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Mon 12 Oct 1931 - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957)
Page 9 - FOOT BALL
FOOTBALL
LEAGUE GRAND FINAL.
GEELONG DEFEATS RICHMOND.
WELL-MERITED SUCCESS.
STRONG, FORCEFUL CONTEST.
More Than 60,000 Onlookers.
By OLD BOY.
Geelong won its second premiership of
the Victorian Football League on the Mel-
bourne Cricket ground on Saturday by de-
feating Richmond by 9 goals 14 behinds to
7 goals 6 behinds. An assemblage of
60,712 spectators, who contributed 3,110ドル
3/3 at the turnstiles, watched a very hard,
desperate encounter, in which the pace and
vigour were extraordinary, but the football
generally was not of the highest class. This
is not unusual in grand finals, the intensity
of the play and the keenness of the teams
preventing a display of many of the finer
points of the game. There were never-
theless many brilliant passages, and the
crowd at times reached a high pitch of ex-
citement.
Although Geelong has won the premier-
ship only twice since the inception of the
League in 1897, it had a splendid record in
the Association. From 1878 to 1886 in-
clusive Geelong held the premiership seven
times in nine seasons, and the team was
almost invincible. Among its more famous
players are many whose names are remem-
bered as among the champions. Despite
the difficulties under which Geelong labours
principally the handicap of having to travel
to Melbourne so often, the club has always
provided teams worthy of measuring strides
with the best metropolitan clubs. Its re-
cord of games won and lost and of sports-
manship is not excelled by any other club.
Geelong ranks next to Melbourne as the
oldest football club in Victoria having
been established in 1859. In all its history
Geelong has upheld the best traditions of
sport, and its success are always highly
popular.
There was tremendous enthusiasm when
the Geelong returned home on Satur-
day evening. Long before the train on
which the team was travelling was due at
the Geelong station, the platform was
packed with a dense mass of people.
About 5,000 persons gathered outside the
station entrance. Music was provided by
St. Augustine's Boys' Band, crackers were
exploded, and there was loud cheering. The
more demonstrative members of the crowd
sought to lift each player shoulder high,
but no single player received more attention
than J. Carney. With great difficulty
the players followed the band to the City
Hall, where about 7,000 persons had
gathered. The mayor (Councillor Hearne),
on behalf of the citizens, congratulated
the team. Mr. M. Jacobs, president of
the club, thanked the mayor. Messrs.
E. Baker, C. Clymo, and I. More also
spoke. The mayor entertained players,
committee, trainers, and many leading
citizens at a supper party at the A.B.C.
Cafe and read many messages of congratu-
lation. Mr. Jacobs said that at times the
question was raised as to whether it was
costing too much for Geelong to remain a
member of the League, but judging by the
demonstration of welcome, he felt that
members did not care what it cost. Others
who congratulated the team were Dr. E. J.
Piper, president in 1925; Senator Guthrie,
Messrs. Brownhill and Maltby, M.L.A.'s,
Mr. J. McDonald. and Messrs. A. H. Bow-
man, J. Conway. N. Freeman, and J. Solo-
mon, and the Rev. J. H. Raverty.
Veterans and Visitors.
It was interesting to see the number of
old Geelong captains rejoicing in the victory
of their team on Saturday. The doyen was
Dave Hickenbotham, who led the team
which won the premiership in 1884. Close
by him was James Galbraith. Peter Burns,
another captain, was acting as timekeeper,
and there was also Bob Reid, Jack Baker,
W. Eason, and Cliff Rankin. Many other
old time footballers attended, and also pre-
sent were Messers D. S. Plovan (president)
and T. J. Hayes (vice-president) representing
the New South Wales League. Mr. T.
Cleland (formerly chairman of the South
Australian League), Mr. F. Rankin (from
Walpeup), representing the North-Central
District League; Mr. R. McGuiness, repre-
senting the Mornington District League;
Mr. U. Quick (Colac), representiing the Cor-
angamite District League; and representa-
tives of the Ballarat, Bendigo, Gippsland,
and Wimmera Leagues. The Victorian Foot-
ball Association was represented by Messrs.
A. Turner, J. Dennis, and T. J. Evans.
Remarkable Attendances.
