| Full Team Stats |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Disposals | 674 | 685 |
| Kicks | 434 | 403 |
| Handballs | 240 | 282 |
| Contested Possessions | 243 | 240 |
| Disposal Efficiency | 71.7 | 73.1 |
| Centre Clearances | 32 | 26 |
| Stoppage Clearances | 34 | 41 |
| Total Clearances | 66 | 67 |
| Inside 50s | 113 | 96 |
| Marks | 181 | 180 |
| Marks Inside 50 | 31 | 23 |
| Contested Marks | 20 | 15 |
| Tackles | 97 | 108 |
| Rebound 50s | 78 | 75 |
| Hitouts | 78 | 48 |
| One Percenters | 85 | 75 |
| Goal Assists | 19 | 13 |
| Free Kicks | 25 | 38 |
| Clangers | 105 | 123 |
| Goal Accuracy | 45.9 | 43.9 |
Team Stats
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Disposals
- MELB 674
- 685 RICH
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Kicks
- MELB 434
- 403 RICH
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Handballs
- MELB 240
- 282 RICH
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Free Kicks
- MELB 25
- 38 RICH
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Clearances
- MELB 66
- 67 RICH
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Inside 50
- MELB 113
- 96 RICH
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Tackles
- MELB 97
- 108 RICH
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Hit-Outs
- MELB 78
- 48 RICH
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 |