide (144), Hawthorn (109), Adelaide (121) & South Australia (9 State of origin & 2 state league). Also played 22 AFL night series games.

406 by John Blakey (1985-2002). Fitzroy (135), North Melbourne/Kangaroos (224), Victoria (1) & Australia International Rules (1). Blakey also played 45 night series matches.

405 by Barry Cable (1962-1979). Perth (255), North Melbourne (116), East Perth (43), Western Australia (20) and Victoria (1).

403 by Brian Peake (1972-1990). East Fremantle (304), Geelong (66 premiership & 1 n/s), Perth (10) & Western Australia (22).

403 by Paul Roos (1982-1998). Fitzroy (269), Sydney (87), Victoria (14) & Australia International Rules (6). Roos also played 27 VFL/AFL night series matches.

400* by Peter Burns (1882-1902). Ballarat Imperials (56), South Melbourne (142), Geelong (160) & VFA/VFL (15). It is estimated that Burns played 30 games on tour with Geelong and South Melbourne.

400* by H.V. ‘Vic’ Cumberland (1892-1920). Melbourne (50), St Kilda (120), Sturt (103). It is estimated that Cumberland played 19 games in WA, 103 in Tasmania, 32 in New Zealand and 27 Representative.

400* by Harry Free (1947-1963). Newtown & New South Wales (19). Free is estimated to have played in excess of 380 games for the Newtown club.

400* by Gary McIntosh (1982-2000). Norwood (371), South Australia (12), Australia (5). Also played with North Launceston (2000-01) and Payneham Norwood Union.

* Approximate or questionable record

MOST SENIOR GAMES - UMPIRE

502 by Tom McArthur (1959-1985). McArthur umpired a record 502 senior games in the Queensland league including 14 grand finals and 10 state games. In 2008 McArthur was inducted into Australian Football Hall of Fame.

MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES

292 by H McDonald (Ulverstone) between 1903 and 1928 in Tasmania’s North West Football Union. McDonald also played in 54 consecutive representative matches during the period, which raises his total to 346 consecutive macthes.

244 by Jim Stynes (Melbourne) between 1987 and 1998 in the VFL/AFL. Stynes currently holds the AFL/VFL record for most consecutive matches. Stynes sequence came to an end in 1998 due to a broken hand.

226 by Adam Yze (Melbourne) between 1997 and 2007 in the VFL/AFL. Yze’s sequence began in round eight 1997 and ended in round one 2007 when he was dropped to VFL club Sandringham.

218 by Joel Cornelius (Swan Districts) between 1995 and 2006.

210 by Stephen Michael (South Fremantle) between 1975 and 1983.

204 by Jack Titus (Richmond) between 1933 and 1943.

MOST FINALS APPEARANCES

43 by Peter Carey (Glenelg) between 1971 and 1988

39 by Michael Tuck (Hawthorn) between 1974 and 1991

Most Grand Final Appearances

14 by Albert Collier* (Collingwood 1926-30 & 1935-39, Cananore 1931-32 & Camberwell 1946). Collier also appeared in the 1931 Tasmanian State premiership final.

12 by Geoff Motley (Port Adelaide 1953-59, 1962-66)

11 by Michael Tuck (Hawthorn 1975-76, 1978, 1983-89, 1991)

10 by Gordon Coventry (Collingwood 1920, 1922, 1925-30, 1935, 1937)

by Dick Reynolds* (Essendon 1941-43, 1946-51)

by Bill Hutchinson* (Essendon 1942-43, 1946-51, 1957)

by Neville Hayes (Port Adelaide 1953-54, 56-59, 1962-65)

by K Lette (Scottsdale 1964-66, 1968, 1970-71, 1973-75 1977)

* Includes a grand final replay in 1931 for Collier and 1948 for Reynolds

Most Grand Final Appearances - UMPIRE

16 H ‘Ivo’ Crapp (VFA, VFL & WA)

MOST GRAND FINAL WINS/MOST PREMIERSHIPS

10 by A E ‘Topsy’ Waldron (Carlton 1877 & Norwood 1878-83, 1887-89)

9 by Geoff Motley (Port Adelaide 1954-59, 1962-63, 1965)

by Bruce Carter (North Launceston 1904-06, 12, Mersey 1911 & Cananore 1909-10, 1913)

8 by Paul Northeast (Port Adelaide 1989-90, 1992, 1994-96, 98-99)

by Jim Williams (Launceston 1933-38, 1940, 1945)

by Roy Cooper (Launceston 1933-38, 1940, 1945)

by Neville Hayes (Port Adelaide 1954-59, 1962-63)

by William ‘Digger’ Thomas (Subiaco 1912-1913 & East Perth 1919, 23, 1927)

MOST GRAND FINAL WINS AS CAPTAIN

6 by Fos Williams (Port Adelaide captain-coach 1951, 1954-58)

by Jack ‘Dinny’ Reedman (South Adelaide 1892-93, 1895-96 1898 & North Adelaide 1902)

5 by Tom Wilson (South Fremantle 1900 & East Fremantle 1904, 1906, 1908-09)

MOST CAREER GOALS

2038* by Peter Hudson (1962-1981). New Norfolk (378), Hawthorn (727 premiership & 70 night series), Glenorchy (616), Tasmania (92), Victoria (43) & Intrastate/other (112). It is possible that Hudson has kicked more goals in intrastate matches.

1500 by Ken Farmer (1929-41). North Adelaide (1419) & South Australia (81). Farmer was kept goalless only once.

1457 by Jason Dunstall (1984-1998). Coorparoo (73), Hawthorn (1254 premiership & 116 n/s), Victoria (4), Queensland (10). Dunstall kicked ten or more goals on 16 occasions.

1441 by Tony Lockett (1983-1999, 2002). St Kilda (898 premiership & 22 n/s), Sydney (462 premiership & 33 n/s), Port Melbourne (7) & Victoria (19). Lockett kicked ten or more goals on 22 occasions.

1405 by Fred Cook (1967-1987). Footscray (2), Yarraville (20), Port Melbourne (1289), Moorabbin (72), Victoria Association (22). Cook was kept goalless on only three occassions in the VFA.

1399 by Gordon Coventry (1920-1937). Collingwood (1399) & Victoria (100) Coventry kicked ten or more goals on 11 occasions.

1383 by Austin Robertson (1963-1974). Subiaco (1278), South Melbourne (57 premiership & 4 n/s) & Western Australia (44)

1216 by Ted Tyson (1930-1941, 1945). West Perth (1203) & Western Australia (13). Tyson was kept goalless once three times.

1213 by Peter McKenna (1965-1980). Collingwood (838), Carlton (35), Geelong West (67), Northcote (98), Devonport (113) & Victoria (42). McKenna also scored 20 night series goals.

1200* by Stan Milton (1919-1938). Milton played with Paddinton, East Sydney, Eastern Suburbs and New South Weales (151). It is known that Milton was the leading goalkicker in the NSW competition in 1922 (52), 1924 (46), 1925 (62), 1927 (58) & 1933 (78). Unfortunately Milton’s exact total remains unknown due to incomplete records. Milton’s total was estimated to be in excess of 1,200 goals.

1174 by George Doig (1933-1941, 1945-46). East Fremantle (1111) & Western Australia (63). Doig was kept scoreless only once in his career.

1166 by Harry Vallence (1926-46). Carlton (722), Williamstown (337), Brighton (88) & Victoria (19).

1155 by Jack Titus (1926-1946). Richmond (970), Coburg (139) & Victoria (46).

1153 by Wayne Fox (1975-1991). Glenorchy (92), New Norfolk (442), Hobart (392), South Launceston (41) & Sandy Bay (82). Tasmania 85 & TFL (19). Fox also played one game with Footscray in 1978 without kickicking a goal.

1133 by Stephen Kernahan (1981-1997). Glenelg 298, Carlton (738 premiership + 39 n/s) & South Australia (58).

1111* by Tim Evans (1971-86). Penguin (NA), Geelong (26), Port Adelaide (1044) & South Australia (41).

1098 by Doug Wade (1962-1975). Geelong (834), North Melbourne (223) & Victoria (31). Wade also scored 10 night series goals.

1092 by Gary Ablett (1982, 1984-1996). Hawthorn (9), Geelong (1021) & Victoria (43). Also kicked 19 night series goals.

1079 by Bernie Naylor (1941, 1946-1954). South Fremantle (1034) & Western Australia (45). Naylor was kept goalless on four occasions.

1071 by Rino Pretto (1978-1989). Pretto played in the VFA with Coburg, Camberwell, Oakleigh and Dandenong and in the VFL with Fitzroy.

1027 by Ron Todd (1935-1949). Collingwood (327), Williamstown (672) & Victoria (28).

Other Notable Totals:

1047* by Chris Reynolds (1974-1992). East Devonport (331), South Adelaide (69), Latrobe (37), Penguin (118), Scottsdale (58), Devonport (220), George Town[NTFL] (42), Burnie Tigers[NTFL] (172). Despite the NTFL not being a senior competition, Reynolds record is worth considering as the NTFL is the successor of the NTFA and NWFU. Reynolds also kicked 72 goals with Spreyton (NWFA) and 88 with Mole Creek (Esk-Deloraine).

1023 by Bill Pearson (1931-1938). Old Scotch Collegians[VAFA] (1023).

