Season Leaders
Goals
20
N. Larkey21 Goals
28
B. Mihocek13 Goals
Disposals
3
H. Sheezel228 Disposals
9
J. Steele174 Disposals
Contested Possessions
9
L. Davies-Uniacke77 Contested Possessions
11
M. Gawn109 Contested Possessions
Team Stats
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Disposals
- NMFC 2664
- 2426 MELB
-
Kicks
- NMFC 1551
- 1467 MELB
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Handballs
- NMFC 1113
- 959 MELB
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Free Kicks
- NMFC 143
- 116 MELB
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Clearances
- NMFC 260
- 245 MELB
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Inside 50
- NMFC 360
- 403 MELB
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Tackles
- NMFC 406
- 386 MELB
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Hit-Outs
- NMFC 201
- 308 MELB
Game Information
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AFL News
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Rankine combines with Cumming and finishes in style
Izak Rankine provides a highlight for the Crows from outside 50.
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Hayden Young kicks a stunning goal from the boundary
Hayden Young bends one through with class as Fremantle surge in the final term.
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Murphy Reid boots a long goal on the siren
Murphy Reid turns on the jets and kicks truly as the second quarter comes to an end.
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Joly: Archie Roberts needs more meaningful footy
On the ESPN Footy Podcast, Champion Data's Christian Joly said Essendon's Archie Roberts isn't involved enough in scoring chains despite posting big numbers on Anzac Day.
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AFL Round 8: Team news, fixtures, games, tips, odds -- everything you need to know
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2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 FRE
|
28 | 133.0 | WWWWW |
| 2 |
 HAW
|
26 | 121.2 | WWWWD |
| 3 |
 SYD
|
24 | 178.1 | LWWWW |
| 4 |
 MELB
|
20 | 102.8 | WWLWW |
| 5 |
 COLL
|
18 | 108.6 | LLWWD |
| 6 |
 BL
|
16 | 118.8 | WWWLW |
| 7 |
 NMFC
|
16 | 115.9 | WWLWL |
| 8 |
 SUNS
|
16 | 114.4 | WLLWL |
| 9 |
 GEEL
|
16 | 108.6 | WLWWL |
| 10 |
 ADEL
|
16 | 96.6 | LWWLW |
| 11 |
 WB
|
16 | 91.5 | WLLLL |
| 12 |
 PORT
|
12 | 110.9 | WLLWL |
| 13 |
 STK
|
12 | 110.1 | WLWLW |
| 14 |
 GWS
|
12 | 89.8 | LLWLW |
| 15 |
 WCE
|
8 | 55.8 | WLLLL |
| 16 |
 CARL
|
4 | 80.3 | LLLLL |
| 17 |
 ESS
|
4 | 72.9 | LLWLL |
| 18 |
 RICH
|
0 | 54.2 | LLLLL |