Ranking EVERY AFL Grand Final Since 2000 from WORST to BEST!

[@OfficialAshArcher]

2023 and 2018 are the best I’ve ever seen - even as someone who despises Collingwood. Brilliant, close games.

[@bighuff1]

and 2012. was a cracker

[@albertmiller2electricbooga897]

2021 GF was so much better live than it looks on replay, I was in the Demons cheer squad and there was such an empty feeling at the start of the second half until the bursts of goals, there was a lot of emotion in that run of goals

[@user-fk4yq7dy3l]

2021 the first 3 quarters were class come on thee dees!!

[@calbx242]

100 percent

[@cjcrrazy]

And who could forget the dropped mark by Jack Darling in the goal square in the closing stages in 18, I seriously think someone would have killed him if the Eagles had lost

[@dragonoftheeast695]

2016 totally felt like a Grand Final to me I don’t even go for the Bulldogs

[@jeffaustin8112]

Yea it did, if any didn’t feel like a grand final it was 2020

[@SilentHotdog28]

It had so much going for it, the ultimate underdog vs the best team all year. The dogs not winning a flag since 54, not appearing in a GF since 61, it was a great Grand Final as a whole. I'm a Pies supporter, but I have a big soft spot for Dogs as my family go for Dogs.

[@jordisalavert1912]

@@SilentHotdog28 umpiring was so dodgy that game

[@Gary-vv5gt]

Yep, even tho sydney is my team, for the bulldogs to come from 7th to win the grand final, its respect indeed....

[@bre53748]

2009 for me is the best. I am a Geelong supporter so it might sound a little bias but what a game. That Scarlett toe poke to Ablett and that Chapman snap are always on my mind and it was incredible. It gives me chills watching it and thinking about it and just thinking what it would be like as a Saints supporter to lose 2 grand finals and the replay with them being so good and their unbelievable 2009 season.

[@ccnmkdejhbfnjm7461]

This guy MIGHT hate Collingwood

[@Unkown_E]

Why

[@thefridgeuae]

Who doesn’t😜?

[@SilentHotdog28]

Why? 18 was a fantastic grand final (I'm a Pies fan)

[@Crawfo]

it's obvious he does. 2023 is by far the best from a neutral supporter

[@pungoolie]

@@Crawfohonestly his ranking is very accurate. only thing tarnished 2023 and 2018, the block and the advantage. both were shit in the moment but I think on a rewatch both are great. personally I loved 2012, 2016 and 2011 as well. (as a depressed neutral Essendon fan)

[@jaymothman]

2023 grand final is the best game i've ever watched

[@Jai-mb8mk]

2020 for me was the worst gf in my opinion. Not the game itself just the season and a night GF at the Gabba in front of 29K summed up the season

[@shannonpincombe8485]

I do not rank that as a 'real' GF or Premiership. The entire season was ruined and that game was pathetic for the reasons you mention and many more.

[@bjbpainting9625]

Geelong supporters lol

[@Jai-mb8mk]

@@bjbpainting9625 I go for north Melbourne, don’t know where you got Geelong from?

[@Aka_daka]

I guess our 2017, 2019 flags mean nothing as well... 2020 was the hardest flag ever won in the covid hub all year, also we did it the hard way lost the qualifying final and came back and won. imo it was our best flag.

[@Jai-mb8mk]

@@Aka_daka I’m not saying that at all. I agree Richmond and Geelong both making it to the finals itself let alone the GF was a great achievement considering both teams played about 4 games in Vic all year. I still count it as a grand final and it’s in history, however I think it is the worst grand final since 2000 because of the reasons I mentioned in my original comment.

[@SilentHotdog28]

As a Pies fan, it's hard for me to decide which is my favourite, I'd say it's one of either 05, 06, 10, 18 or 23. Those were all amazing Grand Finals. I was only able to rewatch 18 once afterwards, but since we won last year, I've been able to rewatch it again. It was so painful back then. Dom "Heartbreaker" Sheed just crushing our souls. (It was a fantastic goal to be fair)

[@eckhart9467]

I have 04 and 08 much higher, both extremely underrated

[@robvegas9354]

2021 grand final would have to be the most incredible game i have ever seen. It looked like it was all over until about 10 minutes into the 3rd quarter and then Melbourne tookit to the next level and wiped out the other team. Amazing to watch.

