Round 4, 1951
St. Kilda vs Melbourne
Saturday 12 May
Venue: Junction Oval
Attendance: 15,000
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| St. Kilda | 4.3 | 6.7 | 14.8 | 15.8.98 |
| Melbourne | 2.2 | 8.3 | 10.4 | 14.7.91 |
St. Kilda win by 7 points
Goalkickers: Bob McKenzie 5, Bill Smeaton 5, George Bickford 3, Stuart Spencer 1
Milestones:
First game
John Ferguson
George O'Keeffe
Two more debutants took to the field, taking the Demons tally to more than ten just a month into the season. Despite a much improved performance the inexperienced Dees suffered another loss.
Just two days after they had lost the final of the Lightning Premiership in extra time, Melbourne was off to the Junction Oval to try and put their faltering season back on track.
The Saints edged ahead at the first quarter, but by half time Melbourne had the lead thanks mainly to McKenzie kicked four of his five goals in one four minute burst of brilliance. The Demons failed in most positions, other than on the half back line, and it cost them victory. A blistering third quarter by the home side while kicking with a strong breeze swept them away. St Kilda's 8.1 set up a lead that even a last quarter comeback couldn't overhaul. The loss left the Demons all alone on the bottom of the ladder as the only side without a win - their worst start to a season in 20 years.
Best were Arnold, McMahen and Collins.
Reserves
St Kilda 11.12 d. Melbourne 8.5
Thirds
Melbourne 12.11 d. St Kilda 5.13
Media
Argus - 14/05/1951
Age - 14/05/1951
Football Record - R5 1951