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The 1970 Grand Final between and Collingwood wasn't just a game; it was a cultural explosion. By midday, the MCG was a sea of black, white, and navy blue. People were squeezed into every available inch of the concrete stands, with some even sitting on the narrow ledge of the scoreboard. When the final tally of 118,192 was announced, it felt less like a sporting event and more like a small city had gathered for a revolution. The game itself is the stuff of AFL folklore:

: In a stunning turnaround, Carlton clawed back the lead to win by 10 points. 118192

: At halftime, Collingwood led by 44 points. They looked untouchable. In the Carlton rooms, legendary coach Ron Barassi told his players to "handball, handball, handball"—a tactic that was revolutionary at the time. The 1970 Grand Final between and Collingwood wasn't

: Barassi’s gamble worked. Carlton began a frantic, fast-paced handball game that exhausted the Magpies. When the final tally of 118,192 was announced,