1899

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1899 Summary

Carlton’s 1899 would almost provide a mirror image to our 1898; three wins – two against last placed St Kilda, and one over South Melbourne - plus a horribly low percentage, and yet another 7th place finish.

There was one improvement on 1898 – a win in the ‘Sectional’ round ( played after the first 14 home & away games) at least provided some joy as another disappointing season ended.

Ladder

Pos	Team	Wins	Draws	Losses	Points	For	Against	%
1	Fitzroy	11	0	3	44	84.114.618	49.109.403	153.3
2	Geelong	10	0	4	40	95.114.684	48.98.386	177.2
3	Collingwood	10	0	4	40	78.122.590	59.82.436	135.3
4	Essendon	9	0	5	36	77.138.600	56.92.428	140.2
5	Melbourne	8	0	6	32	73.136.574	57.78.420	136.7
6	Sth Melbourne	5	0	9	20	70.108.528	66.106.502	105.2
7	Carlton	3	0	11	12	41.71.317	78.129.597	53.1
8	St Kilda	0	0	14	0	36.72.288	141.181.1027	28

"The club has acquired the plot of land in the Princes Park under terms of permissive occupancy, and this ground has been so far improved as to bring it up to the level of most other metropolitan playing grounds. A large number of prominent footballers have promised to throw in their lot with the club. On Saturday the club play a trial match with the Royal Park Crescent club." (Leader April 15 p18)

Carlton vs Fitzroy Crescent April 15

Played on an ground near Princes Oval. Carlton players to meet at the pavilion at 2.30pm. no details

Carlton vs Melbourne Juniors at Princes Park, April 22

no details

Carlton vs Collingwood Juniors (23) at Princes Park, April 29

Walton was elected captain for this match. At the conclusion of the first quarter the Juniors were lined up and counted, two of their players left the field. Bird bought up ther Blues' first score his running shot hitting the post. Ocock scored two goals in the second term. Carlton team (19) line-up (Herald) Backs; Sharkey, McNamara, Walton Half backs; Douglas, Gordon, Casey Centres; Stuckey, Curtis, Hooper Half forwards; Allender, McSperrin, Clements Forwards; Ocock, Manchester, Archer Followers; Morrison, Young, Bird Rover; Monagle Umpire; Davis Carlton won? No final score available. Carl; 0.0 3.8 3.8 CJnrs; 1.2 1.2 1.2 Goals; Ocock 2, unknown

People of 1899

Captain: Ernie Walton (Rds 1-4) / Henry McShane (Rds 5-14) / Will Stuckey (Rds 15-17) Leading Goal Kicker: Harry Thompson - 8

Milestones

Debuts: Jack Gilbert, Victor Rapp, Harry Evans, Harry Thompson, Bill Collins, Dick Gorsuch, Harry Lewis, Artie McSpeerin, Arthur Thompson, Dick Walker, Bob Bird, Dan Lanigan, Henry Allender, Joe Archer, George Cowell, Alf Hearnden, John Hooper, Bill McNamara, Henry McShane, Billy Monagle, Will Stuckey

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Gallery

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  1899 W. H. Curtis CFC Committee 1899 W. H. Curtis CFC Committee 1899 - 1900 Image; Trove, Punch August 24
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  1899 Melbourne Tramways advert to Princes Park1899 Melbourne Tramways advert to Princes Park Age May 23 p1
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  12 6 1899The Age, 12th June 1899