Melbourne vs Essendon
Saturday 20 September
Venue: Friendly Societies Ground
Attendance: Unknown
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Melbourne | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| North Melbourne | 1.5 | 1.10 | 1.13 | 2.20 |
Match drawn
Goalkickers: McKinnon 1, Carroll 1
A week after being thrashed by Carlton, Melbourne was dominated after the first quarter again. This time they were saved by Essendon's wayward kicking, adding one goal from 15 shots after quarter time.
Best were Aitken, Sheahan and Fox.
Media
Sportsman - 24/09/1890