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Round 4 1951

Round 4, 1951
St. Kilda vs Melbourne
Saturday 12 May
Venue: Junction Oval
Attendance: 15,000

1st2nd3rdFinal
St. Kilda4.36.714.815.8.98
Melbourne2.28.310.414.7.91
Match Statistics


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

Created by Supermercado. Last Modification: Friday 01 April 2022 14:55:53 AEDT by Supermercado. (Version 7)

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