Round 1, 1901
Geelong vs Melbourne
Saturday 4 May
Venue: Corio Oval
Attendance: Unknown
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Geelong | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 2.11.23 |
| Melbourne | 2.1 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 3.3.21 |
Geelong win by 2 points
Goalkickers: Frank Langley 1, Jack Leith 1, Eddie Sholl 1
Milestones:
First Game
Jim McLean
50 Games
Stewart Geddes
The defending premiers travelled to Geelong for their first engagement in the defence of the flag, and after starting the game with the breeze in their favour they led until the last five minutes of a scoreless final term when Geelong pipped them on the post.
In the absence of Richard Wardill the side was captained by Fred McGinis, and he was one of the best alongside Langley and Purse.
Lists
Scoreless fourth quarters
Media
Argus - 06/05/1901