Finals Highlights: Port Adelaide v Geelong, QF 2004 - AFL
The Power take on the Cats in the qualifying final at Football Park
www.afl.com.auHere’s a concise update on the latest news surrounding the 2007 AFL Grand Final between Geelong and Port Adelaide.
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The 2007 AFL Grand Final was held at the MCG on 29 September 2007, with Geelong defeating Port Adelaide by a record 119-point margin (24.19 (163) to 6.8 (44)) in front of about 97,300 spectators. This remains the largest winning margin in AFL/VFL Grand Final history. [Cite: Wikipedia summary of the 2007 AFL Grand Final][1]
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Geelong’s victory capped a dominant season, marking their seventh premiership and ending a 44-year drought. Key players included Steve Johnson, who won the Norm Smith Medal for best on ground. [Cite: 2007 AFL finals series details][5]
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Notable game details: Geelong led from early quarters, with a prolific second quarter surge that effectively sealed the outcome. The Cats’ defense and use of the ball were standout features throughout the match. [Cite: Grand Final match report and stats][1]
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For broader context, Port Adelaide’s Grand Final appearance in 2007 followed their strong season, but they were unable to compete with Geelong’s supreme form on the day. [Cite: Grand Final overview][1]
If you’d like, I can pull more specific match statistics (quarter-by-quarter scores, individual player disposals, goalkicking accuracy) or provide a short, structured timeline of the game events.