Miscellaneous Photos
Team: Preston (VFA)
Location: Toorak Park, Armadale
Date: c1939
People:
Back Row: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Arthur Sleith, Unknown
Middle Row: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Alby Morrison (c), Unknown, Unknown
Front Row: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Frank Dowling, Unknown, Unknown
In 1939 the VFA were resurgent, heavily recruiting from the VFL and with different rules, the most distinctive being the rugby style throw-pass which sped up the game. Preston's captain Alby Morrison had a long VFL career with Footscray and Prahran's captain Bill Faul, a long career with South Melbourne.
In 1939, Preston finished 8th of 12 teams and Prahran ended the home and away season on top of the ladder, but was defeated in the Preliminary Final by eventual premier's Williamstown.
Bill Lowenthal should be in the photo.
NSM M10646.2
Preston Senior Team 1939 - Source:Brian Membrey
Team: Preston (VFA)
Location: Toorak Park, Armadale
Date: c1939
People:
Back Row: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Arthur Sleith, Unknown
Middle Row: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Alby Morrison (c), Unknown, Unknown
Front Row: Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Frank Dowling, Unknown, Unknown
Comment
The photo was taken in front of Prahran's distinctive Grandstand. Note the mud on the players,obviously taken at half-time or post match rather than before the game.In 1939 the VFA were resurgent, heavily recruiting from the VFL and with different rules, the most distinctive being the rugby style throw-pass which sped up the game. Preston's captain Alby Morrison had a long VFL career with Footscray and Prahran's captain Bill Faul, a long career with South Melbourne.
In 1939, Preston finished 8th of 12 teams and Prahran ended the home and away season on top of the ladder, but was defeated in the Preliminary Final by eventual premier's Williamstown.
Further Work Needed
Assuming that the year is correct, then this must be taken on Jul 8, 1939 when Prahran played Preston.Bill Lowenthal should be in the photo.
Friday Team List - Argus 7Jul1939 p12
Argus 10Jul1939 p15
Duplicates - Near Identical Photos
NSM 1986.1170.1262NSM M10646.2