Game Information
Optus Stadium
Team Stats
-
Disposals
- FRE 366
- 345 PORT
-
Kicks
- FRE 206
- 226 PORT
-
Handballs
- FRE 160
- 119 PORT
-
Free Kicks
- FRE 21
- 12 PORT
-
Clearances
- FRE 31
- 39 PORT
-
Inside 50
- FRE 46
- 40 PORT
-
Tackles
- FRE 62
- 46 PORT
-
Hit-Outs
- FRE 40
- 36 PORT
Score Worm
Game Leaders
Goals
32
M. Frederick2 Goals
11
J. Finlayson2 Goals
Disposals
8
A. Brayshaw32 Disposals
9
Z. Butters31 Disposals
Contested Possessions
3
C. Serong19 Contested Possessions
28
W. Drew12 Contested Possessions
Scoring Plays
| fourth Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 25:17 |  | B. Cox Goal | 58 - 74 |
| 19:49 |  | D. Byrne-Jones Goal | 52 - 74 |
| 16:13 | | M. Frederick Behind | 52 - 68 |
| 14:35 | | T. Emmett Goal | 51 - 68 |
| 13:21 | | J. Finlayson Behind | 45 - 68 |
| 11:25 | | C. Serong Behind | 45 - 67 |
| 8:36 | | S. Switkowski Goal | 44 - 67 |
| 4:34 | | D. Byrne-Jones Goal | 38 - 67 |
| 3:07 | | J. Finlayson Behind | 38 - 61 |
| third Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 25:01 | | C. Rozee Behind | 38 - 60 |
| 23:49 | | J. Finlayson Goal | 38 - 59 |
| 16:07 | | M. Frederick Goal | 38 - 53 |
| 14:10 | | J. McEntee Goal | 32 - 53 |
| 9:42 | | W. Rioli Goal | 32 - 47 |
| 7:59 | | D. Byrne-Jones Behind | 32 - 41 |
| 1:35 | | A. Brayshaw Behind | 32 - 40 |
| second Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 31:08 | | J. Treacy Behind | 31 - 40 |
| 28:58 | | B. Banfield Behind | 30 - 40 |
| 26:41 | | T. Emmett Goal | 29 - 40 |
| 23:56 | | S. Powell-Pepper Goal | 23 - 40 |
| 20:42 | | C. Rozee Behind | 23 - 34 |
| 19:37 | | J. Horne-Francis Goal | 23 - 33 |
| 18:21 | | S. Switkowski Goal | 23 - 27 |
| 15:39 | | Rushed | 17 - 27 |
| 10:00 | | J. Finlayson Goal | 16 - 27 |
| 5:42 | | O. Lord Goal | 16 - 21 |
| first Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 28:11 | | H. Young Behind | 16 - 15 |
| 22:22 | | Z. Butters Goal | 15 - 15 |
| 19:46 | | S. Powell-Pepper Goal | 15 - 9 |
| 13:49 | | D. Houston Behind | 15 - 3 |
| 12:29 | | L. Henry Behind | 15 - 2 |
| 9:58 | | L. Jackson Goal | 14 - 2 |
| 8:21 | | J. Treacy Behind | 8 - 2 |
| 7:18 | | J. Finlayson Behind | 7 - 2 |
| 5:55 | | M. Frederick Goal | 7 - 1 |
| 3:35 | | A. Brayshaw Behind | 1 - 1 |
| 0:17 | | W. Drew Behind | 0 - 1 |
AFL News
![]()
Each AFL finalist's biggest September X factor
Footy finals are often decided in moments, so who are the 'moments men' for each AFL team featuring in September? Not many players are capable of being that man for their respective sides, but we think these guys could just be that difference.
![]()
One in three? 5%? Don't bother?! Each finalist's chance of winning the 2026 premiership
Play out the finals series 100 times, and how many times does each finalist win the premiership? Rohan Connolly has done the maths to determine each club's chance of winning the 2026 flag.
![]()
AFL Finals: Ins and outs, fixtures, games, tips, odds -- everything you need to know
Welcome to September! The finals continue with a qualifying final. between Fremantle and Hawthorn on Thursday night, before Geelong hosts Carlton in an elimination blockbuster at the MCG.
![]()
Expert tips, best tips for AFL Finals Week 1
Who should you be tipping in the elimination and qualifying finals? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPNfootytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
![]()
AFL overreactions: Will Pendlebury's legacy be tarnished with a move to the Suns?
The big news this week was that Scott Pendlebury would depart Collingwood and join Gold Coast on a playing-then-coaching deal. But will this move tarnish his legacy as a Collingwood and AFL legend? Let's get to this week's big talking point.
![]()
Finals Demons: Melbourne's goalkicking struggles exposed
On the ESPN Footy Podcast, Champion Data's Christian Joly details Melbourne's horrific run in front of goal in finals.
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 |