1953 VFL Grand Final — Magpies Beat Geelong

The 1953 VFL Grand Final saw Collingwood defeat Geelong 11.11 (77) to 8.8 (56) at the MCG — a 21-point margin that delivered the Magpies their 12th flag. Played on 19 September 1953 in front of 89,000 fans, Collingwood’s premiership was the Magpies’ continuing post-war dominance.

The Build-Up: Magpies vs Cats

Collingwood had built a competitive squad through the 1950s. Multiple senior Magpies in form.

Geelong had reached the Grand Final after their 1951 and 1952 flags. The Cats’ early-1950s era was strong.

The Match: Magpies’ Coronation

Collingwood led from the second quarter. Multiple Magpies contributed.

Final score: Collingwood 11.11 (77) defeated Geelong 8.8 (56) — a 21-point margin.

Famous Moments

• Multiple Magpies’ contributions.
• The 21-point Magpies margin.
• Collingwood’s continuing era.
• The crowd of 89,000.
• Magpies’ supporter celebrations.
• The end of Geelong’s back-to-back era.
• The continuing post-war Magpies dominance.
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• The 1958 flag awaiting.
• Standard MCG Grand Final atmosphere.

Trivia for the Pub

• Date: 19 September 1953, MCG.
• Final: Collingwood 11.11 (77) defeated Geelong 8.8 (56).
• Margin: 21 points.
• Crowd: 89,000.
• Collingwood’s 12th VFL premiership.
• The Magpies’ continuing post-war era.
• Norm Smith Medal not yet instituted.
• Geelong’s 1951/1952 dominance ended.
• The 1953 win was a stepping stone to the 1958 flag.
• Multiple Magpies maintained form into the 1958 era.

The Verdict

The 1953 VFL Grand Final extended Collingwood’s continuing post-war dominance. Long live the 1953 Magpies.