1952 VFL season Round 5 Round 5

| Home_team | Home_team_score | Away_team | Away_team_score | Venue | Crowd | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 8.9 (57) | South Melbourne | 10.11 (71) | MCG | 27000 | 17 May 1952 |
| Geelong | 11.16 (82) | North Melbourne | 6.10 (46) | Kardinia Park | 20000 | 17 May 1952 |
| Footscray | 9.6 (60) | Richmond | 5.6 (36) | Western Oval | 22500 | 17 May 1952 |
| Fitzroy | 6.6 (42) | Hawthorn | 5.11 (41) | Brunswick Street Oval | 9500 | 17 May 1952 |
| St Kilda | 11.10 (76) | Essendon | 18.8 (116) | Junction Oval | 17500 | 17 May 1952 |
| Collingwood | 15.16 (106) | Carlton | 7.14 (56) | Victoria Park | 36000 | 17 May 1952 |