Game Information
MCG
Team Stats
-
Disposals
- MELB 316
- 340 BL
-
Kicks
- MELB 213
- 229 BL
-
Handballs
- MELB 103
- 111 BL
-
Free Kicks
- MELB 19
- 22 BL
-
Clearances
- MELB 51
- 37 BL
-
Inside 50
- MELB 55
- 53 BL
-
Tackles
- MELB 73
- 74 BL
-
Hit-Outs
- MELB 48
- 33 BL
Score Worm
Game Leaders
Goals
15
E. Langdon2 Goals
30
E. Hipwood4 Goals
Disposals
3
C. Petracca27 Disposals
10
D. Rich30 Disposals
Contested Possessions
10
C. Oliver18 Contested Possessions
9
L. Neale18 Contested Possessions
Scoring Plays
| fourth Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 31:56 |  | D. McStay Goal | 79 - 92 |
| 29:19 |  | E. Langdon Goal | 79 - 86 |
| 27:28 | | H. Petty Goal | 73 - 86 |
| 26:06 | | K. Pickett Behind | 67 - 86 |
| 24:45 | | Z. Bailey Goal | 66 - 86 |
| 21:57 | | C. Cameron Goal | 66 - 80 |
| 18:40 | | C. Petracca Behind | 66 - 74 |
| 14:29 | | Z. Bailey Goal | 65 - 74 |
| 9:36 | | L. McCarthy Behind | 65 - 68 |
| 6:14 | | A. Brayshaw Goal | 65 - 67 |
| 4:49 | | J. Berry Behind | 59 - 67 |
| 4:19 | | Rushed | 59 - 66 |
| 3:07 | | D. McStay Goal | 59 - 65 |
| third Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 34:16 | | E. Hipwood Goal | 59 - 59 |
| 32:46 | | D. Fort Goal | 59 - 53 |
| 30:23 | | A. Neal-Bullen Goal | 59 - 47 |
| 28:54 | | B. Fritsch Goal | 53 - 47 |
| 26:24 | | C. Cameron Behind | 47 - 47 |
| 23:49 | | H. McCluggage Goal | 47 - 46 |
| 18:15 | | Rushed | 47 - 40 |
| 16:41 | | J. Viney Behind | 46 - 40 |
| 15:27 | | E. Hipwood Goal | 45 - 40 |
| 13:52 | | T. Sparrow Behind | 45 - 34 |
| 5:52 | | C. Cameron Goal | 44 - 34 |
| 1:30 | | E. Hipwood Goal | 44 - 28 |
| second Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 28:48 | | C. Ah Chee Goal | 44 - 22 |
| 27:28 | | K. Pickett Goal | 44 - 16 |
| 26:39 | | A. Neal-Bullen Behind | 38 - 16 |
| 21:50 | | B. Fritsch Goal | 37 - 16 |
| 14:31 | | E. Hipwood Behind | 31 - 16 |
| 12:42 | | E. Hipwood Goal | 31 - 15 |
| 9:49 | | K. Pickett Goal | 31 - 9 |
| 0:41 | | Rushed | 25 - 9 |
| first Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 29:45 | | C. Cameron Goal | 24 - 9 |
| 27:34 | | C. Rayner Behind | 24 - 3 |
| 24:33 | | D. McStay Behind | 24 - 2 |
| 23:20 | | J. Harmes Behind | 24 - 1 |
| 22:04 | | T. Sparrow Behind | 23 - 1 |
| 19:34 | | Rushed | 22 - 1 |
| 18:14 | | E. Langdon Behind | 21 - 1 |
| 15:26 | | J. Melksham Goal | 20 - 1 |
| 13:01 | | A. Neal-Bullen Goal | 14 - 1 |
| 11:51 | | H. McCluggage Behind | 8 - 1 |
| 9:47 | | C. Spargo Behind | 8 - 0 |
| 5:27 | | E. Langdon Goal | 7 - 0 |
| 1:34 | | L. Jackson Behind | 1 - 0 |
AFL News
![]()
Brereton: Fremantle's 'heaving' fan base is a weapon
On ESPN Footy Central, James Hird and Dermott Brereton discuss Fremantle's secret weapon, their crowds, after a win over the Cats last week.
![]()
'Dark moments': Merrett slams reporting of his future
Essendon star Zach Merrett has admitted to some "dark moments" due to the scrutiny and relentless reporting about his AFL future.
![]()
Hawthorn coach shuts down Tasmania, Carlton speculation
Sam Mitchell has quashed speculation he's interested in moving to Tasmania, saying he's happy as Hawthorn coach.
![]()
Six Points: 'Wildcard Blues' should have rivals nervous come September
This week's Six Points feature the finals-bound Blues, thoughts on a Showdown at the MCG, why Western Australia should never host Thursday night games, and praise for the umpires for pinging Max Hall's 27m (yes!) run.
![]()
Swans star Errol Gulden back for crunch game after lengthy recovery
Sydney star Errol Gulden will return after more than three months out as the Swans seek to lock down a top-two AFL spot.
![]()
The five most improved AFL players for 2026
On the ESPN Footy Podcast, Champion Data's Christian Joly runs through the most improved players for 2026, going by Rating Points.
2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 FRE
|
52 | 144.4 | WWWWW |
| 2 |
 SYD
|
48 | 143.7 | WLWWW |
| 3 |
 HAW
|
38 | 113.5 | LWWLW |
| 4 |
 GEEL
|
36 | 120.6 | WLLWL |
| 5 |
 ADEL
|
36 | 113.2 | WLWWW |
| 6 |
 MELB
|
36 | 104.2 | LLWWL |
| 7 |
 WB
|
36 | 92.8 | WWWLW |
| 8 |
 BL
|
32 | 108.4 | LLLWW |
| 9 |
 SUNS
|
28 | 105.3 | WLLLL |
| 10 |
 NMFC
|
28 | 90.7 | LWLWW |
| 11 |
 COLL
|
26 | 101.5 | LWLLW |
| 12 |
 STK
|
24 | 100.6 | LLLWL |
| 13 |
 GWS
|
24 | 100.3 | LWWLL |
| 14 |
 CARL
|
24 | 91.1 | WWWWW |
| 15 |
 PORT
|
16 | 98.7 | LLWLL |
| 16 |
 WCE
|
16 | 72.7 | WLWLL |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
8 | 61.3 | LWLLL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
4 | 70.4 | LLLLL |