Richmond vs Melbourne
Friday 24 May
Venue: Richmond Cricket Ground
Attendance: 2000
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Richmond | 1.0 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 |
| Melbourne | 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Match drawn
Goalkickers: Thomson 2
The game was played at 11am on Queen's Birthday to avoid clashing with the more important games being played in the precinct.
Notes
Some sources have the scores as Richmond 1.0, 2.3, 2.3, 2.4 vs Melbourne 0.1, 0.2, 2.3, 2.7
Media
Leader - 01/06/1889