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The '''2004 AFL Grand Final''' took place on 25 September 2004 at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]] between the [[Port Adelaide Power]] and the [[Brisbane Lions]]. It was the first ever AFL Grand Final in which both competing teams were non-Victorian. Port Adelaide were in their first ever Grand Final and the Brisbane Lions were hoping to win their fourth consecutive premiership. Port Adelaide won by 40 points.


The '''2004 AFL Grand Final''' was the first ever AFL Grand Final where both competing teams were not Victorian. Port Adelaide were in their first ever Grand Final and the Brisbane Lions were hoping to win their 4th consecutive. Port Adelaide won by 40 points.


== Lead Up ==
== Lead Up ==

Revision as of 13:23, 22 July 2009

2004 AFL Grand Final
Home TeamBrisbane Lions
Away TeamPort Adelaide
Date25 September 2004
StadiumMCG
CityMelbourne
TV in Australia
NetworkNetwork Ten
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The 2004 AFL Grand Final took place on 25 September 2004 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground between the Port Adelaide Power and the Brisbane Lions. It was the first ever AFL Grand Final in which both competing teams were non-Victorian. Port Adelaide were in their first ever Grand Final and the Brisbane Lions were hoping to win their fourth consecutive premiership. Port Adelaide won by 40 points.

Lead Up

Port Adelaide defeated Geelong Cats by 55 points in the Qualifying Final at AAMI Stadium, which gave them a week off and a place in the Preliminary Final. Port Adelaide just defeated St Kilda by 6 points in the Preliminary Final.

Reigning Premiers Brisbane Lions defeated St. Kilda by a massive 80 points the qualifying final at the Gabba. They then defeated Geelong by 9 points in the Preliminary Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Match Summary

The first all non-Victorian Grand Final saw Port Adelaide win its first AFL premiership, ending Brisbane's dream of a record-equalling fourth successive flag. After a rugged, but absorbing first half, the Power proved too strong, winning comfortably in the end. Coach Mark Williams was a most animated figure after the game, as his side had finished top of the ladder in the previous 2 seasons but failed to make the Grand Final. This time they were there - and this time they were finally premiers (for the first time in the AFL). During the 2004 season, Port Adelaide's captain was Ruckman Matthew Primus, however he was injured for most of the season which allowed forward Warren Tredrea to spend most of the time as captain. Primus was unable to play in the Grand Final, due to injury meaning that Warren Tredrea captained the side.

Score

Home team Score Away team Score Venue Attendance Date
File:2006 AFL Port Adelaide.pngPort Adelaide 17.11 (113) Brisbane Lions 10.13 (73) MCG 77,671 Saturday, 25 September

Norm Smith Medal

The Norm Smith Medal was awarded to Byron Pickett of the Port Adelaide Football Club.

  • Kicks - 19
  • Handballs - 1
  • Marks - 8
  • Tackles - 2
  • Goals - 3
  • Behinds - 2