MOST GOALS IN A MATCH

29 by Peter Angelis (Ainslie) v West Canberra in 1984 (ACT)

28 by Bill Wood (South Sydney)v Sydney Naval in 1943 (NSW)

27 by L McNulty (Newtown)v South Sydney in 1957 (NSW)

by F Braun (Newtown) v Balmain in 1955 (NSW)

26 by F Braun (Newtown)v Balmain in 1955 (NSW)

by G Sharp (Manuka)v Acton in 1941 (ACT)

25 by George Gough (Northcote)v Prahran in 1924 (VFA)

24 by M Strang (Queanbeyan) v Mines Rovers in 1938 (Oth)

By Norm Hagen (Darwin) v North Darwin in 1973 (NT)

by Peter Ruscuklic (East Sydney) v St George in 1981 (NSW)

23 by Bob Clemmend (Sandgate) in 1934 (Qld)

23 by Bonny Campbell (Western Australia) v Queensland in 1924 (Rep)

by Ken Farmer (North Adelaide) v West Torrens in 1940 (SA)

by Bernie Naylor (South Fremantle) v Subiaco in 1953 (WA)

by Anthony ‘Bos’ Daly (Norwood) v Adelaide in 1893 (SA)

by Peter Angelis (Waverley) v Sunshine in 1981 (VFA)

by Ian Donnachy (Deloraine) v George Town in 1984 (Tas)

by Darren Vickery (Morningside) v Kedron in 1989 (Qld)

22 by Dale Anderson (Cooee) v East Devonport in 1952 (NWU)

by Peter Schofield (Moorabbin v Sandringham in 1954 (VFA)

by Bob Pratt (Coburg) v Sandringham in 1941 (VFA)

by Peter Ruscuklic (East Stdney) v Liverpool in 1981 (NSW)

by Andrew Gibson (Williamstown) v Camberwell in 1986 (VFA)

by Gerard Zochling (Ainslie) v Batemans Bay in 1993 (ACT)

21 by G Collins (Ainslie) in 1935 (ACT)

by Chris Fleming (Ainslie) v Tuggeranong in 1992 (ACT)

20 by G Collins (Ainslie) in 1935 (ACT)

by J Metherall (Geelong) v NEFU (Tas) in 1937 (Oth)

by Ron Todd (Williamstown) v Oakleigh in 1945 (VFA)

by Harold Jones (Brunswick) v Oakleigh in 1939 (VFA)

by H 'Soapy' Vallence (Williamstown) v Sandringham in 1941 (VFA)

by Dennis Dunn (St Marys) v Waratahs 1985 (NT)

by H Lichfield (Sunshine) v Mordialloc in 1986 (VFA)

by Rino Retto (Oakleigh) v Mordialloc in 1986 (VFA)

by Ray Sarcevic (Southport) v Kedron in 1989 (Qld)

by Peter Shepherd (Palmerston) v Waratahs in 2004 (NT)

19 by P Riley (Wynyard) in 1935 (NWFU)

by G Doig (East Fremantle) v Claremont in 1934 (WA)

by G Maloney (Claremont) v Swan Districts in 1940 (WA)

by B Naylor (South Fremantle) v East Fremantle in 1952 (WA)

by A Maguire (Smithton) v South Launceston in1982 (NTas)

by G Jaksic (Brunswick) v Sunshine in 1983 (VFA)

by J Shaw (Preston) v Sunshine in 1989 (VFA)

Junior Competitions: 60 by Doug Ensor (Noble Park) 1967 (Victoria); 46 by S Cooke (Coburg U19 v Geelong West U19) 1983 (VFA Under 19); 43 by Ron Edwards (Lake Tyers v Nowa Nowa) 1950 (Victoria)

MOST GOALS IN A SEASON

213 by Peter Ruscuklic (East Sydney) in 1981 (NSW)

188 by Ron Todd (Wlliamstown) in 1945 (VFA)

183 by Bob Pratt (Coburg) in 1941 (VFA)

179 by Peter Hudson (Glenorchy) in 1979 (Tas)

167 by Bernie Nayloe (South Fremantle) in 1953 (WA)

164 by G Hawkins (Prahran) in 1939 (VFA)

162 by Austin Robertson (Subiaco) in 1968 (WA)

157 by Ted Freyer (Port Melbourne) in 1957 (VFA)

156 by Peter Ruscuklic (East Sydney) in 1980 (NSW)

155 by Fred Cook (Port Melbourne) in 1977 (VFA)

153 by Peter Hudson (Glenorchy) in 1978 (Tas)

By Scott Hodges (Port Adelaide) in 1990 (SA)

152 by George Doig (East Fremantle) in 1934 (WA)

151 by Rick Davies (Sturt) in 1983 (SA)

150 by Bob Pratt (South Melbourne) in 1934 (VFL)

by Peter Hudson (Hawthorn) in 1971 (VFL)

Highest Known Total: 249 goals by Trevor Sutton (Denliquin) in 1982. Sutton also scored 7 goals in other competitions.

MOST GOALS IN A QUARTER

First:

9 by Peter Angelis (Ainslie) v West Canberra in 1984 (ACT)

by Bill Mohr (Victoria) v Tasmania in 1930 (Rep)

Second:

9 by George Gough (Northcote) v Prahran in 1924 (VFA)

by Peter Angelis (Waverley) v Sunshine in 1981 (VFA)

Third:

12 by Bernie Naylor (South Fremantle) v Subiaco in 1953 (WA)

by Bonny Campbell (WA) v Queensland in 1924 (Rep)

Fourth:

12 by W Wood (South Sydney) v Sydney in 1943 (NSW)

by Harold Jones (Brunswick) v Oakleigh in 1939 (VFA)

11 by George Gough (Northcote) v Prahran in 1924 (VFA)

10 by Peter Schofield (Moorabbin) v Sandringham in 1954 (VFA)

by G Dodds (Manuka) v West Canberra in 1983 (ACT)

MOST GOALS ON DEBUT

12 by Sid Searl (Port Melbourne) v Sandringham in 1941 (VFA)

by John Coleman (Essendon) v Hawthorn in 1949 (VFL)

by Rhys London (Wynyard) in 1959 (NWFU)

MOST GOALS IN A LOSING TEAM

17 by Ted Tyson (West Perth) v Swan Districts in 1938 (WA)

14 by Frank Hopkins (West Perth) v Perth in 1930 (WA)

by Gary Ablett Snr (Geelong) v Essendon in 1993 (AFL)

12 by R O’Neill (Camberwell) v Prahran in 1964 (VFA)

by F Seymour (Northcote) v Brunswick in 1934 (VFA)

by Rino Pretto (Oakleigh) v Brunswick in 1985 (VFA)

MOST POSSESSIONS IN A MATCH

Kicks:

88 by Haydn Bunton Jnr (Swan Districts) v South Fre in 1962(WA)

54 by Jim Sullivan (Coburg) in 1969 (VFA)

45 by Haydn Bunton Snr (Fitzroy) v Footscray in 1935 (VFL)

44 by Bob Skilton (South Melbourne) v St Kilda in 1967 (VFL)

44 by Peter Angelis (Ainslie) v West Canberra in 1984 (ACT)

Handballs:

28 by Greg Williams (Sydney) v St Kilda in 1989 (VFL)

Marks:

37 by James Manson (North Hobart) v Sandy Bay in 1983 (Tas)

33 by Alec Duncan (Carlton) v Collingwood in 1927 (VFL)

LONG KICKS

105.5m (drop) by Fred Fanning (Melbourne Reserves) v Richmond in 1939.

95.7m (place) by Albert Thurgood (Essendon) v Carlton in 1893.

94.48m (place) by David McNamara (St Kilda) v South Melbourne in 1907.

93.8m (place) by Albert Thurgood (Essendon) v East Melbourne in 1899.

Drop Kicks: 86.2m by Horrie Clover (Carlton) v Richmond in 1921 & 85.3m by J Garbutt (Port Melbourne) v Northcote in 1929.

Punts: Harry ‘Soapy’ Vallence (Carlton) punt kicked the ball 86.56m against Collingwood in 1933, Jeff Fehring (St Kilda) kicked the ball 85.9m against Collingwood in 1981, 85.3m by Frank Caine (Carlton) v St Kilda in 1905 & 85m approx by John McCarthy (North Melbourne) v West Coast Eagles in 1988.

SCORING RECORDS

HIGHEST SCORES

57.29-371 by St George v Newtown 1985 (NSW)

57.28-370 by Western Suburbs v Balmain 1973 (NSW)

55.17-347 by Williamstown v Camberwell 1986 (VFA)

52.31-343 by Waverley v Sunshine 1981 (VFA)

51.36-342 by Western Suburbs v Southern Dist 1974 (NSW)

51.29-335 by Morningside v Coorparoo 1989 (Qld)

53.15-333 by Brunswick v Sunshine 1989 (VFA)

53.15-333 by Ainslie v West Canberra 1984 (ACT)

51.23-332 by Darwin v North Darwin 1973 (NT)

49.35-329 Burnie Dockers v Smithton 2001 (NTasFL)

49.29-323 by Pennant Hills v Liverpool 1982 (NSW)

50.22-322 by Pennant Hills v Newtown 1986 (NSW)

49.26-320 by Newtown v Liverpool 1981 (NSW)

49.23-317 by Glenelg v Central District 1975 (SA)

49.21-315 by Preston v Sunshine 1989 (VFA)

33.16-214 by Richmond v Swan Districts 1980 (VFL NS)

47.29-311 by Huonville v Triabunna 2007 (STasFL)

47.28-310 by Morningside v Caloundra 1990 (Qld)

48.21-309 by Springvale v Sunshine 1983 (VFA)

47.27-309 by Manuka v West Canberra 1983 (ACT)

46.31-307 by Brunswick v Sunshine 1983 (VFA)

47.21-303 by East Sydney v Liverpool 1982 (NSW)

47.18-300 by Western Suburbs v South Sydney 1967 (NSW)

46.24-300 by Waratahs v Darwin 2008 (NT)

For senior competitions not mentioned above: VFL/AFL: 37.17-239 by Geelong v Brisbane in 1992. WA: 40.18-258 by South Fremantle v Subiaco in 1979. Tas: 47.14-296 by North Launceston v South Launceston in 1995. NTFA: 46.18-294 by Launceston v Deloraine in 1984. NWFU: 37.23-245 by Wynyard v Penguin in 1946. Representative: 43.19-277 by Western Australia v Queensland in 1947.

Highest Known Scores: ALL GRADES: 110.27-687 by Coburg v Geelong West in 1983 (VFA Under 19). SENIOR GRADE: 100.34-634 by Campbells Creek v Primrose in 1991 (Maryborough-Castlemaine competition), 81.49-535 University of NSW v Blacktown in 1994 (Sydney FA), 78.31-499 Killarney Vale v Wyaong in 1986 (NSW Central Coast AFL), 76.43-499 by Campbells Creek v Primrose (Maryborough-Castlemaine), 77.29-491 by Woodsdale v Colebrook in 1993.

HIGHEST SCORING QUARTERS

First:

18.11 by St George v Newtown 1985 (NSW)

18.3 by Prahran v Caulfield 1987 (VFA)

17.4 by Springvale v Sunshine 1983 (VFA)

Second:

17.5 by Waverley v Sunshine 1981 (VFA)

17.3 by Waverley v Caulfield 1987 (VFA)

17.2 by Mordialloc v Sunshine 1982 (VFA)

16.4 by Preston v Sunshine 1989 (VFA)

16.4 by Williamstown v Camberwell 1986 (VFA)

Third:

16.10 by Newtown v Liverpool 1982 (NSW)

16.8 by Subiaco v Perth 1959 (WA)

16.6 by Brunswick v Sunshine 1989 (VFA)

Fourth:

21.4 by Manuka v West Canberra 1983 (ACT)

17.7 by Coburg v Camberwell 1989 (VFA)

17.5 by Brunswick v Oakleigh 1939 (VFA)

17.4 by South Melbourne v St Kilda 1919 (VFL)

17.4 by Brunswick v Sunshine 1989 (VFA)

16.8 by Ainslie v Belconnen 1982 (ACT)

16.7 by East Sydney v Parramatta 1985 (NSW)

16.6 by Brunswick v Kilsyth 1983 (VFA)

For senior competitions not mentioned above: VFL/AFL: 17.4 by South Melbourne v St Kilda in 1919. SA: 15.7 by West Adelaide v West Torrens in 1982 (4^th), 15.6 by Glenelg v Central District in 1975 (4^th), 16.0 by Central v North Adelaide in 2003 (4^th).

