It was St Kilda's first ever grand final appearance and they struggled early, not kicking a goal until the third quarter. A last quarter burst from St Kilda had them within two points when George Morrissey goaled. A mark to Des Baird looked like giving the Saints the lead but he handpassed it to Morrissey who was covered by his opponent and he could only kick a behind. Two late goals to Fitzroy sealed the game.
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Fitzroy's AFL operations merged with the Brisbane Bears in 1996 to form the Brisbane Lions Fitzroy merged with the Fitzroy Reds in 2008 and has competed in the VAFA since 2009
Known as the Victorian Football League from 1897–1989; no grand finals were held in 1897 and 1924
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