1952 VFL Grand Final — Cats Back-To-Back

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The 1952 VFL Grand Final saw Geelong defeat Collingwood 13.8 (86) to 5.14 (44) at the MCG — a 42-point margin that delivered the Cats back-to-back premierships. Played on 27 September 1952 in front of 81,304 fans, Geelong’s premiership confirmed the Cats’ early-1950s dominance.

The Build-Up: Cats Defending

Geelong had won 1951. The 1952 home-and-away campaign was strong; multiple senior Cats in form. The Cats’ depth was overwhelming.

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Collingwood had reached the Grand Final but the Magpies’ resistance was insufficient.

The Match: Cats’ Demolition

Geelong led from first bounce. Multiple Cats contributed; Collingwood’s 5.14 — five goals across four quarters — tells the story of stifled scoring.

Final score: Geelong 13.8 (86) defeated Collingwood 5.14 (44) — a 42-point margin.

Famous Moments

Multiple Cats’ contributions.
The 42-point Cats margin.
Geelong’s back-to-back coronation.
The crowd of 81,304.
Cats’ supporter celebrations.
Collingwood’s resistance.
The continuing Cats early-1950s era.
Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
The 1953 Magpies redemption set up.
Standard MCG Grand Final atmosphere.

Trivia for the Pub

Date: 27 September 1952, MCG.
Final: Geelong 13.8 (86) defeated Collingwood 5.14 (44).
Margin: 42 points.
Crowd: 81,304.
Geelong’s 5th VFL premiership.
Cats’ back-to-back flags (1951, 1952).
Collingwood’s 5 goals were among the lowest in any modern Grand Final losing effort.
Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
The 1952 win was the Cats’ last for 11 years (until 1963).
Multiple Cats stars dominated the era.