The scoring in those days was just like soccer. A goal was a goal. It was in 1897 that the behinds were introduced, after Collingwood and South Melbourne couldn't be seperated by either games won or percentage and they had to play the first ever VFA grand final in 1896. Behinds were recorded before that, but never used in the totals.
I think that's right anyway. Lots of draws in the old days!
I think that's right anyway. Lots of draws in the old days!





