"...In D2-section, La Trobe University defeated Fitzroy Reds by six points in a match that continued the tradition of close battles between the clubs. La Trobe ruckman Dave McMeekin was the best before fellow big man Ashley Cumming stole the show with a run that recalled Ray Gabelich's effort in the 1964 VFL grand final. Cumming, a hefty 195 centimetres, took two wonky bounces before kicking the goal that sealed the match. Fitzroy Reds' loss was offset by them gaining approval during the week for their proposed curtain-raiser against West Brunswick before the match between Collingwood and Brisbane Lions at the MCG on August 9. ..."