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A MAGNIFICENT FINISH.
Carlton 9.15 v. Melbourne 8.10.
A strong south-westerly wind blowing across
the ground spoilt the first halt of the game at
Carlton, where the local team met Melbourne.
The flight of the ball was deceptive, and made
the task of marking a matter of great difficulty,
although the opportunities of the smaller men
of both sides were consequently increased. Owing
to the number ot timet the ball was carried out
of liounds by the wind the followers of both
sides had more than their fair shore of work,
but even in tbo most strenuous sections of a
thrilling half no man weakened on his job.
Carlton included Clover, Duncan, Collins (Fitz
roy), McSwuin and Mcl'herson, the latier re-,
placing Beasy, who was unable to take the field
owing to influenza. Tills ihuces was also re-,
sponsible for Collins not appearing with Mel
bourne, Lawrence (South Melbourne) taking his
place. Piu (Queensland) aind Csutiau replaced
Chadwielc und Denne, both injured.
The first half of I he game was of verv poor
quality, and it could i;ot be wholly attributed
to tlie wind. The scores were always close, and
over an.xiouRiiess on both sides waa a cause of
much fumbling. Vety early in tho match it
was apparent tlmt the bocks would bo a big fac-
tor in the game, and so it proved. Johnson
marked superbly, and whether following of halt-
forward was a source of irritation to Carlton,
perhaps more to Carlton's supporters. But for
him Carlton would at half time have had a
lead of a couple of goals instead of mcrelv
four points.. -
Up to this stage the game had been oven, but
of poor quality. After the interval Melbourne
saw- to it that tho evenness disappeared, and
that the nmiHty improved. Clover improved
Carlton s tally by a goal, but thereafter Carl
ton s forwards took merely a passive interest in
the Rfime. Dnvlo Mapped ;t goal, and then
Warne-Smith, Davie, Tultoh and While bril
liantly took the ball the length of the ground
for a goal, which Wliito kicked. Carlton's backs
fought hard, but Davie added two goals, which
gave Melbourne a four-goaf lead at. three-quarter
time. Kach side played a third of tlie quarter
with only l, men, Robertson and Cor both leav
ing the field.
Rain had fallen and made flic ball greasy,
and the wind, which would have assisted Carl-
ton, dropped. On resuming Carlton livened, and
after two poiiiln were added to tlidr score.
Clover and Dunn scored goals for them in rapid
succession. At this stage Robertson reappeared
for Carlton, und went full-forward. Drew, who
had led the previous successful attempts, headed
another from which Dunn scored another goal.
Outran scored again, and Carlton were lour
points in front. For the first time Melbourne
crossed the centre, and Johnson, from a long
snap at an unguarded goal, had the mortification
of seeing his shot bounce the wrong way for only
n point. Carlton returned to the charge, and
Robertson, cleverly outmanoravrlng Slreeter.
marked anil made safe with a goal a came
which Carlton eventually won by 31 points.
It is invidious to mention am particular
player for the winners. AH are deserving of
mention, but perjuips Watson, Duncan, Clover,
Jlrcw, Irwin, Kelly and McPlicrson are worthy
to be particularised. Melbourne supplied the
best man on the prouud in Warne-Smith. who
, JLI j. e rinslo mistake. To.vlor played
splendidly on the wing, and Johnson, Streeter,
White, Green nnd Cannon did the best of tin
others, who, however, all came under notice at
various times.
Goal Klcl.ers.— Carlton: Clover (2). Oulram
(3). Dunn (2), hoop. IJonoghuc and Robertson.
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