1. Grand Final, 2011, MCG:
Geelong 18.11 (119) def Collingwood 12.9 (81)
The Cats made it three flags in five seasons by running over the top of the Magpies in the second half. Jimmy Bartel won the Norm Smith Medal after tallying 26 disposals and three goals, while Tom Hawkins produced an immense performance up forward and Tom Lonergan smothered Travis Cloke up the other end. The result meant Chris Scott ended his first season at the helm as a premiership coach.
2. Preliminary final, 2007, MCG:
Geelong 13.14 (92) def Collingwood 13.9 (87)
The Cats posted 100-point wins in the finals either side of this game, but they almost tripped up against a well-drilled Magpies side that was expertly coached by Mick Malthouse. Geelong led by five points at half-time and five at three-quarter time, and five points proved to be the final margin. Mathew Stokes and Steve Johnson both kicked three goals, while Gary Ablett and Joel Corey were the leading ball-winners with 31 disposals. Brad Ottens also had a huge game in the ruck. The following week the Cats broke their 44-year premiership drought.
Cats great Cameron Mooney will look back at this match in this week's edition of Thirsty Camel Throwback Thursdays.
3. Round 15, 1999, Simonds Stadium:
Geelong 19.14 (128) def Collingwood 19.11 (125)
This was the last home and away match played between these clubs down at Geelong, and it was a beauty. The Magpies led by 20 points at the last change, but the Cats stormed home, booting five goals to one in the final quarter and snatching a three-point win. Jason Snell led the way up forward with four goals.
The Cats celebrate their win over Collingwood in 1999 in what was Ben Graham's 100th game. (AFL Photos)
4. Grand Final, 1952, MCG:
Geelong 13.8 (96) def Collingwood 5.10 (40)
The Cats made it back-to-back flags by thrashing the Magpies at the MCG. The margin was just 12 points at half-time, but Geelong, kicked eight goals to two in the second half. George Goninon kicked five goals and Neil Trezise four, while half-back flanker Geoff Williams was best on ground.
WATCH: Magic Moment: 1952 premiership
5. Grand Final, 1925, MCG:
Geelong 10.19 (79) def Collingwood 9.15 (69)
A then-record crowd of 64,288 packed into the MCG to see the Cats defeat the Jock McHale-coached Magpies and win their first VFL premiership (the club's previous flag came in the VFA in 1888). Geelong captain-coach Cliff Rankin led the way with five goals, while half-forward Jack Chambers and half-back Ken Leahy were among the Cats' other best players.
