Metropolitan Amateur Football Association
This season the word Amateur was added to the name of the association. This move was to reinforce the strictly amateur stature of the competition against the rising tide of professionalism.Although not afflilated with the VFL the two bodies are on friendly terms. Players will have to be aware of the rules governing amateurism.
Any renumeration whatsoever from a senior club, will debar that player from the M.A.F.A.
Clubs; Beverley, Carlton District, Caulfield, Collegians, Collingwood District, Fitzroy Juniors, Hawthorn City, Leopold, South Yarra, University
Oakleigh has dropped out of the M.A.F.A.Fitzroy Juniors premiers of the V.J.F.A. last season, have joined the M.A.F.A.
Hawthorn City (A) is a reformed Hawthorn. This is the A team, Hawthorn City B plays in the Melbourne District competition.
Age August 02 p7)
1912 M.A.F.A. Fixture
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197362881March 23
Carlton District Football Club AGM
The annual meeting of the Carlton District Football Club was held in the pavilion, Carlton Cricket Ground, on Saturday last.
The president Mr. F. W. Evans was in the chair, there was an attendance of about 80 members.
The report showed that during last season the team won eight matches, lost nine, and drew one.
The receipts for the year amounted to £60/16/10 and the expenditure £55/5/5 leaving a balance in hand of £5/5/5
The election of office bearers resulted.
Patrons, Carlton Football Club, Cr. D. Bell, Messrs. M. Brunton, S. Buckett, J. Condon, R. Dalton;
President Mr. F. W. Evans, vice presidents, Messrs W, Bowen, T .Caven, G. Clowser, C. Duckett, E. P. Kennedy, T. Kidney, R. Millikin,
sen*; W. McNamara, J. O'Callaghan, W. Ramsay, L. Sturrock;
Committee, Messrs. G. Browning, W. J. Evans, H. Ellis, C. McColl, L. Rowe, A. Sharp, E. Schunke, F. Triplett, C. Watson.
hon Treasurer, Mr. R. Millikin jnr; assistant hon. secretary R. H. Shaw; hon secretary, H. Numa.
A handsome presentation was made to Mr. H. Numa, who has been hon. secretary of the club for five years.
. R. Millikin senior?
(Age March 28 p15/Argus March 28 p5)
April 22 Monday Eight Hours Day Holiday
Carton District (19) v St.Kilda at Junction Oval, St.Kilda
District fielded a really feeble team despite having an extra man.
Carlton District line-up.
Backs; Polson, Stripp, Oliver
Half backs; Stimson, Clark, Lang
Centre; Schunke, Matheson (capt), Burton
Half forwards; Sutherland, Todd, Dowling
Forwards; Youl, Chalmers, Ewen
Followers; Grant, Waltham
Rovers; Cook, White
Umpire; Doherty
Carlton District lost by 137 points!
Carl. Dist; 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.4.10
St. Kilda; 8.10 13.10 20.13 22.15.147
April 26
"Carlton District are looking to a very successful season. There is at present an average attendance at the training ground of between 30 to 40 players,
some of whom are showing excellent form. The majority of last year's players will again be in the colors, and with the pick of some promising juniors the
committee should be able to place a strong 18 in the field.
The team will miss the services of F. Triplett and L,Rowe, who are to play with Carlton and Brunswick repectively.
C. Gardner has gone to Sydney, and L. Kirkpatrick has retired.
Mr. V. G. Valentine, Carlton's clever rover, will act as hon. coach.
Mr. H, Numa is again secretary, and Mr. W. F. Evans president, and they have the assistance of a strong working committee." (Herald p3)
April 26
Carlton District's P. Cooney has broken his collar-bone.
April 27
Opening round of the season.
Carlton District v Hawthorn City at the Hawthorn City sports ground.(Glenferrie Sports Ground)
Debut game for the "new" reformed club. The club has nearly 700 members compared with 50 last year.
Messrs.Pathe Fere movie camera/s were present and match highlights were shown at the town hall on Wednesday night.
There are two clubs in the Hawthorn area, City "A" was found to be the strongest of two. The other club Hawthorn City "B" will play in the Melbourne District competition..
District players caught the train to Glenferrie.
