The Expanded 1978 Finals Series: Elimination Final (Carlton defeats Geelong), Qualifying Final (Hawthorn defeats Collingwood), First Semi-Final (Collingwood defeats Carlton), Second Semi-Final (Hawthorn defeats North Melbourne), the Preliminary Final (North Melbourne defeats Collingwood), Grand Final (Hawthorn defeats North Melbourne), (6 items). This was Hawthorn's 4th Premiership. The Brownlow went to Malcolm Blight of North Melbourne.