The two sides faced each other in a low-scoring qualifying final won by Collingwood, 9.12 (66) d. 7.9 (51). Brisbane comfortably defeated  in its semi-final by 46 points; and then both clubs had comfortable preliminary final victories, Collingwood dominating throughout its match against Port Adelaide to win by 44 points; and Brisbane kicking away from  with a six goals to nil final quarter, also winning by 44 points.
In a low-scoring qualifying final, Collingwood won over its opponent with scores of 9-12 (66) against 7-9 (51). In its semi-final, Brisbane defeated its opponent comfortably by 46 points. Both teams secured comfortable preliminary finals; Collingwood dominated Port Adelaide to win by 44 points, and Brisbane led in the final quarter before winning by 44 points.