Finals
The elimination semi-final between Newtown and Manly-Warringah will always be remembered for the notorious all-in brawl, with the main combatants Newtown's Steve Bowden and Manly hardman Mark Broadhurst. Bowden was marched for the incident and was unable to take part in the Preliminary Final against Eastern Suburbs or the Grand Final against Parramatta.
| Home | Score | Away | Match Information | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date and Time | Venue | Referee | Crowd | |||||
| Qualifying Finals | ||||||||
| Newtown | 8-10 | Parramatta | 5 September 1981 | Sydney Cricket Ground | John Gocher | 17,265 | ||
| Cronulla-Sutherland | 11-14 | Manly-Warringah | 6 September 1981 | Sydney Cricket Ground | Greg Hartley | 21,635 | ||
| Semi Finals | ||||||||
| Eastern Suburbs | 8-12 | Parramatta | 12 September 1981 | Sydney Cricket Ground | Greg Hartley | 27,600 | ||
| Newtown | 20-15 | Manly-Warringah | 13 September 1981 | Sydney Cricket Ground | John Gocher | 22,440 | ||
| Preliminary Final | ||||||||
| Eastern Suburbs | 5-15 | Newtown | 19 September 1981 | Sydney Cricket Ground | Greg Hartley | 25,243 | ||
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