Saturday August 11 - University Reserves
University 0.2, 0.2, 0.4, 1.8
Melbourne 0.0, 2.5, 3.8, 4.10
Melbourne win by 3 goals
Goalkickers: McGowan 3, McKenzie 1
Even with a badly weakened team, Melbourne were still able to easily take care of the Varsity side. The only time all day that University threatened was in the last quarter when they kicked their only goal.
Media
Sportsman - 15/08/1888