A crowd of 20,000 witnessed South Australia convincingly defeat Victoria in the final to win the championship.
[1] The carnival made a small profit, taking £1,100 at the gate across six days of play, compared with the visiting teams' expenses of £1,025.
Sharp Essendon: F. A. Baring, A. Belcher, E. J. Cameron, D. Smith Fitzroy: J. Cooper, G. Holden Geelong: W. Eason (capt.
), R. R. Grigg, G. V. Heinz Richmond: B. V. Herbert, L. Incigneri St Kilda: R.B.
Moffat, C. Waugh, T. R. Willoughby Railways: A. J. Aldridge, W. Smith, G. Tyson South Fremantle: E. Ralston Warriors: W. Tremberth West Perth: G. Balme, G.
[9] The Western Australian chose its squad from an even split of twelve players from the West Australian Football League and twelve players from the Goldfields Football League.
), H. Teague Paddington: F. Beaver, G. Parr South Broken Hill: C. Zeugofsge Sydney: J. Lynch, F.R.