The AFL Belt · story
The rivalries that decided the AFL belt
The five pairs of clubs that have met most often with the belt on the line.
No two clubs have fought over the AFL belt more often than these.
1. Geelong vs. Richmond
7 belt meetings between 2017 and 2022, 5 title changes. Belt series: Cats 3, Tigers 4. Every meeting →
2. Brisbane Lions vs. Geelong
7 belt meetings between 2019 and 2025, 3 title changes. Belt series: Lions 5, Cats 2. Every meeting →
3. Collingwood vs. Richmond
6 belt meetings between 2017 and 2023, 3 title changes. Belt series: Magpies 3, Tigers 3. Every meeting →
4. Brisbane Lions vs. Richmond
5 belt meetings between 2017 and 2025, 2 title changes. Belt series: Lions 2, Tigers 3. Every meeting →
5. Adelaide Crows vs. Richmond
5 belt meetings between 2017 and 2020, 2 title changes. Belt series: Crows 2, Tigers 3. Every meeting →