Round 8, 1942
Melbourne vs Collingwood
Saturday 27 June
Venue: Punt Road
Attendance: 5500
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Melbourne | 3.4 | 8.9 | 10.11 | 11.14.80 |
| Collingwood | 4.8 | 6.9 | 12.15 | 14.21.105 |
Collingwood win by 25 points
Goalkickers: Fred Fanning 5, Percy Beames 4, Adrian Dullard 1, Les Gibbs 1
Milestones:
Only Game
Jim McDonald
After earning their second win of the year the Demons hosted the winless Magpies but suffered a surprise defeat.
The major reason behind Collingwood's win was their small men dominating.
Ted and Don Cordner were best along with McPherson.
Seconds
Melbourne 11.15 d. South Melbourne 6.20
Media
Football Record R9 1942