1912

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1912 Summary

The VFL Record (now AFL Record) was introduced for the first time for the first round of the 1912 season. Another introduction was player numbers on the back of player guernseys. The idea had been trialled the previous year in the Semi Final between Carlton and Essendon and also in the Grand Final. Numbers and positions of players were then published in the VFL record so that the crowd could more easily follow the game.

On the field, it wasn't a year for faint hearted Blues supporters with 10 of the 20 matches decided by less than 10 points, including 3 losses in a row between Rounds 3 and 5. Carlton managed a 14 win 4 loss record in the home and away season to finish second on the ladder, only percentage behind South Melbourne in first.

A strong win against Geelong in the Semi Final by 28 points was followed by another close game with Essendon in the Preliminary Final, this time unfortunately resulting in a 4 point loss ending the Blues season. The Bombers ran out eventual premiers beating South Melbourne in the Grand Final.

Ladder

PosTeamWinsDrawsLossesPointsForAgainst%
1Sth Melbourne140456157.218.116096.163.739157
2Carlton140456150.245.1145116.177.873131.2
3Essendon120648165.215.1205142.197.1049114.9
4Geelong110744156.218.1154117.209.911126.7
5Fitzroy100840137.194.1016131.150.936108.5
6Melbourne90936138.157.985132.204.99698.9
7Collingwood90936115.222.912135.185.99591.7
8St Kilda701128148.206.1094145.220.1090100.4
9Richmond301512115.173.863184.229.133364.7
10University10174109.158.812192.272.142457

Blues vs Blue & Whites at Princes Park

April 06 Practice match Mainly a try-out of juniors as so many senior players were away. Argus April 08; "Challis a half forward, who can kick with either foot, and for whom it is claimed that 'he passes better than Valentine.' He comes from Tasmania. Moore, a ruck man of weight from Preston. Stearnes (half back) and Mills (half back and ruck) from Tasmania, via Adelaide where they have been playing for a couple of years, are the best of those with reputations who played on Saturday. In addition, there are a number of most promising juniors afield, but they have not been fully tried out yet. Blue & White team; Backs; Clarke, Bowen?, Tucker Half backs; Cazaly, Williamson, Burton Centre; Smith, Challis, Wilson Half forward; Spring, Petheridge, James Forwards; Stearne, Moss Haughton Followers; Schuncke, Dowling Rover, Stripp Parts of The Herald copy is very difficult to read. Blue team Backs; McDonald, Dowling, Mathieson? Half backs; Evans, Wilson, Stewart Centre; Barningham? Mills, Fayne Half forwards; James, unknown, Morgan Forwards; Cail, Bruce, Wise Followers; Topping, Joull, Rover; Oliver Umpire; Norman Blues; 4.4 12.7 B&W; 1.3 3.4 no further details

Practice Match held in Royal Park, April 13

An advert in Friday's Herald (p8); "Carlton play a practice match to-morrow on the Royal Park lands - Blues v Blue and Whites Intending players are requested to meet at the pavilion, Carlton, not later than 2.30 p.m."

Blues vs Blue & Whites at the old Brunswick Recreation Ground

April 20 Ten old players took part; Topping, Bruce, Barmingham, McDonald (rover), Clarke, Valentine, McDonald (forward), Payne, Bowen, Mathieson. Others, Challis, Mills, Roy Stearne(s), Cazaly, and Jim Stewart (from St.Kilda). Champion footballer Dave McNamara rumoured to be this years' Carlton coach and who was training with the Blues has decided to remain with Essendon A in the VFA.

vs Beverley at Princes Park

April 22 Monday Holiday Ten senior players took part; McGregor, Dick, Gardiner, Harris, Gotz, Marchbanks, Jamieson, Wilson, Clancy.

