Saturday 29 September - Waverley
Melbourne 3.2, 8.7, 11.9, 15.9.99
Essendon 1.5, 6.6, 9.8, 14.12.96
Melbourne win by 3 points
Goalkickers: Solyom 4, Sullivan 4, Neitz 2, Aubrey 2, Stroud 1, Schwarz 1, Robins 1
Melbourne took the lead in the second quarter and held it until the last minute when a 50 metre penalty put Bombers in front with a minute to play. The Demons were saved by Chris Sullivan, who marked a half-volley from Brian Stynes and kicked a 50 metre goal at the death to win the game.
Best were Theodore, Robins and Schwarz. Troy Shannon was reported for striking.
Notes
Some sources say Sullivan kicked five
Media
Canberra Times - 30/09/1990
Age - 30/09/1990
Age - 24/05/1992