Unfortunate History: Essendon Joins Carlton in Losing After the Siren for Third Consecutive Year
Unprecedented Loss
Essendon's devastating loss to Gold Coast in Round 22, 2024, etched the Bombers into the AFL record books for an unwanted achievement. They became the second club in history to succumb to a goal after the siren in three straight years.
Carlton's Previous Misfortune
The only other team to endure such a fate was Carlton, from 2000 to 2002. The Blues suffered agonizing defeats to Port Adelaide, Hawthorn, and Geelong in those years.
First After-the-Siren Victory for Suns
Mac Andrew's crucial goal granted the Gold Coast Suns their first away win after the siren, a historic moment at Marvel Stadium.
Bombers' Long Wait Continues
Despite several thrilling victories throughout the season, Essendon has not experienced an after-the-siren win since 1913. Jimmy Gordon's goal past University remains the club's last such triumph.
Geelong Dominates After-the-Siren Wins
Geelong boasts the most after-the-siren wins in AFL history, with eight successes to their name.
Most Recent After-the-Siren Goals
Mac Andrew's goal for Gold Coast was the most recent after-the-siren victory, while Chris Tarrant's effort for Collingwood in 2003 was the most recent loss.
Other Notable After-the-Siren Heroes
- Jordan Dawson - Port Adelaide
- Zac Bailey - Collingwood and Brisbane
- Jack Newnes - Fremantle and Carlton
- Jamie Elliott - Essendon
- Jimmy Gordon - University
- David Mundy - Richmond
- Gary Rohan - Western Bulldogs and Geelong
- Ben Dixon - Carlton
- Max Gawn - Melbourne
- Alastair Clarkson - Melbourne
- Dan Houston - Essendon
- Sam Lloyd - Sydney
- Barry Hall - Hawthorn and St Kilda
- Jeremy McGovern - Port Adelaide
- Alan Stoneham - Fitzroy