'The 60,712 spectators, with gate re-
ceipts amounting to 3,110ドル 3/3, was a
wonderful evidence of popularity of the
game. The figures do not provide a record,
but in view of the depression and the
threatening weather, they are most remark-
able. The principal figures for matches in
the second round are as follows:—
Attend- Receipts.
ance. Match. Year. £ s d
69,653 Carlton v. Richmond 1928 3,173 19 9
64,288 Collingwood v. Geelong; 1925 3,122 17 9
63,376 Collingwood v. Richmond 1929 3,289 18 3
60,712 Geelong v. Richmond 1931 3,110 3 3
The record for a final match is:—Attend-
ance, 60,653; receipts, 3,122ドル/9/3; Carlton
v. Richmond, 1929.
The figures for this year and for last
season has shown in the following table:—
Match. Attendance. Receipts.
1930 1931 1930 1931
First £ s. d. £ s. d.
Semi-final 47,985 51,110 2,344 12 0 2,551 19 3
Second
Semi-final 40,218 48,353 1,914 3 6 2,420 0 8
Final 41 I" i 3D 633 1 «Ol 3 6 1 708 1 10
Grand final 43,422 60,712 2,058 6 11 3,110 3 3
Totals 175,120 196,858 8,221 5 11 9,848 4 11
Probable Dividend.
The League has every reason to be satis-
fied with the financial result of the second
round. The receipts and attendances at
the home and home matches showed a dis-
tinct tailing off owing, to a large extent,
to the wet season, and, in addition, the
membership lists below those of pre-
vious years. The increase in the receipt
of more than 1,600,ドル to which has to be
added 1,000ドル received from the Eagle, Star,
and Dominion Insurance Company, will
enable the League to pay a dividend of
about 450ドル to each of its clubs. Last
year the dividend was 300ドル.
Season Reviewed.
The 1931 season will long be remembered
because of the number of matches spoiled
by bad weather and because of the even-
ness the teams. Geelong fully deserved
its success. It was the most consistent,
losing only three games — against Mel-
bourne and Carlton in the most round, and
against Richmond in the semi-final — in
which it did not show its best. The team
had strength, height, weight, and pace and
has been welded into a well-balanced side.
It is generally admitted that it was the
best team out this season and its success
was highly popular. It owed much of its
success to its new man, Quinn, the South
Australian rover; Metherell and Moloney
from Western Australia, and to the keen-
ness with which the side was built up
and the enthusiasm of its committee. It is
treated that Moloney will not be available
next team, as he is said to be returning
to Perth.
Richmond, once more premiership, failed
in the crucial match just as it had done
in previous years. It has some weakness,
and these become more apparent when the
real test comes. They were very notice-
able on Saturday, when lack of determina-
tion, a failure to see the fight out, and
penchant for making mistakes cost the side
the premiership, on which it had set its
heart, and of which it was so confident.
Carlton and Collingwood, the third and
fourth teams, played some very fine games,
but lacked consistency. At their best they
were able to play very fine football, but
each had weak spots, and these proved
fatal. The only other team with any pros-
pects of the premiership was Footscray,
which, except for weakness forward, would
have been very hard to defeat. It was the
most improved side of the year, and if it
can strengthen its attack next season, it
should do even better than was the case
this year. Of the rest, all that can be
said is that they battled hand at times
showed promise of better things but were
not sound, and thus failed. The season
has been remarkable for the many un-
expected results, due undoubtedly to the
evenness of the teams and to the adverse
weather conditions.
Premiers Congratulated.
There was a scene of unbounded enthu-
siasm on Saturday in the Melbourne Foot-
ball Club gymnasium, which the Geelong
team used as a dressing room. It was
reminiscent of the demonstration in the
same room in 1925, when Geelong won its
first League premiership. Crowds of en-
thusiastic supporters surged round the
doors, and it was only with difficulty that
the officials of the club and of the League
could gain admittance. The room rang
with cheers as Mr. Morris Jacobs, the presi
dent, congratulated the players, and Mr.
R. T. Rush (treasurer) and L. H. McBrien
(secretary), on behalf of the League; Mr.
J. H. Archer (president), and Percy Page
(secretary), on behalf of the Richmond
club, added their tribute. The Richmond
representatives, while not attempting to
conceal their disappointment at having
failed again, and for the fifth time in eight
years having to be content with being
runners-up, frankly acknowledged that
their team had been defeated by a better
side. Senator Guthrie and Mr. McArthur,
M.L.C., and Mr. A. Calwell, president
the North Melbourne club also congratu-
lated the winners, on whose behalf E. Baker
(captain) and C. Clymo (coach) responded.
