Round 5, 1900
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| Venue: |
Princes Park |
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| Date: |
Saturday 26 May 1900 |
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| Result: |
Loss by 5 Points |
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| Goalkickers: | J.Sullivan 2. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Umpire: |
Gibson |
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Game Review
After 4 rounds, the Blues were in unfamiliar territory - sitting fourth on the ladder behind undefeated Geelong, Essendon and Fitzroy, albeit with a far inferior percentage to the top three. Therefore, this match against Essendon at the East Melbourne Cricket Ground shaped as a real test of the Blues’ improvement.
In slippery conditions, however, skill took a back seat to determination and the game was an arm-wrestle. There was 7 points in it at three-quarter time, and while the Blues outscored the home side by kicking 1.2 in the last term, the Same Old managed a vital major and hung on to win by 5 points.
"Gibson, though pleasing both sides, was insulted and abused by the so-called local "supporters." Jack Worrall, The Referee, May 30)
At the end of this round Carlton were in 6th spot on the ladder with a percentage of 66.4.
You may have noticed that the Round orders in this year appear slightly out of order. Please click here to find out why.
Team
| B: | Bill Sharkey | Arthur Thompson | Bill Casey |
| HB: | Bill Strickland | Bill McNamara | Henry McShane |
| C: | Charlie Roland | Wally Powell | Harry Rigby |
| HF: | Fred Elliott | Joe Sullivan | Charlie Curtis |
| F: | Joe Marr | Peter Campbell | Bill Lewis |
| Ruck: | Len Morrison (acting capt.) | Bobby Walsh | Pat Considine |
| No Coach: | No coach and the captain directed the side | ||
Changes
In: P.Campbell, J.Marr, B.Strickland Out: E.Walton, B.Stuckey, G.O'Dwyer
Milestones
Debuts: Joe Marr and Peter Campbell Debut and Only Game: Bill Strickland
