The best teams at NOT going back to back

[PonsfordMagpie]

The two that instantly come to mind.

Geelong (2007-2011) = Won in 2007, 2009 and 2011. Lost the 2008 Grand Final.

Carlton (1968-1972) = Won in 1968, 1970 and 1972. Lost the 1969 Grand Final.

 

[Liam Boy]

North from 1974-1979 could be considered unlucky not to have gone back to back at least once considering we were in 5 straight Grand Finals (6 if you count the 77 replay) and then finished 2nd but lost the prelim in 79. But then again, 2 North flags and 2 Hawthorn flags over the period is probably about right, they'd be unlucky not to have won one of theirs.

 

[Meteoric Rise]

Tigers had a shocking run of 51 years 1922-1972 without B2B.

Then another very embarrassing period of 45 years 1974-2019 without a flag playing part of a b2b sequence.

Still, I guess it could be worse.

Collingood 88 years will soon crack 100 years without b2b.

Geelong 72 years will soon raise the bat for the 3/4 century without going b2b.

Bombers & Blues a relatively short 39 & 42 years respectively since last going b2b, they will be comfortable enough with those levels for now.