Carlton District team; (25 named)
Matheson, Schunke, Law, McCasker, Taylor, McColl, Evans, Gardiner, Lang, Cook, White, Stripp, Sutherland, Stinson, Waltham, Todd, O'Donnell, Dowling, Clark, Makin, Chalmers, Youl, Oliver, Polson, Wilson
Carlton District (18 that played) (Herald)
E. McColl, Matherson (Capt), J. McColl, Webb, Low/Law, Dowling, Evans, Triplett, Schunke, Duggan, Lang, Clark, Taylor, Chalmers, O'Donnell, McCasker, Gardiner, White.
Umpire; T. Lane
Carlton District won by 4 points.
Carl. Dist; 3.6 6.7 — 12.12.84
Hawthorn; 4.3 5.4 — 10.20.80
Best; Triplett (BOG), Gardiner, Matheson and McCasker (following), Dowling and Alf McColl (forwards), Triplett and Schunke (centres), Lang, O'Donnell and Duggan (back), Law and White (roving), Clarke,
April 30
George Allen, Carlton District captain* of last season, is vice captain of the newly formed Hawthorn City Football Club. (Age p11)
.*Frank Triplett was elected District captain 1911, perhaps Allen was a vice captain who filled in as captain when Frank was unavailable?
May 04
Carlton District v Fitzroy Juniors at Princes Park
Umpire; J. Wilson
Carlton District, possible line-up (Herald)
Backs; Oliver, Stripp, Colvin
Half backs; Stimpson, Duggan, Lang
Centres; Schunke, Matheson, Cook
Half forwards; Dowling, Todd, Webb
Forwards; McColl, McColl, Law
Followers; O'Donnell, Gardiner
Rover; White
Carlton Districts lost by 5 points
Carlton District 6.7.43 - 7.6.48
Best; O'Donnell and Gardiner (following), Duggan and Stripp (back), White (roving), Dowling, C. McColl and Todd (forward)
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Fifth, Played 2, Won 1, Lost 1, Drawn 0, Points 4
May 07 Tuesday
This day:
"Carlton Districts are holding a social gathering at the Jubilee Picture Theatre, Nicholson Street. A good musical programme has been arranged
and the pictures of the District's match against Hawthorn will be displayed" (Herald May 03 p3).
May 11
Carlton District v Beverley on the Punt Road Oval.
Carlton District team; (23 named)
Chalmers, Clark, Colvin, Cook, Dowling, Duggan, Makin, McCasker, McColl, McColl, Oliver, O'Donnell, Polson, Rutter, Stripp, Stimpson,Schunke, Taylor, Webb, White, Williamson, Wilson, Youl.
Carlton District; possible line-up (Herald)
Backs; Matheson, Oliver, Colvin
Half backs; Stimpson, Duggan, Todd
Centre; McColl, White, Gardiner
Half forwards; Williamson, Polson, Wilson
Forwards; Chalmers, Butter/Rutter, Taylor
Followers; McCasker, Evans
Rover; Webb
Umpire Coombes
Carlton District lost by 20 points
Carl. Dist;-- 2.5 2.9 3.10.28
Beverley; — 0.7 1.12 6.15.51
Best; Gardiner and Williamson (following), White (roving), Polson (wing), Taylor and McColl (forward), Colvin, Oliver, Duggan and Butte/Rutter (backs)
M.A.F.A Ladder
Carlton District; Sixth, Played 3. Won 1, Lost 2, Drawn 0, Points 4
May 18
Carlton District v Collingwood District at Victoria Park
Carlton team; (25 named)
Chalmers, Clark, Colvin, Duggan, Evans, Gardiner, Lang, Matheson, Makin, McColl, McColl, McCasker, O'Donnell, Oliver, Polson, Rutter, Schunke, Stimpson, Stripp, Todd, Webb, Williamson, White, Taylor, Wilson.
Carlton District, possible line-up (Herald)
Backs; Colvin, Rutter, Duggan
Half backs; Gardiner, Evans, Polson
Centres; Schunke, Moffat, Matheson
Half forwards; Chalmers, Taylor, McColl
Forwards; Todd, Stimpson, Webb
Followers; White, Oliver
Rover; Lang
Umpire; Lane
Carlton District won by 4 points
Carl.Dist; — -- — 3.9.27
Coll.Dist; — -- — 3.5.23
Goals; McColl, Todd, Chalmers
Best; Schunke, Taylor, Evans, Moffat, McColl, Webb, Gardiner, White, Oliver, Duggan
M.A.F.A. Lader
Carlton District; Fifth, Played 4, Won 2. Lost 2, Points 4
May 25
Carlton District v Caulfield at Princes Park
Umpire; L.C. White
Carlton District team; (26 named)
Bailey, Chalmers, Colvin, Duggan, Evans, Gardiner, Lang, Matheson, Moffat, Makin, McColl, McColl, McCasker, Oliver, O'Donnell, Polson, Rutter, Schunke, Stimpson, Sutherland, Stripp, Taylor, Todd, Webb, Williamson, White.