HIGHEST LOSING SCORES

26.18-174 by East Devonport v Cooee 1984 (NWFU)

25.13-163 by Prahran v Brunswick 1981 (VFA)

25.13-163 by Geelong v Hawthorn 1989 (VFL)

25.9-159 by Kangaroos v Essendon 2001 (AFL)

24.14-158 by North Launceston v Penguin 2007 (NTasFL)

23.19-157 by Fitzroy v Melbourne 1978 (VFL)

24.12-156 by North Adelaide v Norwood 1975 (SA)

24.11-155 by South Melbourne v Geelong 1978 (VFL)

22.22-154 by Coburg v Preston 1973 (VFA)

24.10-154 by South Melbourne v Melbourne 1979 (VFL)

24.10-154 by New Norfolk v Glenorchy 1983 (TFL)

GREATEST WINNING MARGINS

364pts by St George v Newtown 1985 (NSW)

345pts by Western Suburbs v Balmain 1973 (NSW)

328pts by Burnie Dockers v Smithton 2001 (NTasFL)

324pts by Darwin v North Darwin 1973 (NT)

322pts by Newtown v Liverpool 1984 (NSW)

319pts by Western Suburbs v Southern Districts 1982 (NSW)

319pts by Morningside v Coorparoo 1989 (Qld)

317pts by Newtown v Liverpool 1982 (NSW)

315pts by Williamstown v Camberwell 1986 (VFA)

314pts by Pennant Hills v Newtown 1986 (NSW)

308pts by Pennant Hills v Liverpool 1982 (NSW)

292pts by Warathas v Darwin 2008 (NT)

294pts by Launceston v Deloraine 1984 (NTas)

292pts by Ainslie v West Canberra 1984 (ACT)

290pts by Waverley v Sunshine 1981 (VFA)

290pts by Queanbeayan v Batemans Bay 1984 (ACT)

For senior competitions not mentioned above: WA: 256pts by East Prth v South Fremantle in 1944. Highest Known Totals: 672pts by Coburg v Geelong West (Under 19) in 1983; 582pts by Frankston v Geelong West (Under 19) in 1987.

LOWEST SCORES (PRE 1897)

0.0 by Launceston v City 1880 (Oth)

0.0 by Footscray v St Kilda 1891 (VFA)

0.0 by North Melbourne v Melbourne 1893 (VFA)

0.0 by West Perth v Rovers 1895 (WA)

0.0 by Broken Hill v Port Adelaide 1888 (Oth)

0.0 by Norwood v Geelong 1880 (Oth)

0.1 by Port Adelaide v Geelong 1879 (Oth)

0.1 by New South Wales v VFA 1881 (Rep)

0.1 by North Adelaide v Nedindie 1888 (SA)

0.1 by Footscray v Ballarat 1890 (VFA)

0.1 by Devonport v Launceston 1896 (NTas)

0.2 by Horsham v Great Britain 1888 (Rep)

0.2 by North Tasmania v Hotham 1881 (Rep)

Records incomplete.

LOWEST SCORES (1897-)

0.0-0 by West Torrens v Port Adelaide 1897 (SA)

0.0-0 by West Adelaide v North Adelaide 1897 (SA)

0.0-0 by West Adelaide v Norwood 1897 (SA)

0.0-0 by Footscray v Port Melbourne 1902 (VFA)

0.0-0 by Subiaco v South Fremantle 1906 (WA)

0.0-0 by Liverpool v St George 1962 (NSW)

0.0-0 by Liverpool v Newtown 1984 (NSW)

0.0-0 by Newtown v Campbelltown 1985 (NSW)

0.0-0 by Bankstown v North Shore 1986 (NSW)

0.1-1 by West Adelaide v Port Adelaide 1899 (SA)

0.1-1 by St Kilda v Geelong 1899 (VFL)

0.1-1 by Perth v West Perth 1899 (WA)

0.1-1 by Hobart v Burnie Dockers 1997 (TFL)

0.1-1 by Smithton v Burnie Dockers 2001 (NTasFL)

0.2-2 by St Kilda v Geelong 1897 (VFL)

0.2-2 by West Adelaide v Port Adelaide 1898 (SA)

0.2-2 by East Fremantle v Mines Rovers 1898 (Oth)

0.2-2 by Melbourne v Fitzroy 1899 (VFL)

0.2-2 by North Fremantle v South Fremantle 1900 (WA)

0.2-2 by Port Melbourne v Prahran 1906 (WA)

0.2-2 by George Town v Launceston 1984 (NTas)

0.3-3 by St Kilda v South Melbourne 1897 (VFL)

0.3-3 by Subiaco v Perth 1902 (WA)

0.3-3 by West Adelaide v Port Adelaide 1901 (SA)

0.3-3 by Midland Junction v West Perth 1905 (WA)

0.3-3 by Brighton v Footscray 1909 (VFA)

0.3-3 by West Perth v Subiaco 1912 (WA)

0.3-3 by Devonport v Ulverstone 1920 (NWU)

LOWEST MACTH AGGREGATES

15pts by Port Adelaide (1.4) v Norwood (0.5) 1909 (SA)

22pts by Essendon (1.8) v Melbourne (0.8) 1897 (VFL)

23pts by West Adelaide (1.8) v North Adel (1.3) 1899 (SA)

24pts by West Torrens (1.1) v West Adel (1.11) 1897 (SA)

25pts by Geelong (1.9) v Melbourne (0.10) 1897 (VFL)

MOST ACCURATE (LEAST BEHINDS)

8.0-48 by Deloraine v Longford 1985 (Nth Tas)

7.0-42 by Hawthorn v Essendon 1949 (VFL)

16.1-97 by Preston v Port Melbourne 1954 (VFA)

13.1-79 by Northcote v Brunswick 1924 (VFA)

12.1-73 by Norwood v Port Adelaide 1981 (SA)

10.1-61 by Midland Junction v West Perth 1909 (WA)

9.1-55 by Footscray v Preston 1905 (VFA)

Qualifier: 6 or more goals

LEAST ACCURATE (MOST BEHINDS)

37.46-268 by South Australia v Queensland 1924 (Rep)

25.41-191 by by Hawthorn v St Kilda 1977 (VFL)

23.41-179 by East Fremantle v Midland Junction 1917 (WA)

GREAT LAST QUARTER COMEBACKS

53pts by East Fremantle (WA). Perth led East Fremtle by 53 points at three quarter-time (16.17 to 9.6) in the 1957 WA Preliminary Final. East Freamntle kicked 10.4 top 1.1 in the final quarter to win by four points.

47pts by Port Adelaide (SA). Norwood led Port by 47 at three quarter (14.14 to 7.9) time in 1930. The Magpies eventually won 16.12-108 to Norwood’s 15.17-107.

45pts by Brisbane (AFL). Hawthorn led Brisbane by 45 points at three quarter time (13.10 to 5.13) in 1995 at the ‘Gabba. Brisbane kicked 9.7 in the final quarter to win by 7 points.

44pts by Sandringham (VFA). Moorabbin led Sandringham by 44 points at three-quarter time in the 1962 VFA Grand Final. The Zebras eventually won the premiership by one point.

44pts by New Norfolk (TFL). Hobart led New Norfolk by 44 points at three-quarter time in 1982. During the third quarter Hobart’s lead was 56 points. New Norfolk kicked 9.7 to 1.2 in the last quarter to win by 9 points.

44pts by North Melbourne (VFL). Essendon led North Melbourne by 44 points at three-quarter time (14.10 to 7.8) in 1947. The Kangaroos held Essendon scoreless in the last quarter to win by 8 points (15.12 to 14.10).

Other Notable comebacks: In 1982 Central District defeated Sturt after trailing by 70 points in the second quarter. In 2001 Essendon defeated Kangaroos after trailing by 69 points during the second quarter. In 1976 North Adelaide defeated West Torrens by seven points after trailing by 55 points at half time and 39 points at 3 quarter time. In 2007 North Adelaide defeated Sturt after trailing by 50 points in the second quarter.

COACHING RECORDS

MOST PREMIERSHIPS AS COACH

10 by Jack Oatey (Norwood 1946, 1948, 1950 & Sturt 1966-70, 1974,

1976)

by by John Cahill (Port Adelaide 1977, 1979-81, 1988-90, 1992,

1994-95). Chahill resigned midway through Port Adelaide’s 1996 premiership season.

9 by Fos Williams (Port Adelaide 1951, 1954-58, 1962-63, 1965)

by Bruce Carter (North Launceston 1904-1906,1912 & Mersey 1908 &

Cananore 1909-11, 1913)

8 by Jock McHale (Collingwood 1917, 1919, 1927-30, 1935-36)

by Phil Matson (East Perth 1819-23, 1936-27 & Subiaco 1913)

6 by John Todd (South Freemantle 1997, East Fremantle 1974 & Swan

Districts 1982-84, 1990)

by Norm Smith (Melbourne 1955-56-57, 1959-60, 1964)

MOST GRAND FINALS AS COACH

17 by Jock McHale (Collingwood 1915, 1917-20, 22, 1925-30, 1935-39)

16 by Fos Williams (Port Adelaide 1951, 1953-59, 1962-68, 1971-72)

15 by Jack Oatey (Norwood 1946-48, 1950, 1952, 1955, & Sturt 1965-

70, 1974, 1976, 1978)

LONGEST SERVING COACHES

37yr by Jock McHale (Collingwood 1912-1949)

by Jack Oatey (Norwood 1945-56, West 57-60) & Sturt 62-1982)

34yr by John Todd (South Fre. 1959, 1966-68, 1995-98, East Fre. 1973-76, Swan Dist. 1977-87, 1990-94, 2000-02 & West Coast

1988-89

33yr by Haydn Bunton Junior (Norwood 1957-58, 1964-67, Launceston

1959, Swan Districts 1961-63, South Adelaide 1975-82, Subiaco 1968-70, 1984-89 & Sturt 1993-94)

28yr by Neil Kerley (West Adelaide 1961-62, 1981-84, 1992-93 South

1964- 66, Glenelg 1967-76, West Torrens 1977-80, Central District 1988-90

27yr by Fos Williams (Port Adelaide 1950-58, 1972-73, South Adelaide

1960, West Adelaide 1974-78)

by Kevin Sheedy (Essendon 1981-2007)

by John Cahill (Port Adelaide 1974-82, 1988-1996, 2005, West Adelaide 1985-1987, Collingwood 1983-1984, Port Adelaide AFL 1997-1998, South Adelaide 2008). Cahill resigned midway through 1996 to concentrate on Port’s AFL team. Cahill also resigned midway through South’s 2008 season.

