Saturday 3 July - Richmond Paddock
Crowd: 4000
Melbourne 2
Police 0
Melbourne win
Goalkickers: Baker 1, Gaggin 1
The majority of the police were only versed with the Irish brand of the game, but had practiced for six weeks after Melbourne's challenged was accepted to ensure they weren't humiliated. They had a physical advantage, and the sympathy of the crowd, but were outclassed as Melbourne kicked both goals to win inside an hour.
Selected team
Harrison (c), Byrne (vc), Adamson, Barker, Bell, Bennie, Bruford, Carr, Colles, Duff, C. Forrester, Gaggin, Goldsmith, Hepburn, Hope, McLellan, Riggall, Stodart, E. Towle, Wildman. Emergencies - Thomas, J. Forrester, Serrell and Whitclaw
Notes
Some sources suggest the score was 3-0 and that Riggall scored the goal. This may have been a scratch match.
Media
Herald - 18/05/1869
Argus - 03/07/1869, 05/07/1869
Leader - 03/07/1869, 10/07/1869
Mt. Alexander Mail - 05/07/1869
Age - 05/07/1869
Australasian - 10/07/1869
Mercury - 16/07/1931