From Adelaide, SA

The original Adelaide Football Club; 1877-81 1885-93.

Player	Era	Other Points
Edward Melling	1887	Melling played one game for the Blues on July 16 1887 when Carlton, due to injuries, were two players short on tour. This match was against Port Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval. George Coombe from the Norwood F. C. also played for Carlton in this game.

A player named Edward Melling played many games for the Fitzroy F.C. in the 1890's, same person?

For the story of the orginal Adelaide Football Club see;
www.fullpointsfooty.net/adelaide_(original).htm

Last updated by Jamie Sanderson · 23 September 2026