page_title: 1897 VFL season
hierarchical_section_title: 1897 VFL season
caption_attribution_description: English: The Essendon FC that won its first premier in 1897.
context_page_description: The 1897 Victorian Football League season was the inaugural season of the Victorian Football League and saw eight teams play in the first season. After fourteen rounds was played in the regular seasons, the top four teams played in a three week final series with Essendon claiming the premiership after they won all three of their games finishing ahead of minor premiers Geelong.
context_section_description: The 1897 Victorian Football League season was the inaugural season of the Victorian Football League and saw eight teams play in the first season. After fourteen rounds was played in the regular seasons, the top four teams played in a three week final series with Essendon claiming the premiership after they won all three of their games finishing ahead of minor premiers Geelong.
caption: The Essendon FC won its first premiership
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