All 6 games of Round 5, 1979 are complete. The biggest win was Fitzroy over Essendon by 96 points; the closest was Carlton over Melbourne by 14.
Updated Mon 21 Nov 2022, 4:28pm (Melbourne time)
| Home | Score | Away | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton | 15.20 (110) | Melbourne | 13.18 (96) | Princes Park |
| Essendon | 10.16 (76) | Fitzroy | 25.22 (172) | Windy Hill |
| North Melbourne | 19.24 (138) | Sydney | 12.16 (88) | Arden St |
| Richmond | 11.16 (82) | Hawthorn | 24.17 (161) | MCG |
| St Kilda | 17.10 (112) | Geelong | 22.10 (142) | Moorabbin Oval |
| Western Bulldogs | 12.17 (89) | Collingwood | 20.17 (137) | Waverley Park |