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This is the match report for the match played on 30 June 1956 between Hawthorn and Melbourne during round 11 of the 1956 VFL season. Hawthorn hosted Melbourne at Glenferrie Oval. John Kennedy captained the hosts. Noel McMahen captained the visitors. The hosts were coached by Jack Hale and the visitors were coached by Norm Smith.

Hawthorn
Back: B. Kann, D. Gent, A. Woodley
Half-back: G. Barton, M. Jose, N. Maginness
Centre: B. Edwards, R. Simmonds, F. Considine
Half-forward: G. Arthur, C. Thompson, J. O'Mahoney
Forward: N. Voigt, G. Young, P. Kanis
Follower: J. Peck, J. Kennedy (capt.), R. Yeoman
Sub.: J. Cooper, M. Young

Melbourne
N. McMahen (capt.), F. Adams, R. Barassi, J. Beckwith, K. Carroll, P. Cook, D. Cordner, B. Johnson, T. Johnson, D. Jones, C. Laidlaw, R. Lane, P. Marquis, I. McLean, K. Melville, I. Ridley, J. Sandral, S. Spencer, A. Webb, D. Williams

Hawthorn (5.12.42) were defeated by Melbourne (11.14.80).

Goalkickers
Hawthorn: R. Yeoman (2), P. Kanis, J. Peck, C. Thompson
Melbourne: C. Laidlaw (3), I. Ridley (3), R. Barassi (2), A. Webb (2), B. Johnson

As a result of this match, Hawthorn remained 6th on the ladder and Melbourne remained 1st on the ladder by the end of the round.

Match Details

Season: 1956 VFL Season
Round: Round 11
Teams: Hawthorn v Melbourne
Date: Saturday 30 June 1956
Time: 2:15 PM
Venue: Glenferrie Oval
Attendance: 15,500

Match Results

Outcome: Hawthorn def. by Melbourne
Score: 5.12.42 - 11.14.80

Quarter Breakdown

Honour Roll

Coaches: Jack Hale (Hawthorn), Norm Smith (Melbourne)
Captains: John Kennedy (Hawthorn), Noel McMahen (Melbourne)

Match Umpires

Field Umpire: A. Nash

Player Statistics

Player Line-Up

Links

• VFL (1956)