Round 16, 1899
Fitzroy vs Melbourne
Saturday 2 September
Venue: Brunswick Street
Attendance: Unknown
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Fitzroy | 0.4 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 5.10.40 |
| Melbourne | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2.2 |
Fitzroy win by 38 points
Goalkickers:
Nil
Milestones:
Last MFC Game
Jack Davidson
Last Game
Alf Wood
50 Games
Fred McGinis
Statistical categories led:
Lowest score in a match, at Brunswick Street and against Fitzroy
Least scoring shots in a match
Melbourne had been poor in losing the first of their sectional round games against Collingwood on the previous Saturday, but were well beaten against Fitzroy who were playing for the right of challenge to the premiership.
While the visitors were playing a loose game Fitzroy's teamwork, speed advantage and high-marking helped them to dominate after a goalless first quarter. Melbourne didn't have a shot on goal between a 'poster' in the second quarter and late in the final term.
Even though they could only manage two points Melbourne weren't totally disgraced, but the loss officially ended any hope they had of challenging for the flag.
Best were Lewis, V. Cumberland and Wood.
Lists
Lowest scores
Match Records
Scoreless First Quarters
Media
Argus - 04/09/1899