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This is the match report for the match played on 16 June 1923 between Melbourne and Essendon during round 7 of the 1923 VFL season. Melbourne hosted Essendon at MCG. Percy Wilson captained the hosts. Syd Barker captained the visitors with Jimmy Sullivan as vice-captain. The hosts were coached by Percy Wilson and the visitors were coached by Syd Barker.

Melbourne
Back: J. Flanagan, H. Coy, C. Lilley
Half-back: J. Abernethy, J. Makin, C. Streeter
Centre: M. Anthony, B. Corbett, A. Wilson
Half-forward: P. Tulloh, D. Mollison, H. Dunbar
Forward: P. Wilson (capt.), D. Taylor, V. Moore
Follower: B. Chadwick, B. Shelton, G. Heinz

Essendon
Back: C. Donaldson, F. Baring, J. McCarthy
Half-back: R. Laing, T. Fitzmaurice, H. Hunter
Centre: J. Sullivan (vice-capt.), C. May, J. Garden
Half-forward: R. Watt, J. Callahan, V. Irwin
Forward: T. Jenkins, G. Stockdale, G. Shorten
Follower: S. Barker (capt.), N. Beckton, F. Maher

Melbourne (8.12.60) were defeated by Essendon (11.8.74).

Goalkickers
Melbourne: B. Chadwick (2), P. Tulloh (2), D. Mollison, V. Moore, B. Shelton, D. Taylor
Essendon: T. Jenkins (4), J. McCarthy (2), S. Barker, N. Beckton, J. Garden, V. Irwin, G. Stockdale

As a result of this match, Melbourne were then 4th on the ladder (down from 3rd) and Essendon remained 1st on the ladder by the end of the round.

Match Details

Season: 1923 VFL Season
Round: Round 7
Teams: Melbourne v Essendon
Date: Saturday 16 June 1923
Time: 2:45 PM
Venue: MCG
Attendance: 29,979

Match Results

Outcome: Melbourne def. by Essendon
Score: 8.12.60 - 11.8.74

Quarter Breakdown

Honour Roll

Coaches: Percy Wilson (Melbourne), Syd Barker (Essendon)
Captains: Percy Wilson (Melbourne), Syd Barker (Essendon)
Vice-Captains: unknown (Melbourne), Jimmy Sullivan (Essendon)

Match Umpires

Field Umpire: F. Turnbull

Player Statistics

Player Line-Up

Links

• VFL (1923)