Game Information
Marvel Stadium
Team Stats
-
Disposals
- STK 375
- 361 SYD
-
Kicks
- STK 236
- 224 SYD
-
Handballs
- STK 139
- 137 SYD
-
Free Kicks
- STK 11
- 19 SYD
-
Clearances
- STK 29
- 30 SYD
-
Inside 50
- STK 41
- 54 SYD
-
Tackles
- STK 63
- 41 SYD
-
Hit-Outs
- STK 21
- 40 SYD
Score Worm
Game Leaders
Goals
1
J. Higgins3 Goals
6
L. McDonald2 Goals
Disposals
9
J. Steele28 Disposals
21
E. Gulden28 Disposals
Contested Possessions
9
J. Steele14 Contested Possessions
21
E. Gulden12 Contested Possessions
Scoring Plays
| fourth Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 27:51 |  | L. McDonald Behind | 84 - 82 |
| 22:11 |  | Rushed | 84 - 81 |
| 18:34 | | Rushed | 83 - 81 |
| 14:58 | | D. Butler Behind | 83 - 80 |
| 13:37 | | J. Higgins Goal | 82 - 80 |
| 10:19 | | O. Florent Behind | 76 - 80 |
| 7:39 | | C. Sharman Goal | 76 - 79 |
| 4:41 | | T. Membrey Goal | 70 - 79 |
| 3:35 | | Rushed | 64 - 79 |
| 1:56 | | M. Phillipou Goal | 64 - 78 |
| 1:00 | | J. Amartey Behind | 58 - 78 |
| third Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 31:46 | | T. Papley Behind | 58 - 77 |
| 29:38 | | I. Heeney Goal | 58 - 76 |
| 27:51 | | I. Heeney Goal | 58 - 70 |
| 25:11 | | J. Higgins Goal | 58 - 64 |
| 23:55 | | L. Henry Goal | 52 - 64 |
| 21:26 | | J. Higgins Goal | 46 - 64 |
| 19:23 | | C. Sharman Goal | 40 - 64 |
| 13:55 | | J. Amartey Behind | 34 - 64 |
| 11:57 | | O. Florent Goal | 34 - 63 |
| 10:16 | | M. Wood Goal | 34 - 57 |
| 5:38 | | J. McInerney Behind | 28 - 57 |
| 4:57 | | S. Wicks Behind | 28 - 56 |
| 4:20 | | W. Hayward Behind | 28 - 55 |
| 1:36 | | T. Papley Behind | 28 - 54 |
| second Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 32:25 | | T. Papley Goal | 28 - 53 |
| 28:03 | | C. Warner Goal | 28 - 47 |
| 27:08 | | H. McLean Behind | 28 - 41 |
| 24:17 | | R. Fox Goal | 28 - 40 |
| 23:22 | | L. McDonald Behind | 28 - 34 |
| 21:53 | | B. Campbell Goal | 28 - 33 |
| 20:25 | | J. McInerney Goal | 28 - 27 |
| 17:41 | | Rushed | 28 - 21 |
| 14:37 | | M. Phillipou Behind | 27 - 21 |
| 10:42 | | D. Butler Goal | 26 - 21 |
| 4:05 | | C. Warner Goal | 20 - 21 |
| 2:58 | | R. Marshall Goal | 20 - 15 |
| 1:01 | | J. Amartey Behind | 14 - 15 |
| first Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 25:59 | | Rushed | 14 - 14 |
| 24:06 | | L. McDonald Goal | 14 - 13 |
| 17:12 | | L. McDonald Behind | 14 - 7 |
| 13:18 | | L. McDonald Goal | 14 - 6 |
| 11:16 | | R. Marshall Goal | 14 - 0 |
| 8:08 | | D. Wilson Goal | 8 - 0 |
| 4:11 | | Rushed | 2 - 0 |
| 3:15 | | J. Higgins Behind | 1 - 0 |
AFL News
![]()
Three vacancies, three different methods: Fascinating subplot in footy's coach hunt
Tasmania wants experience, Carlton is betting on untapped talent, and Essendon wants to keep its search within the family. It's fascinating watching three very different recruitment methods at play, writes Rohan Connolly.
![]()
AFL Round 17: Ins and outs, fixtures, games, tips, odds -- everything you need to know
Round 17 of the 2026 AFL season kicks off with a Thursday night blockbuster between Geelong and Brisbane at GMHBA Stadium. Then, on Friday evening, Sydney and the Western Bulldogs do battle at the SCG.
![]()
Cox: 'Can see both sides' in Scott's comments on absent Stengle
On Red Time, Mason Cox says AFL clubs face a delicate balance between prioritising player wellbeing and protecting themselves financially.
![]()
Hird: Lions need to be at their best to beat Geelong
On ESPN Footy Central, James Hird declares the Lions will be 'up there with Fremantle' as premiership favourites if they can knock off the Cats in Geelong.
![]()
Contenders on 'fraud watch': Every AFL club ranked in July tiers
Yes, Fremantle are clearly in their own tier and flying, but which contenders look legit and which ones are on 'fraud watch'? It's time for our July tiers -- where does your team sit?
![]()
Expert tips, best tips for Round 17 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 17 of the AFL season? 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!
2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 FRE
|
56 | 141.6 | WWWWL |
| 2 |
 SYD
|
52 | 136.9 | WWWLW |
| 3 |
 HAW
|
42 | 110.0 | WLWWL |
| 4 |
 BL
|
40 | 111.7 | LWWWW |
| 5 |
 ADEL
|
40 | 111.4 | WWWLW |
| 6 |
 MELB
|
40 | 106.3 | LWWLW |
| 7 |
 GEEL
|
36 | 117.1 | LLWLL |
| 8 |
 WB
|
36 | 90.8 | WWLWL |
| 9 |
 NMFC
|
32 | 92.2 | WLWWW |
| 10 |
 COLL
|
30 | 104.2 | WLLWW |
| 11 |
 SUNS
|
28 | 101.2 | LLLLL |
| 12 |
 GWS
|
28 | 100.8 | WLLLW |
| 13 |
 CARL
|
28 | 95.6 | WWWWW |
| 14 |
 STK
|
24 | 100.6 | LLLWL |
| 15 |
 PORT
|
20 | 100.9 | LWLLW |
| 16 |
 WCE
|
16 | 71.5 | WLLLL |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
8 | 61.8 | WLLLL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
4 | 71.0 | LLLLL |