Ron Barassi was appointed captain-coach of Carlton on the night of 22 December 1964, but Melbourne held out for more than a month before granting his clearance.
Carlton had just finished with its worst standing in 100 seasons.
Drafts and trades
Fitzroy lodged a claim in the Victorian Supreme Court to stop the Brisbane Lions using any logo other than the Fitzroy lion, citing the merger deed.
The deed obliged Brisbane to use the Fitzroy logo in perpetuity.
Oddities
Essendon, 54 games (2021-2026)
St Kilda, 44 games (2022-2026)
Port Adelaide
Geelong, 300 games (1964-1980)
