AFL 2016 ROUND 8 SUNDAY MAY 15, 2016 V FACT SHEET LIBRARY

THE BULLDOGS FIRST LEAGUE WIN OVER MELBOURNE Following Footscray’s entry into the VFL in 1925, the Bulldogs had to wait until their thirteenth encounter with Melbourne before recording their first victory. The first VFL match between the sides was in Round 4, 1925, at the Western Oval, Melbourne winning by 28 points. Melbourne then won the next six matches between the teams before Footscray held them to a draw in Round 5, 1929, at the Western Oval. The Bulldogs suffered four more defeats against Melbourne before they finally triumphed by 34 points in Round 16, 1931 at the Western Oval. Footscray were on top throughout this game, leading by 10 points at quarter-time, 12 at half-time and 19 at the final break. They kept Melbourne goalless in the final term to run out easy winners 10.12 (72) to 5.8 (38). The goal-kickers for the Bulldogs were Alby Morrison (3), Bill Downie (2), Ernie Nunn (2), Jimmy Joyce, Wally Minogue and Arthur Stevens. Footscray won their next three games against Melbourne, including a 20-point victory at the MCG in Round 5, 1933, before Melbourne had another seven-game winning streak from Round 7, 1934 to Round 17, 1937.

MELBOURNE AND THE BULLDOGS IN FINALS Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs/Footscray have met four times in finals matches. The first of these was the 1946 first semi-final when the Demons defeated the Bulldogs by 18 points in front of 61,277 fans at the MCG. The final scores were Melbourne 17.18 (120) to Footscray 15.12 (102). Melbourne had only six goal-kickers – Jack Muller booted four, Jim Mitchell, Ernie O’Rourke, Alby Rodda and all kicked three and Len Dockett scored one. The 1954 grand final produced an historic first (and so far only) premiership win for Footscray. The Bulldogs kicked six goals to one in the first quarter and were in control throughout the game, doubling Melbourne’s score. Footscray 15.12 (102) defeated Melbourne 7.9 (51). A crowd of 80,897 saw Footscray full-forward Jack Collins boot seven goals. The 1961 preliminary final was watched by 86,118 fans and produced another Footscray win. The Bulldogs were again in control from the start of the game and after leading by seven goals at the final change, they ran out winners by 27 points. The final scores were Footscray 13.7 (85) to Melbourne 8.10 (58). Goal-kickers for Footscray were Jack Slattery (4), Merv Hobbs (3), Barney McKellar (2), (2), Keith Beamish and Bob Spargo. The last finals encounter between the sides was in 1994 when a crowd of 65,557 saw the Demons defeat the Bulldogs by 79 points in a semi-final match at the MCG. Melbourne was three goals up at half-time but took complete control of the game in the third term when they kicked ten goals to the Bulldogs’ two. The final scores were Melbourne 21.18 (144) to Footscray 9.11 (65). Melbourne captain booted 10 goals for the Demons.

OVER TO YOU SOME HIGHLIGHTS BETWEEN THE TEAMS 1. Who was captain and coach of Footscray • In Round 17, 1941 at the MCG, Melbourne 17.20 (122) when they won the 1954 premiership? defeated Footscray 16.9 (105). Melbourne full-forward 2. List the four league clubs for which Norm Smith kicked 12 goals, 10 behinds. Brownlow Medallist Brian Wilson played. • In Round 15, 1985, at the Western Oval (now ) 3. In which year did Footscray ruckman John the Bulldogs defeated the Demons by 120 points. The Schultz win the ? final scores were Footscray 26.13 (169) defeated 4. Name the last Melbourne player to win the Melbourne 6.13 (49). The crowd was 15,328 and Brownlow Medal. Footscray’s full-forward kicked 12 goals. 5. Footscray won their first finals match in • In Round 21, 2005, at the MCG Melbourne won by four 1953. Name the club the Bulldogs defeated. points despite being 22 points down with only six minutes 6. In which year did Melbourne last play in the to play. Melbourne 16.13 (109) defeated Western Bulldogs finals? 16.9 (105).