26yr by Allan Jeans (St Kilda 1961-76, Hawthorn 1981-87, 1989-90, Richmond 1992)

25yr by Dick Reynolds (Essendon 1939-60, West Torrens 1961-63)

YOUNGEST SENIOR COACH

19yr by Haydn Bunton (Norwood)

FINALS RECORDS

ELIMINATION FINAL

Highest Elimination Final Score:

28.16-184 by North Ballarat v Werribee 2006 (VFL)

26.24-180 by North Launceston v Smithton 2006 (NTasFL)

Most Goals in an Elimination Final:

16 by Mark Williams (East Devonport v Burnie) 1987(NTasFL)

10 by Tim Evans (Port Adel v West Torrens) 1978 (SA)

QUALIFYING FINALS

Highest Score:

31.12-198 by Essendon v Kanagroos 2000 (AFL)

Most Goals in a Qualifying Final:

11 by Frawley (Southport v Sandgate) 1984 (Qld)

9 by Bill Brownless (Geelong v Footscray) 1992 (AFL)

FIRST SEMI FINAL

Highest Fisrt Semi Final Score:

28.22-190 by Oakleigh v Yarraville 1978 (VFA)

Most Goals in a First Semi Final:

13 by W Ling (Clarence v Hobart) 1976 (TFL)

12 by Darryl Sutton (North Hobart v New Norfolk) 1984 (TFL)

11 by H Vallance (Carlton v Collingwood) 1931 (VFL)

10 by Tony Browning (New Norfolk v North Hobart) 1970 (TFL)

by D Shepherd (Cooee v Burnie) 1976 (NWU)

by Jamie Shaw (Preston v Williamstown) 1986 (VFA)

by Gary Lyon (Melbourne v Footscray) 1994 (VFL)

by Fergus Watts (Woodville-West Torrens v NA) 2005 (SA)

SECOND SEMI FINAL

Highest Second Semi Final Score:

32.16-208 by Sandringham v Coburg 1985 (VFA)

30.19-199 by Southport v Morningside 1990 (Qld)

Most Goals in a Second Semi Final:

14 by Peter Hudson (Glenorchy v Hobart) 1981 (TFL)

13 by Peter Ruscuklic (East Sydney v Pennant H) 1982 (NSW)

12 by Ted Freyer (Port Melbourne v Wil.) 1970 (VFA)

by Peter Smith (Coburg v Waverley) 1974 (VFA)

by Peter Ruscuklic (East Syd v Western Sub) 1979 (NSW)

11 by George Conion (Geelong v Collingwood) 1951 (VFL)

by David Garlick (Clarence v New Norfolk) 1981 (TFL)

by Ian Donnachy (Launceston v North Laun.) 1985 (NTas)

by Ross Bewer (Waverley v Werribee) 1987 (VFA)

10 by Jim Miller (Dandenong v Preston) 1971 (VFA)

by Tim Evans (Port Adelaide v Sturt) 1980 (SA)

by Peter Ruscuklic (East Sydney v Newtown) 1981 (NSW)

by Tony Russell (Preston v Geelong West) 1984 (VFA)

by Darren Bennett (East Fremantle v Subiaco) 1986 (WA)

by Warren Ralph (Claremont v Suabiaco) 1987 (WA)

by Jason Heatley (Subiaco v West Perth) 1995 (WA)

PRELIMINARY FINAL

Highest Preliminary Final Score:

31.23-209 by Caulfield v Yarraville 1972 (VFA)

30.21-201 by Devonport v North Launceston 2006 (NTasFL)

30.19-199 by Southport v Morningside 1990 (Qld)

Most Goals in a Preliminary Final:

17 by Glenn Ross (Mayne v Morningside) 1985 (Qld)

13 by Scott Hodges (Port Adelaide v NA) 1990 (SA)

11 by H Vallance (Carlton v Collingwood) 1932 (VFL)

by R Todd (Collingwood v Geelong) 1938 (VFL)

by R Todd (Collingwood v St Kilda) 1939 (VFL)

by L White (South Melbourne v Essendon) 1942 (VFL)

by J Dyer (Richmond v Essendon) 1944 (VFL)

by E Carroll (Springvale v Mordialloc) 1983 (VFA)

by John Fidge (Glenelg v Woodville-W Torrens) 1992 (SA)

10 by S Brown (Manuka) v Queanbeyan 1933 (ACT)

by D Patterson (Williamstown v Waverley) 1970 (VFA)

by Peter Hudson (Glenorchy v Clarence) 1976 (TFL)

by Mark Fotheringham (Yarraville v Waverley) 1980 (VFA)

by Rex Hunt (Sandringham v Preston) 1981 (VFA)

by Peter Ruscullic (East Sydney v Newtown) 1981 (NSW)

by Rick Davies (Sturt v Norwood) 1983 (SA)

by Breman (Subiaco v Swan Districts) 1991 (WA)

GRAND FINAL

Highest Grand Final Score:

32.23-215 by Box Hill v Oakleigh 1984 (VFA)

32.19-211 by Port Melbourne v Preston 1981 (VFA)

32.19-211 by St Marys v v Nightcliff 1986 (NT)

30.21-204 by East Sydney v North Shore 1980 (NSW)

29.17-191 by Ulverstone v Latrobe 1957 (NWTas)

Greatest Win:

178pts by St Marys v Nightcliff 1986 (NT)

135pts by Box Hill v Oakleigh 1984 (VFA)

126pts by Ulverstone v Latrobe 1957 (NWtas)

Most Goals in a Grand Final:

13 by Michael Towns (Georgetown) v Deloraine 2005 (NTasFL)

12 by Ted Freyer (Port Melbourne v Prahran) 1940 (VFA)

by Rino Pretto (Oakleigh v Brunswick) 1985 (VFA)

11 by G Sharp (Eastlake v Manuka) 1948 (ACT)

by Chris Long (St Mary’s v Darwin) 1990 (NT)

10 by Paddy Gardiner (Coburg v Brighton) 1927 (VFA)

By Alan Rait (North Hobrt v Cananore) 1932 (Tas)

by Terry Mayne (Clarence v New Norfolk) 1970 (Tas)

by Fred Cook (Port Melbourne v Oakleigh) 1974 (VFA)

by Mcguire (Smithton) v Cooee 1983 (NWFU)

by Dale Carroll (Box Hill v Oakleigh) 1984 (VFA)

by Michael Towns (Georgetown) v Scottsdale) 2004 (NTasFL)

Other notable Totals:

12 by Fred Fanning (Mel Reserves v Rch Res) 1939 (VFL)

Most Consecutive Grand Final Apperances:

14 by North Hobart 1929-41,45*(Tas)

10 by East Fremantle 1899-12 (WA)

by Buffaloes 1930-39 (NT)

by Byffaloes 1941, 47-55 (NT)

by St Marys 1990-99 (NT)

9 by Central District 2000-(SA)

8 by Newtown 1927-34 (NSW)

by Waratahs 1928-35 (NT)

by Port Melbourne 1950-57 (SA)

by Eastlake 1962-69 (ACT)

by St Marys 1966-73 (NT)

by Sandy Bay 1971-78 (TFL)

by Ainslie 1978-85 (ACT)

7 by Port Adelaide 1909-15 (SA)

by Port Adelaide 1953-59 (SA)

by East Sydney 1953-59 (NSW)

by Melbourne 1954-60 (VFL)

by Port Adelaide 1962-68 (SA)

by Darwin 1967-73 (NT)

* 15 if 1931 draw included

Highest Known Totals: 30 by Thevenard (Far West FL–SA) 1967-1996, 21 by Rovers (Streaky Bay/Mid West FL -SA) 1972-1992

WINNING AND LOSING

MOST PREMIERSHIPS

36 by Port Adelaide (SA)

29 by East Fremantle (WA)

Highest Known Totals:

42 by South Bunbury (WA)

40 by North [King Island] (Tasmania)

38 by Irishtown (Tasmania)

38 by Cummins Ramblers/Cockaleechie (SA)

37 by South Gawler (SA)

37 by Mines Rovers (WA)

MOST SUCCESSIVE PREMIERSHIPS

10 by Victoria (Rep). The VFL won 10 consecutive carnivals between 1924 and 1958.

7 by Eastern Suburbs (NSW) between 1953 & 1959

6 by Norwood (SA) between 1878 & 1883

by Port Adelaide (SA) between 1954 & 1959

by Launceston (NTFA) between 1933 & 1938

by Newtown (NSW) between 1945 & 1950

5 by Fremantle/Unions/Fremantle (WA) between 1886 & 1890+

by Fremantle (WA) between 1892 & 1896

by Windsor (Qld) between 1936 & 1940

by North Hobart (Tas) between 1938 & 1941, 1945

by East Perth (WA) between 1918 & 1923

by North Launceston (NTFA) between 1946-50

by Eastlake (ACT) between 1962 & 1966

by Sturt (SA) between 1966 & 1970

by East Sydney (NSW) between 1980 & 1984

by St Marys (NT) between 1984 & 1988

by Ulverstone (North Tasmanian FL) between 1993 & 1997

by Burnie Dockers* (North Tasmanian FL) between 2001 & 2005

+ The Fremantle club of 1886 is a different club to Unions (who later

changed their name to Fremantle and adopted their history).

Note: Victoria Amateurs won 7 consecutive amateur carnivals between 1951-1967.

Highest Known Totals: 15 by Ramblers [SA] (1968-82), 11 by Kondinin [WA] (1960-1970).

