1937 VFL Grand Final — Cats Beat Magpies

The 1937 VFL Grand Final saw Geelong defeat Collingwood 18.14 (122) to 12.18 (90) at the MCG — a 32-point margin that delivered the Cats their 3rd flag. Played on 25 September 1937 in front of 88,500 fans, Geelong’s premiership came in the late-1930s era.

The Build-Up: Cats vs Magpies

Geelong and Collingwood had reached the Grand Final after strong seasons. The Magpie Machine era was winding down.

The Match: Cats’ Coronation

Geelong led from the second quarter. Multiple Cats contributed to the 18.14 scoreline.

Final score: Geelong 18.14 (122) defeated Collingwood 12.18 (90) — a 32-point margin.

Famous Moments

• Multiple Cats’ contributions.
• The 32-point Cats margin.
• Collingwood’s 18 behinds.
• The crowd of 88,500.
• The Magpie Machine era ending.
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• Cats’ supporter celebrations.
• Standard MCG atmosphere.
• Multiple senior Cats.
• The pre-war era continuing.

Trivia for the Pub

• Date: 25 September 1937, MCG.
• Final: Geelong 18.14 (122) defeated Collingwood 12.18 (90).
• Margin: 32 points.
• Crowd: 88,500.
• Geelong’s 3rd VFL premiership.
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• The 1937 win bridged Geelong’s 1925 and 1951 flags.
• Cats’ last flag for 14 years.
• Multiple Cats’ stars maintained form.
• Standard MCG Grand Final atmosphere.

The Verdict

The 1937 VFL Grand Final delivered Geelong their 3rd flag. Long live the 1937 Cats.