Saturday 16 August - Fitzroy Cricket Ground

Fitzroy - 4.4, 5.6, 6.8, 8.12
Melbourne - 0.0, 2.2, 2.2, 2.6

Fitzroy win by 6 goals

Goalkickers: Smith 2

Fitzroy's ground was almost completely underwater, which suited the home side but greatly handicapped Melbourne. Even Fitzroy having to replace two of their selected players with substitutes didn't slow them down.

Best were Carroll, Griffiths and Wilson.

Media
Sportsman - 20/08/1890