1961 VFL season Round 5 Round 5

| Home_team | Home_team_score | Away_team | Away_team_score | Venue | Crowd | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 13.7 (85) | St Kilda | 11.20 (86) | Punt Road Oval | 22000 | 13 May 1961 |
| Geelong | 7.13 (55) | Melbourne | 17.18 (120) | Kardinia Park | 18673 | 13 May 1961 |
| Collingwood | 8.7 (55) | Fitzroy | 16.20 (116) | Victoria Park | 30560 | 13 May 1961 |
| South Melbourne | 12.12 (84) | Footscray | 12.10 (82) | Lake Oval | 26748 | 13 May 1961 |
| Hawthorn | 9.21 (75) | Essendon | 12.4 (76) | Glenferrie Oval | 31000 | 13 May 1961 |
| North Melbourne | 11.17 (83) | Carlton | 17.7 (109) | Arden Street Oval | 21500 | 13 May 1961 |