vs Port Adelaide on the Adelaide Oval

October 05 Traditionally the two premiers met, however, on this occasion the Victorian premier could not make the trip and Port Adelaide, S.A. runner-up invited it's Victorian counterpart Carlton, over for a match. Carlton's average height 5ft. 9in. & weight 11st. 11lb Umpire Carter was accidently knocked unconscious during the last quarter and was carried from the ground. Crowd; 2,500 Umpire; Carter Carlton team; Backs; A. C. Ford (28), W. S. Johnson (29), F. J. McDonald (5) Half backs; A. J. McDonald (14), W. J. Dick 18), H. L. Houghton (26) Centre; G. Bruce (19), E. M. Jamieson (10), T. Clancy (4) Half forwards; A. S. Barmingham (1), A. M. Baud (30), G. Challis (12) Forward; R. Moran (7), V. G. Gardiner (13), F. A. Triplett (20) Followers; J. Wells (3), E. Cochran (27), J. A. Bacquie (25) Carlton lost; Carl. 1.1 4.4 5.7 7.8.50 P.A. 0.2 1.3 5.5 9.6.60 Goals; Challis 2, Moran 2, Gardiner, Wells, Dick. Best: Cochrane, Wells, Barmingham, Dick, A. McDonald, Moran, Triplett, Bruce, Bacquie.

The Carlton Football Club players along with South Australian players attended the play "The Sins of Society" at Theatre Royal on Monday night October 07.


People of 1912

Coach: Norman Clark Captain: Jack Wells Vice Captain: Billy Dick (William) Leading Goal-scorer: Vin Gardiner - 47 goals

Milestones

Debuts: Paddy Mills, Eric Cochran, Charles Rauber, Jack Loughnan, Richard Moran, Herman Bartlett, Alf Williamson, Bill Johnson, Harry Haughton, Jim Stewart, Frank Triplett, George Challis


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Playing List | Debuts
1911 | 1913


