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This is the match report for the match played on 27 May 1939 between Collingwood and Hawthorn during round 6 of the 1939 VFL season. Collingwood hosted Hawthorn at Victoria Park. Harry Collier captained the hosts with Albert Collier as vice-captain. Len Thomas captained the visitors. The hosts were coached by Jock McHale and the visitors were coached by Len Thomas.

Collingwood
H. Collier (capt.), A. Collier (vice-capt.), V. Doherty, R. Dowling, D. Fothergill, J. Green, T. Hill, G. Hocking, J. Knight, P. Kyne, J. Morison, J. Murphy, A. Pannam, H. Powell, J. Regan, J. Ross, R. Todd, M. Whelan, B. Woods

Hawthorn
Back: H. Albiston, G. Carter, B. Robinson
Half-back: B. Pavey, G. Dower, J. Barker
Centre: K. Feltscheer, S. Spinks, B. Williams
Half-forward: L. Pabst, B. Deague, J. Blackman
Forward: A. Albiston, A. Naismith, A. Hird
Follower: B. Mills, L. Thomas (capt.), H. Day
Sub.: A. Angwin

Collingwood (14.14.98) defeated Hawthorn (12.7.79).

Goalkickers
Collingwood: R. Todd (6), A. Pannam (3), H. Collier (2), D. Fothergill (2), P. Kyne
Hawthorn: A. Albiston (5), H. Day (2), A. Hird (2), L. Thomas (2), B. Deague

As a result of this match, Collingwood were then 3rd on the ladder (down from 2nd) and Hawthorn were then 5th on the ladder (down from 4th) by the end of the round.

Match Details

Season: 1939 VFL Season
Round: Round 6
Teams: Collingwood v Hawthorn
Date: Saturday 27 May 1939
Time: 2:45 PM
Venue: Victoria Park
Attendance: 15,000

Match Results

Outcome: Collingwood def. Hawthorn
Score: 14.14.98 - 12.7.79

Quarter Breakdown

Honour Roll

Coaches: Jock McHale (Collingwood), Len Thomas (Hawthorn)
Captains: Harry Collier (Collingwood), Len Thomas (Hawthorn)
Vice-Captains: Albert Collier (Collingwood), unknown (Hawthorn)

Match Umpires

Field Umpire: B. Blackburn

Player Statistics

Player Line-Up

Links

• VFL (1939)