Later, Senator Guthrie, on behalf of the
Geelong club, visited the Richmond room
and congratulated Richmond upon having
performed so finely during the season.
Geelong v. Port Adelaide.
The Geelong team will leave for Adelaide
by train today. The team will play in
Adelaide on Wednesday, and will meet Port
Adelaide, the premier team of the South
Australian League, on Saturday.
Score Sheet.
The score sheet for the game on Satur-
day shows how each side fared. "Six"
indicates a goal and "one" a behind. It
will be seen that Richmond kicked five
goals without a behind at one stage. The
sheet is:—
Quarter.
GEELONG.
RICHMOND.
First
Second
Third
Fourth
61611
661161
66116111
6111
116
611166
6
661
Total
9 goals 14 behinds
(68 points).
7 goals 6 behinds
(48 points).
THE PLAY.
Strong, Vigorous, Desperate.
The teams were:—
GEELONG. — Backs: Lamb, Todd, H. Hardiman.
Half-backs: McDonald, Hickey, Williams. Centres:
Carney, Greeves, Walker. Half-forwards: L. Har-
diman, Collins, Troughton. Forwards: Quinn,
Evans, Moloney. Followers: Metherell, Coghlan.
Rover: Baker. Nineteenth man: Mockridge.
RICHMOND.—Backs: Heiffner, Murdoch, O'Neill.
Half-backs : Bolger, Dunne, McCormack. Centres:
Judkins, Zschech, Geddes. Half-forwards: Twy-
ford, G. Strang, Titus. Forwards: Dyer, D. Strang,
Ford. Followers: Bissett, Foster. Rover: Hunter.
Nineteenth man: O'Halloran, who replaced Dunne
in the final quarter.
Field Umpire: Scott.
The weather was fairly favourable, the ground
springy but firm. The wind blowing into the
grandstand to the lee of the Punt road goal was
strong but gusty. Geelong won the toss and de-
cided to take first use of the breeze. When within
two minutes L. Hardiman had marked and scored
first goal it seemed that Richmond might have
to play the part Geelong had had the week
before, and would have to chase a large first
quarter score. The game was very hard and con-
gested. Each side was playing desperately, and
in the crushes it was fierce, with the result that
scrimmages were frequent. The correct approach
to the goal was by the lower wing, and Rich-
mond set itself to continue the play to the reserve
flank. In this Foster, O'Neill, and Geddes worked
heroically, and one rush on that side, in which
O'Neil, Foster, and Judkins were conspicuous, was
high class football, but McDonald, then, as a dozen
times later, was in the way and turned Richmond
back. Richmond, however returned, and a
quick snap by Dyer brought a point. Geelong
swung play to the lower wing, and L. Hardiman
with a long shot kicked a behind. The game
was very keen, and Bolger in his anxiety threw
Troughton by the neck after he had kicked. Scott
immediately cautioned him. Richmond was
not dominating the high marking, and in the con-
gested work it was not easy for anyone to mark.
Geelong could not break away, and when Rich-
mond came to the charge again Williams earned
the displeasure of the umpire for undue attention
to Titus. As the umpire spoke to the men the
play went on and the ball was taken to the
other end of the ground before the players realised
that the umpire had called a halt. Titus's shot
from the free kick fell short, but Ford kicked
the ball to G. Strang, who marked by the behind
post and added a point. A clever move to
Zschech gave Titus another chance, and he scored
first goal for Richmond. With 19 minutes
Geelong but nothing to show for its turn with
the breeze—in fact Richmond led by a point.
Geelong rallying sent the ball up, and Foster
trying to clear his goal held the ball, and from
the free kick Baker scored. Still pressing Gee-
long prevailed, but only points came, and at the
first change Geelong had only 2-3 t0 1-2. Rich-
mond had done well to hold the opposition
down.
Geelong's Stubborn Play.
When play began again Geelong prevailed, and
in two minutes L. Hardiman making near the
boundary moved round quickly and scored with
a left-foot snap. Foster by sheer force and
determination turned back another rush, and
the ball went up. Titus squirmed out of a brush
and scored with a high point. The teams were
making many mistakes, and three times in su-
ccession Bissett in trying to pass it to a comrade
kicked straight to an opponent. The play was very
hard, and Titus was cautioned for bowling Lamb
over after he had kicked. The packs were
scrambling and fighting, and when the ball came
out play was ragged. Richmond was attacking
hard, but found the Geelong defence too strong,
and only behinds were scored. At last D.
