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Round 6 1901

Round 6, 1901
Melbourne vs Carlton
Saturday 1 June
Venue: MCG
Attendance: Unknown

1st2nd3rdFinal
Melbourne2.14.37.57.7.49
Carlton0.33.35.45.4.34
Match Statistics


Melbourne win by 15 points

Goalkickers: Graham Colclough 3, Lindsay Anderson 1, Vic Cumberland 1, Fred McGinis 1, Jim McLean 1

Milestones:
First game
Lindsay Anderson (also first goal)
Laurie Ogilvie

First goal
Graham Colclough (4th game)
Jim McLean (5th game)

The defending premiers got just their second victory of the season, narrowly coming out on top in an even game despite the absence of C. Gardiner, Sowden, Ryan, Langley and Adams.

Carlton played better as a team, but they were lighter than their opponents and eventually bulk won out. The game was won in a five minute period during the third quarter when Melbourne booted three goals.

Best were McGinis, Moodie and Colclough.

Media
Argus - 03/06/1901

Links
Blueseum match report