1929 VFL Grand Final — Magpie Machine Three-Peat

The 1929 VFL Grand Final saw Collingwood defeat Richmond 11.13 (79) to 7.8 (50) at the MCG — a 29-point margin that delivered the Magpies their third consecutive flag. Played on 12 October 1929 in front of 68,872 fans, Collingwood’s premiership extended the Magpie Machine three-peat. Jock McHale’s coaching tenure was at its peak.

The Build-Up: Magpie Machine

Collingwood had won 1927 and 1928. The 1929 Grand Final was about three-in-a-row. Jock McHale’s coaching tactics had revolutionised the VFL.

Richmond had reached the Grand Final after their 1920 and 1921 flags but the Tigers’ resistance was insufficient.

The Match: Magpies’ Coronation

Collingwood led from first bounce. Multiple Magpies contributed.

Final score: Collingwood 11.13 (79) defeated Richmond 7.8 (50) — a 29-point margin.

Famous Moments

• Multiple Magpies’ contributions.
• Jock McHale’s tactical genius.
• The 29-point Magpies margin.
• The three-peat continuing.
• The crowd of 68,872.
• Magpies’ supporter celebrations.
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• Richmond’s resistance.
• Multiple senior Magpies.
• The Magpie Machine era.

Trivia for the Pub

• Date: 12 October 1929, MCG.
• Final: Collingwood 11.13 (79) defeated Richmond 7.8 (50).
• Margin: 29 points.
• Crowd: 68,872.
• Collingwood’s 8th VFL premiership.
• The Magpie Machine three-peat continued.
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• Jock McHale’s continuing genius.
• The 1930 follow-up would complete the four-peat.
• Multiple Magpies dominated the era.

The Verdict

The 1929 VFL Grand Final extended the Magpie Machine three-peat. Long live the 1929 Magpies.