Who won the 2011 AFL Grand Final?

It was the debut year for Gold Coast, and was scheduled to be the only season to be played with 17 teams. Geelong beat Collingwood in the 2011 AFL Grand Final by 38 points. The season opened on 24 March 2011, with Carlton defeating Richmond at the Melbourne Cricket Ground .

When did the 2011 AFL Draft take place?

The 2011 Pre-season and Rookie Drafts were held on 7 December 2010, with another 80 players being selected. Greater Western Sydney had the first eight selections in the Rookie Draft as part of its draft concessions. The 2011 NAB Cup featured the addition of two new teams, Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney.

What was Essendon’s highest first quarter score in AFL history?

Essendon’s first quarter score of 15.4 (94) against Gold Coast was the highest score in a quarter of football since 1919, and is the highest-scoring first quarter of all time. Essendon’s final score of 31.11 (197) was its highest since 2000, and its final winning margin of 139 points was its highest since 1989.

Who beat Collingwood in the 2011 Grand Final?

Geelong beat Collingwood in the 2011 AFL Grand Final by 38 points. The season opened on 24 March 2011, with Carlton defeating Richmond at the Melbourne Cricket Ground . This was the first season since 1994 to have byes, and only the fourth after the 1991, 1992 and 1994 seasons to feature a 24-round format.