Saturday 31 May - South Melbourne Cricket Ground
South Melbourne 1.4, 2.6, 2.10, 5.11
Melbourne 1.1, 2.3, 2.3, 2.3
South Melbourne win by 3 goals
Goalkickers: Smith 1, Aitken 1
South had a number of players out with injury and had to rely on recruits who had previously failed in the seniors. Nevertheless, they won comfortably with three goals to nil in the last quarter.
Media
Sportsman - 04/06/1890