1904

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1904 Summary

After showing marked improvement in 1903 under the league's first full-time coach, Jack Worrall, Carlton would start the 1904 season as one of the favourites for the flag. Worrall’s stern discipline and unrelenting search for new talent continued to strengthen the side, although there was a major disruption in mid-year when he was stood down by the club committee over accounting irregularities in his role as Carlton Secretary.

While there were no allegations of dishonesty involved, various members of the club’s committee - and some players - resented Worrall’s authoritarian manner, and saw the situation as an opportunity to remove him. The matter dragged on for some weeks, before an extraordinary Annual General Meeting was called to resolve the situation, and an overwhelming majority of members (and players) supported Worrall’s reinstatement.

Throughout those weeks of dissension, Carlton played consistently good football, losing just three matches and drawing one during the 14-round home and away season. Two of these losses were by one goal or less. Despite two more defeats in the Sectionals (rounds 15-17), the Blues finished second on the ladder, and then made history by edging out Essendon by 3 points in a desperately close Semi Final.

Then, on Saturday, September 17, 1904 at the MCG, Carlton met Fitzroy in the Navy Blues’ first-ever Grand Final. After a spirited and skilful contest, the Maroons took control in the final term, and ran out winners by 24 points. This was Fitzroy's third flag, with another to come in 1905.

But Carlton, too, was now firmly established in the top echelon of the competition, and our glory days were drawing ever closer.

Ladder

PosTeamWinsDrawsLossesPointsForAgainst%
1Fitzroy120548131.168.95495.174.744128.2
2Carlton101642111.138.804102.150.762105.5
3Collingwood100740119.153.86799.147.741117
4Essendon100740115.145.835102.126.738113.1
5Sth Melbourne100740109.177.831104.142.766108.5
6Melbourne80932128.179.947115.150.840112.7
7Geelong41121894.162.726129.166.94077.2
8St Kilda301412100.108.708161.175.114162.1


Carlton played Port Melbourne at Port Melbourne, April 09

Carlton lost by 23 points Carl; 0.0 1.0 1.1 2.3.15 Port: 1.6 2.8 3.9 4.14.38 Goals; O'Sullivan, Snell Best; Stewart, Flinn/Flynn, Hince, O'Sullivan

Carlton played North Mebourne at Princes Park, April 23

Moderate attendance. Both teams played 20 a side. Carlton team; 18 players named. New players; Kennedy (Essendon), Croft (Port Melbourne), Hardiman (Geelong), Cullen and West. Backs; Newbound, Hince, McNamara Half backs; Cullen, Scott, O'Connor Centre; West, Lithgow, Kennedy Half forwards; Tough, Hogg, Sullivan Forwards; Crowe, Croft, Webber Followers; Walsh, Hardiman, Elliott Rover; Snell Scores to three quarter time. Carl; 4.4 5.8 8.12 -- NM: 1.0 1.4 2.6 -- No further details

Carlton vs Fitzroy Juniors (20) at Princes Park, Monday April 25

Players mentioned; E. Kennedy (ex Essendon), Marron (Xavier), Pitt (Parkville), Croft (Port Melbourne), Newbound (Collingwood Juniors), Eastman (Carlton Juniors), A. Ryan (Carlton cricketers), Crowe who played last year. McNutly also spelt McAnulty (Parkville) Jones, Robertson Cullen and Hardiman (Port Melbourne) "are spoken of highly." did not play. Boundary umpires were trialled. Carlton team; Backs; McNulty, Hince, Robertson Half backs; White, McNamara, Newbound Centre; Ryan, Jones, Kennedy Half forwards; McShane, Foley, O'Donohoo Forwards; Crowe Croft, Webber Followers; Eastman, O'Connor Rover; Marron Umpire; Caris Carlton won by 56 points Carl; 2.1 3.3 8.4 11.5.71 F.J; 1.0 1.0 1.1 2.3.15 Goals; Crowe 4, Pitt3, O'Connor 2, Eastman, Marron

Carlton played West Melbourne at Princes Park, April 30

Carlton team Backs; O'Connor, Hince, McNamara Half backs; Newbound, H. McShane, Trimm Centres; Stewart, Flynn, Kennedy Half forwards; Marrow, Scott, Lithgow Forwards; Crowe, Gough, Webber Followers; Hardiman, Elliott Rover; Snell Umpire; Crapp Carlton won by 88 points Carl; 2.4 7.10 -- 15.20.110 W.M 2.1 2.1 -- 3.4.22 Goals; Scott 6 (report said he scored 6 times) Best; Scott, Elliott, Flynn, Kennedy, Stewart (North Melbourne), Marron (St.Xavier College), Hardiman (Port Melbourne), Lithgow, Hince, Trimm, Snell, and Rolands in the second half.

