1909 in Sports - Australian Rules Football

Australian Rules Football

VFL Premiership

  • South Melbourne wins the 13th VFL Premiership: South Melbourne 4.14 (38) d Carlton 4.12 (36) at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

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