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Fact sheets are prepared by MCC Library volunteers David Allen, Eric Panther, Quentin Miller and Ian Wilkinson, with MCC deputy librarian – research Trevor Ruddell and the assistance of Col Hutchinson of the AFL. This Round in History – Round 8 on the MCG The highest score in Round 8 at the MCG is 25.17 Fred Fanning against St Kilda in 1947, Jeff Hogg for (167) by Richmond against Footscray 17.15 (117) in Richmond against Collingwood in 1991 and Matthew 1981. The overall Round 8 record is 33.21 (219) by the Richardson against the Bulldogs in 2004. The overall Brisbane Bears in beating Sydney 8.9 (57) at the Round 8 record is 14 by Gary Ablett for Geelong Gabba in 1993. The highest score in a quarter for against Sydney at the SCG in 1994. Round 8 on the MCG is 10.5 (65) by Fitzroy against All the highest Round 8 attendances have Richmond in the third quarter in 1992. The overall been recorded at the MCG. Top was 85,659 in 1980 record is 12.5 (77) by North Melbourne in the third when Richmond defeated Carlton 19.24 (138) to 12.13 quarter against Footscray at Arden Street in 1983. (85). In 1992, 83,262 fans saw Carlton 16.9 (105) defeat The most goals by an individual in Round 8 at Collingwood 9.18 (72) and 81,550 saw Melbourne the MCG is 10. This feat is shared by Melbourne’s 11.16 (82) beat Geelong 4.11 (35) in 1963.

Statistics for Melbourne v Western Bulldogs (Footscray)

Melbourne v Western Bulldogs by venue Greatest Winning Margin Won by Won by Drawn Melbourne 80 points Rd 12 1943 PR Melbourne Bulldogs Footscray 120 points Rd 15 1985 WO Docklands 6 9 0 MCG 45 27 0 Highest Score Princes Park 0 5 0 Melbourne 23.21 (159) Rd 9 1984 Wav Punt Road 2 2 0 Footscray 26.13 (169) Rd 15 1985 WO Waverley Park 4 1 0 Western Oval 28 31 1 85 75 1 Lowest Score Melbourne 3.9 (27) Rd 8 1932 WO Footscray 3.6 (24) Rd 11 1963 WO Most Goals in a Game 12 Norm Smith Melb Rd 17 1941 MCG Last Time They Met – Round 20, 2015, Docklands 12 Simon Beasley Foots Rd 15 1985 WO Bulldogs Melbourne 11 Fred Fanning Melb Rd 12 1943 PR Quarter time 8.3 0.2 10 Fred Fanning Melb Rd 18 1947 WO Half time 14.5 2.4 10 Ron Grove Foots Rd 5 1946 PR Three-quarter time 14.7 7.7 Full time 24.9 (153) 8.7 (55)

PLAYED FOR BOTH Greg Parke was recruited from Bentleigh and first appeared on the Demons’ senior list in 1967. He made his league debut the following season in Melbourne’s Round 2 game against St Kilda at Moorabbin. Parke was voted Melbourne’s best first year player in 1968 and received the most Brownlow votes by any Melbourne player in their debut season. He played most of his football at centre half forward and in 1970 took 238 marks, the most in the league that season. His best year in front of goal came in 1972 when he topped Melbourne's goalkicking with 63 goals, including seven against Geelong in Round 19. He played 119 senior games for the Demons from 1968 to 1973, kicking 169 goals. He then transferred to Footscray where he played a further 37 league games (56 goals) in 1974 and 1975. He moved to Norwood in the SANFL in 1976, before finishing his VFL career with 15 games (17 goals) at Fitzroy in 1977. During his career Parke was a serving policeman.

Allen Jakovich joined Melbourne after experience with South Fremantle (WAFL) 1988-89, Woodville (SANFL) 1989-90 and Southern Districts Football Club in the Northern Territory. He kicked 201 goals at Melbourne from 1991 to 1994 in just 47 games. He led the Melbourne goal kicking in 1991 (71 goals), 1992 (40 goals) and 1993 (39 goals). In 1992 Jakovich kicked his 100th goal in only his 21st match, equalling the record held by Essendon’s John Coleman. Jakovich joined Footscray in 1996 where he played seven games and kicked seven goals. During his league career he booted seven goals or more in a match on 11 occasions. He kicked 11 goals for the Demons in Round 20, 1991, against North Melbourne at the MCG. He represented his home state, Western Australia, in 1991 and 1993.

OVER TO YOU ANSWERS: Q1 . Q2 Melbourne, Footscray, North Melbourne and St Kilda. Q3 1960. Q4 (2000). Q5 Essendon. Q6 2006.