1965 – Essendon 14.21.105 def. St Kilda 9.16.70
The Bombers finished in fourth place, securing the final spot in the top four by two games.
John Coleman was looking for his second flag as Coach, but it was a nervous opening as both sides blew chances in front of goal in the first quarter.
The two sides kicked three goals apiece in the second term before the Bombers took control after the break.
The Dons booted five goals to one in the ‘premiership quarter’ and from there were destined to be premiers.
Ted Fordham kicked seven goals, then a record for the most goals in a Grand Final.
THE TEAM:
B: D. Gerlach, G. Brown, C. Payne
HB: B. Davis, I. Shelton, G. Pryor
C: A. Epis, J. Clarke, R. Blew
HF: G. Johnston, K. Fraser (c), G. Gosper
F: B. Sampson, T. Fordham, D. Shaw
R: D. McKenzie, H. Mitchell, J.Birt
I: B. Waite, K. Egan
Coach: J. Coleman
