1977 VFL season Round 1 Round 1

| Home_team | Home_team_score | Away_team | Away_team_score | Venue | Crowd | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 10.12 (72) | South Melbourne | 21.15 (141) | MCG | 22049 | 2 April 1977 |
| Hawthorn | 13.14 (92) | North Melbourne | 23.14 (152) | Princes Park | 20317 | 2 April 1977 |
| Fitzroy | 21.17 (143) | Richmond | 18.21 (129) | Junction Oval | 17740 | 2 April 1977 |
| Essendon | 14.25 (109) | St Kilda | 10.17 (77) | Windy Hill | 17265 | 2 April 1977 |
| Collingwood | 19.16 (130) | Footscray | 18.11 (119) | Victoria Park | 27377 | 2 April 1977 |
| Geelong | 6.9 (45) | Carlton | 17.21 (123) | Kardinia Park | 25317 | 2 April 1977 |