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. Conversely, Melbourne was reported to be fielding their strongest 20 of the season. They held on to the locals until the last quarter before conceding three unanswered goals to lose.
Media
Sportsman - 04/06/1890
Australasian - 07/06/1890