Norwood vs Carlton, Adelaide Oval October 01

Crowd; 5,000 Norwood were the 1904 South Australian premiers. This was the first meeting between the two clubs for 16 years. There was some controversy with the South Australian Football Association refusing its patronage, while the Victorian Football League sanctioned Carlton's visit. The S.A.F.A had passed a resolution earlier this year that no matches shall be played on the Adelaide Oval. Norwood was later reprimanded over its action, with the Association regretting that it could not inflict severe punishment on Norwood. J. McShane, H. Chase, W. McNamara, were mentioned in the 20 man squad in Saturday's Register newspaper. Carlton team (18); J. Flynn, J. Newbound, H. Hince, W. Leeds, W. Payne, C. Roland, G. Bruce, R. Boyle, E. Kennedy, G. Topping, M. Grace, W. Prescott, P. Pitt, C. Ross, C. O'Connor, F. Elliott, A. Snell, R. Bradley. Umpire; Kneebone Carlton won; Carl; 1.3 4.9 8.10 11.13.79 Norw; 4.0 6.2 7.7 8.8.56 Goals; Grace 4, Pitt 2, Flynn, Topping, Roland, Hince, Bradley Best; Topping, Roland, Flynn, Elliott, Leeds, Kennedy, Boyle, Newbound, Grace. Players mentioned; (12) Flynn, Grace, Pitt, Roland, Bruce, Boyle, Kennedy, Topping, Bradley, Hince, Leeds, Newbound.

People of 1904

Captain: Joe McShane Coach: Jack Worrall Leading Goal-kicker: Mick Grace - 26 goals

Milestones

Debuts: Billy Payne, Ernie Ashton, Eddie Prescott, Albert Gourlay, Sam Marron, Bob Boyle, Pat Pelly, Jimmy Gaynor, Rupe Bradley, Percy Pitt, Henry Newbound, Henry Whight, Arthur Ryan, Jim Cullen, Ted Kennedy

New Players

Gough and Hardiman - Geelong Juniors; McAnulty - Parkville; West - Fitzroy Juniors; Delaney - Albury; Marron - St.Francis Xavier's College Kew (a cousin of Henry Young the Geelong captain); Newbound - Collingwood Juniors; Cullen - Leopold; E. J. Kennedy - Essendon (wingman); White and Eastman - Carlton Juniors; Strong and Pitt - Parkville Juniors; O'Keefe and Walsh who will be remembered as having played for Carlton two seasons back. (Herald May 04 p4 1904)

