The Football Record: Special editions for the 1947 2nd Semi-Final (Essendon v Carlton), the [Prelim.] Final (Fitzroy v Essendon) and the Grand Final (Carlton v Essendon). (Total: 3). Mixed condition. Carlton defeated Essendon 13.8 (86) to 11.19 (85) in the Grand Final front of a crowd of 85,793 people.