'The Football Record': 1949 2nd Semi-Final, North Melbourne v Carlton; Final, North Melbourne v Essendon; Grand Final, Carlton v Essendon; together with the scarce June 25 Interstate Football Record (Victoria v W.A.) (Total: 4). Essendon defeated Carlton 18.17 (125) to 6.16 (52), in the Grand Final front of a crowd of 88,712.