| 1947 VFL thirds season | |
|---|---|
| Date | May – 21 September |
| Teams | 11 |
| Premiers | Melbourne 1st premiership |
| Minor premiers | Melbourne 2nd minor premiership |
The 1947 VFL thirds season was the 2nd season of the VFL thirds, the Australian rules football competition operating as the junior competition to the Victorian Football League (VFL).
This was the first season contested by VFL clubs Fitzroy, Geelong and South Melbourne. Additionally, the VFL invited the Doutta Stars Football Club (which competed in the Essendon District Football League) to field a side, with the team known as North Essendon.[1]
Melbourne won their first thirds premiership, defeating reigning premiers North Melbourne by 12 points.[2]