Game Information
People First Stadium
Team Stats
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Disposals
- NMFC 308
- 265 BL
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Kicks
- NMFC 171
- 167 BL
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Handballs
- NMFC 137
- 98 BL
-
Free Kicks
- NMFC 19
- 13 BL
-
Clearances
- NMFC 32
- 26 BL
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Inside 50
- NMFC 35
- 47 BL
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Tackles
- NMFC 50
- 49 BL
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Hit-Outs
- NMFC 25
- 36 BL
Score Worm
Game Leaders
Goals
20
N. Larkey2 Goals
11
L. McCarthy2 Goals
Disposals
3
J. Anderson29 Disposals
9
L. Neale24 Disposals
Contested Possessions
3
J. Anderson16 Contested Possessions
17
J. Lyons15 Contested Possessions
Scoring Plays
| fourth Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 26:10 |  | C. Zurhaar Goal | 52 - 53 |
| 23:31 | | C. Zurhaar Behind | 46 - 53 |
| 21:19 | | C. Zurhaar Goal | 45 - 53 |
| 19:00 |  | O. McInerney Goal | 39 - 53 |
| 15:30 | | Rushed | 39 - 47 |
| 12:56 | | T. Xerri Goal | 39 - 46 |
| 11:00 | | D. Zorko Behind | 33 - 46 |
| 6:37 | | T. Murphy Goal | 33 - 45 |
| 2:45 | | L. McCarthy Goal | 27 - 45 |
| third Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 22:43 | | Rushed | 27 - 39 |
| 14:02 | | Z. Bailey Goal | 27 - 38 |
| 13:07 | | H. McCluggage Behind | 27 - 32 |
| 6:02 | | Z. Bailey Behind | 27 - 31 |
| 2:50 | | B. Scott Goal | 27 - 30 |
| 1:05 | | E. Hipwood Goal | 21 - 30 |
| second Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 18:28 | | T. Xerri Goal | 21 - 24 |
| 15:54 | | L. McCarthy Goal | 15 - 24 |
| 10:14 | | N. Larkey Goal | 15 - 18 |
| 3:45 | | O. McInerney Goal | 9 - 18 |
| 0:39 | | J. Lyons Behind | 9 - 12 |
| first Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 17:39 | | D. McStay Goal | 9 - 11 |
| 16:11 | | H. McCluggage Behind | 9 - 5 |
| 13:07 | | N. Larkey Goal | 9 - 4 |
| 11:27 | | B. Scott Behind | 3 - 4 |
| 10:18 | | N. Larkey Behind | 2 - 4 |
| 9:02 | | C. Cameron Behind | 1 - 4 |
| 6:50 | | N. Larkey Behind | 1 - 3 |
| 4:48 | | D. Zorko Behind | 0 - 3 |
| 2:44 | | L. McCarthy Behind | 0 - 2 |
| 1:15 | | H. McCluggage Behind | 0 - 1 |
AFL News
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Michaels: Unveil a statue of Pendlebury 'while he's still playing'
On the ESPN Footy Podcast, Jake Michaels calls on the AFL to commission a statue for Scott Pendlebury while he's still playing, with the champ set to break the V/AFL games record in coming weeks.
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Draft changes finally revealed, too late and set to disadvantage clubs that need help most
More change is coming to the AFL Draft. Its effects may help poorer clubs rebuild quicker, but the remedy has arrived far too late to equalise the AFL's 'two-tiered' competition, writes Jasper Chellappah.
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Six Points: The ARC has become the AFL's biggest problem; Showdown needs more respect
This week's Six Points feature the controversial ARC review system, an updated 'superstar' list, a look at blowouts, and what I absolutely hate about the Showdown.
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Sacked Demons CEO flags legal action against AFL club
Sacked Melbourne chief executive Paul Guerra has flagged legal action against the AFL club in the wake of his shock axing.
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McRae won't speculate on when Pendles plays record-breaking game
Collingwood coach Craig McRae is determined not to let logistics around where Scott Pendlebury breaks the VFL/AFL games record get in the way of performance.
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Shock decision as Demons move on CEO Paul Guerra
Melbourne have parted ways with chief executive officer Paul Guerra, only seven months after he started in the role.
2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 SYD
|
24 | 178.1 | LWWWW |
| 2 |
 FRE
|
24 | 137.6 | WWWWW |
| 3 |
 HAW
|
24 | 124.5 | WWWWW |
| 4 |
 MELB
|
20 | 102.8 | WWLWW |
| 5 |
 BL
|
16 | 118.8 | WWWLW |
| 6 |
 NMFC
|
16 | 115.9 | WWLWL |
| 7 |
 SUNS
|
16 | 114.4 | WLLWL |
| 8 |
 COLL
|
16 | 110.2 | WLLWW |
| 9 |
 GEEL
|
16 | 108.6 | WLWWL |
| 10 |
 WB
|
16 | 91.8 | WWLLL |
| 11 |
 PORT
|
12 | 112.5 | LWLLW |
| 12 |
 STK
|
12 | 110.1 | WLWLW |
| 13 |
 ADEL
|
12 | 96.1 | LLWWL |
| 14 |
 GWS
|
12 | 89.8 | LLWLW |
| 15 |
 WCE
|
8 | 55.8 | WLLLL |
| 16 |
 CARL
|
4 | 80.3 | LLLLL |
| 17 |
 ESS
|
4 | 72.9 | LLWLL |
| 18 |
 RICH
|
0 | 54.2 | LLLLL |