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This is the match report for the match played on 31 July 1943 between South Melbourne and North Melbourne during the first qualifying round of the 1943 VFL season. South Melbourne hosted North Melbourne at Princes Park. Herbie Matthews captained the hosts. Bill Findlay captained the visitors. The hosts were coached by Johnny Leonard and the visitors were coached by Bill Findlay.

South Melbourne
H. Matthews (capt.), M. Blumfield, J. Butcher, V. Castles, J. Cleary, C. Culph, D. Engellenner, J. Graham, J. Hacker, R. Hartridge, B. Kelly, B. King, P. Leahy, M. Leith, A. Mullenger, R. Richards, K. Smith, L. White, J. Williams

North Melbourne
B. Findlay (capt.), J. Allister, J. Boldiston, H. Chalmers, R. Cooper, A. Crawford, L. Crosbie, A. Crump, L. Dobson, P. Dunstone, S. Dyer, A. Hacker, H. Jones, D. Kemp, S. McGain, J. Moran, S. Murray, D. O'Brien, R. Smith

South Melbourne (14.11.95) defeated North Melbourne (6.6.42).

Goalkickers
South Melbourne: C. Culph (4), L. White (3), P. Leahy (2), A. Mullenger (2), V. Castles, J. Graham, B. King
North Melbourne: S. Murray (3), R. Cooper, A. Crump, S. Dyer

As a result of this match, South Melbourne were then 9th on the ladder (up from 10th) and North Melbourne remained 8th on the ladder by the end of the round.

Match Details

Season: 1943 VFL Season
Round: Qualifying Round 1
Teams: South Melbourne v North Melbourne
Date: Saturday 31 July 1943
Time: 2:30 PM
Venue: Princes Park
Attendance: 8,000

Match Results

Outcome: South Melbourne def. North Melbourne
Score: 14.11.95 - 6.6.42

Quarter Breakdown

Honour Roll

Coaches: Johnny Leonard (South Melbourne), Bill Findlay (North Melbourne)
Captains: Herbie Matthews (South Melbourne), Bill Findlay (North Melbourne)

Match Umpires

Field Umpire: P. Morgan

Player Statistics

Links

• VFL (1943)