1901

Carlton had struggled since its introduction in the VFL in 1897, and the 1901 season would be no different. Winning only two games for the season (rounds 4 & 5), the Blues finished second last on the ladder (St Kilda would win only one game for the year).

While the club would lose its last 12 games for the season, Carlton would be proactive, approaching ex-Fitzroy champion and former Australian test cricketer Jack Worrall to become the club Secretary. Worrall insisted on full control of the club, and became the league's first coach, a position he held until July 29, 1909.

"Carlton anticipate an improvement in their position, and have decided on getting a coach." (Herald May 03 p6)
With Worrall's appointment, the real birth of the Carlton Football Club commenced, and under his strict disciplinary approach, the club improved massively, and was favourite for the 1904 flag. Worrall then took the club to three consecutive flags in 1906, 1907 and 1908.

Ladder

People of 1901

Captain: Will Stuckey (William)
Leading Goal-kicker: Joe Sullivan - 14

Debuts

Round 17: Jack Todd, Billy Spears
Round 16: Bill Dodds
Round 14: Frank Field, Alex Barlow
Round 13: Simon Roberts, George McGann
Round 12: Charlie Schunke
Round 8: Frank Gomez
Round 6: Harry Powell, Rhoda McDonald, George Cornelius
Round 5: Jimmy Robinson, Charlie Stewart
Round 2: Jack Gardiner
Round 1: Jim Loriot, Paddy Noonan, Bill Pettit, Harry Pye and Charles Raff

Carlton Juniors vs Carlton, Practice Match April 13

Friday's Herald mentions that this match is to take place at "the Old Phoenix Ground near the monument Royal park." (Herald April 12)
(Would this be near the Burke and Wills Royal Park monument?)
So far, no details have been found.

Carlton played Brunswick at Brunswick on April 20

Carlton won 6.9 - 4.4

On May 17 The Age reported that a permit was granted by the VFL for player O. Brennan to transfer from Collingwood to Carlton, he never played a senior game.