This was the third such carnival conducted by the Australian Football Council and it was conducted in Sydney and won by Victoria. The result for Tasmania was not as encouraging as first hoped, as it fell far below what was achieved at the previous carnival.

Port Adelaide defeated Carlton in National Championship game.

Before the 1914 season was over, the effects of World War 1 made it difficult for clubs to assemble full teams for competition each week, as many players had enlisted for service. But despite the loss of so many fine players, the League was able to complete the season in a satisfactory manner.

University withdrew from the Victorian Football League.