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.
The two teams faced each other in a low-scoring qualifying final won by Collingwood, 9-12 (66) against 7-9 (51); Brisbane comfortably defeated its semi-final opponent by 46 points; and both clubs had comfortable preliminary finals, with Collingwood dominating Port Adelaide to win by 44 points; and Brisbane leading in the final quarter before winning by 44 points.