1927 VFA Season: Coburg
These are the details of the premiership results of Coburg for the 1927 VFA season. The team finished the regular season in first place, securing the minor premiership, and in turn, a place in the finals series. After being defeated by Port Melbourne in a semi final, Coburg exercised their right to challenge for the premiership by virtue of being the minor premiers. Coburg defeated Brighton in the challenge final, winning the premiership.
Season Team Details
Competition:
1927 VFA Season
Team:
Coburg
Home Ground:
Coburg City Oval
Team Results
Ladder Position:
1st (W-D-L: 18-0-0, P%: 190.7)
Finals Performance:
Premiers
Player Results
| Player | Guernseys | Matches | Goals | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman, Fred | 21 | 0 | R01-18, SF, SR, GF | |
| Ford, Norm | 16 | 0 | R01-11, R15-17, SF, SR | |
| Harris, Jacky | 17 | 0 | R01-02, R07-18, SF, SR, GF | |
| Jenkins, Jimmy | 21 | 0 | R01-18, SF, SR, GF | |
| Kerley, Harry | 20 | 0 | R01-09, R11-18, SF, SR, GF | |
| Martyn, Colin | 21 | 0 | R01-18, SF, SR, GF | |
| Mears, Clarrie | 19 | 0 | R01-17, SF, SR | |
| Rogers, Joe | 4 | 0 | R04, R13-14, GF |
Coach Results
| Coach | Matches (W-D-L) | Rounds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy, Charlie | 21 | 19 | -1- | 1 | R01-18, SF, SR, GF |
Match Results
| Date | Round | Opponent | H/A | Result | Coach | Captain (Nominated) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/04/1927 | Round 1 | Brighton | HOME | WIN | COBG by 44 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 07/05/1927 | Round 2 | Brunswick | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 65 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 14/05/1927 | Round 3 | Williamstown | HOME | WIN | COBG by 43 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 21/05/1927 | Round 4 | Prahran | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 93 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 28/05/1927 | Round 5 | Geelong (A) | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 44 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 04/06/1927 | Round 6 | Preston | HOME | WIN | COBG by 24 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 11/06/1927 | Round 7 | Port Melbourne | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 35 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 18/06/1927 | Round 8 | Northcote | HOME | WIN | COBG by 25 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 25/06/1927 | Round 9 | Camberwell | HOME | WIN | COBG by 67 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 02/07/1927 | Round 10 | Brighton | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 49 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 09/07/1927 | Round 11 | Brunswick | HOME | WIN | COBG by 33 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 16/07/1927 | Round 12 | Williamstown | HOME | WIN | COBG by 65 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 23/07/1927 | Round 13 | Prahran | HOME | WIN | COBG by 58 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 30/07/1927 | Round 14 | Geelong (A) | HOME | WIN | COBG by 80 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 06/08/1927 | Round 15 | Preston | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 40 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 13/08/1927 | Round 16 | Port Melbourne | HOME | WIN | COBG by 36 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 20/08/1927 | Round 17 | Northcote | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 84 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 27/08/1927 | Round 18 | Camberwell | HOME | WIN | COBG by 68 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 10/09/1927 | Semi Final | Port Melbourne | HOME | DRAW | drawn | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 24/09/1927 | Semi Final (R) | Port Melbourne | HOME | LOSS | PMLB by 49 | Charlie Hardy | unknown |
| 15/10/1927 | Grand Final | Brighton | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 34 | Charlie Hardy | Harry Kerley |
Ladder Chart
This chart is based on the nominal round, i.e. only one result (win, loss, draw, bye) per round, which may result in not being accurate from a chronological perspective. The positions during the finals series is determined via bespoke logic.