1956 Perth Carnival

1956 Perth Carnival

The 1956 Perth Carnival was the 13th Australian rules football interstate carnival. Billed as the 'Australian Football Championship, it took place from June 11 to June 23 at Subiaco Oval, Perth.

Five teams competed in the carnival, hosts Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Victorian Football League (VFL) and the Victorian Football Association (VFA). The VFL finished the fortnight unbeaten while Tasmania equaled their best performance ever by finishing third.

Results

Game Five
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Game Two

Game Eight

All-Australian team

In 1956 the All-Australian team was picked based on the performances at the Perth Carnival.

Reference

* [http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/1956_perth_carnival.htm 1956 Perth Carnival page on Full Points Footy]


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