Game Information
Optus Stadium
Team Stats
-
Disposals
- FRE 404
- 356 CARL
-
Kicks
- FRE 218
- 190 CARL
-
Handballs
- FRE 186
- 166 CARL
-
Free Kicks
- FRE 17
- 20 CARL
-
Clearances
- FRE 34
- 29 CARL
-
Inside 50
- FRE 51
- 53 CARL
-
Tackles
- FRE 61
- 60 CARL
-
Hit-Outs
- FRE 39
- 23 CARL
Score Worm
Game Leaders
Goals
24
J. Amiss3 Goals
17
B. Kemp4 Goals
Disposals
10
S. Bolton33 Disposals
18
S. Walsh32 Disposals
Contested Possessions
3
C. Serong14 Contested Possessions
9
P. Cripps24 Contested Possessions
Scoring Plays
| fourth Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 28:33 |  | P. Cripps Goal | 103 - 89 |
| 26:56 | | P. Cripps Behind | 103 - 83 |
| 25:03 | | S. Walsh Goal | 103 - 82 |
| 23:50 | | B. Kemp Goal | 103 - 76 |
| 22:18 |  | M. Cox Goal | 103 - 70 |
| 19:58 | | A. Moir Goal | 97 - 70 |
| 18:00 | | M. Carroll Goal | 97 - 64 |
| 15:15 | | B. Kemp Behind | 97 - 58 |
| 12:25 | | S. Walsh Behind | 97 - 57 |
| 6:29 | | L. Jackson Goal | 97 - 56 |
| 5:21 | | M. Frederick Goal | 91 - 56 |
| 4:20 | | Rushed | 85 - 56 |
| 2:50 | | S. Bolton Goal | 85 - 55 |
| 0:24 | | S. Bolton Goal | 79 - 55 |
| third Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 24:57 | | J. Sharp Goal | 73 - 55 |
| 21:47 | | I. Dudley Behind | 67 - 55 |
| 20:33 | | Rushed | 66 - 55 |
| 18:28 | | J. Sharp Goal | 65 - 55 |
| 14:41 | | C. Lord Behind | 59 - 55 |
| 13:25 | | A. Moir Goal | 59 - 54 |
| 12:04 | | Rushed | 59 - 48 |
| 9:12 | | M. Frederick Goal | 59 - 47 |
| 7:31 | | M. McGovern Goal | 53 - 47 |
| 1:20 | | L. Jackson Behind | 53 - 41 |
| second Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 31:06 | | Z. Williams Behind | 52 - 41 |
| 29:45 | | M. Cox Goal | 52 - 40 |
| 27:13 | | W. Hayward Behind | 46 - 40 |
| 24:53 | | F. Evans Behind | 46 - 39 |
| 21:41 | | M. McGovern Goal | 46 - 38 |
| 17:24 | | B. Kemp Goal | 46 - 32 |
| 15:32 | | M. Frederick Behind | 46 - 26 |
| 13:46 | | J. Amiss Goal | 45 - 26 |
| 11:39 | | F. Evans Goal | 39 - 26 |
| 10:30 | | J. Treacy Goal | 39 - 20 |
| 8:51 | | B. Kemp Goal | 33 - 20 |
| 4:32 | | J. Amiss Goal | 33 - 14 |
| 2:16 | | Rushed | 27 - 14 |
| 0:16 | | L. Jackson Goal | 27 - 13 |
| first Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 26:04 | | S. Bolton Behind | 21 - 13 |
| 22:31 | | B. Kemp Goal | 20 - 13 |
| 19:44 | | Rushed | 20 - 7 |
| 17:05 | | J. Treacy Goal | 19 - 7 |
| 11:41 | | W. Hayward Behind | 13 - 7 |
| 8:29 | | J. Treacy Goal | 13 - 6 |
| 7:11 | | S. Bolton Behind | 7 - 6 |
| 5:02 | | M. McGovern Goal | 6 - 6 |
| 1:34 | | J. Amiss Goal | 6 - 0 |
AFL News
![]()
AFL Round 17: Ins and outs, fixtures, games, tips, odds -- everything you need to know
Round 17 of the 2026 AFL season kicks off with a Thursday night blockbuster between Geelong and Brisbane at GMHBA Stadium. Then, on Friday evening, Sydney and the Western Bulldogs do battle at the SCG.
![]()
Cox: 'Can see both sides' in Scott's comments on absent Stengle
On Red Time, Mason Cox says AFL clubs face a delicate balance between prioritising player wellbeing and protecting themselves financially.
![]()
Hird: Lions need to be at their best to beat Geelong
On ESPN Footy Central, James Hird declares the Lions will be 'up there with Fremantle' as premiership favourites if they can knock off the Cats in Geelong.
![]()
Contenders on 'fraud watch': Every AFL club ranked in July tiers
Yes, Fremantle are clearly in their own tier and flying, but which contenders look legit and which ones are on 'fraud watch'? It's time for our July tiers -- where does your team sit?
![]()
Expert tips, best tips for Round 17 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 17 of the AFL season? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPNfootytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
![]()
AFL overreactions: Dean Solomon is the right man to lead Essendon next year
The future of the Bombers continues to be one of the biggest talking points in footy. Is Essendon's list that bad we're not seeing whether Dean Solomon can actually coach? Is he a viable candidate for the long term?
2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 FRE
|
56 | 148.2 | WWWWW |
| 2 |
 SYD
|
48 | 135.7 | LWWWL |
| 3 |
 HAW
|
42 | 113.7 | WWLWW |
| 4 |
 BL
|
40 | 111.7 | LWWWW |
| 5 |
 GEEL
|
36 | 117.1 | LLWLL |
| 6 |
 ADEL
|
36 | 110.0 | LWWWL |
| 7 |
 MELB
|
36 | 104.2 | LLWWL |
| 8 |
 WB
|
36 | 92.8 | WWWLW |
| 9 |
 NMFC
|
32 | 92.2 | WLWWW |
| 10 |
 COLL
|
30 | 104.2 | WLLWW |
| 11 |
 SUNS
|
28 | 101.2 | LLLLL |
| 12 |
 CARL
|
28 | 95.6 | WWWWW |
| 13 |
 STK
|
24 | 100.6 | LLLWL |
| 14 |
 GWS
|
24 | 99.3 | WWLLL |
| 15 |
 PORT
|
20 | 100.9 | LWLLW |
| 16 |
 WCE
|
16 | 71.3 | LWLLL |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
8 | 61.8 | WLLLL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
4 | 71.0 | LLLLL |