Nine teams from across the city contested during the season which culminated in Balmain’s victory over South Sydney in the premiership final.

[1] The 1924 season was the last in the NSWRFL for future Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame inductee, Harold Horder.

The teams had earlier met in Round 5, with a 10–10 draw being the result at the Sydney Cricket Ground in front of a crowd of around 16,000.

The Final was played before a crowd of around 15,000 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on 29 July 1924 and refereed by former Rabbitoh premiership winner Webby Neill.

The Final was also the first rugby league match broadcast on radio with commentary by Balmain secretary Bob Savage.