Collingwood's tenth League pennant
TEAM-WORK TRIUMPHS IN FIERCE MATCH - SOUTH'S CAPTAIN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
TWO PLAYERS TO FACE TRIBUNAL - "JOCK" McHALE'S WONDERFUL RECORD
Collingwood won its 10th League premiership on Saturday and, in the opinion of its officials, it was the greatest victory of all. Ten times premiers, nine times runner-up, eight times third, and seven times fourth— such is the wonderful record of Collingwood, whose victory over South Melbourne was achieved because of the traditional team spirit of the club.
The match was watched by 54,154 persons who paid £2,912/6/8 at the turnstiles.
As the result of an incident during the game, which was fierce all through, two players—Riley (Collingwood) and Clarke (South Melbourne)—will face the independent tribunal on reports made by the umpires.
Bisset, South's captain, was admitted to Prince Henry's Hospital on Saturday night suffering from loss of memory and severe concussion. He recovered his memory yesterday morning, when his condition, according to the hospital authorities, was "fairly comfortable." Bisset will be kept under observation, and an X-ray examination will be made to determine whether his skull is fractured.
Dibbs (Collingwood's full-back), who was carried off the field in the last quarter, also suffered from concussion.
Takings Compared
The takings for the second round matches were not so good as those for 1934, but the figures last year included £2,000 which the League gained from rain insurance on two days of the four. Figures for the last four seasons are:—
1932
MATCH | ATTENDANCE | RECEIPTS |
First semi-final | 51,209 | £2,532 |
Second semi-final | 63,326 | 3,337 |
Final | 46,447 | 2,195 |
Grand final | 69,724 | 3,633 |
Totals | 230,706 | £11,697 |
1933
MATCH | ATTENDANCE | RECEIPTS |
First semi-final | 40,225 | £1,893 |
Second semi-final | 49,306 | 2,433 |
Final | 48,125 | 2,273 |
Grand final | 75,754 | 4,070 |
Totals | 213,410 | £10,669 |
1934
MATCH | ATTENDANCE | RECEIPTS |
First semi-final | 52,022 | £2,605 |
Second semi-final | 35,934 | *2,661 |
Final | 30,401 | *2,414 |
Grand final | 65,335 | 3,495 |
Totals | 183,692 | £11,175 |
*Including £1,000 insurance.
1935
MATCH | ATTENDANCE | RECEIPTS |
First semi-final | 49,759 | £2,524 |
Second semi-final | 53,766 | 2,720 |
Final | 46,181 | 2,253 |
Grand final | 54,154 | 2,912 |
Totals | 203,860 | £10,409 |
Some Coincidences
The front page of "The Argus" Football Guide for 1935, which was published before the opening of the season, contains a large photograph of Collingwood and South Melbourne players battling for a mark. This proved a reliable omen for the grand final.
The teams have met no fewer than seven times during the season, including the three matches on the northern tour. Collingwood won four of the games.
A remarkable coincidence about the winning of the premiership is the fact that on October 5, 1896, Colllngwod won its first premiership from South Melbourne. That was the year before the League was founded.
First to congratulate Collingwood after the match on Saturday was the president of the Victorian Football League (Dr. W. C. McClelland). He said that he was pleased to see the team back in the limelight again. It was good for the game.
Mr. A. Crofts (president of South Melbourne) said that he had had great hopes of seeing the pennant at South Melbourne, but the club had been defeated by a better side on the day.
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The secretary of Collingwood (Mr. F. G. Wraith) paid a fine tribute yesterday to Collier upon having led his first team to premiership victory and to "Jock" McHale (left), the coach, who had had an extraordinary career with the club, with which he had been associated for 33 years. McHale had been captain in 1912, 1913, and 1914, and had been on the committee for 27 years. He had begun to play for Collingwood in 1903 and had finished his playing career in 1919, with 268 games to his credit. He had been coach for 25 years. During that time Collingwood had won seven pennants.
McHale had taken part in nine premiership wins—in two of them as a player. He had the great ability of being able to bring the team to its best at the right time. Collingwood had done the right thing in choosing its coach early and sticking to him. To McHale was due most of the team's success.
£5 for Each Player
Delighted with the premiership win Councillor J. Ryan is presenting the players with £100—£5 each—and he will entertain them later. B. Makeham, the former centre half-forward and ruck man, who played in the 1930 premiership side, was among the many old players of the club who were present to convey their congratulations.
Bob Scott Retires
R. H. (Bob) Scott, who umpired the grand final, has announced his retirement. Scott, who has been a League umpire for 21 years, greatly appreciated the honour of having charge of the premiership match, which he handled splendidly. No one could be keener on the job than Scott, who has always made a deep study of umpiring, and has kept himself in wonderful condition.
Reid to leave Melbourne
South's dashing wingman, Jim Reid, said on Saturday that he intended to return to New South Wales, and would play Rugby again. Reid has been with South only this season, and has distinguished himself by his great pace and cleverness. A beautiful mark and kick, he will be missed not only by South but by the football public, which has been thrilled by his spectacular, though some-times profitless, dashes round the wing.
Reid is a wicket-keeper and batsman of ability, and it was hoped that he would have played with South Melbourne this season. He has decided, however, to leave Melbourne, and he will carry the best wishes of all who admire a good sportsman.
For details of the 1935 Grand Final, click here.
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Footnotes
Title: COLLINGWOOD'S TENTH LEAGUE PENNANT
Author: Spectator
Publisher: Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957)
Date: Monday 7 October 1935, page 4
Web: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11774780
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