Who did Geelong play in the 2011 grand final?
Collingwood
2011 AFL Grand Final
| Collingwood | Geelong |
|---|---|
| 12.9 (81) | 18.11 (119) |
How many games did Geelong win in 2011?
The 2011 Geelong Football Club season was the club’s 112th season in the Australian Football League (AFL). Geelong finished the regular season in second position on the ladder with 19 wins and three losses, resulting in qualification for the 2011 AFL finals series.
Who was Geelong captain in 2011?
Cameron Ling
VFL/AFL (1897–present)
| Geelong Football Club captains | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | Name | Years |
| 51 | Tom Harley | 2007–2009 |
| 52 | Cameron Ling | 2010–2011 |
| 53 | Joel Selwood | 2012–present (220 games as captain) |
Who did Geelong play in the 2009 grand final?
St Kilda
Geelong then proceeded to win its qualifying and preliminary finals in succession to earn a place in the 2009 AFL Grand Final against the minor premiers St Kilda. Geelong won the 2009 Grand Final over St Kilda by 80 points to 68.
Who won 2011 Grand Final?
Geelong Football Club2011 AFL Grand Final / Champion
When did Geelong win a grand final?
Geelong has a proud history, having won nine AFL and seven VFA premierships in its history. The Cats tasted success in 1925, 1931, 1937, 1951, 1952, 1963, 2007, 2009 and 2011. The club has also won flags at other levels, including the night cup, reserves, under 19 and VFA/VFL.
Who won 2011 grand final?
How many grand finals has Geelong lost?
Since the club’s last premiership in 1963, there have been five failed grand final campaigns. Only Collingwood, which lost eight grand finals between 1960 and 1981, has lived through more pain. Geelong president Frank Costa, who saw the team win the 1963 flag, said all five losses are indelibly imprinted on his brain.
How many premierships has Geelong won?
nine
Geelong has a proud history, having won nine AFL and seven VFA premierships in its history. The Cats tasted success in 1925, 1931, 1937, 1951, 1952, 1963, 2007, 2009 and 2011.
How long was Cameron Ling captain?
| Cameron Ling | ||
|---|---|---|
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) |
| 2000–2011 | Geelong | 246 (139) |
| Career highlights | ||
| 3x Geelong Premiership Player: 2007, 2009, 2011 Premiership Captain: 2011 All-Australian team: 2007 Madden Medal: 2011 Carji Greeves Medal: 2004 |
Who beat Geelong in 2008?
Hawthorn
Geelong were defeated in the 2008 AFL Grand Final by Hawthorn in front of an attendance of 100,012 people. Despite having numerous chances in the first half of the game, and dominating through the midfield, the Cats failed to convert and were defeated by the Hawks.
When did Geelong last play in a grand final?
2011
They would meet in preliminary finals in 2009 and 2010, each winning one en route to a premiership. They finally met again in a Grand Final in 2011, which Geelong won by 38 points; Geelong inflicted Collingwood’s only three losses for the 2011 season.
Who played in the 2011 NRL grand final?
It was played between the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the New Zealand Warriors on the afternoon of Sunday, 2 October, and it was the first time the two sides have met in a grand final. Manly won the match, 24–10, for the club’s eighth premiership.
When did Geelong win a Grand Final?
How many times has Geelong won the Grand Final?
Geelong has a proud history, having won nine AFL and seven VFA premierships in its history. The Cats tasted success in 1925, 1931, 1937, 1951, 1952, 1963, 2007, 2009 and 2011.
Who has won 4 AFL premierships in a row?
Only one team have won four consecutive grand finals, Collingwood in 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
When were Geelong last in a grand final?
When did Geelong play in a grand final?
Who is the longest serving AFL captain?
Joel Selwood
Geelong Cats captain and Bendigo-boy Joel Selwood will become the longest-serving captain in the AFL, breaking a record that has stood for 25 years. Selwood will lead Geelong into battle as captain for the 227th time at MCG on Saturday against Collingwood.