Round 2, 1943
South Melbourne vs Melbourne
Saturday 15 May
Venue: Princes Park
Attendance: 6000
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| South Melbourne | 3.6 | 4.7 | 9.12 | 12.14.86 |
| Melbourne | 3.3 | 5.11 | 8.12 | 15.19.109 |
Melbourne win by 23 points
Goalkickers: Norm Smith 6, Percy Beames 2, Adrian Dullard 2, Billy Deans 1, Roy Dowsing 1, Fred Fanning 1, Tom Ferguson 1, Bob Herbert 1
Milestones:
MFC Debut
Bob Herbert
Melbourne's team was still heavily affected by the war, but in comparison to 1942 when they had been thrashed on a weekly basis at the start of the season the Demons were far better. South also had several regulars missing, but started well and quickly had the first goal. The Demons were forced to defend, and counter-attacked for the second goal. By the end of the first quarter each team had three goals and South were narrowly ahead.
At the start of the second quarter Melbourne were the better team, but kicked three behinds in a row to open the term. A late goal to Smith and a string of behinds gave the visitors a narrow lead. South bounced back in the third, and had a two goal lead late in the quarter before another Smith strike cut the gap to a goal.
Two quick goals with the wind in the last gave Melbourne the lead, before they kicked away to a 20 point lead. Their first win of the season seemed certain, before South put on a run. The Demons steadied and held on for a comfortable win.
Don and Ted Cordner were best, along with Smith. 19th man Hewson was unused.
Seconds
Melbourne 19.14.128 d. South Melbourne 10.12.72
Media
Sporting Globe - 15/05/1943
Sporting Globe - 19/05/1943
Record - 22/05/1943
Record - 22/05/1943
Football Record R3 1953