 In the finals the Melbourne Knights defeated Marconi over 2 legs, booking a spot in their 5th Grand Final.In the Grand Final the Knights met Marconi again, a match which it would go into missing three of its players due to international duty with the Olyroos; Joe Spiteri, Frank Juric and Danny Tiatto.The club defeated Marconi 2–1 at Olympic Park, their first Grand Final win in their home city.