Game Information
Optus Stadium
Team Stats
-
Disposals
- WCE 339
- 349 MELB
-
Kicks
- WCE 214
- 204 MELB
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Handballs
- WCE 125
- 145 MELB
-
Free Kicks
- WCE 28
- 17 MELB
-
Clearances
- WCE 40
- 41 MELB
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Inside 50
- WCE 50
- 49 MELB
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Tackles
- WCE 54
- 46 MELB
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Hit-Outs
- WCE 39
- 37 MELB
Score Worm
Game Leaders
Goals
15
J. Cripps2 Goals
50
B. Brown3 Goals
Disposals
6
E. Yeo31 Disposals
3
C. Petracca28 Disposals
Contested Possessions
6
E. Yeo20 Contested Possessions
10
C. Oliver21 Contested Possessions
Scoring Plays
| fourth Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 56:37 |  | J. Darling Goal | 63 - 72 |
| 54:57 | | O. Allen Behind | 57 - 72 |
| 51:08 | | J. Darling Behind | 56 - 72 |
| 50:02 | | C. West Goal | 55 - 72 |
| 48:19 | | O. Allen Behind | 49 - 72 |
| 44:44 | | N. Naitanui Goal | 48 - 72 |
| 42:44 |  | T. Sparrow Behind | 42 - 72 |
| 39:35 | | L. Jackson Behind | 42 - 71 |
| 37:25 | | Josh J. Kennedy Goal | 42 - 70 |
| 36:04 | | C. Petracca Behind | 36 - 70 |
| 5:46 | | A. Neal-Bullen Behind | 36 - 69 |
| third Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 28:23 | | B. Brown Goal | 36 - 68 |
| 26:30 | | J. Melksham Goal | 36 - 62 |
| 25:24 | | B. Fritsch Behind | 36 - 56 |
| 21:40 | | J. Melksham Goal | 36 - 55 |
| 20:33 | | T. Rivers Behind | 36 - 49 |
| 16:15 | | J. Harmes Goal | 36 - 48 |
| 15:00 | | J. Jordon Behind | 36 - 42 |
| 13:25 | | J. Cripps Behind | 36 - 41 |
| 7:38 | | M. Gawn Behind | 35 - 41 |
| 5:39 | | J. Redden Goal | 35 - 40 |
| 2:51 | | A. Neal-Bullen Goal | 29 - 40 |
| 0:25 | | J. Harmes Behind | 29 - 34 |
| second Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 28:49 | | K. Pickett Goal | 29 - 33 |
| 23:55 | | Rushed | 29 - 27 |
| 20:59 | | Z. Langdon Behind | 28 - 27 |
| 20:05 | | J. Cripps Behind | 27 - 27 |
| 17:56 | | J. Cripps Goal | 26 - 27 |
| 8:07 | | T. Kelly Behind | 20 - 27 |
| 7:24 | | J. Petruccelle Behind | 19 - 27 |
| 4:25 | | Rushed | 18 - 27 |
| 1:08 | | J. Darling Goal | 18 - 26 |
| first Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 27:56 | | Josh J. Kennedy Goal | 12 - 26 |
| 23:22 | | B. Brown Goal | 6 - 26 |
| 20:33 | | Rushed | 6 - 20 |
| 18:29 | | A. Neal-Bullen Goal | 6 - 19 |
| 18:00 | | Rushed | 6 - 13 |
| 11:08 | | C. Petracca Goal | 6 - 12 |
| 9:23 | | J. Cripps Goal | 6 - 6 |
| 4:04 | | B. Brown Goal | 0 - 6 |
AFL News
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Caleb Serong slots a classy goal for Fremantle
Fremantle Dockers star Caleb Serong ignites the home crowd with a skilful finish.
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Noble's dazzling goal extends Suns lead
John Noble sends Richmond defenders sideways as a special solo play helps Gold Coast break away from the Tigers
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Rankine kicks a stunner to put Crows in front
Izak Rankine kicks a go-ahead goal from a tight angle under immense pressure as Adelaide storm back from four goals down
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Dogs hold on thanks to Baker's boundary brilliance
Oskar Baker snaps an outrageous goal from the boundary line to snatch victory for the Bulldogs in a final-term thriller.
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Walker kicks two massive goals from outside 50
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker slots a pair of massive goals to keep the Crows in touch.
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Footy's fun again: Revitalised Dees have little to lose as 2026 rolls on
It's funny what a win can do. Steven King's new-look Demons have cast aside memories of departing stars, stodgy footy and a coach sacking, and the guilt-free ride which is 2026 could be fun, writes Rohan Connolly.
2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 SUNS
|
12 | 191.0 | WWW |
| 2 |
 WB
|
12 | 137.2 | WWW |
| 3 |
 SYD
|
8 | 139.5 | WWL |
| 4 |
 HAW
|
8 | 118.1 | LWW |
| 5 |
 NMFC
|
4 | 168.7 | W |
| 6 |
 FRE
|
4 | 121.1 | LW |
| 7 |
 ADEL
|
4 | 104.6 | WL |
| 8 |
 COLL
|
4 | 98.7 | WL |
| 9 |
 STK
|
4 | 92.3 | LLW |
| 10 |
 MELB
|
4 | 84.4 | WL |
| 11 |
 GWS
|
4 | 81.1 | WLL |
| 12 |
 GEEL
|
4 | 79.6 | LW |
| 13 |
 CARL
|
4 | 70.9 | LW |
| 14 |
 BL
|
0 | 77.2 | LL |
| 15 |
 RICH
|
0 | 64.5 | LL |
| 16 |
 PORT
|
0 | 59.3 | L |
| 17 |
 ESS
|
0 | 57.2 | L |
| 18 |
 WCE
|
0 | 55.0 | L |