 Going into the final round the Armin Sandmann coached Goonellabah led by 2 points needing a win against 3rd-placed Lismore Thistles to be certain of their first premiership.Goonellabah won 1-0 (goalscorer - Andy Acton) making Eastwood United's 9-1 thrashing of South Lismore inconsequential.Eastwood United had revenge when they defeated Goonellabah 3-0 in the major semi-final, the goalscorers being John Wraights, Ken McPherson and Dennis Wiblen.