1905

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1905 Summary

Carlton fans, expecting the Blues to take the next big step after our first VFL Grand Final in 1904, would be disappointed in 1905. Despite recruiting well (Johnson, Caine, McGregor, Hammond and Clark) and finishing third, the Blues faltered at the Preliminary Final stage against our early 20th century nemesis, Fitzroy. The Maroons would go on to defeat the pace-setters all year, Collingwood, in a Grand Final.

Collingwood had been the real powerhouse of the 1905 season, finishing two and a half games clear on top of the ladder, and losing only twice. Yet Carlton was to cause a real upset in the second Semi Final - not only defeating the Magpies, but more than doubling their score to smash them 11.10 (76) to 4.6 (30).

In the Preliminary Final Carlton trailed eventual premiers Fitzroy by 3 points at half-time, and was right in contention until the last break. The Maroons then added 3 goals to none in the last quarter to run away with the game and finish the Blues' season.

One of the primary reasons attributed to the club's failure to win its first flag this year was the 1904 dismissal of club Secretary and coach Jack Worrall. Overwhelming player support forced an election that saw Worrall reinstated for the 1905 season, but club insiders felt that the ill-feeling and disruption around that event caused lingering harm. Such discord would not last long however, with the Blues about to embark on a thrilling run of Premierships between 1906-1908.

Carlton adopt white knicks and change blue and white socks* to navy for the upcoming season. - 100 Years of Australian Rules Football.

Ladder

Pos	Team	Wins	Draws	Losses	Points	For	Against	%
1	Collingwood	15	0	2	60	150.211.1111	83.137.635	175
2	Fitzroy	12	1	4	50	119.170.884	84.149.653	135.4
3	Carlton	11	0	6	44	133.207.1005	104.165.789	127.4
4	Essendon	9	0	8	36	129.202.976	114.169.853	114.4
5	Sth Melbourne	7	1	9	30	110.156.816	132.183.975	83.7
6	Geelong	6	0	11	24	99.153.747	127.184.946	79
7	St Kilda	4	0	13	16	93.132.690	146.200.1076	64.1
8	Melbourne	3	0	14	12	97.154.736	140.198.1038	70.9

Carlton (18) vs Rose of Northcote (20) at Croxton Park, April 01

At the rear of the Croxton Park Hotel at 2.30pm Carlton lost; 4.6.30 - 5.9.39

vs Port Melbourne at Port Melbourne, April 15

The Blues had new players; J. Kennedy, Yeomans, Stanlake (former captain of Preston), Park, Solly, Husker, Daly, McVee (West Melbourne), and Hammond. At half time "Orie" Lyons, Graham, Tough (Carlton/South Melbourne/Brunswick), and Rahilly (St.Francis Xavier) replaced, Daly, Stanlake, Solly and Hince. Carlton team; Backs; Husker, Elliott (Capt.), Daly Half backs; Leeds, Park, Solly Centres; E. Kennedy, Boyle, Stanlake Half forwards; Yeomans, Sullivan, Hince Forwards; Bruce, Pitt, J. Kennedy Followers; McVee, Hammond Rover; Topping Carlton lost; 5.11.41 - 10.7.67 Goals; J. Kennedy 2, Topping, Sullivan, E. Kennedy Best; Elliott, Sullivan, Topping, Lyons, Bruce, J. Kennedy, Leeds, Stanlake, McVee. (Trove: Standard, Port Melbourne April 22 p4) The Herald April 15; Carl; 1.2 2.3 3.5 3.8.26 Port; 0.1 3.3 3.4 8.7.55

vs North Melbourne at Princes Park, April 22

Hammond (Northcote), J. Grace (Sydney) brother of M. Grace, Hasker (Richmond), McVee (West Melbourne), Yeomans (Northcote), Lyons (Prahran), Johnson (Richmond), Solly (Richmond Juniors)
Carlton team;
Backs; Hasker, Hince, Solly
Half backs; Hammond, Leeds, Lyons
Centres; Bruce, Boyle, Roland
Half forwards; Topping, M. Grace (c), Yeomans
Forwards; Newmound/Newbound?, J. Grace, McVee
Followers; Elliott, Johnson
Rover; Snell
Umpire; Hastings
Carlton won by 95 points
Carl; 4.3 8.8 10.11 15.18.108
N.M; 0.0 1.1 2.1 2.1.13
Goals; Yeomans 4, Honnans? 4, Herriot? 2, Grace 2, Johnson, Bruce, M. Grace
Best 'till half time; Solly, Joe Grace, Yeomans, Hammond

vs West Melbourne at Princes Park, Monday April 24

Carlton team;
Backs; Hardiman, Bradley, Husker
Half backs; Tough, Leeds, Cummins
Centres; Bruce, Roland, Williams
Half forwards; Hince, Grace (c), Yeomans
Forwards; Topping, Pitt, James
Followers; Elliott, McVeigh
Rover; Carroll
Carlton won by 37 points.
Carl; 1.3 2.6 5.11 8.15.63
W.M; 2.3 3.7 3.8 3.8.26

