Saturday 17 March - Deniliquin
Crowd: 5000 (estimated)
Geelong 0.0, 1.7, 5.15, 11.19.85
Melbourne 5.3, 7.4, 8.4, 10.7.67
Geelong win by 18 points
Goalkickers: Woodman 3, O’Donnell 2, Biffin 2, Gull 1, Flower 1, Wells 1
In hot weather, Melbourne got off to a fast start with a five goal to nil first quarter. After the break, the Cats were in control, kicking 11 goals to five for the rest of the game.
Best were Hamilton, Ditterich and Coles. John Dellamarta dislocated his shoulder early in the second quarter.
Martyn, O’Donnell and Denny were also amongst the players.
Media
Herald - 19/03/1979
Inside Football - 22/03/1979