Game Information
MCG
Team Stats
-
Disposals
- MELB 303
- 401 COLL
-
Kicks
- MELB 198
- 238 COLL
-
Handballs
- MELB 105
- 163 COLL
-
Free Kicks
- MELB 11
- 17 COLL
-
Clearances
- MELB 27
- 31 COLL
-
Inside 50
- MELB 43
- 55 COLL
-
Tackles
- MELB 42
- 41 COLL
-
Hit-Outs
- MELB 27
- 25 COLL
Score Worm
Game Leaders
Goals
36
K. Pickett2 Goals
35
N. Daicos2 Goals
Disposals
3
C. Salem26 Disposals
35
N. Daicos40 Disposals
Contested Possessions
11
M. Gawn13 Contested Possessions
35
N. Daicos10 Contested Possessions
Scoring Plays
| fourth Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 1:3:22 |  | K. Pickett Behind | 57 - 103 |
| 1:2:18 |  | Rushed | 56 - 103 |
| 1:1:18 | | J. Billings Behind | 56 - 102 |
| 58:04 | | E. Allan Goal | 55 - 102 |
| 55:18 | | P. Lipinski Goal | 55 - 96 |
| 51:58 | | K. Tholstrup Goal | 55 - 90 |
| 13:40 | | J. Crisp Goal | 49 - 90 |
| 12:23 | | K. Chandler Behind | 49 - 84 |
| 7:35 | | D. Turner Behind | 48 - 84 |
| 5:46 | | J. Crisp Behind | 47 - 84 |
| 4:43 | | F. Macrae Behind | 47 - 83 |
| 2:46 | | Rushed | 47 - 82 |
| 0:47 | | W. Hoskin-Elliott Behind | 47 - 81 |
| third Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 27:32 | | W. Parker Goal | 47 - 80 |
| 26:37 | | J. Elliott Behind | 47 - 74 |
| 25:21 | | Rushed | 47 - 73 |
| 23:23 | | W. Hoskin-Elliott Goal | 46 - 73 |
| 18:50 | | K. Tholstrup Goal | 46 - 67 |
| 17:47 | | B. Hill Behind | 40 - 67 |
| 15:58 | | D. Turner Goal | 40 - 66 |
| 12:56 | | N. Daicos Goal | 34 - 66 |
| 10:44 | | N. Daicos Behind | 34 - 60 |
| 7:32 | | J. Elliott Goal | 34 - 59 |
| 2:48 | | J. Billings Goal | 34 - 53 |
| second Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 24:43 | | P. Lipinski Goal | 28 - 53 |
| 21:17 | | J. Elliott Behind | 28 - 47 |
| 19:37 | | K. Pickett Behind | 28 - 46 |
| 16:06 | | K. Pickett Goal | 27 - 46 |
| 15:05 | | J. van Rooyen Behind | 21 - 46 |
| 13:39 | | D. Turner Behind | 20 - 46 |
| 10:26 | | J. Richards Goal | 19 - 46 |
| 7:05 | | J. van Rooyen Goal | 19 - 40 |
| 4:41 | | K. Chandler Goal | 13 - 40 |
| 3:33 | | D. Cameron Goal | 7 - 40 |
| first Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 23:29 | | S. Sidebottom Goal | 7 - 34 |
| 22:01 | | B. Hill Goal | 7 - 28 |
| 17:26 | | B. Hill Goal | 7 - 22 |
| 15:09 | | D. Cameron Goal | 7 - 16 |
| 13:49 | | W. Hoskin-Elliott Behind | 7 - 10 |
| 12:21 | | J. Melksham Behind | 7 - 9 |
| 11:12 | | J. Daicos Behind | 6 - 9 |
| 7:32 | | N. Daicos Goal | 6 - 8 |
| 6:26 | | Rushed | 6 - 2 |
| 3:53 | | K. Pickett Goal | 6 - 1 |
| 1:51 | | W. Hoskin-Elliott Behind | 0 - 1 |
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 | 148.2 | WWWWW |
| 2 |
 SYD
|
52 | 136.9 | WWWLW |
| 3 |
 HAW
|
42 | 113.7 | WWLWW |
| 4 |
 BL
|
40 | 111.7 | LWWWW |
| 5 |
 ADEL
|
40 | 111.4 | WWWLW |
| 6 |
 GEEL
|
36 | 117.1 | LLWLL |
| 7 |
 MELB
|
36 | 104.2 | LLWWL |
| 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 |
 CARL
|
28 | 95.6 | WWWWW |
| 13 |
 STK
|
24 | 100.6 | LLLWL |
| 14 |
 GWS
|
24 | 99.3 | WWLLL |
| 15 |
 PORT
|
20 | 100.9 | LWLLW |
| 16 |
 WCE
|
16 | 71.5 | WLLLL |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
8 | 61.8 | WLLLL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
4 | 71.0 | LLLLL |