| Full Team Stats |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Disposals | 6338 | 6065 |
| Kicks | 3624 | 3569 |
| Handballs | 2714 | 2496 |
| Contested Possessions | 2063 | 2282 |
| Disposal Efficiency | 76.8 | 72.2 |
| Centre Clearances | 204 | 255 |
| Stoppage Clearances | 396 | 380 |
| Total Clearances | 600 | 635 |
| Inside 50s | 846 | 985 |
| Marks | 1700 | 1480 |
| Marks Inside 50 | 225 | 214 |
| Contested Marks | 155 | 170 |
| Tackles | 948 | 978 |
| Rebound 50s | 650 | 653 |
| Hitouts | 513 | 697 |
| One Percenters | 646 | 692 |
| Goal Assists | 145 | 180 |
| Free Kicks | 366 | 300 |
| Clangers | 933 | 960 |
| Goal Accuracy | 48.8 | 49.8 |
Team Stats
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Disposals
- NMFC 6338
- 6065 MELB
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Kicks
- NMFC 3624
- 3569 MELB
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Handballs
- NMFC 2714
- 2496 MELB
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Free Kicks
- NMFC 366
- 300 MELB
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Clearances
- NMFC 600
- 635 MELB
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Inside 50
- NMFC 846
- 985 MELB
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Tackles
- NMFC 948
- 978 MELB
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Hit-Outs
- NMFC 513
- 697 MELB
Game Information
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2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 FRE
|
60 | 142.3 | WWWLW |
| 2 |
 SYD
|
52 | 131.2 | WWLWL |
| 3 |
 HAW
|
46 | 114.2 | LWWLW |
| 4 |
 BL
|
44 | 117.1 | WWWWW |
| 5 |
 ADEL
|
44 | 116.9 | WWLWW |
| 6 |
 MELB
|
44 | 109.0 | WWLWW |
| 7 |
 GEEL
|
40 | 116.2 | WLLLW |
| 8 |
 WB
|
40 | 92.3 | WLWLW |
| 9 |
 COLL
|
38 | 104.4 | LWWWW |
| 10 |
 STK
|
32 | 104.0 | WLWWL |
| 11 |
 GWS
|
32 | 101.6 | LLLWW |
| 12 |
 CARL
|
32 | 91.9 | WWWWL |
| 13 |
 NMFC
|
32 | 91.4 | WWWLL |
| 14 |
 SUNS
|
28 | 95.6 | LLLLL |
| 15 |
 PORT
|
24 | 101.3 | LLWWL |
| 16 |
 WCE
|
16 | 72.0 | LLLLL |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
8 | 63.0 | LLLLL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
4 | 66.6 | LLLLL |