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Round 15 1898

Round 15, 1898 (Sectional Round 1)
Geelong vs Melbourne
Saturday 27 August
Venue: Corio Oval
Attendance: Unknown

1st2nd3rdFinal
Geelong1.26.68.1111.12.78
Melbourne1.31.31.32.4.16
Match Statistics


Geelong win by 62 points

Goalkickers: Art Atkinson 1, Dick Wardill 1

Milestones:
First Game
Bill Atkinson
Vic Cumberland

Last Game
John Coghlan

First Goal
Art Atkinson

The draw for the sectional rounds meant that Melbourne had to visit Geelong for the second week in a row, and on their second consecutive appearance at the ground they were 30 points worse off in losing again.

At quarter time Melbourne was a point in front, but as soon as the sides changed ends Geelong were in complete control of the match. The only time Melbourne showed any form for the rest of the game was late after the home team had gone into self-preservation mode.

Best were Cumberland, H. Rippon and the Atkinsons.

Media
Argus - 29/08/1898