[@CB-rl5xu]

Surely 2023 was better than the draw and 2012

[@jeffaustin8112]

2012 is slept on

[@JedHardy-y1n]

Bro there’s know way it’s better than the draw

[@ashes345]

The 2021 grand final I felt was the one of the hardest finals to play no home ground advantages lockdown away from family for weeks apart from the blow out near the last 8 mins of the 3rd qtr blowout

[@mikeythehat6693]

The Granny in Brisbane (2020) might not have been the spectacle (for Covid related reasons) that many of the MCG Grannies have been, but for us up here in Brissy, especially the AFL fans, who are usually frowned upon by the majority NRL loving crowd, it was BIG. It was the biggest treat that an AFL fan in Queensland could ever imagine, even if the Lions played no part. Not entirely sure that it deserves a place on your list for just that reason. You'd probably have to be a Qld. resident to completely understand just how proud and included it made us feel. I do agree that the 2023 Granny deserves a place though. Even though the Lions lost, it was a cracking game (compared to some) and showed just how ripe for plucking the Lions had become. Also......Go LIONS!

[@joshnielsen3566]

Bro just gave a million reasons why the Richmond vs Geelong grand final should be last and goes to put it at 14. 😂

[@cosmicdib4823]

Crom v Tigers final is my footy 9/11. Every time I listen to Mr Brightside I remember this GF.

[@Jai-mb8mk]

Ok I’m gonna rank mine from 25-1 25 2020 24 2010 Replay- I was so excited to see another thriller just to be an absolute blowout. 23 2019 22 2000 21 2007 20 2022 19 2003 18 2014 17 2013 16 2003 15 2015 14 2008 13 2017 12 2001 11 2021 10 2002 9 2010 Draw- didn’t know how to feel after a draw considering there was no winner until the next weekend. 8 2016 7 2005 6 2011 5 2012 4 2009 3 2006 2 2023 1 2018

[@LaRozzle]

West coast fan?

[@Jai-mb8mk]

@@LaRozzle north Melbourne mate

[@AdrianHoliday]

As a neutral, 2021 was a blowout I could appreciate… Dees flicked a switch of domination in the third, the Dogs didn’t know what hit them. The procession was awe inspiring. The blowout the following year, nah.

[@rockthahouse1]

Momentum changed after Daniels knocked Gawn over (which ironically, would have been a cold picture if the Dogs won). Dees turned it up almost instantly after - starting with Jackson in the ruck and Viney/Trac/Oliver in the midfield.

[@Jiffy_Park]

Looking back I think that draw is more memorable than if st kilda had of won their first flag since '66. There'll never be another grand final draw.

[@EdukingdomJoe]

Both WC v Syd grand finals were like watching paint dry; the scores were close because neither team wanted to score. And 2020 wasn't really a Grand Final but an exhibition cup. PS the Sidebottom goal in 2011 hit the post.

[@carncats07]

The goal that hit the post was Wellingham.

[@EdukingdomJoe]

@@carncats07 Thankyou.

[@brokky8622]

2023 collingwood wins and kiss absolutely crush the pre game!

[@SilentHotdog28]

Kiss were awesome. One of if not the best game pre entertainment performances for an AFL grand final. The match itself was fantastic, back and forth, neither team ever got to a big lead, I think the highest lead was 14 points. That's exactly what you want as a neutral. I didn't want a close game, because I'm a Pies fan haha, but we got a close game and it was fantastic. Right up there as one of the best GF I've seen. (unfortunately couldn't get a ticket though).

[@elletts]

The thing with the 2023 GF is the game wasn't as close as it seemed on the scoreboard, if the Pies had kicked straight it would have been a 50+ victory. Same as Geelong should have completely buried the Hawks in 2008, they could have been ten goals up at halftime.

