Geelong’s Record Run – Round 8, 1953: Geelong v Fitzroy – Cats bewilder ‘Roys

August 11, 2021 by 6 Comments

Geelong’s dominance of the 1953 season was further established as the Cats ran roughshod over a meek Fitzroy outfit. Peter Clark’s series on Geelong’s record run of wins continues.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 7, 1953: Melbourne v Geelong – Demons’ pace tests Cats

August 4, 2021 by 6 Comments

Steely defence and a wasteful opposition aided Geelong in defeating a pacey Melbourne at the MCG to continue thier run of victories. Peter Clark’s Geelong’s Record Run series continues.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 6, 1953: Geelong v South Melbourne – 1952 flag unfurled

July 28, 2021 by 7 Comments

Peter Clark’s newest entry to his series on Geelong’s record run of wins sees the Cats unfurl thier premiership flag before trouncing South Melbourne.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 5, 1953: Richmond v Geelong – Goninon punts 11 in the wet

July 21, 2021 by 3 Comments

Missing their two dominant rovers, the Cats bludgeoned Richmond in Round Five of the 1953 season, with spearhead George Goninon booting double figures. Peter Clark details the victory in the newest entry to his series.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 4, 1953: Geelong v Essendon – cool Cats curtail Coleman

July 14, 2021 by 3 Comments

Geelong’s miserly defence held John Coleman to just four goals in its victory over Essendon in Round Four, 1953. Peter Clark continues his ongoing series on the Cats’ dominant run.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 3, 1953: Collingwood v Geelong – fanatical fighting spirit versus power and class

July 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Peter Clark continues his series on Geelong’s record run of wins in 1953 with the Cats’ Round Three defeat of Collingwood.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 2, 1953: Footscray v Geelong – a blue and white blizzard.

June 30, 2021 by 2 Comments

Geelong dominated an undermanned Footscray to consolidate a flying start to the 1953 season. Peter Clark continues his series on Geelong’s undefeated run.

Geelong’s Record Run – 1952 Grand Final: Geelong v Collingwood – Geelong back-to-back VFL premiers

June 16, 2021 by 6 Comments

It was Geelong v Collingwood in the 1952 Grand Final. Geelong were looking for consecutive premierships for the first time in the club’s history. Peter Clark’s coverage of the record-breakers of 1952-53 hits a high point.

Geelong’s Record Run – Second Semi Final, 1952: Geelong v Collingwood – Cats through to Grand Final

June 9, 2021 by 4 Comments

Collingwood stood in Geelong’s path to the 1952 Grand Final. Peter Clark looks at the 1952 Second Semi Final in his series on Geelong’s Record Run.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 19, 1952: Geelong v Carlton – Cats rev up for finals

June 2, 2021 by 6 Comments

Kardinia Park was packed as the Cats battled the Blues in the final home and away round of 1952. Meanwhile, John Coleman chases another ton at Punt Road. Peter Clark continues his coverage of the Geelong record breakers of 1952-53.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 18, 1952: Geelong v Richmond – Cats make it ten in a row

May 26, 2021 by 5 Comments

Geelong wrap up top spot for the 1952 finals series, whilst elsewhere John Coleman closes on another ton. Peter Clark’s Geelong’s Record Run continues.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 17, 1952: North Melbourne v Geelong – Cats prevail with pace and power

May 19, 2021 by 7 Comments

After a strong start, Geelong had to withstand a fast finishing North Melbourne at Arden St. Peter Clark’s recounting of Geelong’s Record Run continues.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 16, 1952: Cats race away from Gorillas

May 12, 2021 by 4 Comments

With finals a month away, Geelong faced a red hot Fitzroy team at Kardinia Park. Peter Clark’s series on Geelong’s amazing unbeaten run through 1952-53 continues.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 15, 1952: St. Kilda v Geelong – Saints fade as Cats purr home

May 5, 2021 by 6 Comments

Geelong are forced to come from behind against St. Kilda. Meanwhile, the Helsinki Olympics conclude. Peter Clark’s series on Geelong’s 1952-53 record breakers continues.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 14, 1952: Footscray v Geelong – Menacing Dogs chase Cats

April 28, 2021 by 5 Comments

Geelong’s next challenge was a tricky encounter against Footscray at the Western Oval. Meanwhile, the Helsinki Olympics were in full swing. Peter Clark continues his series on the record-breaking Geelong team of 1952-53.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 13, 1952: Geelong v Melbourne – Geelong in full flight

April 21, 2021 by 4 Comments

Peter Clark continues his series on Geelong’s unbeaten run in 1952-53. Today it’s the Round 13 clash against the Demons at Kardinia Park, with profiles of debutant Harry Herbert and Melbourne’s Stuart Spencer.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 12 1952: Geelong v Collingwood – Cats take top spot

April 14, 2021 by 6 Comments

A top of the table clash at home against Collingwood was the challenge for Geelong this week. Peter Clark continues his series on the Geelong record-breakers of 1952-53. Featured players this week are Fred Flanagan and Bob Rose.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 11 1952: Essendon v Geelong – A draw… but Geelong’s undefeated run continues

April 7, 2021 by 17 Comments

Another encounter with Coleman’s Essendon sees Geelong’s run severely threatened. Peter Clark’s series on the record breaking Cats of 1952-53 continues.

Geelong’s Record Run – Round 10 1952: Geelong v Hawthorn – Experienced Cats too clever for Hawks

March 31, 2021 by 3 Comments

Peter Clark continues his run through Geelong’s record breaking winning streak during 1952-53. In Round 10, the Hawks hosted the Cats at Glenferrie Oval.

Geelong’s Record Run: Round 9 1952 – Geelong v South Melbourne (The start of the run)

March 24, 2021 by 6 Comments

Was the VFL’s greatest winning run sparked by a thrashing at the Brisbane Exhibition Ground? Peter Clark commences his run through Geelong’s record breaking winning streak during 1952-53.