Summary

Fitzroy Football Club Premiers medal awarded to G. Shaw in 1916.
The Premiership medal, commemorating the Club's victory in 1916. The Fitzroy Football Club was formed in 1883 and merged with the Brisbane Bears to form the Brisbane Lions in 1996. In 1916 club profits and player match payments were donated to the 'Patriotic Fund'. Only four teams competed for the premiership in a 12-round season: Carlton, Collingwood, Richmond and Fitzroy. Fitzroy ended the season on the bottom of the Premiership Ladder with a 2-9-1 record. A final four system was in use, so Fitzroy was still able to play in the Finals. Producing a remarkable form reversal, Fitzroy won all three finals matches to become Premiers, defeating Carlton in the Grand Final 85 to 56.

Obverse Description

At centre, footballer running left holding ball; around, VFL PREMIERS 1916 FITZROY F C

Reverse Description

Engraved: Pres. by O.M. Williams Esq. Presd. to G. Shaw

Edge Description

plain

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