Strang kicked a goal, and once more Richmond
led, and when a moment later Twyford punted
another goal it seemed as if Richmond might go
ahead. Then Geelong rose to the occasion, and
Greeves led an attack from which Troughton ran
on and scored. It was very keen, very earnest,
but Geelong was playing the better game. A won-
derful dash by Carney gave Baker a chance to
a point, and when Carney tore in again he
sent the ball across the goal front to Moloney,
who, running away from goal, kicked a goal
with a wonderful shot over his shoulder. Rich-
mond seemed dismayed, and Geelong held the
advantage at half-time, when the scores were
Geelong 5-6, Richmond 4-5.
Richmond Fails Slowly.
The third was just the same hard struggle,
with Richmond showing less skill, and making
too many points. A splendid punt by Metherell
brought sixth goal for Geelong, but Richmond
rallied and Ford scored. In less than half a
minute Collins replied with brilliant dash, and
Geelong, maintaining the pressure, gave Rich-
mond no chance. Another goal by Baker increased
Geelong lead to 21 points. The force and pace
were unabated, but there was little temper.
Geelong was distinctly the better side, but the
a wonderful defence of O'Neill and G. Strang and
the wing play of Geddes made scoring difficult.
At three-quarter time Geelong should have been
further ahead. The board showed 8-11 to 5-5 in
its favour. Richmond still had a chance, if it
could last and show its true form.
Tame Ending.
Richmond for a few moments seemed likely to
make a bid for victory, and Geelong, sensing
danger, sent Carney to look after Geddes, who
unchecked, might prove a match winner. In
three minutes Richmond had a goal. A play
shot by G. Strang fell near the posts, and D.
Strang, getting his foot to the ball, kicked it
through. Geelong threw all its weight into the
scale, and Metherell, with a standing kick, scored
ninth goal. Dunne left the field then for no
apparent reason, and O'Halloran took his place.
It was evident that it was all over. Richmond
was more tired, and although D. Strang kicked
another goal. Geelong was never in danger and
won comfortably. Just at the end Moloney was
thrown heavily and tore the muscles of his back.
It was an unnecessary fall, and it might have
caused him serious injury. The last man to
handle the ball was Hickey, who finished the
game, as he began, by turning a Richmond attack.
The final scores were:—
GEELONG, 9 goals 14 behinds (68 points).
RICHMOND, 7 goals 6 behinds (48 points).
Goal-kickers.
GEELONG.—L. Hardiman (2), Baker (2),
Metherell (2), Troughton, Collins, Moloney.
RICHMOND.—D. Strang (3), Titus (2), D. Twyford.
Best Players.
GEELONG
had not a weak man. Carney
the little
wing man for his dash, his persistence
and
pluck, and because of his lack of inches, was
perhaps
the most noticeable man on the ground.
His play
was spectacular and compelling. For
solid work and determination no one earned
greater praise than Hickey, whose rushes from
the
half-back line were irresistible. Associated
with him in defence, Todd (full-back), McDonald,
Lamb, Williams, and H. Hardiman did so well
that the Richmond forwards were eclipsed. Col-
lins, either forward, or back gave splendid ser-
vice, and Troughton, Quinn, Evans, L. Hardiman,
and Coghlan were constantly in the picture. Greeves
in the centre played a cool, effective game, never
wasting a kick nor an opportunity. Metherell
and Coglan did the hard ruck work effectively
and Baker and Walker, if not so conspicuous as
the others, played their parts ably. Baker led
his side well, and kicked two goals. It was
the team as a whole which did so well, and
thus every man deserved mention.
RICHMOND had in Geddes a wing man who
played perfect football. He did not waste a kick
and did a tremendous amount of work. It was
a distinct tribute to his ability that in the
last quarter Carney was sent to check him, and
that in that term Carney did less than before.
O'Neil's defence was magnificent, and but for him
the Geelong task would have been much easier.
Gordon Strang also defended well, and played splen-
didly in the ruck. His marking was very fine, but
his kicking was weak. Foster carried the Rich-
mond ruck on his back. He marked and kicked
splendidly, and ran himself to a standstill.
