melbourne (2 flags) v collingwood (11 flags) mcg
pies fail at last hurdle for the 3rd straight year as dees win their 3rd flag by 53 points.
| Melbourne | 3.5 10.10 15.14 21.22 | 148 | Sat 30-Sep-1939 2:45 PM Att: 78,110 Venue: M.C.G. |
| Collingwood | 6.5 10.6 13.9 14.11 | 95 | Melbourne won by 53 pts |
1940 matches
round 1
geelong v carlton CO
south v collingwood LO
essendon v melbourne WH
fitzroy v st kilda BS
richmond v footscray PR
hawthorn v north GO
Harrison’s world 