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@elletts Pies should have won in 2018 due to leading by 30 points at qtr time, but that's a lot of what ifs. Fact of the matter is, it was a close Grand Final and could have gone either way, people can complain all they like about umpire decisions or inaccurate kicking, but at the end of the day, Pies are the 2023 Premiers by 4 points.

[@harrybrowning1762]

Collingwood the best ngl

[@hamleyn]

How can 2023 be no. 6?! Definitely the best game I've ever seen, grand final or not

[@dred3358]

because he said 2018 was the best u dog

[@daryanguy]

Apparently PP just loves seeing St Kilda fans in pain

[@SilentHotdog28]

Saints losing those 2 GF.......(not to mention 1 being a draw) That's gotta suck. My dad holds so much resentment for Saints though as a Dogs fan, our family was all gathered watching the 2010 GF (draw) and my cousin's then bf said to my dad "Dogs are crap, never making it to GF and having to watch us play, imagine losing so many PF in a row" In a rude tone. If my dad met him again now, he would be able to have the last laugh.

[@classicmonke8190]

@@SilentHotdog28Saints were robbed in 2010 should have been extra time

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@classicmonke8190 Not robbed though. Those were the rules at the time. That's like if 2025 Grand Final is decided by a free kick in front of goal for 1 team because opposing team player moves around on the mark before play on is called. Back in the day, players could move around and jump and do what they wanted as long as they stayed behind the line, but now you have to stay on the mark. Back in 2010, Grand Finals were replayed instead of extra time. So Saints not robbed.

[@touka2549]

1984 is the best grand final greetings from Essendon australia go dons

[@Gary-vv5gt]

Was it 2015 when both west coast and freo hosted both prelim finals in Perth. If Freo didn't lose to hawks, i think that kind of grand final would be ranked number 1. I feel any non victorian derby grand final (particularly adelade or perth ones) would be at number 1 for sure. NRL had the qld derby grand final and i think that the best grand final to date for both codes. But i feel if afl had an non vic derby grand final, its would probs go in as history as being the best.... (sydney vs gws or brissy vs gold coast one would be good for sure, but i can't see it beating the nrl qld derby grand final).

[@liamwithers59]

2000 was over when Essendon lost to the dogs in round 21. Were never not winning the flag from that moment onwards. Could almost argue the 2000 flag was won the moment they lost the ‘99 prelim.

[@yeahthelozgaming]

Can safely say I never bothered to watch the 2020 GF, should be way lower on the list P.S I see myself when you show the photo of Brian Lake with the premiership cup from 2014, so thanks for that hahah

[@ceeemm1901]

2010..that smother by Heath Shaw on Nick Riewoldt was simultaneously a "team booster" and a "team demoraliser".....and the rest of the game was obviously played "above the shoulders". Confidence and belief is 80% of the game.

[@Roddrummer]

Good effort, yep, 2018 was an absolute ripper, one of the best of all time.

[@KOBZ189]

Finally somebody who has good opinions on the internet

[@SilentHotdog28]

As much as it hurt me being a Pies fan, it was a fantastic Grand Final. 1 for the ages. Thankfully last year washed away the pain.

[@Roddrummer]

@@SilentHotdog28 As a Hawk supporter, I've had much pleasure, little pain. For example, we lost in '12, but came back and won the next three in a row....

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@Roddrummer yep, plus you have 08. You're 4 from 5 since 2000. Pies are 2 from 6. Swans are 2 from 7. I think Swans have taken the Colliwobbles from us and are now the Swobbles.

[@Roddrummer]

@@SilentHotdog28 ha! We’ve always been good at bouncing back from a GF loss: lost in 75, won in 76; lost in 84 and 85, won in 86; lost in 87, won in 88, 89 and 91; then again after 12….

