1971 VFL season Round 18 Round 18

| Home_team | Home_team_score | Away_team | Away_team_score | Venue | Crowd | Date_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne | 8.14 (62) | Melbourne | 9.8 (62) | Arden Street Oval | 6522 | 31 July 1971 |
| Richmond | 16.12 (108) | Hawthorn | 11.10 (76) | MCG | 47951 | 31 July 1971 |
| South Melbourne | 13.8 (86) | Essendon | 13.18 (96) | Lake Oval | 7895 | 31 July 1971 |
| Geelong | 21.11 (137) | Collingwood | 19.14 (128) | Kardinia Park | 22000 | 31 July 1971 |
| Footscray | 11.10 (76) | Carlton | 15.16 (106) | Western Oval | 21670 | 31 July 1971 |
| St Kilda | 13.5 (83) | Fitzroy | 9.10 (64) | VFL Park | 14563 | 31 July 1971 |