Round 12, 1953
Melbourne vs Richmond
Saturday 11 July
Venue: MCG
Attendance: 19,394
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Melbourne | 6.3 | 7.6 | 8.8 | 11.9.75 |
| Richmond | 1.1 | 6.3 | 8.9 | 11.9.75 |
Match Drawn
Goalkickers: Peter Schofield 5, Ken Albiston 3, Denis Cordner 1, Jack Thomson 1, Jim Wilson 1
Milestones:
Only MFC game
Ron McKenzie
Last game
Bill Morrow
Maurie Reeves
Jim Wilson
Two of the three worst teams in the competition came together at the MCG and played out a thrilling draw which left the Demons last. At quarter time it looked like the home side were going to turn their teamwork advantage into a big win, but they failed to double their score in the last three quarters. By half time the Tigers were within 10 points, and had taken a lead at three quarter time.
The two sides kicked three goals each in the final term. 20th man Thomson goalled to put Melbourne ahead, but Richmond equalised. Ken Albiston had a shot that missed scoring a behind by inches and he match ended with the two sides locked together for Melbourne's second Round 12 draw in a row.
Marquis, Williams and Albiston were best. Williams had to leave the field after crashing to the ground while taking a big mark.
Seconds
Richmond 14.14 d. Melbourne 9.10
Goals - Unknown
Best - Adams, Baker, Paynter
Thirds
Melbourne 14.16 d. Richmond 7.2
Lists
Draws
Media
Age - 10/07/1953, 11/07/1953, 13/07/1953
Sun - 13/07/1953
Sporting Globe - Sporting Globe - 15/07/1953
Football Record - R12 1953