MOST SUCCESSIVE FINALS APPEARANCES

36 by East Fremantle (WA) 1916-1951

35 by Eastlake (ACT) 1953-1986

26 by St Marys (NT) 1953-1979

22 by Works & Housing/Nightcliff (NT) 1954-1976

20 by Ainslie (ACT) 1957-1976

by Newtown (NSW) 1944-1963

by Ainslie (ACT) 1978-1997

by St Marys (NT) 1981-2000

19 by Port Adelaide (SA) 1950-1968

by Norwood (SA) 1972-1990

18 by Port Adelaide (SA) 1901-1921

MOST SUCCESSIVE YEARS OUT OF FINALS

33 by Hawthorn (VFA/VFL) 1924-1956

24 by South Melbourne (VFL) 1946-1969

22 by Melbourne (VFL) 1965-1986

21 by St Kilda (VFL) 1940-1960

20 by North Melbourne (VFL) 1925-1944

by South Adelaide (SA) 1941-1963

LONGEST PREMIERSHIP DROUGHTS

93yr by St Kilda (VFA/VFL) between foundation in 1873 and 1966

72yr by South Melbourne/Sydney (VFL/AFL) between 1933 and 2005

57yr by North Melbourne (VFA/VFL) between 1918 and 1975

Highest Known Totals: 104 yrs Hay [NSW] (1878-1982)

Other Notable Totals: 59 yrs by Hawthorn (1902-1961 VAFA, VFA & VFL)

UNDEFATED TEAMS

1870 Melbourne (Vic); 1873 Carlton (Vic); 1874 Carlton (Vic); 1878 Geelong (VFA), Norwood (SA); 1879 Norwood (SA); 1885 South Melbourne (VFA); 1886 Geelong (VFA); 1888 Norwood (SA); 1893 Essendon (VFA); 1896 South Adelaide(SA); 1897 West Perth (WA); 1909 Cananore (TFL); 1914 Port Adelaide (SA); 1915 North Melbourne (VFA); 1938 Launceston (NTFA); 1946 East Fremantle (WA); 1972 Geelong West (VFA); 1973 Scottsdale (NTFA); 1980 Ainslie (ACT); 1982 Ainslie (ACT); 1988 Campbelltown (NSW); 1998 North Launceston (Tas); 2006 Sydney Swans (ACT); 2007 Sydney Swans (ACT)

The following clubs were undefeated in the home and away matches (minor round) but failed to win the premiership: Port Adelaide (1912), North Melbourne (1919), Acton (1926), Coburg (1945), Longford (1956), Williamstown (1957), Sandy Bay (1973), Campbelltown (1985), North Launceston (2003), East Coast Eagles (2006)

WINLESS TEAMS

1888 University* (VFA); 1889 Medindie (SA); 1892 East Perth (WA); 1893 Rovers (WA); 1897 St Kilda (VFL); 1898 St Kilda (VFL), West Adelaide (SA), Brunswick (VFA); 1899 St Kilda (VFL), Rovers (WA); 1902 St Kilda (VFL), Subiaco (WA); 1903 Essendon A (VFA); 1904 Preston (VFA); 1906 West Adelaide (SA); 1908 Cananore (Tas), Sturt (SA); 1909 South Adelaide(SA), Locomotive Recreation Club (Qld); 1910 Preston (VFA); 1912 Melbourne City (VFA); 1913 Melbourne City (VFA); 1913 University (VFL); 1914 University (VFL); 1917 Midland Junction (WA); 1919 Melbourne (WA); 1921 Glenelg (SA); 1922 Glenelg (SA); 1923 Glenelg (SA); 1924 Glenelg (SA); 1926 South Adelaide*(SA); 1928 Hawthorn (VFL); 1931 North Melbourne (VFL); 1933 West Adelaide (SA); 1934 North Melbourne (VFL); 1937 Longford (TFL); 1941 Sandringham (VFA); 1944 South Fremantle* (WA); 1946 Longford (Tas); 1947 Longford (Tas); 1948 South Adelaide (SA); 1950 Hawthorn (VFL); 1950 South Adelaide (SA); 1951 Box Hill* (VFA); 1958 Launceston (NTFA); 1961 Brighton (VFA); 1964 Central District (SA); 1964 Fitzroy (VFL); 1973 Box Hill (VFA); 1977 Box Hill (VFA); 1981 Sunshine (VFA); 1983 Waverley (VFA); 1986 Camberwell (VFA), Mordialloc (VFA); 1989 Camberwell+ (VFA); 1990 Camberwell (VFA); 1993 Coburg (VFA); 1994 Launceston (Tas); 1995 Sturt (SA); 1995 Williamstown (VFA); 1997 Hobart (Tas); 1999 Peel Thunder (WA); 2000 Devonport (Tas); 2002 Bendigo* (VFA); 2006 Triabunna (STasFL); 2007 Triabunna (STasFL), Canberra Wildcats (ACT)

* Includes draws

+ In 1989 Camberwell won only 1 match. The match was against Sunshine,

who withdrew from the VFA and had their record expunged.

LONGEST UNBEATEN SEQUENNCES

60 by Sydney Swans [Reserves] (ACT) between 2005 & 2007.

58 by North Melbourne (VFA) between 1914 & 1919 (49 VFA & 9 Other)

56 by Essendon (VFA) between 1892 & 1894 (47 VFA & 9 Other)

55 by St Marys (NT) between 1994 & 1997

50 by South Melbourne (VFA) between 1884 & 1886 (47 VFA 3 Other)

43 by Carlton (Vic) between 1872 & 1875

42 by Geelong (VFA) between 1885 & 1887 (35 VFA & 7 Other)

36 by Ulverstone (NTasFL) between 1992 & 1994

35 by East Fremantle (WA) between 1945 & 1947

32 by Port Adelaide (SA) between 1913 & 15(30 SA & 2 Other)

30 by Western Suburbs (NSW) between 1972 & 1963

by Burnie Dockers (NTasFL) between 2000-2001

28 by Ainslie (ACT) between 1952 & 1953

26 by Geelong (VFL) between 1952 & 1953

27 by Launceston (NTas) between 1937 & 1939

25 by Victoria (Rep) between 1952 & 1959

by Williamstown (VFA) between 1956 & 1957

by Eastlake (ACT) between 1960 & 1961

by Ainslie (ACT) between 1981 & 1983

24 by Longford (NTas) between 1955 & 1956

23 by Coburg (VFA) between 1925 & 1926

by Newtown (NSW) between 1972 & 1973

by Victoria (Rep) between 1965 & 1977

by Preston (VFA) between 1983 & 1985

22 by Geelong West (VFA) between 1971 & 1972

Norwood remained undefeated for two years (1878-79). Exact totals are unknown (13 matches in 1878 ?? in 1879).

Highest Known Totals: 50 years by St Pats School (Ballarat), 129 games Port Melbourne (VFA Third grade 1946-1952), 88 by Heathfield-Aldgate United (Hills FL) 1971-1975

LONGEST LOSING STREAKS

56 by Glenelg (SA) between 1921 & 1924

51 by St Kilda (VFA/VFL) between 1896 & 1900

by University (VFL) between 1912 & 1914

44 by Sandringham (VFA) between 1940 & 1945

41 by Longford (NTFA) between 1945 & 1948

39 by Penguin (NTasFL) between 1997 & 2000

36 by Melbourne City (VFA) between 1912 & 1913

35 by North Melbourne (VFL) between 1933 & 1935

by Longford (NTas) between 1946 & 1948

by Bendigo (VFL) between 2001 & 2002

34 by South Adelaide (SA) between 1947 & 1949

by Subiaco (WA) between 1903 & 1905

by East Launceston (WA) between 1973 & 1975

Highest Known Totals: 121 by Tarpeena (SA) 1993-2001

MOST WOODENSPOONS

29 by St Kilda (VFA/VFL/AFL)

28 by Wanderers (NT)

25 by South Adelaide (SA)

21 by Waratahs (NT)

20 by Subiaco (WA)

19 by Swan Districts (WA)

18 by Glenelg (SA)

18 by Sturt (SA)

MOST CONSECUTIVE WOODENSPOONS

9 by Wanderers (NT) between 1964 & 1972

8 by Sturt (SA) between 1989 & 1995

6 by Lindisfarne (STas) between 1998 & 2003

6 by Woodville (SA) between 1980 & 1985

6 by Cornwall/East Launceston (NTas) between 1952 & 1957

6 by St Kilda (VFL) between 1897 & 1902

LAST TO FIRST IN TWO SEASONS

Cananore (TFL) 1908(last)-09(1st)

City (TFL) 1927(last)-28(1st)

Launceston (NTas) 1931(last)-32(1st)

South Adelaide (SA) 1934(lsat)-25(1st)

Williamstown (VFA) 1938(last)-39(1st)

Sandringham (VFA) 1945(last)-46(1st)

Wanderers (NT) 1952(last)-53(1st)

Wanderers (NT) 1957(last)-58(1st)

Swan Districts (WA) 1960(last)-61(1st)

Claremont (WA) 1963(last)-64(1st)

South Adelaide (SA) 1963(last)-64(1st)

North Hobart (TFL) 1966(last)-67(1st)

South Fremantle (WA) 1969(last)-70(1st)

West Perth (WA) 1974(last)-75(1st)

Waratahs (NT) 1976(last)-77(1st)

Southern Districts (NT) 2006(last)-07(1st)

INTERNATIONAL RULES

HIGHEST SCORES

2.27.7-100 by Australia v Ireland 2005 (Subiaco)

3.18.8-80 by Ireland v Australia 1984 (Croke Park)

3.17.8-77 by Ireland v Australia 2004 (Croke Park)

All Ireland Championship: 5-15 by Cork v Mayo 0-10 in 1993 (Semi Final), 5-15 by Kerry v Wicklow 0-7 in 2002 (qualifying round)

LOWEST SCORES

0.7.10-31 by Australia v Ireland 1990 (Bruce Stadium)

0.7.10-31 by Ireland v Australia 2006 (Croke Park)

GREATEST WIN

38pts by Australia 3.15.6 v Ireland 0.7.10 2006 (Croke Park)

36pts by Ireland 3.17.8 v Australi 1.9.8 2004 (Croke Park)

36pts by Australia 2.27.7 v Ireland 3.11.3 2005 (Subiaco)

All Ireland Championship: 27pts by Cork 4-16 v Mayo 0-1 in 1901 (Semi Final)

MOST GAMES

9 by Terry Daniher (Australia) 1984-1990

9 by Steve Malaxos (Australia) 1984-1990

9 by Craig Bradley (Australia) 1984-2002

MOST POINTS IN A MATCH

21pts by Nathan Brown (Australia) v Ireland 2004 (Croke Park)

19pts by J O’Driscoll (Ireland) v Australia 1986 (WACA)

19pts by Nathan Buckley (Australia) v Ireland 1999 (MCG)

18pts by Ricard Osbourne (Australia) v Ireland 1987 (Croke Park)

18pts by B Flynn (Australia) v Ireland 1990 (VFL Park)

18pts by Ja Fallon (Ireland) v Australia 1999 (MCG)

18pts by Steven McDonnell (Ireland) v Australia 2003 (MCG)

18pts by Brendan Coulter (Ireland) v Australia 2005 (Subiaco)

MOST GOALS IN A MATCH

2 by Brendan Coulter (Ireland) v Australia 2005 (Subiaco)

Gaelic Football: Frank Donnelly (Tyrone) scored 5.8 against Fermanagh in 1959 (National League). All Ireland Championship: 2.7 by Mike Sheehy (Kerry) v Dublin in 1979 (Final)

AFL CLUBS

ADELAIDE

Formed: October 1990. The original Adelaide club was formed in 1860.