[@25minuteman30]

2018 and 2023 easy. The games were just so frantic and exciting start to finish. Im a Hawks fan btw

[@alexjones9038]

2005 was a terrible game and definitely worse than most of the ones in the bottom half of the list, skill level was deplorable, no one could score and if Leo Barry dropped the mark or spoiled it no one would have remembered it but Sydney fans, absolute shite

[@stevenwilliams3038]

My Ranking on Every GF since 2000 (I was born in 2003 and started following Footy in 2014 so most of these are a guess an I am a Port Adelaide Supporter so I might be Bias) 1st. 2006 (The Sequel want just as good as the Original it was better) 2nd. 2005 3rd. 2004 4th. 2002 5th. 2012 6th. 2018 7th. 2013 8th. 2016 9th. 2023 10th. 2010 Draw 11th. 2009 12th. 2001 13th. 2015 14th. 2017 15th. 2011 16th. 2014 17th. 2021 18th. 2000 19th. 2020 20th. 2019 21st. 2003 22nd. 2008 23rd. 2022 24th. 2010 Replay 25th. 2007 (I like to think that in 2027 Port will beat Geelong in the Granny by 120 Points exactly)

[@hedonismunderstands2469]

🤣

[@dred3358]

donkey

[@comradesomo]

The draw was the best GF of the AFL era and it's not even close.

[@westernbulldogs25]

2016 the best

[@SilentHotdog28]

It's great, but not the best. 2018, 06 or 2010 (draw) were the best.

[@bighuff1]

@@SilentHotdog28 no one talks about 2012 i reckon its top 3

[@bighuff1]

@@SilentHotdog28 watch the highlights of 2012 it was awesome im not a swans fan either

[@Wagerhoner]

2015 shouldve been Hawthorn and North Melbourne. It wouldve been a tense showdown.

[@cameronmando]

Carlton, north and Gold Coast not showing up once:

[@csbenzo]

The Kangaloos (sic) have played in 4 preliminary finals since and including 2000. Sadly, lost all 4 by convincing margins. But better than Carlton. And certainly better than Gold Coast who haven’t even made a final. Since the early 2000s Essendon’s record has been pitiful.

[@lucabiggs3011]

Hey 😉

[@moggyv5745]

Typical lack of respect for the Tiges. Shouldn't be surprised, but 2020 GF was better than pretty much every game mentioned afterwards.

[@Spectre-tv7wi]

Gotta make a prediction video for the 2024 grand final

[@Gary-vv5gt]

I find low scoring games pretty bore tbh, even if is close but west coast vs sydney for 2 grand finals (and even meeting in the qualifying both years as well) would have be the best.... Never fond of tigers/hawks/geelong or collingwood grand finals tbh.... find them a fart tbh...

[@anthony7316]

A lot of ppl said last yrs granny was the best one. It didn't even make the best one Collingwood's been in on your list 😂

[@jamesphillips3240]

The draw and 2023 the best gfs since 2000. And I hate the pies.

[@kidmotion-l7g]

No you just think it is rigged

[@willvanwest8690]

sleeping on 2008

[@harrylederman1679]

1970 grand final was definitely the best ever

[@SilentHotdog28]

You didn't read the title did you. Oh and if talking best ever, 89 has been touted as the best ever by many people.

[@mondop5270]

Geelong werent that much better than Port. Port played their gf vs West Coast

[@roachdoggjr4724]

Worst take

[@papaproduction]

Where does 2024 rank?

[@PivotPiece]

16-20

[@mondop5270]

Worst, before it starts is 07

[@CooperWatson-qk5kv]

2018 in the most overrated grand final ever I get it sheeds goal was great but it was low scoring and I’d call it a lower scoring version of the 2023 grand final

[@hedonismunderstands2469]

haven't started yet, but guessing cats 2007 and 2022 rank low. 2007 in particular was just sensational for fans since '63!!!! 2022 was a little reminiscent for fans, just a 'never stop til the siren' ethos to make sure after so much hurt since '63... just saying, 'best' means different things to different people... 😁 edit: watched it now. strange you pick dog's win in '16 and swans over weagles in '05 over cats in '11 yet your rhetoric makes the case for the reverse of these...

