1948 VFL season Round 17 Round 17

| Home_team | Home_team_score | Away_team | Away_team_score | Venue | Crowd | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 15.13 (103) | South Melbourne | 7.12 (54) | MCG | 13500 | 21 August 1948 |
| Geelong | 11.14 (80) | Hawthorn | 11.15 (81) | Kardinia Park | 10000 | 21 August 1948 |
| Fitzroy | 9.9 (63) | Footscray | 11.15 (81) | Brunswick Street Oval | 12000 | 21 August 1948 |
| Collingwood | 15.18 (108) | Richmond | 10.12 (72) | Victoria Park | 28000 | 21 August 1948 |
| St Kilda | 8.10 (58) | North Melbourne | 7.19 (61) | Junction Oval | 5000 | 21 August 1948 |
| Essendon | 16.15 (111) | Carlton | 11.11 (77) | Windy Hill | 28000 | 21 August 1948 |