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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. 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, 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)

Match Umpires

Field Umpire: F. Turnbull

Player Statistics

Player Line-Up

Links

• VFL (1923)