Epilogue
Having defeated Carlton three times during the 1970 VFL season (twice during the home-and-away season and in the Second Semi Final), Collingwood were deservedly pre-game favourites and led for most of the match. Their inability to cement the final victory led to them being dubbed with the derisive nickname "Colliwobbles" for the first time. Their next appearance in a Grand Final was in 1977, when they drew against North Melbourne and then lost the replay. After finishing runner-up a further three times (twice to Carlton – in 1979 and 1981), Collingwood finally broke through to defeat Essendon in the 1990 AFL Grand Final, ending the "Colliwobbles". Nevertheless, the nickname has continued to be used for the club when it fails to match expectations in finals.Note 1 Carlton failed to make the finals the following year, but would bounce back to win the 1972 premiership in a classic shoot-out against Richmond.
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