Zschech played his cool, artistic game in the
centre, never spectacular, but always useful. Ford
occasionally showed up, but of the rest all that
could be said was that they were below form.
The men who did best in the previous game, Bis-
sett, McCormack, Titus, and Hunter were the
least effective on Saturday.
SECOND EIGHTEENS.
Melbourne Premiers.
Melbourne won the premiership of the second
eighteens, defeating Geelong in a fast and hard
match, in which much promising form was shown.
The scores were:—
MELBOURNE, 8 goals 13 behinds (61 points).
GEELONG, 8 goals, 5 behinds (53 points).
The best players for Melbourne were St
(ruck), Collins (centre), Ogden (wing), Gough
(full-back), Lindsay (forward), Moodie (back),
Coomber (rover), Goal-kickers: — Lindsay (5),
Coomber, Kelly, Cassidy.
For Geelong Lancaster (roving), Anderson (back)
Kelly (wing), McKay (forward), Jones (ruck),
Turner (centre), and Coles (forward) did best.
Goal-kickers:— Llewellen (2), McKay(2), Rich (3)
Lancaster, Coles, Turner.
METROPOLITAN JUNIOR LEAGUE.
West Brunswick Amateur Premiers.
The Metropolitan Junior League grade grand
final was played on the Motordrome on Saturday,
when West Brunswick Amateurs met Coburg
Amateurs. West Brunswick had first use of the
wind, but the bustling tactics of Coburg's backs
prevented heavy scoring. At the first change West-
Brunswick had scored 2-7 to Coburg's 0-2. The
second quarter was played vigorously, and at times
heatedly. Neither team showed any inclination to
open the game up. Half-time scores were :- West
Brunswick, 2-8 : Coburg, 1-4. Play in the opening
stages of the third quarter was very congested. West
Brunswick added a goal but Coburg attacked, and
a nice chain of marks ended in Hexter gaining full
points. Three-quarter time scores were : West
Brunswick Amateurs 12. Coburg Amateurs, 2
In the last quarter West Brunswick opened up the
game, took Coburg by surprise, and added three
goals. Thanks the players tempers becamde be-
trayed, and the game was held up by the umpire.
The final scores were West Brunswick, 7 goals 12
behinds 31 behinds, Coburg 4 goals 8 behinds
points. Best Players : West Brunswick Amateurs :
-Spicer, Shell, C. Darlison, Guest Carter,
O' Connor, Mcdonald, Coburge Amateurs-Burt He-
king, McKenzie, Clarke, Austin, Bairstow, Oir
Kryffin, Dugdale, Goal-kickers- West Brunswick
Amaturs, Haggart (2) C. Darlison (2), Guest (2)
Carter (1). Coburg Amateurs - Heller (1), Hexter
li) Clarke ti), Dugdale (1)
The third grade grand final which was drawn on
October 3, between West Brunswick Juniors and
Thornbury district will be replayed on Saturday
on a ground to be selected. Delegates of both clubs
should attend at the league rooms on Tuesday.
BENDIGO LEAGUE.
Sandhurst Wins Grand Final.
BENDICO :- In ideal weather Sandhurst defeated
South Bendigo in the grand final on Saturday by
two goals and won the third premiership in success-
ion. More than 7,000 people were present, and
the receipts amounted to 306ドル. R. J. MaCackill,
captain and coach of Sandhurst, was a former lead-
ing player for Richmond, and Gerald McKenzie,
captain and coach of South Bendigo, played last
season with Fitzroy. Clive Smith (South Bendigo),
formerly played with Collingwood, and Alan Arthur
who kicked three goals for Sandhurst formerly
played with Essendon. The breeze
conferred to the advantage of eit
ton were for South Bendigo, a
scored first goal from an angle shot. Play was
fast but South Bendigo showed to advantage al-
though scoring was slow. McCaskill from a free kick
got the first goal for Sandhurst. Ewing was high
marking, brilliantly for South, but otherwise play
was uneventful and the first quarter ended- South-
Bendigo 1-7 Sandhurst, 1-1. With a fast for-
ward move in the second quarter Moore was given
a chance to score for Sandhurst but failed. Francis
snapped a goal for South from a kick off the ground,
and Wellington followed with another. Just before
half-time Alan Arthur. from a long kick and added
second goal for Sandhurst. At half time, scores
were - South Bendigo, 6-9 ; Sandhurst, 2-6.
