Team Stats
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Disposals
- MELB 378
- 328 CARL
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Kicks
- MELB 215
- 190 CARL
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Handballs
- MELB 163
- 138 CARL
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Free Kicks
- MELB 13
- 22 CARL
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Clearances
- MELB 38
- 29 CARL
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Inside 50
- MELB 59
- 39 CARL
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Tackles
- MELB 54
- 43 CARL
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Hit-Outs
- MELB 33
- 28 CARL
| Full Team Stats |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Disposals | 378 | 328 |
| Kicks | 215 | 190 |
| Handballs | 163 | 138 |
| Contested Possessions | 148 | 119 |
| Disposal Efficiency | 69.6 | 75.3 |
| Centre Clearances | 8 | 9 |
| Stoppage Clearances | 30 | 20 |
| Total Clearances | 38 | 29 |
| Inside 50s | 59 | 39 |
| Bounces | 4 | 4 |
| Marks | 92 | 88 |
| Marks Inside 50 | 15 | 9 |
| Contested Marks | 16 | 15 |
| Tackles | 54 | 43 |
| Tackles Inside 50 | 6 | 4 |
| Rebound 50s | 33 | 51 |
| Hitouts | 33 | 28 |
| One Percenters | 45 | 41 |
| Goal Assists | 6 | 5 |
| Free Kicks | 13 | 22 |
| Clangers | 56 | 67 |
| Interchanges | 71 | 65 |
| Goal Accuracy | 28.6 | 37.5 |
Game Information
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AFL News
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Tristan Xerri wipes blood on McGrath
After a hit to his nose from Jaxon Prior, Tristan Xerri wiped his blood across the face of Andrew McGrath in a heated encounter.
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Richmond kicks first through unlikely option
Individual brilliance from Sam Lalor found Tim Taranto the set shot opportunity and first goal at Optus Stadium.
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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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North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama
North Melbourne have beaten Essendon by 12 points to break a decade-long hoodoo, but an unsavoury incident involving Tristan Xerri could lead to the star ruckman spending time on the sidelines.
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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.
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 |
 NMFC
|
8 | 116.6 | WLW |
| 7 |
 COLL
|
8 | 114.6 | WLW |
| 8 |
 GEEL
|
8 | 86.7 | LWW |
| 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 |
 ESS
|
0 | 61.8 | LLL |
| 18 |
 RICH
|
0 | 56.9 | LLL |