Saturday October 11 - Kensington Oval (SA)
Melbourne 17.14.116
Carlton 10.16.76
Melbourne win by 40 points
Goalkickers: Fred Fanning 6, Frank O'Connor 4, Adrian Dullard 2, Norm Smith 1, Thompson , Bill Scanlan 1, Ernie O'Rourke 1, Eddie Jackson 1
In a match played for the Burnside war memorial hospital appeal, Melbourne won the game with nine goals from 10 shots in the second quarter.
Best were McGrath, Arnold and Fanning.
Media
Football Record R19 1947
Advertiser - 01/10/1947
Age - 09/10/1947