1899

Carlton’s 1899 would almost provide a mirror image to our 1898; three wins – two against last placed St Kilda, and one over South Melbourne - plus a horribly low percentage, and yet another 7th place finish.

There was one improvement on 1898 – a win in the ‘Sectional’ round ( played after the first 14 home & away games) at least provided some joy as another disappointing season ended.

Ladder

"The club has acquired the plot of land in the Princes Park under terms of permissive occupancy, and this ground has been so far improved as to bring it up to the level of most other metropolitan playing grounds.
A large number of prominent footballers have promised to throw in their lot with the club. On Saturday the club play a trial match with the Royal Park Crescent club."
(Leader April 15 p18)

Carlton vs Fitzroy Crescent April 15

Played on an ground near Princes Oval.
Carlton players to meet at the pavilion at 2.30pm.
no details

Carlton vs Melbourne Juniors at Princes Park, April 22

no details

Carlton vs Collingwood Juniors (23) at Princes Park, April 29

Walton was elected captain for this match.
At the conclusion of the first quarter the Juniors were lined up and counted, two of their players left the field.
Bird bought up ther Blues' first score his running shot hitting the post. Ocock scored two goals in the second term.
Carlton team (19) line-up (Herald)
Backs; Sharkey, McNamara, Walton
Half backs; Douglas, Gordon, Casey
Centres; Stuckey, Curtis, Hooper
Half forwards; Allender, McSperrin, Clements
Forwards; Ocock, Manchester, Archer
Followers; Morrison, Young, Bird
Rover; Monagle
Umpire; Davis
Carlton won? No final score available.
Carl; 0.0 3.8 3.8
CJnrs; 1.2 1.2 1.2
Goals; Ocock 2, unknown

People of 1899

Captain: Ernie Walton (Rds 1-4) / Henry McShane (Rds 5-14) / Will Stuckey (Rds 15-17)
Leading Goal Kicker: Harry Thompson - 8

Debuts

Round 17: Jack Gilbert, Victor Rapp
Round 15: Harry Evans
Round 12: Harry Thompson
Round 11: Bill Collins
Round 10: Dick Gorsuch
Round 8: Harry Lewis
Round 6: Artie McSpeerin
Round 5: Arthur Thompson, Dick Walker
Round 2: Bob Bird, Dan Lanigan
Round 1: Henry Allender, Joe Archer, George Cowell, Alf Hearnden, John Hooper, Bill McNamara, Henry McShane, Billy Monagle, Will Stuckey