1926 VFL Grand Final — Demons Beat Magpies By 57

The 1926 VFL Grand Final saw Melbourne defeat Collingwood 17.17 (119) to 9.8 (62) at the MCG — a 57-point margin that delivered the Demons a flag. Played on 9 October 1926 in front of 56,727 fans, Melbourne’s premiership came in the year before the Magpie Machine four-peat began.

The Build-Up

Melbourne and Collingwood had reached the Grand Final after strong seasons.

The Match: Demons’ Coronation

Melbourne led from first bounce. Multiple Demons contributed.

Final score: Melbourne 17.17 (119) defeated Collingwood 9.8 (62) — a 57-point margin.

Famous Moments

• Multiple Demons’ contributions.
• The 57-point Demons margin.
• The crowd of 56,727.
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• Demons’ supporter celebrations.
• The Magpie Machine awaiting — would launch in 1927.
• Standard MCG atmosphere.
• Multiple senior Demons.
• Collingwood’s resistance.
• Demons’ continuing pre-war era.

Trivia for the Pub

• Date: 9 October 1926, MCG.
• Final: Melbourne 17.17 (119) defeated Collingwood 9.8 (62).
• Margin: 57 points.
• Crowd: 56,727.
• Melbourne’s 2nd VFL premiership.
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• The 1926 win bridged Melbourne’s 1900 (informal premiership) and 1939 flags.
• The Magpie Machine four-peat would begin in 1927.
• Multiple Demons stars laid groundwork.
• Standard MCG Grand Final atmosphere.

The Verdict

The 1926 VFL Grand Final delivered Melbourne another flag. Long live the 1926 Demons.