Team Stats
-
Disposals
- MELB 423
- 326 RICH
-
Kicks
- MELB 245
- 198 RICH
-
Handballs
- MELB 178
- 128 RICH
-
Free Kicks
- MELB 26
- 19 RICH
-
Clearances
- MELB 38
- 38 RICH
-
Inside 50
- MELB 46
- 43 RICH
-
Tackles
- MELB 72
- 42 RICH
-
Hit-Outs
- MELB 44
- 36 RICH
Score Worm
Game Leaders
Goals
Disposals
Contested Possessions
Scoring Plays
| fourth Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 31:58 | ![]() | B. Fritsch Behind | 83 - 63 |
| 29:50 | ![]() | T. Nankervis Goal | 82 - 63 |
| 26:58 | ![]() | T. Taranto Goal | 82 - 57 |
| 25:05 | ![]() | T. Lynch Goal | 82 - 51 |
| 24:03 | ![]() | Rushed | 82 - 45 |
| 20:13 | ![]() | T. Lynch Goal | 82 - 44 |
| 14:30 | ![]() | M. Gawn Behind | 82 - 38 |
| 9:59 | ![]() | B. Fritsch Behind | 81 - 38 |
| 5:22 | ![]() | K. Pickett Behind | 80 - 38 |
| 2:23 | ![]() | K. Chandler Goal | 79 - 38 |
| third Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 32:53 | ![]() | J. Faull Behind | 73 - 38 |
| 31:02 | ![]() | Rushed | 73 - 37 |
| 29:03 | ![]() | T. Lynch Behind | 72 - 37 |
| 27:21 | ![]() | C. Petracca Goal | 72 - 36 |
| 26:20 | ![]() | K. Pickett Behind | 66 - 36 |
| 22:48 | ![]() | K. Tholstrup Goal | 65 - 36 |
| 20:20 | ![]() | Rushed | 59 - 36 |
| 17:47 | ![]() | T. Sparrow Goal | 58 - 36 |
| 13:19 | ![]() | T. Lynch Goal | 52 - 36 |
| 9:27 | ![]() | B. Fritsch Goal | 52 - 30 |
| 7:55 | ![]() | C. Petracca Goal | 46 - 30 |
| 0:59 | ![]() | K. Pickett Goal | 40 - 30 |
| second Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 23:48 | ![]() | H. Petty Goal | 34 - 30 |
| 21:37 | ![]() | R. Mansell Goal | 28 - 30 |
| 18:40 | ![]() | S. Campbell Behind | 28 - 24 |
| 17:05 | ![]() | K. McIntosh Behind | 28 - 23 |
| 12:02 | ![]() | H. Petty Goal | 28 - 22 |
| 11:35 | ![]() | Rushed | 22 - 22 |
| 7:03 | ![]() | S. Green Goal | 21 - 22 |
| 3:23 | ![]() | H. Petty Behind | 21 - 16 |
| 1:16 | ![]() | T. Lynch Behind | 20 - 16 |
| first Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 30:47 | ![]() | T. Taranto Goal | 20 - 15 |
| 27:11 | ![]() | S. Lalor Goal | 20 - 9 |
| 25:30 | ![]() | J. Hopper Behind | 20 - 3 |
| 23:37 | ![]() | K. Chandler Goal | 20 - 2 |
| 22:28 | ![]() | Rushed | 14 - 2 |
| 17:09 | ![]() | B. Fritsch Goal | 14 - 1 |
| 10:42 | ![]() | T. Lynch Behind | 8 - 1 |
| 8:04 | ![]() | E. Langdon Goal | 8 - 0 |
| 4:01 | ![]() | H. Langford Behind | 2 - 0 |
| 1:55 | ![]() | T. Rivers Behind | 1 - 0 |
AFL News
![]()
Michaels: AFL must 'fall on its sword', scrap Opening Round
On the ESPN Footy Podcast, Jake Michaels says Opening Round has caused too many issues and needs to be scrapped, after more negative feedback from coaches.
![]()
AFL Round 2: Team news, fixtures, games, tips, odds -- everything you need to know
Round 2 of the 2026 AFL season gets underway Thursday night with a blockbuster clash between Hawthorn and Sydney. Then, the Crows will try and carry winning momentum into Friday night when they host the in-form Bulldogs.
![]()
Listen to the ESPN Footy Podcast
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL and AFLW analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
![]()
ESPN's Brownlow Medal predictor and tracker - every vote for 2026
The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2026, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor.
![]()
Expert tips, best tips for Round 2 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 2 of the 2026 AFL season? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPN Footytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
![]()
AFL Stocks up, stocks down: When you single-handedly win the game ... for the opposition
Has a player ever polled best and fairest votes ... for the other team? One player could go close this week, while one former coach might have allowed himself a little smile. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 1.
2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SYD
|
8 | 182.9 | WW |
| 2 |
SUNS
|
8 | 181.6 | WW |
| 3 |
WB
|
8 | 154.1 | WW |
| 4 |
NMFC
|
4 | 168.7 | W |
| 5 |
ADEL
|
4 | 117.7 | W |
| 6 |
HAW
|
4 | 117.1 | LW |
| 7 |
MELB
|
4 | 112.1 | W |
| 8 |
COLL
|
4 | 98.7 | WL |
| 9 |
GEEL
|
4 | 79.6 | LW |
| 10 |
GWS
|
4 | 76.4 | WL |
| 11 |
CARL
|
4 | 70.9 | LW |
| 12 |
RICH
|
0 | 94.7 | L |
| 13 |
FRE
|
0 | 90.9 | L |
| 14 |
STK
|
0 | 87.4 | LL |
| 15 |
BL
|
0 | 77.2 | LL |
| 16 |
PORT
|
0 | 59.3 | L |
| 17 |
ESS
|
0 | 57.2 | L |
| 18 |
WCE
|
0 | 55.0 | L |












SYD
SUNS
WB
NMFC
ADEL
HAW
MELB
COLL
GEEL
GWS
CARL
RICH
FRE
STK
BL
PORT
ESS
WCE