1931 VFL Grand Final — Cats In First Page-McIntyre Era

The 1931 VFL Grand Final saw Geelong defeat Richmond 9.14 (68) to 7.6 (48) at the MCG — a 20-point margin that delivered the Cats their 2nd flag. Played on 3 October 1931 in front of 60,524 fans, Geelong’s premiership confirmed their early-1930s competitive era.

The Build-Up: Cats vs Tigers

Geelong had reached the Grand Final after a strong season. Richmond had been competitive throughout.

The Match: Cats’ Coronation

Geelong led from first bounce. Multiple Cats contributed.

Final score: Geelong 9.14 (68) defeated Richmond 7.6 (48) — a 20-point margin.

Famous Moments

• Multiple Cats’ contributions.
• The 20-point Cats margin.
• The crowd of 60,524.
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• Multiple senior Cats.
• Richmond’s resistance.
• Cats’ supporter celebrations.
• Standard MCG atmosphere.
• The 1937 follow-up would come 6 years later.
• The first Page-McIntyre system Grand Final.

Trivia for the Pub

• Date: 3 October 1931, MCG.
• Final: Geelong 9.14 (68) defeated Richmond 7.6 (48).
• Margin: 20 points.
• Crowd: 60,524.
• Geelong’s 2nd VFL premiership.
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• 1931 was the first year of the Page–McIntyre finals system.
• Geelong’s last flag under Cats coach Carji Greeves’s era.
• Multiple Cats’ stars dominated.
• Standard MCG Grand Final atmosphere.

The Verdict

The 1931 VFL Grand Final delivered Geelong their 2nd flag. Long live the 1931 Cats.