 Parramatta, on a roll, achieved a string of elimination play-off victories, defeating Western Suburbs (18–13) and then Balmain (19–8) to qualify for the semi-finals in fifth position.Parramatta played Canterbury-Bankstown in the preliminary final, achieving another narrow victory 6–5.However, in the minor semi-final Parramatta's courageous run of victories – achieved despite crippling injury toll – ended with a 22–12 defeat by Manly.