Team Stats
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Disposals
- PORT 340
- 283 ESS
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Kicks
- PORT 196
- 167 ESS
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Handballs
- PORT 144
- 116 ESS
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Free Kicks
- PORT 21
- 15 ESS
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Clearances
- PORT 34
- 32 ESS
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Inside 50
- PORT 45
- 32 ESS
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Tackles
- PORT 64
- 52 ESS
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Hit-Outs
- PORT 32
- 36 ESS
| Full Team Stats |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Disposals | 340 | 283 |
| Kicks | 196 | 167 |
| Handballs | 144 | 116 |
| Contested Possessions | 126 | 120 |
| Disposal Efficiency | 69.4 | 66.8 |
| Centre Clearances | 9 | 10 |
| Stoppage Clearances | 25 | 22 |
| Total Clearances | 34 | 32 |
| Inside 50s | 45 | 32 |
| Bounces | 2 | 0 |
| Marks | 66 | 44 |
| Marks Inside 50 | 12 | 3 |
| Contested Marks | 6 | 9 |
| Tackles | 64 | 52 |
| Tackles Inside 50 | 8 | 8 |
| Rebound 50s | 27 | 34 |
| Hitouts | 32 | 36 |
| One Percenters | 50 | 42 |
| Goal Assists | 7 | 3 |
| Free Kicks | 21 | 15 |
| Clangers | 55 | 51 |
| Interchanges | 77 | 85 |
| Goal Accuracy | 44.0 | 30.8 |
Game Information
Adelaide Oval
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Richmond kicks first through unlikely option
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Tempers flare between Saints and Lions
There's no love lost between these two teams, as Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera gives away a free kick after the goal for high contact.
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Cyclone Treacy strikes as Dockers overpower Tigers
Fremantle have shaken off a wayward start in slippery conditions to overpower a depleted Richmond, running out 60-point winners at Optus Stadium.
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Wounded Lions surge late to beat Saints, get off mark
Reigning premiers Brisbane have run over the top of St Kilda to claim a fiery 33-point win and get their two-time premiership defence off the mark.
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Debutant's tackle sends Daicos off the field
First gamer Oliver Hannaford caught Josh Daicos in a swinging tackle which sent the Magpie off the ground.
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2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 SUNS
|
12 | 191.0 | WWW |
| 2 |
 WB
|
12 | 137.2 | WWW |
| 3 |
 FRE
|
8 | 143.9 | LWW |
| 4 |
 SYD
|
8 | 139.5 | WWL |
| 5 |
 HAW
|
8 | 118.1 | LWW |
| 6 |
 COLL
|
8 | 114.6 | WLW |
| 7 |
 GEEL
|
8 | 86.7 | LWW |
| 8 |
 NMFC
|
4 | 116.3 | WL |
| 9 |
 PORT
|
4 | 109.3 | LW |
| 10 |
 ADEL
|
4 | 100.0 | WLL |
| 11 |
 BL
|
4 | 94.6 | LLW |
| 12 |
 STK
|
4 | 86.0 | LLWL |
| 13 |
 MELB
|
4 | 84.4 | WL |
| 14 |
 WCE
|
4 | 81.3 | LW |
| 15 |
 GWS
|
4 | 76.9 | WLLL |
| 16 |
 CARL
|
4 | 70.9 | LW |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
0 | 56.9 | LLL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
0 | 55.0 | LL |