| Full Team Stats |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Disposals | 5140 | 4731 |
| Kicks | 2854 | 2754 |
| Handballs | 2286 | 1977 |
| Contested Possessions | 1892 | 1959 |
| Disposal Efficiency | 72.4 | 69.8 |
| Centre Clearances | 174 | 146 |
| Stoppage Clearances | 340 | 312 |
| Total Clearances | 514 | 458 |
| Inside 50s | 679 | 684 |
| Marks | 1121 | 1095 |
| Marks Inside 50 | 141 | 142 |
| Contested Marks | 135 | 154 |
| Tackles | 841 | 722 |
| Rebound 50s | 554 | 494 |
| Hitouts | 448 | 544 |
| One Percenters | 709 | 682 |
| Goal Assists | 93 | 99 |
| Free Kicks | 242 | 253 |
| Clangers | 818 | 782 |
| Goal Accuracy | 46.1 | 47.7 |
Team Stats
-
Disposals
- ESS 5140
- 4731 MELB
-
Kicks
- ESS 2854
- 2754 MELB
-
Handballs
- ESS 2286
- 1977 MELB
-
Free Kicks
- ESS 242
- 253 MELB
-
Clearances
- ESS 514
- 458 MELB
-
Inside 50
- ESS 679
- 684 MELB
-
Tackles
- ESS 841
- 722 MELB
-
Hit-Outs
- ESS 448
- 544 MELB
Game Information
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2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 FRE
|
76 | 137.2 | WWLWL |
| 2 |
 SYD
|
72 | 136.1 | WWWWW |
| 3 |
 BL
|
64 | 121.7 | WLWWW |
| 4 |
 HAW
|
64 | 120.1 | WWLDW |
| 5 |
 GEEL
|
60 | 122.3 | WWWWW |
| 6 |
 ADEL
|
60 | 117.3 | LWWLW |
| 7 |
 MELB
|
60 | 109.6 | LWWWL |
| 8 |
 WB
|
54 | 95.4 | WLLDW |
| 9 |
 COLL
|
52 | 102.4 | WLWDL |
| 10 |
 CARL
|
50 | 101.5 | WWWDW |
| 11 |
 STK
|
40 | 102.8 | WLLWL |
| 12 |
 GWS
|
40 | 98.9 | LWLWL |
| 13 |
 SUNS
|
36 | 94.5 | LLWLW |
| 14 |
 NMFC
|
36 | 88.8 | LLWLL |
| 15 |
 PORT
|
28 | 88.1 | LLLLW |
| 16 |
 WCE
|
16 | 69.2 | LLLLL |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
12 | 62.5 | LWLLL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
8 | 64.6 | LLLLL |