1978 VFL season Round 2 Round 2

| Home_team | Home_team_score | Away_team | Away_team_score | Venue | Crowd | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne | 25.16 (166) | Richmond | 14.9 (93) | Arden Street Oval | 22505 | 8 April 1978 |
| Collingwood | 22.23 (155) | Essendon | 12.16 (88) | Victoria Park | 34160 | 8 April 1978 |
| Carlton | 13.17 (95) | Geelong | 15.19 (109) | Princes Park | 16841 | 8 April 1978 |
| South Melbourne | 16.8 (104) | Hawthorn | 18.24 (132) | Lake Oval | 15037 | 8 April 1978 |
| St Kilda | 20.17 (137) | Footscray | 19.16 (130) | Moorabbin Oval | 18540 | 8 April 1978 |
| Melbourne | 24.23 (167) | Fitzroy | 23.19 (157) | MCG | 15613 | 8 April 1978 |