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1897 - the VFL's very first season, did not include a Grand Final. Instead, a round robin series was played, with Essendon becoming the first VFL premiers and Geelong the runner-up.
The game did not become a 'national' competition until 1990. The Premiership in that first national season was won by the Collingwood Magpies.
It could be said, however, that technically, the winner of the 1st AFL premiership was the North Melbourne Under 19's side in 1990. The Under 19's Grand Final match was traditionally played as the first 'curtain raiser' to the seniors match on the same afternoon.
There was no premiership in 1858. The VFL (now the AFL) was started in 1897.
1858 marks the general time around which the game was originally formed.
If I have the correct year, the only known recorded game in 1858 was between Melbourne Grammar and Scotch Colleges. I believe that after an extended play period, due to the scores being level at time, Melbourne eventually won!
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What year did collingwood win there first premiership?
Collingwood won the VFA premiership in 1896. It's first VFL/AFL premiership was in 1902.
When did collingwood win their first premiership?
Collingwood won the VFA premiership in 1896. It's first VFL/AFL premiership was in 1902.
Who won the AFL premiership?
Collingwood
Who won the afl premiership 2011?
Geelong
Who won the AFL premiership in 1995?
Carlton.
Who won the afl premiership in 2007?
Geelong
Who won the 2003 AFL Premiership?
Brisbane Lions. It was their third straight premiership.
Who won the 2009 AFL premiership?
Geelong cats
Who won the AFL grand final in 1975?
North Melbourne won their first-ever Premiership in 1975. They have now won 4.
Who won the first afl premiship?
Tony Liberatore of Footscray won the Brownlow Medal in 1990. This was the first year of the national competition - the AFL - Australian Football League. Edward Greeves of Geelong won the very first Brownlow ever awarded in the VFL - Victorian Football League: in those days, the competitions were run state by state, separately. The AFL is the national competition.
What year did vfl stop and afl stop?
1989 - 1990 was the transition from VFL to AFL. The Collingwood football club won the first AFL premiership in 1990.
Who won the 1960 grand final?
In 1960 the VFL/AFL Premiership was won by: Melbourne
