Round 15, 1910

Carlton 2.1 13 6.7 43 8.8 56 11.12 78 University 1.6 12 1.8 14 3.11 29 6.14 50	Venue: Princes Park	Date: August 13, 1910
Result: Won by 28 points	Umpire: Elder.	Crowd:
Goalkickers: V.Gardiner 5, J.Baquie 2, M.Gotz 1, E.Jamieson 1, J.Marchbank 1, A.McDonald 1.
Reports:	Injuries:

 

Game Review

Carlton recorded another strong win in this match over University. However, perhaps, the game might be more famous for something else! As uncovered by historian Craig Mackie in his article ‘Doug Fraser and the Bribery Scandal of 1910’ for the Blueseum:

The following is what surely must be one of the first recorded instances of an Australian Rules Footballer utilising what is known today as “The Big Don’t Argue”:

“It was on the whole a good clean game, though strenuous beyond question. There was very little to complain of in the individual play on either side, the most marked exception being when Fraser, of Carlton, jammed his hand in the face of Elliott, of University. It was certainly not fair and manly play, and Carlton supporters were relieved when, after the game was over, the delegates reported that the field umpire (Elder) had announced that he had no charge against any of the players. There was evidently a fear that Fraser’s momentary violence might have got him in trouble, and perhaps it would be well for him to remember that the fear was certainly not foundationless…” (The Age: 15th August 1910)

Round 20, 1983

Carlton 4.1 25 5.3 33 15.6 96 20.9 129 Hawthorn 6.5 41 9.11 65 11.15 81 15.22 112	Venue: Princes Park	Date: August 13, 1983
Result: Win by 17 points	Umpires: A.Bryant & I.Robinson	Crowd: 28,504 Receipts; $83,468
Goalkickers: W.Johnston 4, R.Ashman 4, A.Marcou 3, P.Bosustow 2, K.Hunter 2, F.Marchesani 2, S.Koukoumelis 2, M.Maclure 1.
Best; W.Johnston, A.Marcou, G.Southby, S.Kourkoumelis, W.Harmes, K. Hunter, D.Glascott, F.Marchesani, D.English, M.Bortolotto.
Reports: Jim Buckley (Carlton) by field umpire A.Bryant for allegedy striking Peter Schwab (Hawthorn) with left clenched fist to the head during the second quarter – 2 Week suspension
Injuries: V.Perovic (ribs), B.Doull (back), R.Ashman (leg)

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Game Review

A great victory in what would prove to be our last “Championship quarter” against the hapless Hawks. Bruce Doull like the cat he was, dodged a Leigh Matthews elbow during the last quarter celebration of this victory. For such a great player, Matthews was unnecessarily violent.

Spiro Kourkoumelis played probably his best game for the Blues, starring in the midfield during the 2nd half comeback.

This game is remembered fondly by Carlton fans, and is considered one of our best wins in the Home & Away rounds of the 1980’s. For more games like this, please click here. In fact, we would love to hear from anyone who can count down the 10 third quarter goals we scored to take this game…

Wayne Johnston’s performance in the centre during the third quarter against Hawthorn on Saturday had to be seen to be appreciated. Johnston not only picked up 12 kicks in that quarter but was the driving force behind the Blues getting back into the match. He was here, there, everywhere in an effort to lift his side. Hawthorn centreman, Terry Wallace, certainly knows how to pick up possessions but, being creative is just as important as winning the ball. Johnston, of course, is a great finals player and, when he sets his mind on something in football, he can be devastating. He could have a big say in this year’s finals – if the Blues can hold off the Collingwood challenge over the next fortnight. – Jim Main Inside Football 

”Dynamo Johnno sparks Blues!
It’s no wonder they call Wayne Johnston “The Dominator”. He dragged Carlton from the depths of despair to beat Hawthorn by 17 points at Princes Park on Saturday. Johnston was well held by Peter Schwab in the first half, but took over when he was shifted to the centre. Yes, he absolutely dominated the position. Carlton players who had been on the missing list suddenly appeared – no doubt by his brilliance. The poor old hawks didn’t have a feather to fly with after a magnificent third quarter during which Carlton kicked 10 goals to Hawthorn’s two. But it wasn’t just the Johnston move that turned the tide for the Blues. Switching Ken Hunter to the forward line and Wayne Harmes into defence also worked wonders. Well-tagged in the first half, there was no holding them in the second. Carlton has become famous for many facets of the game, but it has a great reputation for third quarter bursts. I believe Carlton fans lie in wait expecting their heroes to show up at that stage. They certainly didn’t let them down on Saturday. The Blues played the sort of football I defy any team to counter. When they got their run-on game going, little men like Alex Marcou, Wayne Johnston, David Glascott and Rod Ashman seem to have twins on the ground. There’s no doubt that the way Carlton is playing at the moment, winning the flag from fifth place could be a piece of cake. I bet the rest of the five hopes Collingwood takes its place in the next two weeks. The difference would be like strawberry jam compared to bread and dripping. I’ve come to the conclusion the only way to stop the Blues is to leg rope them. If any side is to have a chance, it has to be a 100 per cent concentration job, man on man, not giving an inch for the entire game. The Hawks did that for half the game on Saturday, then sat back and relaxed because they were 32 points points in front. They became over-confident, started backing their judgement and chasing kicks and trying to do all those weird wonderful things that make a team look pretty. Unfortunately, that doesn’t win games against the Blues. – Lou Richards with Michael Horan The Sun Newspaper.”