1934 VFL Grand Final — Tigers In Bob Pratt’s 150-Goal Year
The 1934 VFL Grand Final saw Richmond defeat South Melbourne 19.14 (128) to 12.17 (89) at the MCG — a 39-point margin that gave the Tigers their 4th flag. Played on 6 October 1934 in front of 78,222 fans, Richmond’s premiership came in the legendary Bob Pratt 150-goal season.
The Build-Up: Tigers vs Bloods
Richmond had reached the Grand Final. South Melbourne (the Bloods) had been the year’s standout offensive team — Bob Pratt had kicked 150 goals across the season, the all-time VFL/AFL single-season record (later tied by Peter Hudson 1971).
The Match: Tigers’ Coronation
Richmond led throughout. Multiple Tigers contributed; the Bloods’ 17 behinds tells the story.
Final score: Richmond 19.14 (128) defeated South Melbourne 12.17 (89) — a 39-point margin.
Famous Moments
- Multiple Tigers’ contributions.
- Bob Pratt’s earlier 150-goal season (his historic year).
- The 39-point Tigers margin.
- The crowd of 78,222.
- Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
- South Melbourne’s 17 behinds.
- Tigers’ supporter celebrations.
- Standard MCG atmosphere.
- Multiple senior Tigers.
- 1934 was Pratt’s record year.
Trivia for the Pub
- Date: 6 October 1934, MCG.
- Final: Richmond 19.14 (128) defeated South Melbourne 12.17 (89).
- Margin: 39 points.
- Crowd: 78,222.
- Richmond’s 4th VFL premiership.
- Bob Pratt had kicked 150 goals in the regular season — the all-time record.
- Pratt’s record was tied by Peter Hudson in 1971.
- Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
- The 1934 win extended Richmond’s developing era.
- Standard MCG Grand Final atmosphere.
The Verdict
The 1934 VFL Grand Final delivered Richmond their 4th flag. Bob Pratt’s 150-goal season is the lasting legacy. Long live the 1934 Tigers.
