1949 VFL season Round 5 Round 5

| Home_team | Home_team_score | Away_team | Away_team_score | Venue | Crowd | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 5.16 (46) | North Melbourne | 6.12 (48) | MCG | 19000 | 14 May 1949 |
| Geelong | 15.13 (103) | St Kilda | 10.11 (71) | Kardinia Park | 15500 | 14 May 1949 |
| Essendon | 11.18 (84) | Richmond | 9.15 (69) | Windy Hill | 21000 | 14 May 1949 |
| Carlton | 16.8 (104) | Collingwood | 10.14 (74) | Princes Park | 33000 | 14 May 1949 |
| South Melbourne | 10.8 (68) | Footscray | 6.14 (50) | Lake Oval | 11000 | 14 May 1949 |
| Hawthorn | 9.13 (67) | Fitzroy | 14.21 (105) | Glenferrie Oval | 7500 | 14 May 1949 |