AFL 2022: ‘It had to be a secret’: How the Carlton Blues toppled the Richmond Tigers to win the 1972 VFL premiership.
When did Carlton last defeat Richmond?
Carlton has only beaten Richmond in two grand finals (1972 and 1982). Games between these two clubs regularly attract large crowds regardless of whether they are in finals contention or not.
How long has it been since Carlton beat Richmond Round 1?
The Michael Voss-led new era at Carlton has begun in stunning fashion with a come-from-behind 25-point win over AFL rivals Richmond.
How many times has Richmond played Carlton?
Summary
| Since 1980 | All Games | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 30 | 151 |
| Carlton | 44 | 184 |
Who won Richmond or Carlton?
Carlton takes home a Round 1 victory against Richmond.
What is the biggest AFL rivalry?
GWS – The Battle of the Bridge. As far as Sydneysiders are concerned, the Battle of the Bridge is the biggest rivalry in the AFL. Naturally, footy fans from outside New South Wales won’t agree with supporters of the Sydney Swans and Greater Western Sydney.
Who did Carlton beat in 1995?
Geelong
The 1995 Carlton Football Club season was the Carlton Football Club’s 132nd season of competition, and 99th as a member of the Australian Football League. Carlton won the AFL premiership, defeating Geelong in the Grand Final. It was the club’s sixteenth and, as of 2021, most recent premiership.
How long did Richmond go without winning a premiership?
They won the 1967 flag in a thrilling encounter with Geelong, ending a 24-year premiership drought. The Tigers started the 1968 season slowly.
Who is Carlton’s biggest rival?
Collingwood
The arch rivals Carlton and Collingwood have played each other 262 times in the VFL/AFL, with the ledger currently in Collingwood’s favour (130 wins to Carlton’s 128) and 4 draws. They have met six times in Grand Finals, with Carlton successful five times to Collingwood’s one (in 1910 – see below).
Which AFL team has been around the longest?
Melbourne and Geelong were founding members of the Victorian Football League (VFL) (now AFL), making them the world’s oldest football clubs that are now professional.
Who won the 2013 elimination final between Carlton and Richmond?
AFL Match Statistics : Richmond defeated by Carlton at MCG Elimination Final Sunday, 8th September 2013.
What is Richmond’s biggest win?
Richmond – Biggest Wins
| MARGIN | TEAM | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 168 | Richmond | North Melbourne |
| 152 | Richmond | St. Kilda |
| 151 | Richmond | Fitzroy |
| 138 | Richmond | Collingwood |
Who is the best player in Richmond AFL?
Gun forward crowned Tigers’ best by narrowest of margins
RICHMOND spearhead Tom Lynch has won the Jack Dyer Medal in Richmond’s best and fairest count, finishing just one vote clear of dashing half-back flanker Daniel Rioli.
Who is the best player in Richmond 2022?
Tom Lynch
Tom Lynch is the winner of the 2022 Jack Dyer Medal. The powerful dual Richmond premiership star key forward captured the Club’s Best and Fairest award for the first time in a thrilling finish in tonight’s count held at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium.
Who kicked the most goals for Richmond?
Matthew Richardson played 282 senior games for Richmond FC , racking up an impressive 800 goals along the way.
Who did Richmond beat in Grand Final?
Geelong
2020 AFL Grand Final
| Richmond | Geelong |
|---|---|
| 12.9 (81) | 7.8 (50) |
What is the greatest AFL match of all time?
The 10 best AFL grand finals of the last 50 years – sorted
- 2009 Geelong defeated St Kilda by 12 points.
- 1977 Collingwood drew with North Melbourne.
- 1984 Essendon defeated Hawthorn by 24 points.
- 2011 Geelong defeated Collingwood by 38 points.
- 1979 Carlton defeated Collingwood by five points.
What is the most liked AFL team?
Most Popular AFL Teams
- 1 Collingwood Magpies.
- 2 West Coast Eagles The West Coast Eagles are an Australian Rules Football team .
- 3 Richmond Tigers.
- 4 Sydney Swans.
- 5 Hawthorn Hawks.
- 6 Adelaide Crows.
- 7 Fremantle Dockers.
- 8 Carlton Blues.
Why do Carlton and Collingwood hate each other?
This famous rivalry dates back to 1897 when the two suburban clubs met for the first time at Princes Park before facing off again at Victoria Park months later. Since then, they have met in six Grand Finals (1910, 1915, 1938, 1970, 1979 and 1981) and 16 other finals. They hate each other and always have.
Did Carlton cheat in 1995?
The Heraldsun reported that Carlton had also made secret payments to Greg Williams between 1993 and 1995, using a construction company. The payments were allegedly for ground maintenance, but no work was ever done.
How many games did Carlton lose in 1995?
2 losses
At the conclusion of the home and away season, Carlton had finished first on the AFL ladder with 20 wins and 2 losses, winning the McClelland Trophy.