Round 12, 1955

Carlton 2.0 12 9.6 60 11.9 75 16.9 105 North Melbourne 7.6 48 7.6 48 12.8 80 13.10 88	Venue: Arden Street	Date: Saturday July 9, 1955
Result: Win by 17 points	Umpire: Beitzel	Crowd: 12,000 (approx.)
Goalkickers: N.O'Brien 7, K.Bergin 3, D.Beasy 2, B.Crowe 2, B.Milroy 1, P.Webster 1.
Reports: Nil	Injuries: Zeunert (bruised ankle) replaced by Bosustow fourth quarter. Chick (cramp) replaced by Sullivan fourth quarter. Moran (ankle)

Game Review

Carlton won their first game since Round 4 against 11th placed North Melbourne to jump back above Richmond on the ladder.

Carlton moved back into 9th but were well and truly off the pace in 1955, sitting 7 wins behind ladder leaders and eventual Premiers Melbourne.

The Blues mades mistakes, but so did North. Carlton played stronger against the wind, and their strength, and systematic play won the day for them. Best on the ground was Bruce Comben, he repeatedly saved the day and cleared the ball well out of defence. The two spearheads were a highlight. North's Jock Spencer booted 8.3 while Carlton's straight shooter Noel O'Brien bagged 7.0! Most of Spencer's goals came from free kicks, causing Carlton's defenders to be mysterfied, full back George Ferry; "I was not even near him on several occasions (and) he was awarded a free kick"

Ken Hands is still hampered with a shin injury, preferring often to hand pass rather than kicking the ball.

Carlton coach Perc Bentley

"The fact that we fielded our strongest and most balanced side possible was of major importance in our win. The balance was particularly noticeable up forward. Defenders also again rose to the occasion and in the third quarter really swung the game in our favor. Finally the inclusion of captain Ken Hands and John Chick gave a great boost to the team."

Best

Comben (BOG), James, O'Brien, Crowe, Zeunert, Bergin

Scorers

O'Brien 7.0, Bergin 3.1, Beasy 2.1, Crowe 2.1, Milroy 1.1, Webster 1.0, James 0.2, Berner 0.1, rushed 2
(In addition 11 shots at goal failed to score.)

Team

B:	15 Bruce Comben	25 George Ferry	24 Bernie Moran
HB:	19 Denis Zeunert	14 Vin English	16 John Brown
C:	23 John Chick	20 Leon Berner	11 Laurie Kerr
HF:	28 Graham Gilchrist	34 Bob Crowe	10 John James
F:	3 Peter Webster	26 Noel O'Brien	17 Doug Beasy
Ruck:	2 Bill Milroy (vc)	1 Ken Hands (c)	36 Kevin Bergin
Res:	4 Bob Bosustow	30 Jack Sullivan
Coach:	Percy Bentley

Milestones:

Last game: Bernie Moran

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