1928 VFA Season: Coburg
These are the details of the premiership results of Coburg for the 1928 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 defeating Brighton in a semi final, Coburg defeated Port Melbourne in the final, winning the premiership. Had they lost, they would have been entitled to a right to challenge Port Melbourne in a challenge final.
Season Team Details
Competition:
1928 VFA Season
Team:
Coburg
Home Ground:
Coburg City Oval
Team Results
Ladder Position:
1st (W-D-L: 15-0-3, P%: 165.6)
Finals Performance:
Premiers
Player Results
| Player | Guernseys | Matches | Goals | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman, Fred | 20 | 0 | R01-18, SF, GF | |
| Ford, Norm | 4 | 0 | R01-02, R07-08 | |
| Harris, Jacky | 19 | 0 | R01-03, R05-18, SF, GF | |
| Jenkins, Jimmy | 18 | 0 | R01-07, R09-10, R12-18, SF, GF | |
| Kerley, Harry | 16 | 0 | R01-09, R14-18, SF, GF | |
| Manger, Bill | 2 | 0 | R08, R15 | |
| Mears, Clarrie | 20 | 0 | R01-18, SF, GF | |
| O'Brien, Jack | 2 | 0 | R10, R12 | |
| Rogers, Joe | 18 | 0 | R01-07, R09-11, R13-18, SF, GF |
Coach Results
| Coach | Matches (W-D-L) | Rounds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerley, Harry | 20 | 17 | -0- | 3 | R01-18, SF, GF |
Match Results
| Date | Round | Opponent | H/A | Result | Coach | Captain (Nominated) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/04/1928 | Round 1 | Preston | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 21 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 28/04/1928 | Round 2 | Yarraville | HOME | WIN | COBG by 23 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 05/05/1928 | Round 3 | Port Melbourne | HOME | WIN | COBG by 28 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 12/05/1928 | Round 4 | Prahran | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 56 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 19/05/1928 | Round 5 | Brighton | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 10 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 26/05/1928 | Round 6 | Northcote | HOME | WIN | COBG by 78 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 02/06/1928 | Round 7 | Williamstown | HOME | WIN | COBG by 108 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 09/06/1928 | Round 8 | Camberwell | AWAY | LOSS | CMBW by 3 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 16/06/1928 | Round 9 | Brunswick | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 12 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 23/06/1928 | Round 10 | Preston | HOME | WIN | COBG by 48 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 30/06/1928 | Round 11 | Yarraville | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 27 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 07/07/1928 | Round 12 | Port Melbourne | AWAY | LOSS | PMLB by 34 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 14/07/1928 | Round 13 | Prahran | HOME | WIN | COBG by 94 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 21/07/1928 | Round 14 | Brighton | HOME | LOSS | BRGH by 2 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 28/07/1928 | Round 15 | Northcote | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 87 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 04/08/1928 | Round 16 | Williamstown | AWAY | WIN | COBG by 48 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 11/08/1928 | Round 17 | Camberwell | HOME | WIN | COBG by 57 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 18/08/1928 | Round 18 | Brunswick | HOME | WIN | COBG by 32 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 01/09/1928 | Semi Final | Brighton | HOME | WIN | COBG by 3 | Harry Kerley | unknown |
| 08/09/1928 | Grand Final | Port Melbourne | HOME | WIN | COBG by 7 | Harry Kerley | 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.