1953 Interstate Football Carnival
The results for the 1953 Interstate Football Carnival. Victoria (VFL) (Victoria) were the premiers.
Season Details
Name:
1953 Interstate Football Carnival
Teams:
5
Matches:
10
Team Details
| Team | Coach (Appointed) | Captain (Appointed) | Vice-Captain (Appointed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Australia | |||
| Tasmania | Len McCankie | ||
| Victoria (VFA) | George Smeaton | ||
| Victoria (VFL) | |||
| Western Australia |
Season Results
Premiers:
Victoria (VFL)
Runners-Up:
South Australia
Team Results
Minor Premiership Results
| Team | Ladder (W-D-L, PP & P%) | PF | PA | GF | BF | GA | BA | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria (VFL) | 1st | 4 | -0- | 0 | 8 | 296.9% | 484 | 163 | 70 | 64 | 22 | 31 |
| South Australia | 2nd | 3 | -0- | 1 | 6 | 112.7% | 400 | 355 | 58 | 52 | 51 | 49 |
| Western Australia | 3rd | 2 | -0- | 2 | 4 | 79.4% | 262 | 330 | 37 | 40 | 45 | 60 |
| Victoria (VFA) | 4th | 1 | -0- | 3 | 2 | 82.3% | 275 | 334 | 37 | 53 | 49 | 40 |
| Tasmania | 5th | 0 | -0- | 4 | 0 | 47.4% | 215 | 454 | 29 | 41 | 64 | 70 |
Overall Premiership Results
| Team | Position (Outcome) | |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria (VFL) | 1st | Not applicable |
| South Australia | 2nd | Not applicable |
| Western Australia | 3rd | Not applicable |
| Victoria (VFA) | 4th | Not applicable |
| Tasmania | 5th | Not applicable |
Season Fixture
Round 1
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | Attendance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WED | 08/07/1953 | 12:00 PM | Victoria (VFA) v Tasmania | Adelaide Oval | 84 | - | 41 | |
| WED | 08/07/1953 | 2:30 PM | Victoria (VFL) v Western Australia | Adelaide Oval | 93 | - | 36 | |
Round 2
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | Attendance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | 11/07/1953 | 11:45 AM | Victoria (VFL) v Tasmania | Adelaide Oval | 152 | - | 20 | |
| SAT | 11/07/1953 | 2:30 PM | South Australia v Western Australia | Adelaide Oval | 138 | - | 55 | |
Round 3
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | Attendance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MON | 13/07/1953 | 12:00 PM | Victoria (VFL) v Victoria (VFA) | Adelaide Oval | 109 | - | 76 | |
| MON | 13/07/1953 | 2:30 PM | South Australia v Tasmania | Adelaide Oval | 127 | - | 117 | |
Round 4
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | Attendance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WED | 15/07/1953 | 2:30 PM | South Australia v Victoria (VFA) | Adelaide Oval | 104 | - | 53 | |
| THU | 16/07/1953 | 2:30 PM | Western Australia v Tasmania | Adelaide Oval | 91 | - | 37 | |
Round 5
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | Attendance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | 18/07/1953 | 12:00 PM | Western Australia v Victoria (VFA) | Adelaide Oval | 80 | - | 62 | |
| SAT | 18/07/1953 | 2:30 PM | Victoria (VFL) v South Australia | Adelaide Oval | 130 | - | 31 | |