{"id":75206,"date":"2025-06-24T15:58:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T05:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=75206"},"modified":"2025-06-27T08:14:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T22:14:21","slug":"greatest-sports-dynasties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2025\/06\/greatest-sports-dynasties\/","title":{"rendered":"Greatest Sports Dynasties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Great Sport Dynasties<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Crusaders captured their 13<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Super Rugby title on the weekend to cram into their overflowing trophy cabinet, continuing their overall dominance of the sport.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We take a look at some of the greatest dynastic runs in sports<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"5\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Queensland State of Origin (2006-2017)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just one to really rile up the New South Welshman ahead of a decider.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The head to head is 24\u201317.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not and insane gap but it is rubber stamped by the greatest run in origin history &#8211;\u00a0 eight straight\/11 from 12 dominance of the mid 2000s.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Boasting a team of future immortals at the peak of their powers, Thurston, Smith, Lockyer, Inglis to name a few, Queensland laid down a run that will likely never be repeated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Queensland = The Greatest State in the World.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Origin 2017  One of Queensland&#039;s Greatest Comebacks\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QYYPGbkJH08?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"5\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">New England Patriots (Tom Brady Era)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Patriots had a trophy cabinet that was lucky to have a tumble weed rolling through it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But then along came Thomas Edward Brady Jr.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brady could have his own ranking in this list as a one-man dynasty with three half of fame careers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">His rise to greatness elevated the nobody Patriots to six titles including back-to-back wins in 2004-2005.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dynasty Chronicles: Patriots\u2019 Era | SportBit\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7VbTyDz0T3M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"5\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bostin Celtics (1956 to 1969)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Boston Celtics, with Bill Russell were on another level.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Russell&#8217;s insane defense and rebounding were clutch, helping them snatch a wild 11 championships in 13 seasons.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This legendary streak made Boston the team to beat in the NBA and solidified Russell as the GOAT of winning alongside the other GOAT in this list<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bill Russell&#039;s Legendary Reign with the Boston Celtics\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/POvD0XYLNNc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"5\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chicago Bulls (1984\u20131998)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the Michael Jordan era, the Chicago Bulls captured six NBA championships, including two historic three-peats (1991\u201393, 1996\u201398 with a retirement in the middle)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jordan, alongside Scottie Pippen and under coach Phil Jackson\u2019s triangle offense, turned the Bulls into a global phenomenon.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The fact that this Bulls team never tasted an NBA Finals defeat keeps Michael Jordan locked in the GOAT debate forever.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Chicago Bulls Dynasty: 1992-1993\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TNQT27x2vpE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">New York Yankees (1920 \u2013 2009)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The entire Yankees existence pre 2009 has been a dynasty<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From the 1920s to the 1960s, the New York Yankees built a baseball empire, winning 20 World Series titles including a five-year streak.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From 1970 \u2013 2009 they won at least one World Series each decade except for the 80s. Theyier total is a staggering 27 titles.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Their World Series loss to the Dodgers last year was their first appearance since their 2009 win. Could we be on track for another title soon?<\/span><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Murderers&#039; Row: The Greatest Dynasty in Baseball History\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/peU76gSfm9E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manchester United (The Ferguson Era)<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oh the glory days!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Man U fans will be looking back at these times with a tear in their eye after a 15<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> place finish this year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United dominated English football from 1986 to 2013, winning 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups, and 2 UEFA Champions League trophies, headlined by their famous 1999 treble.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ferguson\u2019s reign transformed United from a struggling giant into a global powerhouse.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">His era was the most successful in the club\u2019s history, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest managers of all time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Sir Alex Ferguson Rebuilt Manchester United\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J-8D3jSQHEE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">St George Dragons (1956 \u2013 1966)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The St\u202fGeorge Dragons achieved one of the most dominant runs in rugby league history, winning <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">11 consecutive premierships<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014a record that still stands across all major Australian sports.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Led by legends like Reg Gasnier, Johnny Raper, and Norm Provan, the Dragons were unstoppable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shame they\u2019ll never see that kind of dominance ever again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hawthorn Hawks (2013-2015)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hawthorn&#8217;s three-peat from 2013 to 2015 stands as one of the most dominant runs in modern AFL history.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Led by coach Alastair Clarkson and stars like Luke Hodge, Sam Mitchell, Cyril Rioli, and Jarryd Roughead, their back-to-back-to-back premierships capped off a golden era that saw Hawthorn reach four straight Grand Finals and firmly entrench themselves as a modern dynasty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Great Sport Dynasties\u00a0 The Crusaders captured their 13th Super Rugby title on the weekend to cram into their overflowing trophy cabinet, continuing their overall dominance of the sport.\u00a0\u00a0 We take a look at some of the greatest dynastic runs in sports\u00a0 \u00a0 Queensland State of Origin (2006-2017)\u00a0 Just one to really rile up the New&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":75209,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[598],"tags":[],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-75206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-special-interest"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":null,"md_tip_date_end":null,"md_market_url":"","tip_date":"24\/06\/2025","event_country":"Australia"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75206","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75206"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75206\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75206"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75206"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=75206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}