Saturday 24 April - Warehouseman's Ground
Melbourne 4.12.36
Brighton 4.9.33
Melbourne win by 3 points
After the game Melbourne recruited Fred Blackham and Edwin Jenkyn
Best were McGinis, Moody and Smith.
Media
Caulfield and Elsternwick Leader - 01/05/1897
Oakleigh Leader - 01/05/1897