League History: AFL 1991-

Colours: Navy, Red and Yellow hoops

Nickname: Crows

Home Ground: Football Park

AFL Premiers: 2 – 1997-98.

AFL Night Series Winners: 1 – 2003 (Runner-Up: 1994-95, 2006, 2008)

Most Games:

312 by Mark Ricciuto (1993-2007)

311 by Ben Hart (1992-2006)

304 by Andrew McLeod (1995-)

Most Goals:

440 by Tony Modra (1992-1998)

292 by Mark Ricciuto (1993-2007)

270 by Scott Welsh (2000-2007)

Most Goals in Match:

13 by Tony Modra v Rch in 1993

13 by Tony Modra v Car in 1994

11 by Scott Hodges v Gee in 1992

Most Goals in a Season:

126 by Tony Modra (1993)

Highest Score:

30.8-188 v Ess 2006

29.11-185 v Rch 1997

27.21-183 v NM 1993 (NS)

Lowest Score:

4.7-31 v StK in 1991

Greatest Win:

147pts v NM in 1993 (ANS)

139pts v Rch in 1993

138pts v Ess in 2006

Greatest Loss:

141pts v Bri in 2004

Most Years as Coach:

5 by Gary Ayres (2000-2004)

Most Years as Captain:

7 Mark Ricciuto (2001-2007)

Longest Winning Run:

10 matches (2005)

Longest Loosing Run:

9 matches (1999-2000)

Placings: 1991 9, 1992 9, 1993 3, 1994 11, 1995 11, 1996 12, 1997 1, 1998 1, 1999 13, 2000 11, 2001 8, 2002 4, 2003 5, 2004 12, 2005 4, 2006 3, 2007 8, 2008 7

BRISBANE

Formed: Brisbane Bears formed in December 1987. Brisbane Lions formed on 1 November 1996 when the Fitzroy club was absorbed. The club’s official name is the Brisbane Bears-Fitzroy Football Club.

League History: VFL/AFL 1987-; Qld 1998-

Colours: Maroon with Blue yoke and Yellow monogram (formerly Maroon & Yellow)

Nickname: Lions (formerly Bears)

Home Ground: The ‘Gabba (1991, 1993-)

Previous Grounds: Carrara (1987-1992)

AFL Premiers: 3 – 2001-02-03 (Runner-up: 2004)

Queensland Premiers: 1 – 2001

League Reserves-VSFL Premiers: 1 – 1991

AFL Night Series Winners: None (Runner-Up: 2001, 2007)

Woodenspoons: 3 - 1990-91, 1998

Most Games:

318 by Marcus Ashcroft (1989-03)

289 by Michael Voss (1992-06)

279 by Nigel Lappin (1994-2008)

Most Goals:

460 by Alastair Lynch (1994-2004)

438 by Daniel Bradshaw (1996-)

338 by Jonathan Brown (2000-)

Most Goals in Match:

10 by J Brown v Car in 2007

9 by Brad Hardie v Car in 1989

9 by Daniel Bradshaw v Mel 2005

Most Goals in a Season:

78 by Alastair Lynch (2003)

Highest Score:

33.21-219 v Syd in 1993

29.12-189 v Ade in 2004

29.13-187 v Fit in 1996

Lowest Score:

3.8-26 v PA in 2001 (NS)

3.9-27 v Ess in 1987

Greatest Win:

162pts v Syd in 1993

141pts v Ade in 2004

117pts v Car in 2007

Greatest Loss:

164pts v Gee in 1992

Most Years as Coach:

10 by Leigh Matthews (1999-2008)

Most Years as Captain:

10 by Michael Voss (1997-2006)

Longest Winning Run:

20 matches (2001-2002)

Longest Loosing Run:

12 (1990-91)

Placings: 1987 13, 1988 13, 1989 10, 1990 14, 1991 15, 1992 14, 1993 13, 1994 12, 1995 8, 1996 3, 1997 8, 1998 16, 1999 4, 2000 5, 2001 1, 2002 1, 2003 1, 2004 2, 2005 11, 2006 13, 2007 10, 2008 10

CARLTON

Formed: July 1864

League History: VFA 1877-1896; VFL-AFL 1897-; VFL 2000-2002

Colours: Navy with White monogram

Nickname: Blues

Home ground: MCG (2005-) & Docklands (2005-)

Previous grounds: Princes Park (1897-2005)

Victorian League League-AFL Premiers: 16 – 1906-07-08, 1914-15, 1938, 1945, 1947, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1981-82, 1987, 1995 (Runner-up: 1904, 1909-10, 1916, 1921, 1932, 1949, 1962, 1969, 1973, 1986, 1993, 1999)

VFA Premiers: 2 - 1877, 1887 (Runner-Up: 1879, 1889-90-91)

Victorian League Reserves-VSFL Premiers: 8 – 1926-27-28, 1951, 1953, 1986-87, 1990

Champions of Australia: 2 – 1968, 1970 (Runner-Up: 1907-08, 1914, 1972)

Victoian League-AFL Night Series Winners: 4 – 1983, 1997, 2005, 2007 (Runner-Up: 1956, 1958, 1965, 1977, 1981, 1986, 1996)

Woodenspoons: 3 – Association: 1894, League: 2002, 2005-06

Most Games:

375 by Craig Bradley (1986-2002)

356 by Bruce Duoll (1969-86)

238 by John Nicholls (1957-74)

Most Goals:

738 by Stephen Kernahan (1986-97)

722 by Harry Vallence (1926-38)

486 bt Brendan Fevola (1999-)

Most Goals in Match:

13 by Horrie Clover v StK 1921

12 by Greg Kennedy v Haw 1972

12 by Ross Ditchburn v StK 1982

12 by B Fevola v Col 2000 (ANS)

Most Goals in a Season:

115 by Alex Jesaulenko (1970)

97 by Harry valence (1932)

Highest Score:

30.30-210 v Haw in 1969

30.21-201 v Fsc in 1982

31.13-199 v NM in 1984

Lowest Score:

0.6-6 v Col 1898

Greatest Win:

140pts v StK in 1985

137pts v NM in 1984

129pts v Fsc in 1982

Greatest Loss:

124pts v Kan in 2003

Most Years as Coach:

15 by Percy Bentley (1941-55)

15 by D. Parkin (1981-85, 91-00)

Most Years as Captain:

11 by Stephen Kernahan (1987-97)

Longest Winning Run:

18 matches (1995-1996)

Longest Loosing Run:

14 matches (1901-1902); (2007-08)

POST WAR Placings: 1945 1, 1946 6, 1947 1, 1948 6, 1949 2, 1950 8, 1951 7, 1952 4, 1953 5, 1954 8, 1955 7, 1956 5, 1957 4, 1958 7, 1959 3, 1960 7, 1961 8, 1962 2, 1963 6, 1964 10, 1965 6, 1966 6, 1967 3, 1968 1, 1969 2, 1970 1, 1971 5, 1972 1, 1973 2, 1974 7, 1975 4, 1976 3, 1977 6, 1978 4, 1979 1, 1980 4, 1981 1, 1982 1, 1983 5, 1984 4, 1985 5, 1986 2, 1987 1, 1988 3, 1989 8, 1990 8, 1991 11, 1992 7, 1993 2, 1994 5, 1995 1, 1996 6, 1997 11, 1998 11, 1999 2, 2000 3, 2001 6, 2002 16, 2003 15, 2004 11, 2005 16, 2006 16, 2007 15, 2008 11

COLLINGWOOD

Formed: 11 March 1892

League History: VFA 1892-1896; VFL-AFL 1897-; VFL 2000, 2008-

Colours: Black and White stripes

Nickname: Magpies

Home Ground: MCG

Previous Grounds: Victoria Park (1892-1999)

Voctorian League-AFL Premiers: 14 – 1902-03, 1910, 1917, 1919, 1927-28-29-30, 1935-36, 1953, 1990 (Runner-Up: 1901, 1905, 1911, 1915, 1918, 1920, 1922, 1925-26, 1937-38-39, 1952, 1955-56, 1960, 1964, 1966, 1970, 1977*, 1979-80-81, 2002-03)

Victorian Association Premiers: 1 – 1896

Victorian League Reserves-VSFL Premiers: 7 – 1919-20, 1922, 1925, 1940, 1965, 1976

Victorian League-AFC-AFL Night Series Winners: 1 – 1979 (Runner-Up: 1980, 2003)

Champions of Australia: None (Runner-Up: 1910)

Woodenspoons: 3 – Association: 1892, League: 1976, 1999

Most Games:

313 by Tony Shaw (1978-1994)

306 by Gordon Coventry (1920-37)

277 by Wayne Richardson (1966-78)

Most Goals:

1299 by Gordon Coventry (1920-37)

838 by Peter McKenna (1965-75)

707 by Dick Lee (1906-22)

Most Goals in Match:

17 by Gordon Covntry v Fit 1930

16 by Gordon Coventry v Haw 1929

16 by Peter McKenna v SM 1969

Most Goals in a Season:

143 by Peter Mckenna (1970)

Highest Score:

32.29-211 v StK in 1980

31.21-207 v StK in 1979

30.20-200 v Ess in 1971

Lowest Score:

0.8-8 v SM in 1897

Greatest Win:

178pts v StK in 1979

147pts v Ess in 1971

128pts v StK in 1901

Greatest Loss:

133pts v Ess in 1984

Most Years as Coach:

38 by Jock McHale (1912-1949)

Most Years as Captain:

8 by Syd Coventry (1927-34)

8 by Nathan Bucley (1999-)

Longest Winning Run:

20 matches (1928-1929)

Longest Loosing Run:

13 matches (1998-1999)

