 Both clubs made changes with North Lismore Marauders bringing in forwards Dirk Brouwer and Bill Owens, and Methodist United including local baseball star Reg Baxter.Owens, who had been called up for army training was given special leave to play and flown in specially for the game.North Lismore Marauders won the replay 3–1 and their only-ever trophy in Lismore football history.