Umpire: Elder

Goalkickers: J.Shortill 2, E.Carter 1, P.Daykin 1, L.Downs 1, A.Lang 1.

Best: P.Daykin, V.Valentine, C.Canet, E.Carter, S.Leehane

Reports: Nil

Injuries: C.Fisher (second quarter)

Game Review

Carlton drew the opening match of the 1917 season against Fitzroy.

"The final term began with great speed and dash, but there were no returns for a long time. Fitzroy fought strenuously to make up the leeway, but after half the term had passed Carlton increased the lead to 6 points. Then a special effort by the 'Roys won a chance, which Heaney turned to full account, and scores exactly balanced. Following up the rush, Fitzroy secured a one-point lead, but the Carltonians persevered, and collected an equalising point. As time drew close Fitzroy made a concluding dash, and might have gained a winning point, but the eventful kick went astray. In the midst of tremendous excitement, the time bell rang in a dead tie at 6-9 each.
Carlton's specialists were Martin,Canet, Lead (Lear), McGregor, Valentine, and Brown."
(Weekly Times May 19 p20)

Incredibly, this was the fourth time in 7 years the Blues had opened the season with a draw.

Witnessing this feat today were 4 debutants, including Lyle Downs who would score a goal on debut.

At the end of this round Carlton were in 4th spot on the ladder with a percentage of 100.0.

Team

Milestones

Debuts: Darcy Lear, Willis Hardy, Lyle Downs and Frank Martin