Carlton District possible line-up (Herald)
Backs; Colvin, Stripp, Oliver
Half backs; Rutter, Duggan, Lang
Centres; Schunke, O'Donnell, Polson
Half forwards; Taylor, Moffat, McColl
Forwards; Todd, Youl, Law
Followers; Gardiner, Webb
Rover; White
Carlton District won by 60 points
Carl. Dist. 2.2 5.12 6.13 8.18.62
Caulfield. 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2.2
Goals; Todd 3, O'Donnell 2, McColl, Moffat, Youl.
Best; Lang and Rutter (back), O'Donnell (centre), Taylor and McColl (forward), Moffat and Duggan (following). White and Law (roving)
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Fourth, Played 5, Won 3, Lost 2, Drawn 0, Points 12
May 31
Mr. Val. Robertson South Yarra's president, entertained the players and officers of the club at the Opera House on May 23.
Mr. Robertson was a one time playing member of the club. (Herald p2)
Val Robertson played for Carlton 1872 - 1876, Carlton vice president 1883, 1884. His two brothers also played for the Blues.
June 01
Carlton District v South Yarra at the Junction Oval, St.Kilda
Carlton District (18 who played) (Herald)
Rutter, Polson, Stimpson, Lang, Duggan, O'Donnell, Schunke, Taylor, Evans, McColl, Moffat, Matheson, Webb, Todd, Law, Gardiner, Williamson, White
Umpire; Coombes
Carlton District won by 9 points
Carlton District; 5.14.44 - 4.11.35
Best; "Tich" Evans, Moffat,Lang, Duggan and Colvin* (back), O'Donnell (centre), Todd and McColl (forward), Webb and Williamson (following)
.* Colvin not named in the Saturday Herald's starting 18, but mentioned in the Herald next Friday the 7th.
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Third, Played 6, Won 4, Lost 2, Drawn 0, Points 16
June 03 Monday Holiday
District arrived on the last train on Saturday evening and were met by officials of the association.
Matheson captained the District team.
The home team had 3 players each from Maldon and Newstead, one from Foundry and the rest from Castlemaine.
Carlton District v Castlemaine at Castlemaine
Umpire; Gaulton
Carlton District lost by 19 points
Carl. Dist; 1.2 4.5 5.5 6.6.42
C/maine; 2.3 5.4. 7.5 9.7.61
Goals; O'Donnell 2, White 2, Youl, McColl.
Best; Webb, Allan, Evans, O'Donnell, Matheson
(Mount Alexander Mail June 04 p1)
June 08
Carlton District v Leopold at South Melbourne C. G.
Carlton District team; (24 named)
Chalmers, Colvin, Duggan, Evans, Gardiner, Lang, Law, Matheson, Moffat, McColl, McColl, Oliver, O'Donnell, Polson, Rutter, Stimpson, Schunke, Stripp, Taylor, Todd, Webb, White, Williamson, Youl
Carlton District (possible line-up, Saturday Herald)
Backs; Mathiseon, Colvin, Rutter
Half backs; O'Donnell, Duggan, Lang
Centres; Chalmers, Taylor, Evans
Half forwards Moffat, Law, Williamson
Forwards; White, McColl, McColl
Followers; Todd, Gardiner
Rover; Webb
Umpire; C. Pritchard
Carlton District lost by 1 point.
Half time Carlton District 4.8.32 - 4.6.30
Final Carlton District 5.14.44 - 6.9.45
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Fifth, Played 7, Won 4, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 12
June 15
Carlton District v University at Princes Park
A fair crowd turn out to see an evenly contested match until half time.
Despite District's erratic goal kicking, individual play was very good.
Carlton District team; (26 named)
Chalmers, Colvin, Duggan, Evans, Gardiner, Lang, Lang, Law, B. Matheson, W.H. Mathieson, McColl, McColl, Moffat, Oliver, O'Donnell, Polson, Rutter, Stimpson, Stripp, Schunke, Taylor, Todd, Webb, White, Williamson, Youl.
