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Carlton's slump continued, losing to Melbourne by 15 points at Princes Park.

Round 14, 1903

Carlton 2.3 15 4.5 29 5.7 37 5.11 41
Melbourne 0.1 1 2.5 17 6.5 41 8.8 56
Venue: Princes Park Date: Saturday August 8, 1903
Result: Lost by 15 points Umpire: Crowd:
Goalkickers: M.Crowe 2, A.Ford 1, M.Grace 1, A.Snell 1.
Best: M.Grace, A.Snell, E.Walton, G.Ross, J.McShane, F.Elliott
Reports: Nil Injuries: Nil













Game Review

Continuing their late-season decline, the Blues lost this last game of the home and away rounds with another indifferent display against Melbourne at Princes Park. The Redlegs were more efficient and committed than Carlton, who wasted too many shots at goal from difficult angles. However, first-gamer Matt Crowe - deputising for the injured Joe Sullivan - impressed with two goals on debut.

Despite this third loss in a row, Carlton’s 9-win, 5-loss season ranked us third on the ladder behind Collingwood and Fitzroy, heading into the Sectional games that would decide the 1903 finalists. The Blues would now play the 7th, first and 5th teams in the final three rounds for the year, beginning with a rematch against Melbourne at the MCG on the following Saturday.

Readers may have noticed that the round order for this year appears to be slightly out of sequence. Please click here to find out why.

Team

B: Bill McNamara Frank Hince Jim Opie
HB: Charlie O'Connor Ernie Walton (vc) Gordon Ross
C: George Bruce Arthur Ford Charlie Tough
HF: Henry McShane Mick Grace Alf Gough
F: Fred Webber Fred Scott Matt Crowe
Ruck: Joe McShane (c) Fred Elliott Archie Snell
Coach: Jack Worrall

Changes

In : B.McNamara, C.Tough, M.Crowe, A.Gough
Out : A.Trim, J.Sullivan, C.Ross, B.Leeds

Milestones

Debut and Only Game : Alf Gough
Debut : Matt Crowe


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