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This is the match report for the match played on 30 July 1927 between Fitzroy and Melbourne during round 14 of the 1927 VFL season. Fitzroy hosted Melbourne at Brunswick Street Oval. Len Wigraft captained the hosts. Bert Chadwick captained the visitors. The hosts were coached by Vic Belcher and the visitors were coached by Bert Chadwick.

Fitzroy
L. Wigraft (capt.), L. Bols, C. Chapman, T. Corrigan, S. Foley, G. Gibbs, G. Hellwig, T. Hickey, C. Kemp, J. Lean, G. McCracken, J. Millen, R. Milne, J. Moriarty, W. Reeve, C. Toovey, B. White, F. Williams

Melbourne
B. Chadwick (capt.), J. Abernethy, J. Collins, B. Corbett, H. Coy, J. Davidson, C. Deane, B. Johnson, B. Latham, T. McConville, L. Meade, D. Mollison, H. Moyes, D. Taylor, P. Tulloh, F. Vine, I. Warne-Smith, H. White

Fitzroy (13.11.89) defeated Melbourne (11.11.77).

Goalkickers
Fitzroy: J. Moriarty (5), T. Hickey (3), C. Chapman, J. Lean, G. McCracken, J. Millen, B. White
Melbourne: T. McConville (4), B. Johnson (2), P. Tulloh (2), F. Vine, I. Warne-Smith, H. White

As a result of this match, Fitzroy were then 8th on the ladder (up from 9th) and Melbourne were then 5th on the ladder (down from 4th) by the end of the round.

Match Details

Season: 1927 VFL Season
Round: Round 14
Teams: Fitzroy v Melbourne
Date: Saturday 30 July 1927
Time: 2:45 PM
Venue: Brunswick Street Oval
Attendance: 15,500

Match Results

Outcome: Fitzroy def. Melbourne
Score: 13.11.89 - 11.11.77

Quarter Breakdown

Honour Roll

Coaches: Vic Belcher (Fitzroy), Bert Chadwick (Melbourne)
Captains: Len Wigraft (Fitzroy), Bert Chadwick (Melbourne)

Match Umpires

Field Umpire: L. Netherton

Player Statistics

Links

• VFL (1927)