Round 9, 1949
Fitzroy vs Melbourne
Monday 13 June
Venue: Brunswick Street
Attendance: 16,000
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Fitzroy | 2.2 | 3.4 | 5.7 | 7.10.52 |
| Melbourne | 2.3 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 10.14.74 |
Melbourne win by 22 points
Goalkickers: Lance Arnold 3, Eddie Craddock 3, Bob McKenzie 2, Adrian Dullard 1, Len Toyne 1
Milestones:
Nil
Melbourne's fourth consecutive win continued their mid-season revival, and in their quest to get back into the top four they had to dislodge the Lions. After a close battle throughout the afternoon the Demons ran away with the game in the final term.
In wet weather Lance Arnold was Melbourne's best, marking everything that came near him in defence, and all of Don Cordner, Geoff Collins and Billy Deans were valuable contributors.
Seconds (played Saturday 11 June)
Melbourne 13.10 d. Fitzroy 11.13
Media
Herald - 10/06/1949
Football Record R10 1949