AFL Under-19s
The AFL under-19s was an Australian rules football competition that operated as a junior competition to the Australian Football League (AFL) from 1946 until the end of 1991. Prior to 1990, it was known as the VFL thirds or VFL under-19s. History In 1946, the Victorian Football League (VFL) introduced a thirds competition for under-19s players. Initially, only 7 clubs competed − Carlton, Essendon, Hawthorn, Melbourne, North Melbourne, Richmond and St Kilda. Several VFL clubs already operated thirds teams in local competitions, while others were affiliated with existing junior clubs. In 1947, the VFL invited the Doutta Stars Football Club (which competed in the Essendon District Football League) to field a side in the Thirds; the team was known as North Essendon. The side was unsuccessful, and after two seasons a team representing Trans Australia Airlines (TAA) took its place. However, were beaten too heavily, and withdrew from the competition following round 4 of the 19 ...
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1946 VFL Thirds Season
The 1946 VFL thirds season was the inaugural season of the AFL under-19s, VFL thirds, the Australian rules football competition operating as the junior competition to the Australian Football League, Victorian Football League (VFL). Only 7 of the 12 VFL clubs with senior teams fielded a thirds side in the inaugural season − , , , and did not compete. Several VFL clubs already operated thirds teams in local competitions, while others were affiliated with existing junior clubs. won the first grand final, defeating Carlton Football Club, Carlton. Ladder Finals series Semi-finals Preliminary final Grand final References

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