Finals played: 164. W: 70. L: 90. D: 4
Biggest finals crowd: 121,696 – 1970 Grand Final v Carlton
Highest score: 1984 elimination final – 23.15 (153) v Fitzroy 15.17 (107)
Greatest winning margin: 69 points – 1974 elimination final, 19.10 (124) v Footscary 6.19 (55).
Most goals (finals)
Gordon Coventry: 122
Anthony Rocca (current): 21
Most games (finals)
Gordon Coventry: 31
Shane O’Bree (current): 15
The semi final will mark Collingwood’s third finals match against Adelaide
2002 Preliminary Final (MCG): Collingwood 13.13 (91) def. Adelaide 9.9 (63)
In front of 88,960, the Magpies overcame a six-point deficit at the main break and kicked eight goals to three in the second half to book a place in the grand final. Paul Licuria was superb with 24 disposals, nine marks and five tackles. Skipper Nathan Buckley displayed a wonderful defensive effort with 10 tackles.
2008 Elimination Final (AAMI): Collingwood 19.11 (125) def. Adelaide 14.10 (94)
With most pundits backing the home side, Collingwood used a seven-goal third quarter to propel the side into another week in September. Midfielder Dane Swan was best on ground with 27 disposals and two goals. Forwards John Anthony and Chris Dawes kicked three each while Nick Maxwell played a shutdown role on Scott Thompson.
