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.

Team

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