It was the last season for the Newtown club. Parramatta powered over Manly for the second year straight to claim their third successive title. The 18-6 win saw Brett Kenny claim a unique achievement in scoring two tries in three successive grand finals. Kenny opened the scoring and the Eels raced to a 10-0 lead after 13 minutes when Eric Grothe steamrolled burly Manly fullback Graham Eadie. Parramatta 18 (Tries: Brett Kenny 2, Eric Grothe; Goals: Cronin 3)  defeated  Manly-Warringah 6 (Tries: Phil Sigsworth; Goals: Graham Eadie)