Carlton District (possible line-up, Herald)
Backs; Stimpson, Colvin, Gardiner
Half backs Rutter, Duggan, Lang
Centres; Evans, Schunke, H.Mathieson
Half forward; B. Mathieson, Taylor, Moffat
Forwards; McColl, McColl, Law
Followers; Webb, Williamson
Rover; White
Carlton District won by 44 points
Carlton District 7.26.68 - 3.6.24
Goals; C. McColl 2, H. Mathieson 2, A. McColl 2, Webb.
Best; Rutter, Duggan and Stimpson (back), Evans, H. Mathieson, Schunke (centre), C. McColl, B. Mathieson, Law and Webb (forward), Moffat, Williamson and Gardiner (following), White (roving)
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Fourth, Played 8, Won 5, Lost 3, Draw 0, Points 20
June 22
Carlton District v Hawthorn at Princes Park
A 19 year old, who was one of 12 inaugural Legends inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame;
"Roy Cazaly played his first game for Carlton District on Saturday and did well. He should prove a valuable man to the team." (Herald June 28 p2)
Carlton District team; (18 that played, Herald)
McColl, McColl, Law, Cazaly, Webb, Matheson, Matheson, Schunke. Evans, Lang, Duggan, Stimpson, Gardiner, Colvin, Rutter, Moffat, Williamson, White
Umpire; A. Wickham
Carlton District won by 30 points
Carl. Dist; 3.3 4.5 — 10.12.72
Hawthorn; 1.1 3.5 — 5.12.42
Goals; C. McColl 5, rest unknown
Best; H. Matheson, Evans, Schunke (centre), Rutter (back), C. McColl and B. Matheson (forward), Moffat, Cazaly and Williamson (following), White (roving).
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Third, Played 9, Won 6, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 24
June 29
Carlton District v Fitzroy Juniors at Fitzroy C. G.
An even game up to half time, then Carlton Districts system and cohesion took over.
A. McCall/McColl was an early casuality will miss a few weeks.
"Carlton gave their best exhibition for the season against Fitzroy Juniors,
Their high marking was excellent, and their concerted play was a pleasing contrast to previous performances." (Herald July 05 p3)
Carlton team (18 that played, Herald)
Law, Gardiner, Rutter, Lang, O'Donnell, Terdich, Schunke, Evans, Matheson, Matheson, Cazaly, Taylor, McColl, McColl, Webb, Moffat, White, Simpson.
Umpire; A. Coombs
Carlton District won by 36 points.
Carl. Dist. — -- 5.13 8.19.67
Fitz. Jnrs. — -- 4.4 4.7.31
Best; Cazaly and Webb (following), White (roving), Rutter and Lang (back), Evans and Schunke (wing), Matheson and Moffat (forward),
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Third, Played 10, Won 7, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 28
Note:
Lack of team details for the remainder of this season is due to SLV/Trove only having the 1pm First Editions of Saturday's Herald available on Trove.Later editions maybe held in storage by the SLV.
July 06
Carlton District v Beverley at Princes Park.
District are facing the top team who are undefeated, with their only "blemish", a drawn game.
Once again erratic kicking for goal cost District a larger winning margin.
Cazaly sustained an injury from a nasty fall early in the match, he went forward where he remained for the game..
No team details.
Umpire; C. Pritchard
Carlton District won by 9 points
Carlton District; 4.16.40 - 4.7.31
Best; Evans (BOG), Webb, Williamson, Law, Moffat, Covin, Gardiner, Duggan, Lang, Rutter, Schunke, C. McColl, O'Donnell, White
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Second, Played 11, Won 8, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 32
Beverley are still first, 6 points ahead.
July 13
Carlton District v Collegians at Wesley College Ground, St.Kilda Road
Despite the muddy ground condition District established a 4 goal lead at quarter time.
From then on, the match was fairly even,
"Carlton's open forward play and accurate passing were mainly responsible for their win.Their hand-balling was effective,
and their marking was of a "high" order. (Argus July 15 p5)
Bailey and Sheehan made their first appearances.
Umpire; H. Coombes
No team details available.
Carlton District won by 24 points
Carlton District 13.9.87 - 9.9.63
Goals; McColl 4, Sheehan 3, Bailey 2, Law, Matheson, Lang, Evans.
