| 1999 AFL First Preliminary Final | |||||
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| Date | 18 September 1999 | ||||
| Stadium | Melbourne Cricket Ground Melbourne | ||||
| Attendance | 80,519 | ||||
| Broadcast in Australia | |||||
| Network | Seven Network | ||||
The 1999 AFL First Preliminary Final was an Australian rules football match contested between the Essendon Football Club and the Carlton Football Club at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 18 September 1999. It was staged as part of the 1999 AFL finals series to determine which of the two clubs would qualify for that season's Grand Final.
Essendon entered the match as heavy favourites, but Carlton recorded a narrow upset victory by one point. The match has become one of the most significant moments in the traditional rivalry between the Carlton and Essendon Football Clubs.[1]