1931 Grand Final – Geelong v Richmond: Cats shine in hard times

John Harms’s account of the 1931 Grand Final – between Geelong and Richmond – was first published in Grand Finals Volume 1 1897-1938 (published by Slattery Media Group). It tells the tale of a memorable match where one of the smallest players ever to pull on footy boots, Mickey the Mouse Carney, was the star, all at the height of the Great Depression.

1931 Grand Final Newsreel Footage – Geelong v Richmond

Further to John Harms’ article on the 1931 Grand Final, we’ve come across this newsreel footage from this first Grand Final meeting of these teams. What takes your eye?