Best; Duggan, Rutter, Stimpson (back), Evans, Schunke (centre), McColl, Bailey, Matheson (forward), Webb, Sheehan, White (following)
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Second, Played 13, Won 9, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 36
July 19
Carlton District's David Moffat made an impressive debut with Richmond last Saturday.
He would play 95 games and score 25 goals, for the Tigers.
July 20
Carlton District v Collingwood District at Princes Park
No team details available
Carlton District won by 31 points
Carlton District 7.12.54 - 3.5.23
Umpire;
Best; White (roving), Webb and Williamson (following), Gardiner (back), Taylor, Bailey and Sheehan (forward)
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Second, Played 13, Won 10, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 40
July 27
Carlton District v Caulfield at Caulfield Cricket Ground
District were without the services of eight leading players.
No team details available
Carlton District won by 61 points
Carlton District 14 .7.91 - 4.6.30
Umpire; T. Lane
Best; Colvin, Lang, Gardiner (back), Evans and Schunke (centre), Bailey, Cazaly and Mills (forward), Williamson, Sheehan and White (following)
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Second, Played 14, Won 11, Lost 3, Drawn 0, Points 44
August 03
Carlton District v South Yarra at Princes Park
District played poorly, poor team work and too much individual play
No team details available
Umpire; Coombes
Carlton District lost by 12 points
Carlton District 6.1.37 - 6.13.49
Goals; Cazaly 3, rest unknown
Best; Lang, Gardiner, Rutter (back), Webband Williamson (ruck), White and Law (rovers), Cazaly, Bailey Mills (forwards)
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Second, Played 15, Won 11, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 44
August 10
Carlton District v Collegians on Princes Park
A much improved Carlton District team this week. Despite a strong cross wind the home team played well in all positions
No team details available
Umpire; L. Whyte
Carlton District won by 72 points
Carlton District 14.11.95 - 3.5.23
Goals; Bailey 4, Sheehan 3, McColl 2, Mills 2, Cazaly 2, rest unknown
Best; Lang, White, Colvin (back), Evans, Schunke (centre), Taylor, Matheson Bailey, McColl, Mills (forward), Webb, Sheehan, Cazaly (following), Law (roving)
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Second, Played16, Won 12, Lost 4, Drawn ), Points 48
August 17
Bye
Carlton District players and supporters journied to Doncaster.
Leaving Catherdal corner and then the Rising Sun Hotel, North Carlton, at 1.30pm
August 24
Carlton District v Leopold at Princes Park
No team details available.
Mills wrenched his knee in this match.
Umpire; A. Wickham
Carlton District won by 4 points.
Carlton District 5.13.43 - 5.9.39
Best; Colvin BOG (full back), Webb (following), Stimpson, Rutter, White (back), Evans (wing),Bailey and Cazaly (forward), Law (roving)
M.A.F.A. Ladder
Carlton District; Second, Played 17, Won 13, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 50
August 31
Final H&A game of the season.
Carlton District v University at University Oval.
No team details available
Carlton District won by 91 points
Carlton District 15.20.110 - 2.7.19
M.A.F.A. :Ladder
Carlton District Second, Played 18, Won 14, Lost 4, Drawn 0, Points 54
1.Beverly 66 points are minor premiers. 2. Carlton District 54, 3. South Yarra 50 and 4. Leopold 48
Beverley play Leopold on the MCG
Carlton District will play South Yarra at Punt Road Oval.
September 07
Semi Final
Carlton District v South Yarra at Richmond C.G. Punt Road.
Carlton District were playing well until a heavy shower of rain hit the ground.District held a 5 point lead at halftime.
The ball was greasy and high marking, a feature of the District game, was out of the question. Yarra led by 11 points at the last break.
Umpire; A. Wickham
Carlton team; (21 named)
Bailey, Cazaly, Colvin, Duggan, Evans, Gardiner, Lang, Law, Matheson, Matheson, Mills, McColl, O'Donnell, Rutter, Schunke, Sheehan, Stimpson, Taylor, Webb, Williamson, Youl.
Carlton District lost by 24 points
Carlton District 5.9.39 - 7.21.63
The Final will be played between Beverley and South Yarra
Beverley won 7.9.51 - 4.4.28 and are the 1912 M.A.F.A. premiers.