Team Stats
-
Disposals
- MELB 356
- 280 WCE
-
Kicks
- MELB 237
- 169 WCE
-
Handballs
- MELB 119
- 111 WCE
-
Free Kicks
- MELB 12
- 12 WCE
-
Clearances
- MELB 30
- 35 WCE
-
Inside 50
- MELB 49
- 49 WCE
-
Tackles
- MELB 56
- 54 WCE
-
Hit-Outs
- MELB 28
- 34 WCE
| Full Team Stats |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Disposals | 356 | 280 |
| Kicks | 237 | 169 |
| Handballs | 119 | 111 |
| Contested Possessions | 129 | 104 |
| Disposal Efficiency | 73.6 | 72.9 |
| Centre Clearances | 8 | 18 |
| Stoppage Clearances | 22 | 17 |
| Total Clearances | 30 | 35 |
| Inside 50s | 49 | 49 |
| Bounces | 9 | 6 |
| Marks | 131 | 82 |
| Marks Inside 50 | 21 | 15 |
| Contested Marks | 14 | 10 |
| Tackles | 56 | 54 |
| Tackles Inside 50 | 6 | 19 |
| Rebound 50s | 41 | 30 |
| Hitouts | 28 | 34 |
| One Percenters | 36 | 39 |
| Goal Assists | 10 | 6 |
| Free Kicks | 12 | 12 |
| Clangers | 54 | 43 |
| Interchanges | 71 | 71 |
| Goal Accuracy | 60.7 | 40.0 |
Game Information
MCG
AFL News
![]()
Ben Long's hit on Brayden Maynard sparks an all-in brawl
Things get heated at half time between Gold Coast and Collingwood.
![]()
Stringer's career-best haul helps Giants end Fremantle's 14-game streak
GWS end Fremantle's club-record 14-game winning streak with a 21-point win at Manuka Oval.
![]()
Three vacancies, three different methods: Fascinating subplot in footy's coach hunt
Tasmania wants experience, Carlton is betting on untapped talent, and Essendon wants to keep its search within the family. It's fascinating watching three very different recruitment methods at play, writes Rohan Connolly.
![]()
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.
2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 FRE
|
56 | 141.6 | WWWWL |
| 2 |
 SYD
|
52 | 136.9 | WWWLW |
| 3 |
 HAW
|
42 | 110.0 | WLWWL |
| 4 |
 BL
|
40 | 111.7 | LWWWW |
| 5 |
 ADEL
|
40 | 111.4 | WWWLW |
| 6 |
 MELB
|
40 | 106.3 | LWWLW |
| 7 |
 GEEL
|
36 | 117.1 | LLWLL |
| 8 |
 WB
|
36 | 90.8 | WWLWL |
| 9 |
 COLL
|
34 | 104.4 | LLWWW |
| 10 |
 NMFC
|
32 | 92.2 | WLWWW |
| 11 |
 GWS
|
28 | 100.8 | WLLLW |
| 12 |
 SUNS
|
28 | 100.7 | LLLLL |
| 13 |
 CARL
|
28 | 95.6 | WWWWW |
| 14 |
 STK
|
24 | 100.6 | LLLWL |
| 15 |
 PORT
|
20 | 100.9 | LWLLW |
| 16 |
 WCE
|
16 | 71.5 | WLLLL |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
8 | 61.8 | WLLLL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
4 | 71.0 | LLLLL |