The third quarter began with Sandhurst domin-
ating the play. Odgers, Edwards, McMeeken, and
R. Ford, being most conspicuous in attack. A Sand
hurst follower retired injured and he was replaced
by W. Rowe. For a time South Bendigo was kept
busy on the back line. Malloy, Wellington and
Scott, by the play kept Sandhurst in check for a
time. The quarter was notable for the many force-
ful attacks made by Sandhurst, and its leeway was
reduced materially, the scores being :- South Bendigo
7-10 : Sandhurst 8-10
Before last term began Newton (South Ben
digo) retired with an injury to his leg andMcMahen
took his place. Within a few minutes Sandhurst
had reduced South Bendigo s lead to five points.
Attacking vigorously it scored another goal by
McPherson and took the lead. Ewing, Malloy and
McKenzie did the fine work in relieving and transferring
play to the forward line. Cook added another goal
and South Bendigo regained a lead of six points.
Scores were evened by a goal snapped by Fitzgerald.
Several easy shots were missed by South Bendigo
and more for Sandhurst placed his side in the
lead by a goal. McCaskill and Arthur each followed
with goals and in a thrilling finish Sandhurst won
by 10-11 to South Bendigo 8-11. Goal-kickers for
Sandhurst : Arthur (3), Fitzgerald (2), Moore
McPherson, Ford, McCaskill, McMeeken. South
Bendigo: Cook (2), Wellington, Waight.
Best Players : Sandthurst's Edwards, A. Odgers,
E. McMeeken, D. Roberts, Alan Arthur, A. W.
McPherson. South Bendigo : S. Waight, G.
McKenzie, L. Willington, W.Evans, H. Scott, and
C. Smith.
Bridgewater Wins Championship
match was won in Bridgewater of the Korong
District League which defeated Raywood (winner
of the Midlands United League premiership), 9-12
to 4-2. After the match Councillor F. Beauneoaire
GEELONG LEAGUE.
GEELONG : The second semi final in the Geelong
and District League between Geelong West and
Queenscliff was a spiritless exhibition. Geelong
West throughout showed good system and never appeared
likely to be defeated. The final scores were
Geelong West, 12-21; Queenscliff, 7-11. Goal-
kickers — Geelong West—Rushton (4), Cotter (3), Lavery (3), J. Welsh, Bush. Queenscliff—Hopper
(4) Atken, Waugh and Zinon. Geelong West will meet Bacchus Marsh in the final on Saturday.
CARLTON BREWERY CLUB TROPHIES.
At a well-attended venue at Park Orchard yes-
terday of the Carlton Brewery Football Club, which
was fifth on the premiership list of the Saturday
Morning Industrial League competition, club trophies
were presented. The trophy for the best and fairest player in the club was awarded to H. Carr, who also won the trophy for the best and fairest player
in the Saturday Morning Industrial League. A
prize for the most consistent player in the club was
won by J. Kelly and R. Winterbine received an
award for the most improved player A special prize
was awarded to the secretary, J. Stevenson, for his
services. Two minutes silence was observed as a
mark of respect for the late General Sir John Monash.
FEDERAL ASSOCIATION.
The grand final game of the Federal Association
played at Mentone was won by Moorabbin. «lorli
altoo a«hu li ti« felted Jloorai bin a fortnight neo
by si«: ge.nl« could not break nival In the earl«
stages Slooribbln was much faster to tho baie uni
lu forwards took orera opportuultv Vt half time
«loorabbili let! h) three goals .after the interrtl
Jlordialloc improved and the gamo Itérame hard
an ilcien Jlordialloc rcducod its dellcit to U
inline« Ibe llnal tenu produeed tho best football
of tlie mateh Alter live minutes pia« Xlordiello «
elellolt was one Point Jlooralibin repelled repeat d
altirk« an didiied threi eoals lite llnal scon«
were -Xloorabbtn O-'i Jlordialloe S-7 tor (lie
winners Leitch was unbeatable at half-back. Virtue
(5 goals), Cayley (wing centre), and Watson (centre)
initiated many attacks. Merrick also did well.
Mordialloc was best served by Griffiths (half-back),
Harris (rover), Merlon (arding), and Delany.
MIDLAND LEAGUE.
