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June 1893 Match vs South Melbourne

Melbourne vs South Melbourne
Saturday 17 June
Venue: MCG
Attendance: 10,000

1st2nd3rdFinal
Melbourne 1.2 4.7 5.7 7.10
South Melbourne 2.5 3.5 4.54.6

Melbourne win by 3 goals

Goalkickers: Smith 2, Roche 1, Christie 1, Howes 1, R. Kelly 1, G. Sheehan 1

On a wet day the unbeaten Reds kept their streak alive with victory over South. They were not hampered by the poor conditions, and held the lead throughout the day. With 15 minutes to go it was five goals to four, before two late strikes confirmed victory.

Best were "Dookie" McKenzie, "Bricky" McKenzie and Christy.

Teams
Christy, Fox, Fry, Healing, Howes, R. Kelly, B. Kelly, Lewis, Moore, Massey, AA McKenzie, AH McKenzie, McRaile, O'Dea, O'Halloran, O'Loughlin, Roche, Smith, F. Sheahan, G. Sheahan, Toms, Wilson, Wiseman

Media
Argus - 17/06/1893
Leader - 24/06/1893