However , Canterbury were unsuccessful , going down 9 -- 13 after leading 7 -- 4 at half time .
As they had been minor premiers , they had the right of a rematch to force a Grand Final .
Canterbury were unsuccessful , going down 9 -- 13 after leading 7 -- 4 at half time .
As they had been minor premiers , they had the right of a rematch to force a Grand Final .