Historical information

Sandringham and Ellindale (now McKinnon Football Club) played off for the district premiership on the Friendly Societies Ground, Melbourne on 26 September 1908.
Ellindale won the game but had to wait to see if they won a protest against Dandenong before they could claim that they had won the premiership.
In the local paper, the Brighton Southern Cross on Saturday 10 October 190, it was reported that Ellindale were the premiers of the season.
This medal was awarded to W. Kennedy, who was a forward for Ellindale.

Significance

A Premiership Medal presented in 1908 to W.Kennedy an early settler in Moorabbin Shire

Physical description

The Medal is made from 9ct gold and engraved with a sheath on the edges and a picture of men playing football in the centre,

Inscriptions & markings

Side one - S.D.F.A. Premiers - 1908 Side two - Ellindale F.C. W. Kennedy Forward