Historical information

Hardcover book made in 1945 to keep original copies of “The Football Record”. This book contains all Football Records relating to Carlton games for the season of 1945.

Carlton won their 7th VFL/AFL premiership in 1945, defeating South Melbourne by 28 points at the MCG.

Carlton 2.4 7.5 12.9 15.13 103 Sat 29-Sep-1945 2:50 PM Att: 62,986 Venue: Princes Park
South Melbourne 0.5 6.9 8.10 10.15 75 Carlton won by 28 pts

Coach: Percy Bentley
Captain: Bob Chitty
Vice Captains: Bob Green and Rod McLean
Leading Goal-kicker: Lance Collins - 49 goals
Best & Fairest: Ron Savage
Second Best & Fairest: Ken Baxter
Most Consistent: Arthur Sanger
Most Improved: Vin Brown
Most Serviceable: Bert Deacon
Best First Year: Clinton Wines
Most Promising: Ken Hands
Best Team Man: Rod McLean & Mick Price
Inspiring Play: Lance Collins
Consistent Play: Jim Baird
Improved Play: Doug Williams
Special Efforts: Jack Bennett

Physical description

Blue hardcover book