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This is the match report for the match played on 21 June 1924 between Melbourne and Essendon during round 9 of the 1924 VFL season. Melbourne hosted Essendon at MCG. Bert Chadwick captained the hosts. Syd Barker captained the visitors with Frank Maher as vice-captain. The hosts were coached by Gordon Rattray and the visitors were coached by Syd Barker.

Melbourne
Back: C. Streeter, H. Coy, E. Dunbar
Half-back: C. Lilley, B. Chadwick (capt.), E. Donaldson
Centre: J. Collins, B. Corbett, M. Anthony
Half-forward: D. Mollison, P. Tulloh, S. Wittman
Forward: J. Abernethy, H. Harker, D. Elliman
Follower: H. Dunbar, B. Shelton, D. Taylor

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

Melbourne (5.12.42) were defeated by Essendon (10.11.71).

Goalkickers
Melbourne: H. Harker (3), S. Wittman (2)
Essendon: V. Irwin (4), T. Jenkins (2), J. Callahan, G. Campbell, F. Maher, G. Shorten

As a result of this match, Melbourne remained 7th on the ladder and Essendon remained 2nd on the ladder by the end of the round.

Match Details

Season: 1924 VFL Season
Round: Round 9
Teams: Melbourne v Essendon
Date: Saturday 21 June 1924
Time: 2:45 PM
Venue: MCG
Attendance: 18,769

Match Results

Outcome: Melbourne def. by Essendon
Score: 5.12.42 - 10.11.71

Quarter Breakdown

Honour Roll

Coaches: Gordon Rattray (Melbourne), Syd Barker (Essendon)
Captains: Bert Chadwick (Melbourne), Syd Barker (Essendon)
Vice-Captains: unknown (Melbourne), Frank Maher (Essendon)

Match Umpires

Field Umpire: J. Clarke

Player Statistics

Player Line-Up

Links

• VFL (1924)