| Full Team Stats |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Disposals | 684 | 746 |
| Kicks | 411 | 405 |
| Handballs | 273 | 341 |
| Contested Possessions | 289 | 275 |
| Disposal Efficiency | 72.8 | 72.0 |
| Centre Clearances | 30 | 29 |
| Stoppage Clearances | 41 | 46 |
| Total Clearances | 71 | 75 |
| Inside 50s | 98 | 104 |
| Marks | 165 | 154 |
| Marks Inside 50 | 17 | 20 |
| Contested Marks | 15 | 15 |
| Tackles | 141 | 108 |
| Rebound 50s | 72 | 88 |
| Hitouts | 51 | 69 |
| One Percenters | 88 | 86 |
| Goal Assists | 20 | 21 |
| Free Kicks | 45 | 28 |
| Clangers | 113 | 122 |
| Goal Accuracy | 51.9 | 44.3 |
Team Stats
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Disposals
- WCE 684
- 746 FRE
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Kicks
- WCE 411
- 405 FRE
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Handballs
- WCE 273
- 341 FRE
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Free Kicks
- WCE 45
- 28 FRE
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Clearances
- WCE 71
- 75 FRE
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Inside 50
- WCE 98
- 104 FRE
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Tackles
- WCE 141
- 108 FRE
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Hit-Outs
- WCE 51
- 69 FRE
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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 |