Has anyone ever scored 100 goals in a season?

Has Anyone Ever Scored 100 Goals in a Season?

It’s one of those jaw-dropping benchmarks in Australian rules football: scoring 100 goals in a single season. For fans, it’s a rare feat—reserved for the most prolific forwards, the ones with a sniper’s eye and a killer instinct. And yes, it has happened—but not often.

Only 21 players in history have managed to kick 100 or more goals in a VFL/AFL season. That number might surprise some, especially in an era where scoring seems easier with faster play and higher possession counts. But the reality is, breaking the ton is still a monumental task.

The first to do it was Geoffrey "Gubby" Allen back in 1934, though the magic mark truly gained legendary status when John Coleman and Bob Pratt started piling them on in the 1950s. Coleman once kicked 120 in a season, Pratt 150 in 1934—numbers that still echo through football folklore.

More recently, Tony Lockett and Gary Ablett Sr. kept the tradition alive into the 1990s. Lockett reached 100 in 1987 and 1991, while Ablett famously booted 114 in 1993 at the peak of his brilliance. Since then? Silence. No one’s cracked it in over three decades.

Why so rare? The game’s evolved—defensive structures are tighter, tagging is more refined, and forwards are pressured like never before. Plus, with fewer home-and-away games than in past eras, opportunities are limited.

Still, the 100-goal season remains a sacred milestone. It’s not just about accuracy or stamina—it’s about dominance, consistency, and a relentless will to win. And with only 21 names on the list, it’s a brotherhood that’s as exclusive as it gets.