| 1953 BREAKING A LONG DROUGHT |
| 1953 Grand Final COLLINGWOOD 11.11.77 GEELONG 8.17.65 Goals: Batchelor 4, R. Rose 3, Healey 2, L. Richards 1, M. Twomey 1 Best Players: Healey, Mann, R. Richards, L. Richards, R. Rose, Merrett At MCG Crowd: 89,060 Collingwood Team: B: L. Sharp, J. Finck, A. Gooch HB: J. Parker, N. Waller, R. Kingston C: D. Healey, W. Twomey, R. Richards HF: P. Twomey, T. Waites, T. Merrett F: M. Twomey, K. Batchelor, L. Richards FOLL.: N. Mann, W. Rose, R. Rose RES.: W.Weideman, G. Hams CAPTAIN: Lou Richards COACH: Phonse Kyne |