1928 VFL Grand Final — Magpies Back-To-Back

The 1928 VFL Grand Final saw Collingwood defeat Richmond 13.18 (96) to 9.9 (63) at the MCG — a 33-point margin that delivered the Magpies back-to-back flags. Played on 13 October 1928 in front of 50,358 fans, Collingwood’s premiership confirmed the Magpie Machine era was building.

The Build-Up: Magpies Defending

Collingwood had won 1927. The 1928 Grand Final was about back-to-back. Jock McHale’s coaching tenure was peaking.

Richmond had reached the Grand Final but the Tigers’ resistance was insufficient.

The Match: Magpies’ Coronation

Collingwood dominated. Multiple Magpies contributed.

Final score: Collingwood 13.18 (96) defeated Richmond 9.9 (63) — a 33-point margin.

Famous Moments

• Multiple Magpies’ contributions.
• Jock McHale’s tactical genius.
• The 33-point Magpies margin.
• Back-to-back coronation.
• The crowd of 50,358.
• Magpies’ supporter celebrations.
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• Richmond’s resistance.
• The Magpie Machine era continuing.
• The 1929 three-peat awaiting.

Trivia for the Pub

• Date: 13 October 1928, MCG.
• Final: Collingwood 13.18 (96) defeated Richmond 9.9 (63).
• Margin: 33 points.
• Crowd: 50,358.
• Collingwood’s 7th VFL premiership.
• Magpies’ back-to-back flags (1927, 1928).
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• Jock McHale’s continuing era.
• Multiple Magpies’ stars dominated.
• The 1929 follow-up extended the three-peat.

The Verdict

The 1928 VFL Grand Final extended the Magpie Machine era. Long live the 1928 Magpies.