1920
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1920 Summary
Carlton got off to a slow start in 1920, winning only three of its first eight games. The Blues were languishing in seventh, but luckily the season had been relatively close, and the club found itself only one game away from third spot on the ladder. After a bye in round 9, the club found winning form for the remainder of the home and away season, winning 7 of its last 8 games to storm into third place on the ladder and into finals action.
The club continued its winning form in its first final, easily accounting for Richmond in the second Semi Final, 7.11 (53) to 4.6 (30), in front of 62,220 people at the MCG. In the Preliminary Final a week later, Collingwood got off to a storming start, kicking 5 goals to 1 in the first quarter. The Pies managed to hold this lead all day, running out 24 point winners, 12.11 (83) to 8.11 (59). Collingwood would lose to Richmond in the Grand Final the following week.
The improved end to the season would for the club would provide the basis for a strong start to 1921, when the Blues wouldn't lose until round 13, and would contest a Grand Final.
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points | For | Against | % |
| 1 | Richmond | 14 | 0 | 2 | 56 | 191.207.1353 | 131.138.924 | 146.4 |
| 2 | Fitzroy | 14 | 0 | 2 | 56 | 182.180.1272 | 121.162.888 | 143.2 |
| 3 | Carlton | 10 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 162.217.1189 | 126.168.924 | 128.7 |
| 4 | Collingwood | 10 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 149.191.1085 | 136.150.966 | 112.3 |
| 5 | Sth Melbourne | 7 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 150.199.1099 | 139.178.1012 | 108.6 |
| 6 | Essendon | 5 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 139.188.1022 | 165.174.1164 | 87.8 |
| 7 | Geelong | 5 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 153.180.1098 | 174.257.1301 | 84.4 |
| 8 | Melbourne | 5 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 128.172.940 | 174.222.1266 | 74.2 |
| 9 | St Kilda | 2 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 114.135.819 | 202.220.1432 | 57.2 |
People of 1920
Captains: Charlie Fisher and Paddy O'Brien Coach: Norman Clark Leading Goal-kicker: Horrie Clover - 48 goals
Milestones
Retirements: Rod McGregor Debuts: Maurie Beasy, Croft McKenzie, Vern Wright, Ted Baker, Edric Bickford, Johnny Downs, Alf Key, Jack Stephenson, Billy Blackman, Jack Morrissey, Clarrie Calwell, Wally Raleigh, Horrie Clover, Clarrie Clowe, Rupe Hiskins, Vic Truman, Dick Wittmann
Practice Matches
v Williamstown Juniors, April 10 at Princes Park at 3pm.
Trove; Herald April 09
v Carlton Juniors, April 17 at Princes Park
Ground Sizes
Melbourne 186 x 168 (yards) South Melbourne 189 x 154 Carlton 190 x 170 East Melbourne 187 x 147 Fitzroy 170 x 155 Richmond 168 x 148 Collingwood 182 x 156 St. Kilda 186 x 154 Geelong 190 x 151 (Argus October 13 p10)
Exhibition Football Ground
A suveyor's plan had been drawn up for a football ground which would be free from cricket control. The proposed ground would be 200 x 150 yards and capable of accomodating 50,000 people. The site is the former Exhibition Oval cycling track. Other sports would be able to use the ground which is located in the Exhibition Gardens. (Argus October 13)
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Gallery
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1920's - Alex Duncan.Source: 100 Years of Australian Rules Football. -
1920's Carlton player.Source: 100 Years of Australian Rules Football. -
1920 - Bert Boromeo takes a big grab.Source: 100 Years of Australian Rules Football. -
1920 - Glamour teams attract big crowds.Source: 100 Years of Australian Rules Football. -
1920 - Horrie Clover selected for Victoria after only 3 games.Source: 100 Years of Australian Rules Football. -
1920's - Horrie Clover in full flight. -
1920's - Tommy Downs. -
1920's - Hedley Blackmore (lt) contests with Roys Jimmy Freake (rt). -
1920s Collingwood Star Gordon Coventry Evades Two BluesImage courtesy of The Age newspaper. -
1920 Aerial view of MCG Prelim Final vs Collingwood 1920 Aerial view of MCG Prelim Final vs Collingwood Trove; Weekly Times October 02 p35 -
1920 Newton Chandler with Bill Twomey (Coll) 1920 Newton Chandler with Bill Twomey (Coll) Trove: Herald September 25 (p6) -
F. / Dick Wittman and Jack Greenhill 1920 F. / D. Wittman and J. Greenhill Trove; Herald August 08 p3 -
1920 Charlie Canet and Newton Chandler 1920 Canet and Chandler Trove; Herald July 16 p3 -
1920 Paddy O'Brien and Stewart McLatchie 1920 Paddy O'Brien and Stewart Mc Latchie Herald September 18 p1 sporting edition -
1920 Final v Richmond 1920 Final v Richmond Note; some Carlton players wearing Geelong type training jumpers under their guernsey. Trove; Herald September 18 p1 sporting edition -
1920 Rnd 3 v Fitzroy at Princes Park 1920 Rnd 3 v Fitzroy at Princes Park Trove; Herald May 15 p1 sporting edition -
1920 Rnd 11 v Richmond at Princes Park 1920 Rnd 11 v Richmond at Princes Park Trove; Herald July 10 p2 Sporting edition -
1920 Rnd 17 v Collingwood at Princes Park 1920 Rnd 17 v Collingwood at Princes Park Trove: SLV; Herald August 28 p1 sporting edition -
1920 Rnd 13 v South Melbourne at Princes Park 1920 Rnd 13 v South Melbourne at Princes Park Trove; Herald sporting edition July 31 p1 -
1920 Prelim. Final v Collingwood MCG 1920 Prelim. Final v Collingwood Trove: Herald sporting edition September 25 p1 -
1920 Prelim. Final v Collingwood 1920 Prelim. Final v Collingwood Herald sporting edition September 25 p1 -
1920 Rnd 12 v Fitzroy at Brunswick Street 1920 Rnd 12 v Fitzroy at Brunswick Street Image: Trove; Herald sporting edition July 17 p1 -
1920 Practice Match advert v Williamstown Jnrs 1920 Practice Match advert v Williamstown Juniors Princes Park Trove; Herald April 09 p2 -
1920 Carl V Fitz TT May 20 Capture -
1920 Carl TTMay 20 Capture -
1920 Prelim Crowd TT Sept 30 Capture -
1920 W. Broatch Funeral Argus Adj Jan 02 P1 Capture
