over half way through the unusal season a suprise win by richmond over collingwood suprised the comp and did so by 1 point 11.9 75 to 10.14 74 in the other game carlton continue their title defence with a 29 point win over out of form fitzroy 10.19 79 to 7.8 50. the matches in round 8 will decide wooden spoon and minor-premership favoruites.
ladder
carlton 5 0 2 20
collingwood 4 1 2 18
fitzroy 2 1 4 10
richmond 2 0 5 8
round 8 matches
cartlon v collingwood at carlton tip carlton
richmond v fitzroy at richmond tip richmond