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This is the match report for the match played on 6 September 1924 between Essendon and Melbourne during round 18 of the 1924 VFL season. Essendon hosted Melbourne at Windy Hill. Syd Barker captained the hosts with Frank Maher as vice-captain. Bert Chadwick captained the visitors. The hosts were coached by Syd Barker and the visitors were coached by Gordon Rattray.

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

Melbourne
Back: M. Wright, E. Donaldson, J. Collins
Half-back: B. Corbett, D. Mollison, T. Thomas
Centre: H. Coy, D. Taylor, M. Anthony
Half-forward: J. Abernethy, H. Dunbar, S. Wittman
Forward: P. Tulloh, H. Davie, G. Heinz
Follower: B. Chadwick (capt.), E. Dunbar, J. Davidson

Essendon (12.10.82) were defeated by Melbourne (14.12.96).

Goalkickers
Essendon: T. Jenkins (4), J. McCarthy (2), G. Shorten (2), S. Barker, N. Beckton, B. Cookson, G. Stockdale
Melbourne: H. Davie (4), H. Dunbar (3), P. Tulloh (3), J. Abernethy (2), B. Chadwick, G. Heinz

As a result of this match, Essendon remained 1st on the ladder and Melbourne were then 8th on the ladder (up from 9th) by the end of the round.

Match Details

Season: 1924 VFL Season
Round: Round 18
Teams: Essendon v Melbourne
Date: Saturday 6 September 1924
Time: 2:45 PM
Venue: Windy Hill
Attendance: 10,000

Match Results

Outcome: Essendon def. by Melbourne
Score: 12.10.82 - 14.12.96

Quarter Breakdown

Honour Roll

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

Match Umpires

Field Umpire: A. McKinnon

Player Statistics

Player Line-Up

Links

• VFL (1924)