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This is the match report for the match played on 15 August 1953 between North Melbourne and South Melbourne during round 16 of the 1953 VFL season. North Melbourne hosted South Melbourne at Arden Street Oval. Kevin Dynon captained the hosts. Ron Clegg captained the visitors. The hosts were coached by Wally Carter and the visitors were coached by Laurie Nash.

North Melbourne
K. Dynon (capt.), N. Alford, A. Aylett, J. Brady, B. Brooker, K. Easton, J. Edwards, M. Grambeau, R. Grant, L. Icke, T. Jarrard, B. Johnson, P. Johnson, P. Kelly, T. Larsen, V. Lawrence, G. Marchesi, B. Martyn, K. McMahon, J. O'Halloran

South Melbourne
R. Clegg (capt.), B. Atkinson, K. Browning, P. Deagan, J. Eichhorn, I. Gillett, F. Goldsmith, B. Gunn, K. Hilet, P. Hogan, D. Keyter, E. Lane, M. Lyon, A. McPherson, J. Meagher, D. Scott, M. Sibun, F. Summers, J. Taylor, R. Taylor

North Melbourne (8.8.56) were defeated by South Melbourne (11.21.87).

Goalkickers
North Melbourne: K. Easton (2), G. Marchesi (2), A. Aylett, M. Grambeau, R. Grant, J. O'Halloran
South Melbourne: I. Gillett (3), A. McPherson (2), J. Meagher (2), B. Gunn, P. Hogan, E. Lane, R. Taylor

As a result of this match, North Melbourne remained 6th on the ladder and South Melbourne remained 8th on the ladder by the end of the round.

Match Details

Season: 1953 VFL Season
Round: Round 16
Teams: North Melbourne v South Melbourne
Date: Saturday 15 August 1953
Time: 2:15 PM
Venue: Arden Street Oval
Attendance: 8,000

Match Results

Outcome: North Melbourne def. by South Melbourne
Score: 8.8.56 - 11.21.87

Quarter Breakdown

Honour Roll

Coaches: Wally Carter (North Melbourne), Laurie Nash (South Melbourne)
Captains: Kevin Dynon (North Melbourne), Ron Clegg (South Melbourne)

Match Umpires

Field Umpire: H. Rowe

Player Statistics

Links

• VFL (1953)