In Round 18, 1947, he kicked 18 goals, 1 behind, in a game against St Kilda, which remains the record for most goals in a VFL/AFL match to this day; this was coincidentally Fanning's final appearance in a VFL match.
In Round 18, 1947, he scored 18 goals, trailing by one in a game against St Kilda, which still holds the record for most goals in an VFL/AFL match to this day; this was coincidentally Fanning's last appearance in a VFL match.