Results and statistics for the VFL/AFL season of 1916. VFL/AFL is the term used to refer to the competition established in 1897, which was originally known as the Victorian Football League. ... 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...
Fitzroy defeated Carlton 12.13 (85) to 8.8 (56), in front of a crowd of 20953 people. (For an explanation of scoring see Australian rules football). A Grand Final is the culmination of a series of final matches played between a number of sporting teams to decide the premier team. ... The Fitzroy Football Club, latterly known as the Lions, was formed in 1883 and was a foundation member club of the Victorian Football League on its inception in 1897. ... Carlton Football Club, nicknamed The Blues for their dark (navy) blue playing colours, is one of the oldest and most successful Australian rules football clubs. ... Australian Rules and Aussie Rules redirect here. ...
Carlton Football Club, nicknamed The Blues for their dark (navy) blue playing colours, is one of the oldest and most successful Australian rules football clubs. ... The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies after the black and white striped guernseys worn by the players, is an Australian rules football club, playing in the elite Australian Football League. ... The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League. ... The Fitzroy Football Club, latterly known as the Lions, was formed in 1883 and was a foundation member club of the Victorian Football League on its inception in 1897. ...
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The leading goalkicker was Dick Lee of Collingwood