POST WAR Placings: 1945 3, 1946 3, 1947 5, 1948 3, 1949 4, 1950 7, 1951 3, 1952 2, 1953 1, 1954 7, 1955 2, 1956 2, 1957 5, 1958 1, 1959 4, 1960 2, 1961 9, 1962 8, 1963 2, 1964 3, 1965 3, 1966 2, 1967 4, 1968 7, 1969 3, 1970 2, 1971 4, 1972 4, 1973 3, 1974 4, 1975 5, 1976 12, 1977 2, 1978 3, 1979 2, 1980 2, 1981 2, 1982 10, 1983 6, 1984 3, 1985 7, 1986 6, 1987 12, 1988 4, 1989 5, 1990 1, 1991 7, 1992 5, 1993 8, 1994 8, 1995 10, 1996 11, 1997 10, 1998 14, 1999 16, 2000 15, 2001 9, 2002 2, 2003 2, 2004 13, 2005 15, 2006 7, 2007 4, 2008 6

ESSENDON

Formed: February 14 1872

League History: VFA 1878-1896; VFL-AFL 1897-; VFL 2000-2002

Colours: Black with Red sash

Nickname: Bombers (formerly Same Olds)

Home Ground: Docklands (2000-)

Previous Grounds: Flemmington Hill (1978-1881), East Melbourne CG (1882-1921), Windy Hill (1922-1991), MCG (1992-1999)

League-AFL Premiers: 16 – 1897, 1901, 1911-12, 1923-24, 1942, 1946, 1949-50, 1962, 1965, 1984-85, 1993, 2000 (Runner Up: 1898, 1902, 1908, 1941, 1943, 1947-48*, 1951, 1957, 1959, 1968, 1983, 1990, 2001)

Victoria Association Premiers: 4 - 1891-92-93-94 (Runner-Up: 1882, 1884-85)

League Reserves-VSFL Premiers: 8 – 1921, 1941, 1950, 1952, 1968, 1983, 1992, 1999

Champions of Australia: 1 – 1893

Victorian League-AFC-AFL Night Series Winners: 6 – 1981, 1984, 1990, 1993-94, 2000 (Runner-Up: 1985, 1987)

Woodenspoons: 4 - 1907, 1918, 1921, 1933

Most Games:

378 by Simon Madden (1974-1992)

320 by Dick Reynolds (1933-51)

307 by Tim Watson (1977-91,93-94)

Most Goals:

891 by Matthew Lloyd (1995-)

575 by Simon Madden (1974-92)

537 by John Coleman (1959-54)

Most Goals in Match:

14 by John Coleman v Fit in 1954

13 by John Coleman v Gee in 1952

13 by John Coleman v Haw in 1952

13 by Matthew Lloyd v Syd in 1999

Most Goals in a Season:

120 by John Coleman (1950)

Highest Score:

32.16-208 v Fsc in 1982

31.12-198 v Kan in 2000

29.20-194 b Bri in 1988

Lowest Score:

0.9-9 v Fit in 1899

Greatest Win:

165pts v SM in 1964

146pts v Fsc in 1988

142pts v WCE in 1989

Greatest Loss:

163pts v Syd in 1987

Most Years as Coach:

27 by Kevin Sheedy (1981-2007)

Most Years as Captain:

12 by Dick Reynolds (1939-50)

Longest Winning Run:

20 matches (2000)

Longest Loosing Run:

14 matches (1933)

14 matches (2006)

POST WAR Placings: 1945 8, 1946 1, 1947 2, 1948 2, 1949 1, 1950 1, 1951 2, 1952 8, 1953 4, 1954 6, 1955 4, 1956 6, 1957 2, 1958 5, 1959 2, 1960 4, 1961 7, 1962 1, 1963 5, 1964 4, 1965 1, 1966 3, 1967 6, 1968 2, 1969 6, 1970 11, 1971 11, 1972 5, 1973 5, 1974 8, 1975 8, 1976 10, 1977 9, 1978 10, 1979 5, 1980 7, 1981 5, 1982 5, 1983 2, 1984 1, 1985 1, 1986 5, 1987 9, 1988 6, 1989 3, 1990 2, 1991 6, 1992 8, 1993 1, 1994 10, 1995 5, 1996 4, 1997 14, 1998 8, 1999 3, 2000 1, 2001 2, 2002 5, 2003 6, 2004 6, 2005 13, 2006 15, 2007 12, 2008 12

FREMANTLE

Formed: The AFL announced the admission of a Fremantle team on 14 December 1993. The club announced its name and colours on 14 July 1994. The original Fremantle club was formed in 1882. South Fremantle was formed in 1900 and East Fremantle was formed in 1898.

League History: AFL 1995-

Colours: Red, White, Purple and Green

Nickname: Dockers

Home Ground: Subiaco (1995-)

Previous Grounds: Fremantle Oval (1995 NS), WACA (1995-2000)

Premierships: None (Highest position 4 in 2006)

Woodenspoons: 1 – 2001

Most Games:

238 by Shane Parker (1995-2007)

228 by Shaun McManus (1995-2008)

194 by Matthew Pavlich (2000-)

Most Goals:

380 by Matthew Pavlich (2000-)

224 by Jeff farmer (2002-2008)

178 by Clive Waterhouse (1996-04)

Most Goals in Match:

10 by Tony Modra v Mel in 1999

9 by Paul Medhurst v Bri in 2004

9 by Matthew Pavlich v Car 2005

Most Goals in a Season:

72 by Matthew Pavlich in 2007

Highest Score:

28.12-180 v Col in 2005

21.11-173 v Coll in 2007

25.17-167 v Kan in 2003

Lowest Score:

3.7-25 v Gee in 2004

Greatest Win:

112pts v Col in 2005

97pts v Ess in 1997

86pts v Fit in 1996

Greatest Loss:

117pts v WCE in 2000

Most Years as Coach:

6 by Chris Connolly (2002-2007)

Most Years as Captain:

5 by Peter Bell (2002-2006)

Longest Winning Run:

9 matches (2006)

Longest Loosing Run:

18 matches (2000-01)

Placings: 1995 13, 1996 13, 1997 12, 1998 15, 1999 15, 2000 12, 2001 16, 2002 13, 2003 7, 2004 9, 2005 10, 2006 4, 2007 11, 2008 14

GEELONG

Formed: July 18 1859

League History: VFA 1878-1896; VFL-AFL 1897-; VFL 2000-

Colours: Blue and White hoops

Nickname: The Cats

Home Ground: Kardinia Park

Previous Grounds: Corio Oval (1897-1915, 1917-40)

Victorian League-AFL Premiers: 7 - 1925, 1931, 1937, 1951-52, 1963, 2007 (Runner-Up: 1897, 1930, 1953, 1967, 1989, 1992, 1994-95, 2008)

Victoria Association: 8 - 1878-79-80, 1882, 1884, 1886 (Runner-Up: 1881, 1887-88, 1895)

VFL Premiers: 2 - 2003, 2007 (Runner-Up: 2006)

Victorian League Reserves-VSFL Premiers: 13 – 1923-24, 1930, 1937-38, 1948, 1960, 1963-64, 1975, 1980-81-82

Victorian League-AFL Night Series Winners: 2 – 1961, 2006 (Runner-Up: 1957, 1988-89, 1997, 2004)

Woodenspoons: 6 – League: 1908, 1915, 1944, 1957, 1958. VFL: 2005

Most Games:

325 by Ian Nankervis (1967-83)

300 by John Newman (1964-80)

288 by Peter Riccardi (1992-2006)

Most Goals:

1021 by Gary Ablett snr (1984-96)

834 by Doug Wade (1961-72)

441 by Billy Brownless (1986-97)

Most Goals in Match:

14 by Gary Ablett snr v Rch 1989

14 by Gary Ablett snr v Ess 1993

14 by Gary Ablett snr v Syd 1994

Most Goals in a Season:

129 by Gary Ablett snr (1994)

Highest Score:

37.17-239 v Bri in 1992

25.18-228 v StK in 1989

35.12-222 v Rch in 2007

Lowest Score:

0.8-8 v Fit in 1899

Greatest Win:

164pts v Bri in 1992

161pts v StK in 1899

157pts v Rch in 2007

Greatest Loss:

135pts v Haw in 1986

Most Years as Coach:

17 by R Hickey (1923,36-40,49-59)

Most Years as Captain:

9 by Henry Young (1901-09)

9 by Reg Hickey (1932-40)

Longest Winning Run:

23 matches (1952-53)

Longest Loosing Run:

16 matches (1941-44)

POST WAR Placings: 1945 11, 1946 10, 1947 7, 1948 9, 1949 8, 1950 3, 1951 1, 1952 1, 1953 2, 1954 3, 1955 3, 1956 4, 1957 12, 1958 12, 1959 10, 1960 9, 1961 6, 1962 3, 1963 1, 1964 3, 1965 4, 1966 4, 1967 2, 1968 3, 1969 4, 1970 5, 1971 10, 1972 10, 1973 11, 1974 6, 1975 11, 1976 4, 1977 8, 1978 5, 1979 6, 1980 3, 1981 3, 1982 9, 1983 9, 1984 6, 1985 6, 1986 9, 1987 6, 1988 9, 1989 2, 1990 10, 1991 3, 1992 2, 1993 7, 1994 2, 1995 2, 1996 7, 1997 5, 1998 12, 1999 11, 2000 7, 2001 12, 2002 9, 2003 12, 2004 4, 2005 5, 2006 10, 2007 1, 2008 2

GOLD COAST

Formed: 2008

League History: Victorian Under 18 (2009-)

Colours: Red & White

Nickname: TBA

Home Ground: Carrara

Most Games:

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Gold Coast History:

The Gold Coast has been represented in the Queensland league by Southport (formed 1961) and Broadbeach (formed 1970). Southport joined the league in 1983 after winning eight Gold Coast premierships and Broadbeach joined in 1997. The Sharks went on to win thirteen Queensland premierships and Broadbeach have been regularly qualified for the finals.

In 1987 the VFL expanded to the Gold Coast with the formation of the Brisbane Bears. The Bears played at Cararra with little success until relocating in 1993.

The Gold Coast Football club was formed in 2008 to initially compete in the under 18 competition. On 31 March 2008 the AFL announced that the Gold Coast team will join the AFL senior competition in 2011.

HAWTHORN

Formed: April 1901. The original Hawthorn club was formed in 1873.

