| Full Team Stats |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Disposals | 675 | 674 |
| Kicks | 347 | 434 |
| Handballs | 328 | 240 |
| Contested Possessions | 225 | 243 |
| Disposal Efficiency | 75.4 | 71.7 |
| Centre Clearances | 24 | 32 |
| Stoppage Clearances | 30 | 34 |
| Total Clearances | 54 | 66 |
| Inside 50s | 83 | 113 |
| Marks | 133 | 181 |
| Marks Inside 50 | 14 | 31 |
| Contested Marks | 10 | 20 |
| Tackles | 87 | 97 |
| Rebound 50s | 84 | 78 |
| Hitouts | 60 | 78 |
| One Percenters | 57 | 85 |
| Goal Assists | 17 | 19 |
| Free Kicks | 37 | 25 |
| Clangers | 96 | 105 |
| Goal Accuracy | 59.0 | 45.9 |
Team Stats
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Disposals
- ESS 675
- 674 MELB
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Kicks
- ESS 347
- 434 MELB
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Handballs
- ESS 328
- 240 MELB
-
Free Kicks
- ESS 37
- 25 MELB
-
Clearances
- ESS 54
- 66 MELB
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Inside 50
- ESS 83
- 113 MELB
-
Tackles
- ESS 87
- 97 MELB
-
Hit-Outs
- ESS 60
- 78 MELB
Game Information
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2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 SUNS
|
12 | 191.0 | WWW |
| 2 |
 WB
|
12 | 137.2 | WWW |
| 3 |
 SYD
|
8 | 139.5 | WWL |
| 4 |
 HAW
|
8 | 118.1 | LWW |
| 5 |
 FRE
|
4 | 121.1 | LW |
| 6 |
 NMFC
|
4 | 116.3 | WL |
| 7 |
 PORT
|
4 | 109.3 | LW |
| 8 |
 ADEL
|
4 | 104.6 | WL |
| 9 |
 COLL
|
4 | 98.7 | WL |
| 10 |
 STK
|
4 | 92.3 | LLW |
| 11 |
 MELB
|
4 | 84.4 | WL |
| 12 |
 WCE
|
4 | 81.3 | LW |
| 13 |
 GWS
|
4 | 81.1 | WLL |
| 14 |
 GEEL
|
4 | 79.6 | LW |
| 15 |
 CARL
|
4 | 70.9 | LW |
| 16 |
 BL
|
0 | 77.2 | LL |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
0 | 64.5 | LL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
0 | 55.0 | LL |