Umpire: Sawyer

Goalkickers: K.Hands 7, J.Conley 3, J.Baird 2, R.Garby 2, C.Wines 1.

Reports: Injuries: H.Turner replaced A.Sanger (leg) second quarter

Game Review

Having played key roles in the saga of Carlton’s 1945 Grand Final victory, both Bob Chitty and Clinton Wines retired from VFL football after this typically tough encounter; a fighting win by sixth-placed Carlton over second-placed Collingwood in one of the games of the year at Princes Park. In front of a customary packed house, the Magpies broke away to lead by 32 points at the first break, but from then on the home side steadily pegged them back.

At half-time, Carlton coach Percy Bentley swapped his key forwards Ken Hands and Jim Baird, and Hands became the match winner. Ranging across half-forward or leading deep to either forward pocket, ‘Solvol’ provided a reliable marking target and kicked seven big majors – including the sealer, as the Blues piled on six goals straight in the last term to win by five points.

Although it was a great way to finish, there was no denying that the year had been a poor one for the Blues. Inconsistency had led to us missing the finals, and ruined any chance of consecutive flags.

Team

Milestones

100 Games: Jack Bennett
50 Games: Jim Baird
Last Game: Bob Chitty and Clinton Wines