1942 VFL season Round 16 Round 16

| Home_team | Home_team_score | Away_team | Away_team_score | Venue | Crowd | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 14.7 (91) | South Melbourne | 14.23 (107) | Punt Road Oval | 10000 | 22 August 1942 |
| Collingwood | 16.21 (117) | Hawthorn | 15.13 (103) | Victoria Park | 2000 | 22 August 1942 |
| Carlton | 18.19 (127) | Richmond | 10.14 (74) | Princes Park | 26000 | 22 August 1942 |
| Footscray | 19.15 (129) | Fitzroy | 14.8 (92) | Yarraville Oval | 8000 | 22 August 1942 |
| North Melbourne | 5.8 (38) | Essendon | 8.16 (64) | Arden Street Oval | 4000 | 22 August 1942 |