Team Stats
-
Disposals
- MELB 331
- 321 SYD
-
Kicks
- MELB 201
- 214 SYD
-
Handballs
- MELB 130
- 107 SYD
-
Free Kicks
- MELB 23
- 18 SYD
-
Clearances
- MELB 34
- 39 SYD
-
Inside 50
- MELB 56
- 50 SYD
-
Tackles
- MELB 70
- 84 SYD
-
Hit-Outs
- MELB 44
- 28 SYD
| Full Team Stats |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Disposals | 331 | 321 |
| Kicks | 201 | 214 |
| Handballs | 130 | 107 |
| Contested Possessions | 167 | 142 |
| Disposal Efficiency | 66.2 | 70.7 |
| Centre Clearances | 10 | 11 |
| Stoppage Clearances | 24 | 28 |
| Total Clearances | 34 | 39 |
| Inside 50s | 56 | 50 |
| Bounces | 2 | 4 |
| Marks | 77 | 79 |
| Marks Inside 50 | 11 | 7 |
| Contested Marks | 17 | 6 |
| Tackles | 70 | 84 |
| Tackles Inside 50 | 13 | 25 |
| Rebound 50s | 36 | 46 |
| Hitouts | 44 | 28 |
| One Percenters | 55 | 68 |
| Goal Assists | 6 | 6 |
| Free Kicks | 23 | 18 |
| Clangers | 58 | 65 |
| Interchanges | 72 | 74 |
| Goal Accuracy | 43.5 | 63.6 |
Game Information
MCG
AFL News
![]()
Brereton: Essendon 'lost the week' in overlooking James Hird
On ESPN Footy Central, Dermott Brereton launches into an impassioned monologue about Essendon's decision to appoint Mark McVeigh as their next senior coach, over co-host James Hird.
![]()
AFL overreactions: Max Gawn's nine All-Australians won't be beaten
Max Gawn now holds the outright record for most All-Australian blazers with nine. But is it a mark that'll stand forever? Let's get to this week's big talking point.
![]()
Gawn named in record ninth All-Australian team
Melbourne colossus Max Gawn has underlined his status as the greatest ruckman of the modern era, awarded an unprecedented ninth All-Australian blazer after another brilliant individual season.
![]()
Crows skipper lauded for season after family tragedy
Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson has opened up on his personal "struggle" throughout the AFL season after winning his third All-Australian blazer.
![]()
Former player agent Ralph Carr jailed for six years after rape conviction
Former agent to the stars Ralph Carr has been jailed for six years for raping a former employee in an "appalling" assault.
![]()
New Essendon coach Mark McVeigh keen to 'bring the club back to where it needs to be'
Essendon president Andrew Welsh and new coach Mark McVeigh have offered an olive branch to James Hird, declaring they intend to speak with the club great about a role at the Bombers.
2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 FRE
|
76 | 137.2 | WWLWL |
| 2 |
 SYD
|
72 | 136.1 | WWWWW |
| 3 |
 BL
|
64 | 121.7 | WLWWW |
| 4 |
 HAW
|
64 | 120.1 | WWLDW |
| 5 |
 GEEL
|
60 | 122.3 | WWWWW |
| 6 |
 ADEL
|
60 | 117.3 | LWWLW |
| 7 |
 MELB
|
60 | 109.6 | LWWWL |
| 8 |
 WB
|
54 | 95.4 | WLLDW |
| 9 |
 COLL
|
52 | 102.4 | WLWDL |
| 10 |
 CARL
|
50 | 101.5 | WWWDW |
| 11 |
 STK
|
40 | 102.8 | WLLWL |
| 12 |
 GWS
|
40 | 98.9 | LWLWL |
| 13 |
 SUNS
|
36 | 94.5 | LLWLW |
| 14 |
 NMFC
|
36 | 88.8 | LLWLL |
| 15 |
 PORT
|
28 | 88.1 | LLLLW |
| 16 |
 WCE
|
16 | 69.2 | LLLLL |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
12 | 62.5 | LWLLL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
8 | 64.6 | LLLLL |