The 1946 VFL thirds season was the inaugural season of the VFL thirds, the

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competition operating as the junior competition to the 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

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Ladder

Finals series

Semi-finals

Preliminary final

Grand final

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