1972 VFL season Round 17 Round 17

| Home_team | Home_team_score | Away_team | Away_team_score | Venue | Crowd | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 23.15 (153) | St Kilda | 11.15 (81) | MCG | 44348 | 29 July 1972 |
| North Melbourne | 12.15 (87) | South Melbourne | 11.12 (78) | Arden Street Oval | 6191 | 29 July 1972 |
| Essendon | 21.14 (140) | Melbourne | 14.11 (95) | Windy Hill | 16318 | 29 July 1972 |
| Hawthorn | 11.16 (82) | Collingwood | 19.13 (127) | Glenferrie Oval | 24135 | 29 July 1972 |
| Geelong | 9.13 (67) | Carlton | 17.17 (119) | Kardinia Park | 24797 | 29 July 1972 |
| Fitzroy | 15.12 (102) | Footscray | 11.15 (81) | VFL Park | 9750 | 29 July 1972 |