1929 VFA Season: Northcote
These are the details of the premiership results of Northcote for the 1929 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 Preston in a semi final and being defeated by Port Melbourne in the final, Northcote exercised their right to challenge for the premiership by virtue of being the minor premiers. Northcote defeated Port Melbourne in the challenge final, winning the premiership.
Season Team Details
Competition:
1929 VFA Season
Team:
Northcote
Home Ground:
Northcote Park
Team Results
Ladder Position:
1st (W-D-L: 17-0-5, P%: 149.9)
Finals Performance:
Premiers
Player Results
| Player | Guernseys | Matches | Goals | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gough, George | 7 | 0 | R01-07 | |
| Goullet, Ralph | 14 | 0 | R09-13, R16-22, SF, PF | |
| Gray, Alec | 19 | 0 | R08-22, SF, PF, PR, GF | |
| Rowe, Percy | 19 | 0 | R01-03, R05-13, R15-16, R22, SF, PF, PR, GF | |
| Wilson, Ernie | 21 | 0 | R01-07, R13-22, SF, PF, PR, GF |
Coach Results
| Coach | Matches (W-D-L) | Rounds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe, Percy | 26 | 19 | -1- | 6 | R01-22, SF, PF, PR, GF |
Match Results
| Date | Round | Opponent | H/A | Result | Coach | Captain (Nominated) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/04/1929 | Round 1 | Preston | HOME | LOSS | PRST by 38 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 27/04/1929 | Round 2 | Brighton | AWAY | LOSS | BRGH by 9 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 04/05/1929 | Round 3 | Camberwell | HOME | WIN | NCOT by 69 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 11/05/1929 | Round 4 | Brunswick | AWAY | WIN | NCOT by 1 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 18/05/1929 | Round 5 | Prahran | HOME | WIN | NCOT by 27 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 25/05/1929 | Round 6 | Yarraville | AWAY | LOSS | YRVL by 19 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 01/06/1929 | Round 7 | Coburg | HOME | LOSS | COBG by 46 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 03/06/1929 | Round 8 | Port Melbourne | AWAY | LOSS | PMLB by 13 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 08/06/1929 | Round 9 | Sandringham | AWAY | WIN | NCOT by 118 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 15/06/1929 | Round 10 | Williamstown | HOME | WIN | NCOT by 29 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 22/06/1929 | Round 11 | Oakleigh | AWAY | WIN | NCOT by 2 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 29/06/1929 | Round 12 | Preston | AWAY | WIN | NCOT by 15 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 06/07/1929 | Round 13 | Brighton | HOME | WIN | NCOT by 60 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 13/07/1929 | Round 14 | Camberwell | AWAY | WIN | NCOT by 98 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 20/07/1929 | Round 15 | Brunswick | HOME | WIN | NCOT by 41 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 27/07/1929 | Round 16 | Prahran | AWAY | WIN | NCOT by 20 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 03/08/1929 | Round 17 | Yarraville | HOME | WIN | NCOT by 62 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 10/08/1929 | Round 18 | Coburg | AWAY | WIN | NCOT by 70 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 17/08/1929 | Round 19 | Port Melbourne | HOME | WIN | NCOT by 13 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 24/08/1929 | Round 20 | Sandringham | HOME | WIN | NCOT by 165 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 31/08/1929 | Round 21 | Williamstown | AWAY | WIN | NCOT by 16 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 07/09/1929 | Round 22 | Oakleigh | HOME | WIN | NCOT by 18 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 21/09/1929 | Semi Final | Preston | HOME | WIN | NCOT by 14 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 28/09/1929 | Preliminary Final | Port Melbourne | HOME | DRAW | drawn | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 05/10/1929 | Preliminary Final (R) | Port Melbourne | HOME | LOSS | PMLB by 4 | Percy Rowe | unknown |
| 12/10/1929 | Grand Final | Port Melbourne | AWAY | WIN | NCOT by 42 | Percy Rowe | Percy Rowe |
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.