1973 VFL grand final

1973 VFL Grand Final

Carlton

Richmond
12.14 (86) 16.20 (116)
1 2 3 4
CARL 2.2 (14) 7.6 (48) 9.9 (63) 12.14 (86)
RICH 3.5 (23) 11.8 (74) 15.11 (101) 16.20 (116)
Date29 September 1973
StadiumMelbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
FavouriteCarlton
Broadcast in Australia
NetworkSeven Network
CommentatorsMike Williamson
Bob Skilton
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The 1973 VFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football game contested between Carlton and Richmond at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 29 September 1973. It was the 76th annual Grand Final of the Victorian Football League (VFL), staged to determine the premiers for the 1973 VFL season. Although Carlton were the favourites to win, it was Richmond who would take the flag by 30 points, marking that club's eighth VFL/AFL premiership victory.