1926 VFA Season: Coburg
These are the details of the premiership results for Coburg for the 1926 season of the Victorian Football Association (currently known as the Victorian Football League). The team used Coburg City Oval as their home ground, playing nine matches there (nine as hosts). The team finished the regular season in first place, securing the minor premiership, and in turn, a place in the finals series. After defeating Port Melbourne in the second semi final, Coburg defeated Brighton in the final, winning the premiership. Had they lost, they would have been entitled to a right to challenge Brighton in a challenge final.
Team Details
Competition:
1926 VFA Season
Team:
Coburg
Home Ground:
Coburg City Oval
Team Results
Ladder Position:
1st (W-D-L: 15-0-3, P%: 171.5)
Finals Performance:
Premiers
Team Leaders
Captain:
Harry Kerley
Vice-Captain:
Jimmy Jenkins
Player Results
| Player | Guernseys | Matches | Goals | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam, Ken | 9 | 0 | R05-07, R15-18, SF, GF | |
| Chapman, Fred | 20 | 0 | R01-18, SF, GF | |
| Ford, Norm | 16 | 0 | R01-13, R18, SF, GF | |
| Harris, Jacky | 10 | 0 | R04-05, R13-18, SF, GF | |
| Jenkins, Jimmy | 19 | 0 | R01-03, R05-18, SF, GF | |
| Kerley, Harry | 18 | 0 | R01-16, SF, GF | |
| Martyn, Colin | 16 | 0 | R01, R05-12, R14-18, SF, GF | |
| Mears, Clarrie | 19 | 0 | R01-04, R06-18, SF, GF | |
| Usher, Ray | 6 | 0 | R09-11, R15-17 |
Coach Results
| Coach | Matches (W-D-L) | Rounds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy, Charlie | 20 | 17 | -0- | 3 | R01-18, SF, GF |
Match Results
| Date | Round | Opponent | H/A | Result | Coach | Captain (Nominated) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/1926 | Round 1 | Williamstown | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 39 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 08/05/1926 | Round 2 | Camberwell | HOME | WIN | COBG by 24 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 15/05/1926 | Round 3 | Northcote | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 17 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 22/05/1926 | Round 4 | Brunswick | HOME | LOSS | BRNW by 3 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 29/05/1926 | Round 5 | Brighton | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 12 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 07/06/1926 | Round 6 | Preston | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 43 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 12/06/1926 | Round 7 | Port Melbourne | HOME | WIN | COBG by 17 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 19/06/1926 | Round 8 | Geelong (A) | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 72 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 26/06/1926 | Round 9 | Prahran | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 94 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 03/07/1926 | Round 10 | Williamstown | HOME | WIN | COBG by 97 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 10/07/1926 | Round 11 | Camberwell | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 30 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 17/07/1926 | Round 12 | Northcote | HOME | WIN | COBG by 54 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 24/07/1926 | Round 13 | Brunswick | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 53 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 31/07/1926 | Round 14 | Brighton | HOME | LOSS | BRGH by 1 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 07/08/1926 | Round 15 | Preston | HOME | WIN | COBG by 69 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 14/08/1926 | Round 16 | Port Melbourne | AWAY | LOSS | PMLB by 51 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 21/08/1926 | Round 17 | Geelong (A) | HOME | WIN | COBG by 101 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 28/08/1926 | Round 18 | Prahran | HOME | WIN | COBG by 74 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 11/09/1926 | Semi Final | Port Melbourne | HOME | WIN | COBG by 27 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
| 18/09/1926 | Grand Final | Brighton | HOME | WIN | COBG by 16 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |