Preliminary Final 1926

Preliminary Final, 1926
Melbourne vs Essendon
Saturday, 2 October
Venue: MCG
Attendance: 50,162

Melbourne win by 3 points

Goalkickers: Dave Duff 3, Jimmy Davidson 1, Col Deane 1, Robert C Johnson 1

Milestones:
Nil

As the players walked off the ground at half-time, Bob Corbett was attacked from behind by Bomber Charlie May and suffered a broken jaw. Not allowed a replacement, the Fuschias soldiered on with 17 men.

With Essendon peppering the goals in the last few minutes Corbett returned to the field - dazed and bandaged to inspire his side to victory. May was later suspended for 8 games.

Best were Streeter, Abernethy and Tymms.