1940 VFL season Round 17 Round 17

| Home_team | Home_team_score | Away_team | Away_team_score | Venue | Crowd | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne | 8.5 (53) | South Melbourne | 16.23 (119) | Arden Street Oval | 5000 | 24 August 1940 |
| St Kilda | 10.17 (77) | Richmond | 20.15 (135) | Junction Oval | 14000 | 24 August 1940 |
| Melbourne | 26.20 (176) | Hawthorn | 8.14 (62) | MCG | 8722 | 24 August 1940 |
| Geelong | 12.17 (89) | Footscray | 11.18 (84) | Corio Oval | 10000 | 24 August 1940 |
| Essendon | 12.20 (92) | Collingwood | 6.16 (52) | Windy Hill | 13000 | 24 August 1940 |
| Fitzroy | 10.11 (71) | Carlton | 21.14 (140) | Brunswick Street Oval | 20000 | 24 August 1940 |