Grand Final Replay
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne | 5.5 | 9.12 | 15.19 | 21.25 (151) |
| Collingwood | 3.4 | 8.7 | 12.7 | 19.10 (124) |
The replay, attended by 98,366 spectators, was North’s fifth consecutive finals match. It saw the Kangaroos leading throughout the match, with Briedis managing to turn things around to kick five goals.
North opened up a six goal lead before a ten minute burst by Collingwood reduced their half time lead to just 11 points. The Kangaroos then took a firm grip on the game in the third quarter.
Collingwood's Phil Manassa scored a memorable goal, running down the wing from the half-back line, bouncing the ball four times. He left Brownlow medallist, Malcolm Blight in his wake. This goal has since been commemorated by the AFL by awarding the Phil Manassa Medal to the winner of each year's Goal of the Year.
Peter Moore kicked five goals in this game for the Magpies, following his four goals in the first Grand Final.
This was Collingwood's fifth loss in a Grand Final since their last win in 1958.
Read more about this topic: 1977 VFL Grand Final
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