publications including the Football Record and are considered official. Notable events Sir William Clarke, MLC became the inaugural president of the Association. , and each went on intercolonial trips during the season: Carlton was hosted by the Waratah club in New South Wales. On 23 June, Waratah defeated Carlton 2–0 under the rugby rules which were prevalent in New South Wales at the time, and on 25 June, Carlton defeated Waratah 6–0 under Victorian rules. Melbourne was hosted by the Victorians club in South Australia, where Victorian rules were played. Melbourne defeated Victorians 1–0 on 11 August, then defeated a composite South Australian team 5–0. St Kilda was hosted by the Adelaide club in South Australia. St Kilda defeated Adelaide 5–2 on 18 August, then defeated a composite South Australian team 7–2 on 20 August. The leading goalkicker for the season was Charles Baker (), who kicked 12 goals. External links Victorian Football Association/Victorian Football League History (1877-2019) List of VFA/VFL Premiers (1877-2019) History of Australian rules football in Victoria (1853-1900) References Victorian Football League seasons Vfa Season, 1877