Following Richmond's utterly astounding victory against Carlton in Round 1, we decided to take a look at some of the biggest upsets in recent AFL history.
The Tigers overcame a 41-point deficit whilst also fielding a host of youngsters including three debutants who all made a significant impact in the historic victory.
According to the bookmakers, Richmond were 10-1 to defeat the Blues, making it a dream for those who were brave enough to back the 2024 wooden spooners.
Using available data from aussportsbetting.com, which curates historical gambling odds, we ranked each encounter by the degree to which they upset the bookmakers.
Be sure to expect the unexpected.
6. 6. GWS Giants defeated Sydney Swans - Round 1, 2014 ($10.17 odds)
Ever since their inception to the AFL in 2012, the Giants seemed to pale in comparison to the Swans. Leading into their opening round encounter in 2014, Sydney had never lost a derby to their cross-town rivals.
This opening round encounter was extra special because of the much-anticipated debut of prized recruit, Lance Franklin, who had rejected a Giant's offer to join the Swans instead.
Pre-game, little gave the Giants any hope of a victory, particularly after Franklin booted a trademark 50-metre goal inside 10 minutes.
However, the young Giants squad weathered the storm of anticipation to snatch a fabulous upset victory. Their burgeoning young talent shone through on the night with a then 20-year-old Jeremy Cameron kicking four goals, along with the sturdy performances of Callan Ward and Stephen Coniglio in the midfield.
In a similar vein to Richmonds victory over Carlton in Round 1, the Giants win was a showcase to their bourgeoning young talent.
