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Carlton

3.1

19

8.2

50

11.7

73

12.11

83

Melbourne

3.2

20

7.7

49

7.7

49

8.8

56

Venue: Princes Park Date: Saturday May 5, 1906
Result: Win by 27 points Umpire: Murphy Crowd:
Goalkickers: F.Caine 4, M.Grace 4, F.Elliot 1, G.Johnson 1, A.Lang 1, G.Topping 1.
Reports: Nil Injuries: Nil




Game Review

Two recruits destined for successful yet controversial careers with the Navy Blues - 'Bongo' Lang and Martin Gotz - were unveiled on this Saturday afternoon at Princes Park, when the 1906 season kicked off with a comfortable win over the Fuchsias.

Carlton's key forwards Frank Caine and Mick Grace each kicked 4 goals, to ensure the Blues an immediate place in the top four.

At the end of this round Carlton were in 3rd spot on the ladder with a percentage of 148.2.

Team

B: Bill Grant Mick Grace Charlie Hammond
HB: Martin Gotz Billy Payne Bob Boyle
C: Ted Kennedy Norman Clark George Bruce (vc)
HF: George Topping George S Johnson Rod McGregor
F: Alex Lang Frank Caine Jim Kennedy
Ruck: Jim Flynn (c) Fred Elliott Archie Snell
Coach: Jack Worrall

Changes

In: M.Gotz, A.Lang, B.Grant Out: C.Roland, B.Parke, A.McNeil

Milestones

Debuts: Martin Gotz, Bill Grant and Alex Lang Last game: Bob Boyle


1906 | Round 2