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This is the match report for the match played on 21 April 1945 between Essendon and Hawthorn during round 1 of the 1945 VFL season. Essendon hosted Hawthorn at Windy Hill. Dick Reynolds captained the hosts. Keith Shea captained the visitors. The hosts were coached by Dick Reynolds and the visitors were coached by Keith Shea.

Essendon
D. Reynolds (capt.), G. Abbott, B. Annesley, N. Betson, B. Brittingham, P. Bushby, W. Buttsworth, E. Coward, L. Dearle, L. Gardiner, A. Hird, B. Hutchison, R. Jory, G. Lane, B. Pearson, R. Powell, C. Ruddell, N. Smith, R. Thomas

Hawthorn
Back: D. Wilks, J. Blackman, J. Maguire
Half-back: K. Lippiatt, J. Barker, B. Pavey
Centre: M. Worrall, J. Bohan, R. Baldwin
Half-forward: K. Shea (capt.), J. Burke, J. McLeod
Forward: B. Rogers, J. King, N. Pearson
Follower: S. Hamilton, J. O'Keefe, A. Albiston
Sub.: K. Bodger

Essendon (22.18.150) defeated Hawthorn (12.7.79).

Goalkickers
Essendon: N. Smith (5), G. Lane (3), B. Annesley (2), L. Dearle (2), R. Jory (2), B. Pearson (2), R. Powell (2), D. Reynolds (2), G. Abbott, B. Hutchison
Hawthorn: N. Pearson (4), A. Albiston (2), K. Shea (2), J. Bohan, J. Maguire, J. O'Keefe, B. Rogers

As a result of this match, Essendon were then 1st on the ladder and Hawthorn were then 12th on the ladder by the end of the round.

Match Details

Season: 1945 VFL Season
Round: Round 1
Teams: Essendon v Hawthorn
Date: Saturday 21 April 1945
Time: 2:45 PM
Venue: Windy Hill
Attendance: 11,000

Match Results

Outcome: Essendon def. Hawthorn
Score: 22.18.150 - 12.7.79

Quarter Breakdown

Honour Roll

Coaches: Dick Reynolds (Essendon), Keith Shea (Hawthorn)
Captains: Dick Reynolds (Essendon), Keith Shea (Hawthorn)

Match Umpires

Field Umpire: F. Spokes

Player Statistics

Player Line-Up

Links

• VFL (1945)