1873 season started like the other recent seasons, however one of the foundation teams South Yarra did not last the full season. It was for a number of reasons; players going to other clubs, older players retiring and maybe problems within the committee, not wanting to officially merge with another club. Carlton again was the premium club. The new St Kilda Football Club first playing season was regarded by them as a brilliant success. In their first season they only played second class teams, with the inclusion of Albert Park.