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Gallery

  • 1904 GF - Fitzroy defeats Carlton.Source: 100 Years of Australian Rules Football.
    1904 GF - Fitzroy defeats Carlton.Source: 100 Years of Australian Rules Football.
  • 1904 GF - Archie Snell in pursuit of the footy.Source: 100 Years of Australian Rules Football.
    1904 GF - Archie Snell in pursuit of the footy.Source: 100 Years of Australian Rules Football.
  • 1904 - Worrall on merry-go-round.Source: 100 Years of Australian Rules Football.
    1904 - Worrall on merry-go-round.Source: 100 Years of Australian Rules Football.
  • 1904 - Highest % in opening match (Blues Vs Roys).
    1904 - Highest % in opening match (Blues Vs Roys).
  • 1904 GF - Archie Snell in pursuit fo the footy.
    1904 GF - Archie Snell in pursuit fo the footy.
  • Marking Contest In 1904 Grand Final Fitzroy Vs Carlton
    Marking Contest In 1904 Grand Final Fitzroy Vs Carlton
  • 1904 GFKalgoorlie Western Argus (WA : 1896 - 1916), Tuesday 11 October 1904, page 19
    1904 GFKalgoorlie Western Argus (WA : 1896 - 1916), Tuesday 11 October 1904, page 19
  • 1904 Carlton Grand Final Team"1904 Carlton Grand Final Team Punch Sept 22 p19
    1904 Carlton Grand Final Team"1904 Carlton Grand Final Team Punch Sept 22 p19
  • 1904 Rnd 16 Carlton sash vs Melbourne"1904 vs Melbourne Melbourne Punch Sept 01
    1904 Rnd 16 Carlton sash vs Melbourne"1904 vs Melbourne Melbourne Punch Sept 01
  • 1904 Rnd 16 Carlton sash v Melbourne"1904 Rnd 16 Carlton sash v Melb Melbourne Punch Sept 01
    1904 Rnd 16 Carlton sash v Melbourne"1904 Rnd 16 Carlton sash v Melb Melbourne Punch Sept 01
  • 1904 Rnd 16 Carlton sash v Melbourne"1904 Rnd 16 Carlton sash v Melbourne Melbourne Punch Sept. 01
    1904 Rnd 16 Carlton sash v Melbourne"1904 Rnd 16 Carlton sash v Melbourne Melbourne Punch Sept. 01
  • 1904 Carlton sash v Melbourne"1904 Rnd 16 Carlton sash v Melbourne Melbourne Punch Sept 01
    1904 Carlton sash v Melbourne"1904 Rnd 16 Carlton sash v Melbourne Melbourne Punch Sept 01
  • 1904 Round 16 Carlton Sash Guernsey enlarged 1 of 3"1904 Carlton sash Guernsey enlarged v Melbourne Trove; Punch September 01 p16
    1904 Round 16 Carlton Sash Guernsey enlarged 1 of 3"1904 Carlton sash Guernsey enlarged v Melbourne Trove; Punch September 01 p16
  • 1904 Round 16 Carlton Sash Guernsey enlarged 2 of 3"1904 Carlton Sash Guernsey enlarged Vs Melbourne Trove; Punch September 01 p16
    1904 Round 16 Carlton Sash Guernsey enlarged 2 of 3"1904 Carlton Sash Guernsey enlarged Vs Melbourne Trove; Punch September 01 p16
  • 1904 Round 16 Carlton Sash Guernsey enlarged 3 of 3"1904 Carlton Sash Guernsey enlarged vs Melbourne Trove; Punch September 01 p16
    1904 Round 16 Carlton Sash Guernsey enlarged 3 of 3"1904 Carlton Sash Guernsey enlarged vs Melbourne Trove; Punch September 01 p16
  • 1904 Round 16 Princes Pk. Scoreboard enlarged 1 of 2"1904 Round 16 Princes Pk. Scoreboard enlarged Trove; Punch September 01 p16
    1904 Round 16 Princes Pk. Scoreboard enlarged 1 of 2"1904 Round 16 Princes Pk. Scoreboard enlarged Trove; Punch September 01 p16
  • 1904 Round 16 Princes Pk. Scoreboard enlarged 2 of 2"1904 Round 16 Princes Pk. Scoreboard enlarged 2 of 2 vs Melbourne Trove; Punch September 01 p16
    1904 Round 16 Princes Pk. Scoreboard enlarged 2 of 2"1904 Round 16 Princes Pk. Scoreboard enlarged 2 of 2 vs Melbourne Trove; Punch September 01 p16
  • 1904 Rnd 1 Team vs Fitzroy - 17 players pictured"1904 Rnd 1 Team vs Fitzroy Note; 17 players pictured Trove; Weekly Times May 14 p11
    1904 Rnd 1 Team vs Fitzroy - 17 players pictured"1904 Rnd 1 Team vs Fitzroy Note; 17 players pictured Trove; Weekly Times May 14 p11
  • 1904 GF v Fitzroy"1904 GF v Fitzroy Trove; Kalgoorlie Western Argus October 11
    1904 GF v Fitzroy"1904 GF v Fitzroy Trove; Kalgoorlie Western Argus October 11
  • 1904 King Football"1904 King Football Trove: Herald May 07
    1904 King Football"1904 King Football Trove: Herald May 07
  • 1904 crowd Semi Final v Essendon at Victoria Park"1904 crowd Semi Final v Essendon at Victoria Park Trove; Punch September 15 p17
    1904 crowd Semi Final v Essendon at Victoria Park"1904 crowd Semi Final v Essendon at Victoria Park Trove; Punch September 15 p17
  • 1904 Semi Final J. Marchbanks v Essendon at Vic. Park"1904 Semi Final Jim Marchbanks marking. v Essendon at Victoria Park. Trove; Punch September 25 p17
    1904 Semi Final J. Marchbanks v Essendon at Vic. Park"1904 Semi Final Jim Marchbanks marking. v Essendon at Victoria Park. Trove; Punch September 25 p17
  • 1904 V Melb PPk Melb Punch Sept 01 Capture
    1904 V Melb PPk Melb Punch Sept 01 Capture
  • 1904 C. Ross From CFC Team Photo Punch Sept 22 P19 Capture
    1904 C. Ross From CFC Team Photo Punch Sept 22 P19 Capture
  • 1904 W. Broatch CFC Vice Pres MUIOOF TT July 28 P11 Capture
    1904 W. Broatch CFC Vice Pres MUIOOF TT July 28 P11 Capture
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