For background information about this competition, please refer to the Amco Cup main page.
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Format
For one of the few times in the competition's history, the format remained unchanged form the previous year, with the 19 teams participating in a straight knock-out. There was a random draw for all rounds other than the Preliminary Rounds.
Final
The Broncos raced to a 16-0 lead and it seemed the Steelers' much more fancied opponents would run away with the game. But Illawarra hit back. Illawarra lost the match 22-20, however Brisbane scored a try off what appeared to be forward a pass. The large Illawarra contingent of the 16,968 strong crowd at Parramatta Stadium booed the Broncos after their win, with Brisbane captain Wally Lewis gaining their ire by gesturing back. Illawarra's performance inspired Australian folk singer John Williamson to write a song about the match.
Notes
^- advanced having scored the first try
%- advanced on penalty countback