1986 Victorian Football League Standings
1986 Victorian Football League Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1986 Victorian Football League Statistical Leaders
1986 VFL Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | Pts. | GF | GA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Hawks | 18 | 4 | 72 | 395 | 273 | Won Grand Finals | |
| Sydney Swans | 16 | 6 | 64 | 357 | 300 | Finals qualifier | |
| Carlton Blues | 15 | 7 | 60 | 373 | 258 | Lost Grand Finals | |
| Fitzroy Lions | 13 | 9 | 52 | 294 | 295 | Finals qualifier | |
| Essendon Bombers | 12 | 10 | 48 | 346 | 287 | Finals qualifier | |
| Collingwood Magpies | 12 | 10 | 48 | 326 | 297 | ||
| North Melbourne Kangaroos | 12 | 10 | 48 | 341 | 344 | ||
| Footscray Bulldogs | 11 | 11 | 44 | 279 | 286 | ||
| Geelong Cats | 7 | 15 | 28 | 308 | 382 | ||
| Richmond Tigers | 7 | 15 | 28 | 316 | 399 | ||
| Melbourne Demons | 7 | 15 | 28 | 286 | 393 | ||
| St. Kilda Saints | 2 | 20 | 8 | 266 | 373 |
