| Full Team Stats |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Disposals | 382 | 341 |
| Kicks | 212 | 210 |
| Handballs | 170 | 131 |
| Contested Possessions | 151 | 123 |
| Disposal Efficiency | 70.2 | 76.2 |
| Centre Clearances | 13 | 14 |
| Stoppage Clearances | 26 | 23 |
| Total Clearances | 39 | 37 |
| Inside 50s | 50 | 58 |
| Marks | 69 | 78 |
| Marks Inside 50 | 5 | 9 |
| Contested Marks | 8 | 12 |
| Tackles | 38 | 43 |
| Rebound 50s | 46 | 44 |
| Hitouts | 34 | 39 |
| One Percenters | 63 | 42 |
| Goal Assists | 5 | 9 |
| Free Kicks | 23 | 21 |
| Clangers | 63 | 49 |
| Goal Accuracy | 41.7 | 50.0 |
Team Stats
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Disposals
- CARL 382
- 341 HAW
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Kicks
- CARL 212
- 210 HAW
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Handballs
- CARL 170
- 131 HAW
-
Free Kicks
- CARL 23
- 21 HAW
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Clearances
- CARL 39
- 37 HAW
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Inside 50
- CARL 50
- 58 HAW
-
Tackles
- CARL 38
- 43 HAW
-
Hit-Outs
- CARL 34
- 39 HAW
Game Information
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2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 SYD
|
4 | 191.3 | W |
| 2 |
 SUNS
|
4 | 181.2 | W |
| 3 |
 GWS
|
4 | 128.4 | W |
| 4 |
 COLL
|
4 | 118.2 | W |
| 5 |
 WB
|
4 | 104.7 | W |
| 6 |
 BL
|
0 | 95.5 | L |
| 7 |
 STK
|
0 | 84.6 | L |
| 8 |
 HAW
|
0 | 77.9 | L |
| 9 |
 GEEL
|
0 | 55.2 | L |
| 10 |
 CARL
|
0 | 52.3 | L |
| 11 |
 FRE
|
0 | 0.0 | |
| 12 |
 MELB
|
0 | 0.0 | |
| 13 |
 WCE
|
0 | 0.0 | |
| 14 |
 NMFC
|
0 | 0.0 | |
| 15 |
 PORT
|
0 | 0.0 | |
| 16 |
 RICH
|
0 | 0.0 | |
| 17 |
 ADEL
|
0 | 0.0 | |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
0 | 0.0 |