1959 VFL Season - Notable Events

Notable Events

  • The committee of the Essendon, fifth on the ladder at the end of 1958, take the innovative step of employing Bert Willee, the chief lecturer in physical education at the University of Melbourne, to design and supervise the delivery of a carefully planned programme of physical training for each player, taking into account the special requirements of each playing position, as well as concentrating on the special needs of each individual player. Essendon play in the 1959 Grand Final (having finished the season in fourth place).
  • The VFL renames the Second Eighteens' competition as the Reserves.
  • The VFL renames the Third Eighteens' competition as the Under-19s.
  • The VFL introduces "The Premiership Cup", to be awarded to the Premiership team immediately after the Grand Final Match.
  • As Carlton team was running down the players race at the Brunswick Street Oval before the start of its round 10 match against Fitzroy, Carlton centre half-back Bob Crowe stumbled and fell, badly injuring his knee (before he had reached the playing field). A short time after the match began, it was obvious that Crowe was in great pain and was totally unable to keep up with the play. Carlton appealed to the field umpire, and they were allowed to substitute one of their reserves for Crowe, even though he had taken the field.
  • The Collingwood Secretary, Gordon Carlyon and four Collingwood footballers receive death threats before the round 14 match against Carlton that are thought to be connected with a potential betting plunge.,
  • Despite losing its first five matches, the 1958 premiers Collingwood make the final four.

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