1916 in Sports - Australian Rules Football

Australian Rules Football

VFL Premiership

  • Fitzroy wins the 20th VFL Premiership: Fitzroy 12.13 (85) d Carlton 8.8 (56) at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Fitzroy wins the title despite having finished last in the regular season.

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