Round 3, 1902
Essendon vs Melbourne
Saturday 17 May
Venue: East Melbourne
Attendance: Unknown
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Essendon | 1.2 | 3.3 | 6.5 | 7.6.48 |
| Melbourne | 1.2 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 3.7.25 |
Essendon win by 23 points
Goalkickers: Jack Leith 2, Dick Wardill 1
Milestones:
Last Game
Laurie Paul
Dick Wardill
Dan Moriarty was reported for attempted striking and suspended for four matches.