1980 Escort Cup Round 1
Melbourne vs Swan Districts
Tuesday 4 March
Venue: Waverley
Attendance: 3040

	1st	2nd	3rd	Final
Melbourne	4.1	9.3	15.6	22.16.148
Swan Districts	1.7	3.9	6.12	8.18.66

Melbourne win by 82 points

Goalkickers: Brent Crosswell 6, Elshaug 3, S. Smith 3, Flower 2, Byrne 2, Nettlefold 1, Whitfort 1, Martyn 1, Barnes 1, Woodman 1, Rowe 1

Played as a qualifying game for the main tournament, as the 7th - 12th placed VFL teams played off against SANFL/WAFL and interstate sides.

Best were Crosswell, Barnes and Byrne. In his first game for the club Brent Crosswell kicked six goals but was reported for striking and received a four match ban. Michael Byrne was also suspended for one match for striking, and Garry Baker was also reported for striking acquitted.

Lists
Tribunal

Notes
The 31/03/81 edition of The Age suggests Crosswell was only banned for two matches. It's not known what Baker was reported for.

Media
Age - 08/03/1980
Age - 10/03/1980

Links
Program image courtesy of grandoldflag.net
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