written by John Punshon
Source: VASFA Year Book 1956

Final Table
Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
Slavia	18	16	1	1	89	43	33
Prahran	18	13	1	4	76	38	27
South Melbourne United	18	9	2	7	61	46	20
Victorian Colts	18	8	1	9	44	52	17
Sunshine City	18	7	2	9	26	44	16
Geelong	18	6	2	10	40	46	14
Park Rangers	18	6	2	10	39	62	14
South Yarra	18	5	3	10	36	43	13
Maccabi	18	5	3	10	43	60	13
Preston	18	6	1	11	35	55	13