Round 3, 1899
Carlton vs Melbourne
Wednesday 24 May
Venue: Princes Park
Attendance: Unknown
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Carlton | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 3.1.19 |
| Melbourne | 1.1 | 2.2 | 4.8 | 6.9.45 |
Melbourne win by 26 points
Goalkickers: Jack Leith 2, Laurie Paul 2, Charlie Young 2
Milestones:
First game
Laurie Paul (and first goal)
Curtis Reid
The two teams fought out a poor game, ruined by being played on a mudheap. It was was even until half-time but Melbourne ran away with the game in the end. Towards the conclusion of the match everyone on the field started following the ball and it became extremely rough.
On the final bell Carlton supporters 'made a great demonstration' against the visiting reds, with Fred McGinis the focus of their disapproval.
Best were Cumberland, McGinis and Moodie. Leith was injured.
Media
Argus - 25/05/1899
Sportsman - 30/05/1899
Australasian - 03/06/1899
Links
Blueseum match report