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The Football Record: Special editions for the 1954 2nd…
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10-May-2020
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The Football Record: Special editions for the 1954 2nd Semi-Final (Geelong v Footscray), the [Prelim.] Final (Melbourne v Geelong) and the Grand Final (Footscray v Melbourne). (Total: 3). Mixed condition. This was Footscray's maiden Grand Final appearance, while Melbourne were in their 9th Grand Final chasing their 7th VFL premiership. With most of the crowd behind them, Footscray got off to a big start, kicking six goals to one in the first quarter to eventually run out 51-point winners, 15.12 (102) to 7.9 (51). Melbourne would go on to win five of the next six Grand Finals.
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Memorabilia: Sporting - AFL/VFL