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In the early days of the VFL before the First World War, the scoring tended to be lower and quite a few games back then would appear odd if the scorelines were repeated today, but quite normal for the early 1900s.
However, this game played in Round 11 1909 between eventual grand finalists Carlton and South Melbourne is downright bizarre, no matter which year it took place:
Carlton 0.4 0.11 9.13 9.14-68 d. South Melbourne 3.2 4.4 4.5 6.8-44
I can't imagine too many games occurring where a team is goal-less for three terms, and kicks 9 in the other to win the game as the Blues did. And the Swans kicked at least goal in every quarter except the third when Carlton was keeping the goal umpire busy at the other end of the ground.
However, this game played in Round 11 1909 between eventual grand finalists Carlton and South Melbourne is downright bizarre, no matter which year it took place:
Carlton 0.4 0.11 9.13 9.14-68 d. South Melbourne 3.2 4.4 4.5 6.8-44
I can't imagine too many games occurring where a team is goal-less for three terms, and kicks 9 in the other to win the game as the Blues did. And the Swans kicked at least goal in every quarter except the third when Carlton was keeping the goal umpire busy at the other end of the ground.