 Finishing a massive eight points ahead from their next opponent, Easts progressed into the Grand Final by defeating Wests in the major semi-final 15–10.The only team capable of stopping the mighty Easts failed to do so in the Grand Final, with Souths going down to the eventual premiers 19–3 in front of 22,106 spectators.Although the Tricolours wouldn't return to their dizzying points scoring heights, they did manage to go the following two seasons undefeated.