Notable Events
- In round 21, Hawthorn trailed Geelong by three points early in the third quarter, but then kicked 25.7 (157) to 1.7 (13) before a late Geelong goal. That total is the highest score for a half in VFL/AFL history, and the loss the biggest in Geelong's history.
- Round 22 was the last round in VFL/AFL history in which all matches were played on the same day.
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