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This is the match report for the match played on 12 July 1924 between South Melbourne and Essendon during round 12 of the 1924 VFL season. South Melbourne hosted Essendon at Lakeside Oval. Paddy Scanlan captained the hosts. In the absence of Syd Barker, vice-captain Frank Maher captained the visitors. The hosts were coached by Charlie Pannam and the visitors were coached by Syd Barker.

South Melbourne
Back: J. Scanlan, L. Woodfield, C. Nicholls
Half-back: F. Laird, A. Hando, C. McDonald
Centre: J. O'Connell, P. Scanlan (capt.), T. Joyce
Half-forward: B. Condon, R. Cazaly, M. Brown
Forward: B. Allison, T. Johnson, H. Matthews
Follower: H. Alexander, F. Fleiter, M. Tandy

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

South Melbourne (9.8.62) defeated Essendon (6.13.49).

Goalkickers
South Melbourne: H. Matthews (3), T. Johnson (2), B. Allison, M. Brown, R. Cazaly, F. Fleiter
Essendon: V. Irwin (2), F. Maher (2), T. Jenkins, C. May

As a result of this match, South Melbourne were then 2nd on the ladder (up from 3rd) and Essendon were then 3rd on the ladder (down from 2nd) by the end of the round.

Match Details

Season: 1924 VFL Season
Round: Round 12
Teams: South Melbourne v Essendon
Date: Saturday 12 July 1924
Time: 2:45 PM
Venue: Lakeside Oval
Attendance: 33,000

Match Results

Outcome: South Melbourne def. Essendon
Score: 9.8.62 - 6.13.49

Quarter Breakdown

Honour Roll

Coaches: Charlie Pannam (South Melbourne), Syd Barker (Essendon)
Captains: Paddy Scanlan (South Melbourne), Frank Maher (Essendon)

Match Umpires

Field Umpire: J. McMurray

Player Statistics

Player Line-Up

Links

• VFL (1924)