vs Brunswick at Princes Park, April 29

McVee (West Melbourne), Solly (Richmond Juniors), Parke (University High), Kennedy (Essendon), Carroll (Denham Street Wesleys), Johnson (Richmond), Yeomans (Northcote), Hammond (Northcote). Roland, Boyle, Hince, and Husker (Richmond Juniors) replaced Bradley, Carroll, Snell, and Solly at half time
No centre line published
Carlton team;
Backs; McVee, Bradley, Solly
Half backs; Parker, Flynn, Payne
Centres; unknown, Newbound, Parke?
Half forwards; Topping, Grace, Kennedy
Forwards; Carroll, Johnston, Yeomans
Followers; Elliott, Hammond
Rover; Snell
Umpire; Murphy
Carlton won by 50 points.
Carl; 2.7 4.12 8.14 9.17.71
Bruns; 1.1 1.1 3.2 3.3.21
Goals; Elliott 3, Grace 3, Yeomans 2, Johnson
Another report said Yeomans 3<bnr>

People

Captain: Jim Flynn Coach: Jack Worrall Leading Goal-kicker: Frank Caine - 25 goals

Milestones

Debuts: Alby Ingleman, Norman Clark, Archie McNeel, Fred Hewitt, George Blake, Frank Caine, George McCart, Jim Slater, Les Abbott, Bill McVeigh, Alf Sharp, Rod McGregor, Charlie Hammond, George Johnson, Jim Kennedy, Bert Parke and Edgar Yeomans

Socks*

Round 2, 1906 The Age mentions changing to navy blue socks in this 1906 game.

Presentation

"On Wednesday evening last, at the Belle Vue Hotel, Elgin-street, Carlton, a presentation by the players of the Carlton Football Club to their hon. secretary, Mr. John Worrall, "in recognition of the many kindnessess received, and to mark their appreciation of his sterling qualities as secretary" There was a full attendance of players, and in making the presentation - a handsome writing desk - Mr. J. Flynn, the captain, feeling alluded to the great respect in which Mr. Worrall was held by the players." (Age Saturday November 04 p14)

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Gallery

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  1905 Rd 12 - Blizzard during Geelong game.Source: 100 Years of Australian Rules Football.
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  The Victorian Football Follower VFL Program 1905
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  1905 Rnd 4 v Fitzroy Princes Park"1905 Rnd 4 v Fitzroy Princes Park Trove; Punch June 01 p12
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  1905 Rnd 4 v Fitzroy Princes Park"1905 Rnd 4 v Fitzroy Princes Park Trove; Punch June 01
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  1905 Rnd 4 v Fitzroy crowd Princes Park"1905 Rnd 4 v Fitzroy crowd Princes Park Trove; Punch June 01
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  1905 Rnd 10 v South Melb. Princes Park"1905 Rnd 10 v S. Melbourne Princes Park Trove; Punch July 20 p12
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  1905 Rnd 10 v South Melb. Princes Park"1905 Rnd 10 v South Melbourne Trove; Punch July 20 p12
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  1905 Rnd 10 v South Melb. Princes Park"1905 Rnd 10 vs South Melbourne Princes Park Trove; July 20 p12
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  1905 Rnd 10 v South Melbourne Princes Park"1905 Rnd 10 v South Melbourne Princes Park Trove; Punch July 20 p12
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  1905 Rnd 10 v South Melb. Princes Park"1905 Rnd 10 v South Melbourne Princes Park Trove; Punch July 20 p12
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  1905 Rnd 2 v Collingwood Victoria Park"1905 Rnd 2. v Collingwood Victoria Park Trove; SLV, Australasian May 20
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  1905 East Melbourne C. G. scoreboard"1905 East Melbourne C. G. Scoreboard Essendon v Geelong Punch May 18
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  1905 Rnd 1 v Essendon. Fred Elliott about to mark."1905 Rnd 1 v Essendon Fred Elliott about to mark. Trove; Weekly Times May 13
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  1905 Rnd 1 v Ess. Carlton's George Johnson misses the mark"1905 Rnd 1 vs Essendon. Carlton's George Johnson misses the mark. Trove; Weekly Times May 13 p11
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  E. C. Yeomans (Carlton 1905)"E. C. Yeomans (Carlton 1905) Northcote Cricket Club secretary 1911 Herald September 29 p2 1911
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  1905 Rnd 1 v Essendon Princes Park"1905 Rnd 1 v Essendon Princes Park Image; SLV, Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News may 11
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  1905 Rnd 1 v Essendon at Princes Park version 2"1905 Rnd 1 v Essendon Trove; Weekly Times May 13 p11 vers 2
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  Carl V Coll 1905