KYNETON. - The grand final was played at
Castlemaine on Salurday between Kyneton and Foun-
dry. Hie nttemltn e ivis a record (or the ii
¡ =1111 »««tinton pli>i I with greater dtl«h throueln tit 1
«nd »b lived creit anti ipitiou while It vi 1« in rou
lrom tlio Is'aitmiti. I 10 ernie was fa«t uni «ino
j lae ular throughout Its] kttkuig lou ! iiiudiv Iii
I lei 1 ut the lit«! obrtime 11 d ni 1 gund se omi quin r 1
lavnetui llikod ó .ei». The third quarter wa« «er
u u lut a gool lint hit. ellirt li« l«»netrai nu I
timed its advauic Ile fliltil .rote« WL-C Kau ! , ,
ID 11 Inliudri (( 1 tl(liilltli) b-ll ( illili
Kyneton -li sh. 1111,11 J sn, mu m Jil 11 '
Jlillcm f»,l Cuntí 1 va Ile r . llrll.ke linn li»,
I Tieri nh Bl! r 1 « ! I linikliu 1 J! li 1 I
llc-t 1 Iiv.rs Itii.l >n - Val I «11 h I . 1 I
I iii I Sh, mum 1 ni u I 1 I 1 It li
LEONGATHA - South Gippsland Association Final — Leongatha 10-15 d. Wonthaggi Fire Brigade, 5-10. On Saturday the grand final will be played between Leongatha and Wonthaggi Town at Korumburra.
IN OTHER STATES.
PERTH.—In the League final: Subiaco. 7-14 d.
East Perth, 7-13. Up to three-quarter time
Subiaco was well in the lead, but East Perth at-
SOCCER.
Brunswick Wins Premiership.
ivich, Hie refill c.f four goals to one in lining
\.1ck's t"«vm.r p'aciu tint club ylx pn!i.U ahojd
of its mai in tho trremietr-h'u list, «»wing to the
fcarcitv ot fiT->uni.& ami to tlic chance ovrr from
football to cricket liru-mvirk vas alva, pontt*
I* I'rahrni». llriirbton. and rnotscrflj Thiele. With
tlie as^iiunre of a, ftrmig wind HrmiMwrk do.ni.n-,
nte-d the plav in the first half of tho ßamu.
Only t^icp did Cnledon'an-i rearh .bootful. Gi-
tanee of lîTunATïick's cftftî. ami Ja.k\ *hot< wen."
cut of nuiBc. Mauer. Leuis. Sentple, aiid Knowles
afur maKiiid splendid ciwuinuä. could not keep
lace ?with thp .mil. uhlch wt}* out of fccunri.
>e\eiy few .i.ii.titfs lUtfn.iri. k * lii^t peal
Tloyrd Caledonians did
frund the- Weir hftitliers
. , r. reduced the deficit after
Morgan ht« pat Ham* ideared *a shot _r_.m Jack.
but Semplo o»id LewU put lJrni.swiek veil in the
lead with a -.onl earh ,
Premiership List.
GRADE 1.
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LEAGUE
PREMIERSHIP LIST
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SECOND ROUND.
Geelong
Richmond
Carlton
Collingwood
2 1 .1" 2 1 11.-2
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1 1 2(7 12i lOiS
QUARTER SCORES
1931
H. VALLENCE
(Carlton)
G. MOLONEY
(Geelong)
D. STRANG
(Uiehmoud)
Goal kickers
Li tGLI
li i
CS
Mirgitlch (V iboinie)
, (OUNIU.
(Colllticuood)
t MOHR
Killi)
\i tuon ICH
(Mell ourn
Coi otiti
ist
(Collin«,
uoodf Cn eich Mohr (st hilda) ol Moriirlj
(lit/rot) 54 1 roirr <r« eildon) W Titus (Tluli
motil) 4b Johnson (MillH-uri ) ti Utan (Hut
Robertson (-»oith Melbourne) fe
-orbes (r «enIon), .7 Morrison O ool crat) SO
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FOOT BALL (1931, October 12). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 9. Retrieved April 1, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4431563
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"FOOT BALL" The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) 12 October 1931: 9. Web. 1 Apr 2025 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4431563>.
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1931 'FOOT BALL', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 12 October, p. 9. , viewed 01 Apr 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4431563
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{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4431563 |title=FOOT BALL |newspaper=[[The Argus (Melbourne)]] |issue=26,570 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=12 October 1931 |accessdate=1 April 2025 |page=9 |via=National Library of Australia}}

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