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.

 

[Hoops]

St Kilda 09/10 should have won both but came away with nothing.

Saints are gonna ain't

 

[Lunchtime]

So 2019 has an asterix because we got to play too many games at the MCG, and 2020 where we played almost the entire season (including every final) interstate also gets to have an asterix.

What is interesting is that in 2020 two Victorian teams made the Grand Final (Richmond & Geelong) after being on the road for 100+ consecutive days. Whilst the season wasn't normal due to COVID you have to admire Richmond & Geelong for making the Grand Final that year. Tough season that was. Only the toughest prevailed.

Good teams win anywhere & anytime.