1935 VFL Grand Final — Magpies Beat South Melbourne

The 1935 VFL Grand Final saw Collingwood defeat South Melbourne 11.12 (78) to 7.16 (58) at the MCG — a 20-point margin that gave the Magpies another flag. Played on 28 September 1935 in front of 64,830 fans, Collingwood’s premiership confirmed Jock McHale’s continuing coaching tenure.

The Build-Up: Magpies vs Bloods

Collingwood and South Melbourne had reached the Grand Final. The Magpies were continuing their 1930s era.

The Match: Magpies’ Coronation

Collingwood led throughout. Multiple Magpies contributed.

Final score: Collingwood 11.12 (78) defeated South Melbourne 7.16 (58) — a 20-point margin. South Melbourne’s 16 behinds tells the story of inaccuracy.

Famous Moments

• Multiple Magpies’ contributions.
• Jock McHale’s coaching.
• The 20-point Magpies margin.
• South Melbourne’s 16 behinds.
• The crowd of 64,830.
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• Magpies’ supporter celebrations.
• Continuing 1930s era.
• Standard MCG atmosphere.
• Multiple senior Magpies.

Trivia for the Pub

• Date: 28 September 1935, MCG.
• Final: Collingwood 11.12 (78) defeated South Melbourne 7.16 (58).
• Margin: 20 points.
• Crowd: 64,830.
• Collingwood’s 10th VFL premiership.
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• Jock McHale’s continuing coaching.
• Multiple Magpies’ stars dominated.
• The 1935 win extended the post-Machine era.
• Standard MCG Grand Final atmosphere.

The Verdict

The 1935 VFL Grand Final extended Collingwood’s continuing era. Long live the 1935 Magpies.