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Match Report
Round 8 · 1959
79vs88

11.13·12.16

CARLTON won by 9
DateMonday · 15 June 1959
VenueGMHBA Stadium
Attendance23,108
Margin9 pts
By the Quarter

Quarter-by-Quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Geelong
0.5
5
3.6
24
6.10
46
11.13
79
79
Carlton
3.0
18
7.5
47
11.12
78
12.16
88
88
The Match

Match Report

Umpire: Beitzel

Goalkickers: G.Burke 4, G.Donaldson 2, J.Heathcote 2, S.Silvagni 2, L.Brereton 1, B.Williams 1.

Reports: Injuries: B.Crowe (displaced cartilage) replaced by D.Strauch first quarter. B.Williams by J.Sullivan final quarter.



Game Review

The Blues earned a close win over the Cats at Kardinia Park, with Burke and Donaldson leading the way in front of the goals.

This match was played on a Monday.

Marks: Carlton 56 - Geelong 54
Frees: Carlton 18 - Geelong 21
Stats and other info, Boyles, Research and Pathways to Victoria's Football History 1925-1965

Team

B: 15 Bruce Comben (c) 25 George Ferry 2 John Nicholls
HB: 19 Denis Zeunert 14 Bob Crowe 10 John James
C: 28 Graham Gilchrist 11 Laurie Kerr 23 John Chick (vc)
HF: 8 John Benetti 18 Peter Barry 7 Bruce Williams
F: 5 Gerald Burke 1 Serge Silvagni 6 Leo Brereton
Ruck: 13 Graham Donaldson (dvc) 16 Kevin Clarke 37 John Heathcote
Res: 30 Jack Sullivan 22 Denis Strauch
Coach: Ken Hands

Milestones

50 Carlton Games: Kevin Clarke and Bob Crowe

By the Numbers

Player Statistics

Carlton

#PlayerKIHBDIMKGLBHGAIFMIUPBOTKRB1%FFFACPCMCLCGHOBR%P
1Sergio SilvagniSergio Silvagni----2------------------
5Gerald BurkeGerald Burke----4------------------
6Leo BreretonLeo Brereton----1------------------
7Bruce WilliamsBruce Williams----1------------------
13Graham DonaldsonGraham Donaldson----2------------------
37John HeathcoteJohn Heathcote----2------------------
Team Total----12------------------
Team Average----2.0------------------

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