League History: MJFA 1902-13, VFA 1914-15, 1918-24; VFL-AFL 1925-

Colours: Brown & Gold stripes

Nickname: The Hawks

Home Ground: MCG

Previous Grounds: Glenferrie Oval (1906-73), Princes Park (1974-91), Waverley Park (1990-99)

Victorian League-AFL Premiers: 10 - 1961, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988-89, 1991, 2008 (Runner-Up: 1963, 1975, 1984-85, 1987)

Victorian League Reserves-VSFL Premiers: 4 – 1958-59, 1972, 1985

Victorian League-AFC-AFL Night Series Winners: 9 -1968, 1969, 1977, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1991-92, 1999 (Runner-Up: 1959-60, 1962, 1966, 1979)

Champions of Australia: 1 – 1971

National Football League Winners: 1 – 1976

Woodenspoons: 12 – Association: 1915, League: 1925, 1927-28, 1932, 1941-42, 1946, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1965

Most Games:

428 by Michael Tuck (1972-91)

332 by Leigh Matthews (1969-85)

305 by Shane Crawford (1993-)

Most Goals:

1254 by Jason Dunstall (1985-98)

915 by Leigh Matthews (1969-1985)

727 by Peter Hudson (1967-74, 77)

Most Goals in Match:

17 by Jason Dunstall v Rch 1992

16 by Peter Hudson v Mel in 1969

14 by Jason Dunstall v Fsc 1996

Most Goals in a Season:

150 by Peter Hudson 91971)

Highest Score:

36.15-231 v Fit in 1991

35.15-225 v Gee in 1986

32.24-216 v Ess in 1992

Lowest Score:

1.7-13 v Mel in 1926

Greatest Win:

160pts v Ess in 1992

157pts v Fit in 1991

143pts v Fsc in 1982

Greatest Loss:

141pts v Mel in 1926

Most Years as Coach:

14 by John Kennedy (60-63, 67-76)

Most Years as Captain:

9 by Graham Arthur (1960-68)

Longest Winning Run:

12 matches (1961)

Longest Loosing Run:

27 matches (1927-29)

POST WARPlacings: 1945 10, 1946 12, 1947 11, 1948 11, 1949 12, 1950 12, 1951 11, 1952 11, 1953 12, 1954 9, 1955 8, 1956 7, 1957 3, 1958 6, 1959 7, 1960 5, 1961 1, 1962 9, 1963 2, 1964 5, 1965 12, 1966 9, 1967 10, 1968 6, 1969 5, 1970 8, 1971 1, 1972 6, 1973 7, 1974 3, 1975 2, 1976 1, 1977 3, 1978 1, 1979 7, 1980 8, 1981 6, 1982 3, 1983 1, 1984 2, 1985 2, 1986 1, 1987 2, 1988 1, 1989 1, 1990 5, 1991 1, 1992 6, 1993 6, 1994 7, 1995 15, 1996 8, 1997 15, 1998 13, 1999 9, 2000 6, 2001 4, 2002 10, 2003 9, 2004 15, 2005 14, 2006 11, 2007 6, 2008 1

MELBOURNE

Formed: 10 July 1858, 14 May 1859

League History: VFA 1877-1896; VFL-AFL 1897-

Colours: Navy with red yoke

Nickname: Demons (formerly Redlegs, Fuchias)

Home Ground: MCG

Previous Grounds: Motordome (1932), Punt Rd Oval (1942-46, 1956)

League-AFL Premiers: 12 - 1900, 1926, 1939-40-41, 1948, 1955-56-57, 1959-60, 1964 (Runner-up: 1946, 1954, 1958, 1988, 2000)

League Reserves-VSFL Premiers: 12 – 1931-32-33-34-35, 1939, 1949, 1956, 1969-70, 1984, 1993

Victoria Association Premiers: None (Runner-Up: 1877-78, 1893-94)

League-AFL Night Series Winners: 3 – 1971, 1987, 1989 (Runner-Up: 1969-70)

Woodenspoons: 12 – Association: 1882, League: 1905-06, 1919, 1923, 1951, 1969, 1974, 1978, 1981, 1997, 2008

Most Games:

306 by David Neitz (1993-2008)

272 by Robert Flower (1973-87)

271 by Adam Yze (1995-2008)

Most Goals:

631 by David Neitz (1993-2008)

546 by Norm Smith (1935-48)

426 by Garry Lyon (1986-1999)

Most Goals in Match:

18 by Fred Fanning v StK in 1947

13 by Harry Davie v Car in 1925

Most Goals in a Season:

97 by Fred Fanning (1947)

Highest Score:

28.14-182 v NM in 1986

28.14-182 v NM in 1991

27.18-180 v Fit in 1991

Lowest Score:

0.2-2 v Fit in 1899

Greatest Win:

141pts v Haw in 1926

131pts v Fit in 1991

122pts v NM in 1937

Greatest Loss:

190pts v Fit in 1979

Most Years as Coach:

16 by Norm Smith (1952-67)

Most Years as Captain:

8 by Gary Lyon (1990-1998)

Longest Winning Run:

19 matches (1955-1956)

Longest Loosing Run:

20 matches (1981-1982)

POST WAR Placings: 1945 9, 1946 2, 1947 6, 1948 1, 1949 5, 1950 4, 1951 12, 1952 6, 1953 11, 1954 2, 1955 1, 1956 1, 1957 1, 1958 2, 1959 1, 1960 1, 1961 3, 1962 4, 1963 3, 1964 1, 1965 7, 1966 11, 1967 7, 1968 8, 1969 12, 1970 10, 1971 7, 1972 8, 1973 10, 1974 12, 1975 10, 1976 6, 1977 11, 1978 12, 1979 11, 1980 9, 1981 12, 1982 8, 1983 8, 1984 9, 1985 11, 1986 11, 1987 3, 1988 2, 1989 4, 1990 4, 1991 4, 1992 11, 1993 10, 1994 4, 1995 9, 1996 14, 1997 16, 1998 4, 1999 14, 2000 2, 2001 11, 2002 6, 2003 14, 2004 7, 2005 8, 2006 5, 2007 14, 2008 16

NORTH MELBOURNE

Formed: February 11 1869

League History: VFA 1877-1915, 1918-24; VFL-AFL 1925-; VFL 2000-2002

Colours: Blue and White stripes

Nickname: Kangaroos (formerly Shinboners)

Home Ground: MCG (1986-)

Previous Grounds: Arden St Oval (1925-64, 66-85), Coburg City Oval (1965)

Victorian League-AFL Premiers: 4 – 1975, 1977, 1996, 1999 (Runner-up: 1950, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1998)

Victorian Assocition Premiers: 6 – 1903-04, 1910, 1914-15, 1918 (Runner-Up: 1897-98-99, 1905, 1913, 1919)

Victorian League Reserves-VSFL Premiers: 7 – 1947, 1957, 1967, 1978-79, 1995-96

Champions of Australia: 1 – 1972

League-AFC-AFL Night Series Winners: 5 – 1965, 1966, 1980, 1995, 1998 (Runner-Up: 1961, 1968, 1978, 1982, 1990-91, 2000)

National football League Winners: None (Runner-Up: 1976)

Woodenspoons: 16 – Association: 1879, 1883, 1893, League: 1926, 1929-30-31, 1934-35, 1937, 1940, 1956, 1961, 1968, 1970, 1972

Most Games:

311 by Glenn archer (1992-2007)

306 by W Schimmelbusch (1973-87)

294 by Keith Greig (1971-85)

Most Goals:

671 by Wayne Carey (1989-2001)

511 by John Longmire (1988-1999)

475 by Jock Spencer (1948-82)

Most Goals in Match:

14 by John Longmire v Mel in 1990

12 by John Longmire v Rch in 1990

Most Goals in a Season:

103 by Doug Wade (1974)

103 by Malcolm Blight (1982)

Highest Score:

35.19-229 v Syd in 1993

32.17-209 v Rch in 1990

30.24-204 v Fit in 1995

Lowest Score:

2.7-19 v Gee in 1930

Greatest Win:

141pts v Rch in 1990

140pts v Syd in 1993

131 pts v Fsc in 1996

Greatest Loss:

168pts v Rch in 1931

Most Years as Coach:

11 by Wally Carter (48-53, 58-62)

Most Years as Captain:

9 by W Schimmelbusch (1979-87)

9 by Wayne Carey (1993-2001)

Longest Winning Run:

49 matches (1914-1919)

Longest Loosing Run:

35 matches (1933-35)

POST WAR Placings: 1945 4, 1946 9, 1947 10, 1948 8, 1949 3, 1950 2, 1951 9, 1952 7, 1953 7, 1954 4, 1955 11, 1956 12, 1957 8, 1958 3, 1959 6, 1960 11, 1961 12, 1962 11, 1963 7, 1964 8, 1965 9, 1966 7, 1967 8, 1968 12, 1969 8, 1970 12, 1971 9, 1972 12, 1973 6, 1974 2, 1975 1, 1976 2, 1977 1, 1978 2, 1979 3, 1980 5, 1981 8, 1982 4, 1983 3, 1984 11, 1985 4, 1986 7, 1987 5, 1988 11, 1989 9, 1990 6, 1991 8, 1992 12, 1993 5, 1994 3, 1995 3, 1996 1, 1997 4, 1998 2, 1999 1, 2000 4, 2001 13, 2002 7, 2003 10, 2004 10, 2005 7, 2006 14, 2007 3, 2008 7

PORT ADELAIDE

Formed: 1870. AFL club formed in 1996.

League History: AFL 1997-

Colours: Black, White and Teal.

Nickname: Power

Home Ground: Football Park.

AFL Premiers: 1 – 2004 (Runner-up: 2007).

AFL Night Series Winners: 2 - 2001-02 (Runner-Up: 1999)

Most Games:

227 by Warren Tredrea (1997-)

225 by Peter Burgoyne (1997-)

212 by Brendan Lade (1997-2008)

Most Goals:

488 by Warren Tredrea (1997-)

245 by Stewart Dew (1997-2006)

189 by Peter Burgoyne (1997-)

Most Goals in Match:

8 by Warren Tredrea v Car in 1998

Most Goals in a Season:

81 by Warren Tredrea (2004)

Highest Score:

29.14-188 v Haw in 2005

26.15-171 v Haw in 2004

25.15-165 v Car in 1998

Lowest Score:

4.8-32 v Rch in 1999

Greatest Win:

117pts v Haw in 2005

112pts v WCE in 2001

96pts v Ess in 2004

96pts v Haw in 2006

Greatest Loss:

119pts v Gee in 2007

Most Years as Coach:

10 by Mark Williams (1999-)

Most Years as Captain:

5 by Matthew Primus (2001-2005)

Longest Winning Run:

8 matches (2002)

8 matches (2003)

Longest Loosing Run:

6 matches (2006)

For Port Adelaide’s records in the SA league see Port Adelaide Magpies entry

Placings: 1997 9, 1998 10, 1999 7, 2000 14, 2001 5, 2002 3, 2003 4, 2004 1, 2005 6, 2006 12, 2007 2, 2008 13