[@SilentHotdog28]

I hate cats and seeing them win premierships is just boring for me, so I would rate them low too. 09 was the only good one, the rest were boring as hell. I don't know what it is, Geelong get into a Grand Final and more often than not, you win and you win well......Do I respect Geelong? hell yeah I do, but I do hate Geelong, too good and have given us Pies a hell of a lot of heartache over the years.

[@hedonismunderstands2469]

@@SilentHotdog28 2011 was a cracking game!

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@hedonismunderstands2469 It was until it wasn't. Last qtr made it a blowout.

[@Farmer1388]

GI THE EAGLES🔵🟡

[@darrynaustin6379]

Crows were cheated in 2017 gf by the umpires

[@b3npeters]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dweller6065]

Pies were cheated in 2018 gf by the umpires

[@SilentHotdog28]

How?...... crows lost by 2 trillion, how could they be robbed?

[@darrynaustin6379]

@@SilentHotdog28 it was 7 goals not a trillion.and instead of being ignorant rewatch the game and take note of umpiring decisions , there are over 30 wrong decisions so obviously against crows , they never had a chance

[@nathamwright]

So opinions are like ass holes everyone’s got one.

[@hedonismunderstands2469]

arse

[@nathamwright]

@@hedonismunderstands2469 yep ass .

[@maxmargaritis]

Who do you support?

[@George2647g]

clearly he's from melbourne..

[@mitchellrizza284]

2016 grand final was rigged

[@shannonpincombe8485]

No shite pal. The Dogs had gotten away with incorrect disposal the entire season. Post the season Luke Beveridge admitted as much.

[@csbenzo]

6.10 to 3.4 in the last half tells the story. Swans stopped to a walk. 24 shots at goal to 17, etc. 59 inside 50 metres to 41. Mind you the Swans were to have Franklin injured his ankle early (he returned but was not a dominant player) to lose Hannebery early in the last quarter, but that’s a GF for you. I don’t follow either side but thought it a good spectacle and the Dogs played the better team football.

[@SoccerMyBalls]

2016 grand final was completely rigged to Sydney plus I’m a brisbane fan so don’t say I’m biased

[@TomasUjhelyi]

Swans fans still seething

[@anthonypirera7598]

Why?

[@petert4599]

Why put 2018 at number 1

[@jeffaustin8112]

Think he gave pretty good reasons, it’d be my number 1 as well

[@Jai-mb8mk]

Because it was the best GF since 2000

[@SilentHotdog28]

Because it was fantastic.

[@jamesphillips3240]

2018 was good but not the best. Hate to say it but pies gfs get the top 2 spots for mine. The draw was the most gripping game of footy I’ve seen and 23 was a classic.

[@nathancooper1]

Pie man bias

[@albertmiller2electricbooga897]

2019 certainly had less going for it than 2007, Richmond would not have won a flag if Collingwood beat GWS the week before and it just wasn't impressive football

[@b3npeters]

😂😂😂😂 Kidding yourself

[@SilentHotdog28]

I wouldn't say that Richmond would have lost, but Collingwood would have put up a much better fight and MAY have won. GWS were woeful. Same as 2022, Geelong probably still would have won, but Collingwood would have put up a better fight than Swans.

[@jasonmarinich4928]

Best GF of all time is definitely 2023. You don't really know football my friend. Stop supporting Eagles, cause no one else cares.

[@mcarland]

2018 was actually the worst because such a good game was wasted on 2 disgusting teams. I think 2021 should be a bit higher. Dogs led in time on of the third quarter.

[@masoprid3]

who do you go for champ?

[@YoutubeCO713]

Salty Dog

[@SilentHotdog28]

Yeah nah, put the crack pipe down mate.

[@b3npeters]

2017 was the greatest.

[@SilentHotdog28]

Nowhere near it. Was it a great fairytale? absolutely, but it was a boring grand final objectively. 2023, 18, 10 and 06 were all fantastic Grand Finals. My pick would be 1 of them.

[@b3npeters]

@@SilentHotdog28 we can agree to disagree. 37 year drought fairytale was it for me. Greatest GF I have ever seen