Gallery

  • Billy Payne 1912Pic: Football Record.
    Billy Payne 1912Pic: Football Record.
  • 1912 - Jack Wells.
    1912 - Jack Wells.
  • 1912 - George
    1912 - George
  • 1912 - George Challis to combine with Viv Valentine this season.Pic: Football Record.
    1912 - George Challis to combine with Viv Valentine this season.Pic: Football Record.
  • 1912 - Lang to approach league to have disqualification removed.Pic: Football Record.
    1912 - Lang to approach league to have disqualification removed.Pic: Football Record.
  • 1912 - Blues block Harvey Kelly's clearance.Pic: Football Record.
    1912 - Blues block Harvey Kelly's clearance.Pic: Football Record.
  • 1912 - Harry O'Bern hangs up the white coat.Pic: Football Record.
    1912 - Harry O'Bern hangs up the white coat.Pic: Football Record.
  • 1912 - Blues recruit Paddy Mills.Pic: Football Record.
    1912 - Blues recruit Paddy Mills.Pic: Football Record.
  • 1912 Rd 14 - Carlton squeeze home.
    1912 Rd 14 - Carlton squeeze home.
  • 1912 Prelim - Walker (Ess) marks over Haughton (Carl).
    1912 Prelim - Walker (Ess) marks over Haughton (Carl).
  • Trainers 1912 Preliminary Final"Trainers 1912 Preliminary Final Trove; Australasian September 28
    Trainers 1912 Preliminary Final"Trainers 1912 Preliminary Final Trove; Australasian September 28
  • 1912 Rnd 2 CFC Team v Fitzroy"1912 Rnd 2 CFC Team v Fitzroy Brunswick Street Trove; Leader May 11 p27
    1912 Rnd 2 CFC Team v Fitzroy"1912 Rnd 2 CFC Team v Fitzroy Brunswick Street Trove; Leader May 11 p27
  • 1912 Prelim Final Timekeepers"1912 Prelim Final Timekeepers Trove; Australasian September 28 p69
    1912 Prelim Final Timekeepers"1912 Prelim Final Timekeepers Trove; Australasian September 28 p69
  • 1912 Prelim Final v Essendon. Carlton defender Andy McDonald (5) relieves the goal."1912 Prelim Final v Essendon. Carlton defender Andy McDonald (5) relieves the goal. Trove; Australasian September 28 p69
    1912 Prelim Final v Essendon. Carlton defender Andy McDonald (5) relieves the goal."1912 Prelim Final v Essendon. Carlton defender Andy McDonald (5) relieves the goal. Trove; Australasian September 28 p69
  • 1912 Preliminary Final v Essendon"1912 Preliminary Final v Essendon Trove; Australasian September 28 p69
    1912 Preliminary Final v Essendon"1912 Preliminary Final v Essendon Trove; Australasian September 28 p69
  • 1912 Preliminary Final v Esssendon"1912 Preliminary Final Australasian September 28 p69
    1912 Preliminary Final v Esssendon"1912 Preliminary Final Australasian September 28 p69
  • 1912 Cable tram carrying supporters to the MCG Preliminary Final v Essendon"1912 Cable tram carrying supporters to the MCG Preliminary Final v Essendon Australasian September 28 p69
    1912 Cable tram carrying supporters to the MCG Preliminary Final v Essendon"1912 Cable tram carrying supporters to the MCG Preliminary Final v Essendon Australasian September 28 p69
  • 1912 A crowded bus to the football. Preliminary Final."1912 Preliminary Final Crowded bus to the football. Australasian September 28 p69
    1912 A crowded bus to the football. Preliminary Final."1912 Preliminary Final Crowded bus to the football. Australasian September 28 p69
  • 1912 Semi Final v Geelong George Bruce (19)"1912 Semi Final v Geelong George Bruce (19) Australasian September 14
    1912 Semi Final v Geelong George Bruce (19)"1912 Semi Final v Geelong George Bruce (19) Australasian September 14
  • 1912 Semi Final v Geelong J. Marchbank (15) R. Moran (7)"1912 Semi Final v Geelong J. Marchbank (15) R. Moran (7) Australasian September 14
    1912 Semi Final v Geelong J. Marchbank (15) R. Moran (7)"1912 Semi Final v Geelong J. Marchbank (15) R. Moran (7) Australasian September 14
  • 1912 Semi Final v Geelong 1912 Semi Final v Geelong Australasian September 14
    1912 Semi Final v Geelong 1912 Semi Final v Geelong Australasian September 14
  • 1912 Semi Final v Geelong J. Wells (8) A. Barmingham (1) B. Dick (18)"1912 Semi Final v Geelong J.Wells (8) A. Barmingham (1) B. Dick (18) Australasian September 14
    1912 Semi Final v Geelong J. Wells (8) A. Barmingham (1) B. Dick (18)"1912 Semi Final v Geelong J.Wells (8) A. Barmingham (1) B. Dick (18) Australasian September 14
  • 1912 Rnd 8 v SM Princes Park First quarter action"1912 Rnd 8 v South Melbourne Princes Park First quarter action. Australasian June 15 p64
    1912 Rnd 8 v SM Princes Park First quarter action"1912 Rnd 8 v South Melbourne Princes Park First quarter action. Australasian June 15 p64
  • 1912 Rnd 8 v SM spectators"1912 Rnd 8 v SM spectators Australasian June 15
    1912 Rnd 8 v SM spectators"1912 Rnd 8 v SM spectators Australasian June 15
  • 1912 W. F. Evans - former Carlton President 1912 W. F. Evans - former Carlton President Trove: Herald September 06 p3
    1912 W. F. Evans - former Carlton President 1912 W. F. Evans - former Carlton President Trove: Herald September 06 p3
  • 1912 Corio Oval possibly Rnd 12 v Carlton"1912 Corio Oval Geelong May be Rnd 10 v Carlton said to be a record crowd. footyalmanac history
    1912 Corio Oval possibly Rnd 12 v Carlton"1912 Corio Oval Geelong May be Rnd 10 v Carlton said to be a record crowd. footyalmanac history
  • 1912 Semi v Geelong"1912 Semi v Geelong Trove; Leader December 21
    1912 Semi v Geelong"1912 Semi v Geelong Trove; Leader December 21
  • 1912 Rnd 2 V Fitz Punch May 09 Capture
    1912 Rnd 2 V Fitz Punch May 09 Capture
  • 1912rd6fr
    1912rd6fr
  • 1912 Premiers 1870 - 1911 Herald July 12 P2 Capture
    1912 Premiers 1870 - 1911 Herald July 12 P2 Capture
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