Game Information
MCG
Team Stats
-
Disposals
- ESS 397
- 379 MELB
-
Kicks
- ESS 205
- 225 MELB
-
Handballs
- ESS 192
- 154 MELB
-
Free Kicks
- ESS 11
- 15 MELB
-
Clearances
- ESS 36
- 32 MELB
-
Inside 50
- ESS 50
- 56 MELB
-
Tackles
- ESS 61
- 47 MELB
-
Hit-Outs
- ESS 23
- 40 MELB
Score Worm
Game Leaders
Goals
20
P. Wright2 Goals
17
J. Jordon2 Goals
Disposals
7
Z. Merrett41 Disposals
13
C. Oliver34 Disposals
Contested Possessions
3
D. Parish14 Contested Possessions
13
C. Oliver15 Contested Possessions
Scoring Plays
| fourth Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 19:57 |  | C. Hooker Goal | 57 - 68 |
| 17:45 |  | Rushed | 51 - 68 |
| 14:28 | | P. Wright Goal | 51 - 67 |
| 13:04 | | T. Sparrow Goal | 45 - 67 |
| 10:23 | | J. Stringer Behind | 45 - 61 |
| 4:10 | | Rushed | 44 - 61 |
| 2:50 | | A. McDonald-Tipungwuti Behind | 44 - 60 |
| third Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 27:59 | | C. Petracca Goal | 43 - 60 |
| 25:48 | | H. Jones Goal | 43 - 54 |
| 24:32 | | J. Harmes Behind | 37 - 54 |
| 22:23 | | B. Fritsch Behind | 37 - 53 |
| 21:00 | | Rushed | 37 - 52 |
| 19:01 | | D. Heppell Goal | 37 - 51 |
| 16:41 | | Rushed | 31 - 51 |
| 12:29 | | C. Petracca Goal | 30 - 51 |
| 7:53 | | J. Jordon Goal | 30 - 45 |
| 5:25 | | Rushed | 30 - 39 |
| 2:13 | | T. McDonald Goal | 29 - 39 |
| 1:25 | | J. Harmes Behind | 29 - 33 |
| second Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 27:49 | | J. Jordon Goal | 29 - 32 |
| 26:20 | | B. Ham Behind | 29 - 26 |
| 25:25 | | A. Perkins Behind | 28 - 26 |
| 23:17 | | P. Wright Goal | 27 - 26 |
| 19:44 | | C. Spargo Goal | 21 - 26 |
| 18:26 | | L. Jackson Goal | 21 - 20 |
| 17:17 | | L. Jackson Behind | 21 - 14 |
| 11:37 | | T. McDonald Behind | 21 - 13 |
| 7:06 | | Rushed | 21 - 12 |
| 2:35 | | H. Jones Goal | 21 - 11 |
| first Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 26:11 | | D. Smith Goal | 15 - 11 |
| 24:13 | | A. McDonald-Tipungwuti Behind | 9 - 11 |
| 22:35 | | Rushed | 8 - 11 |
| 21:00 | | J. Stringer Goal | 8 - 10 |
| 19:57 | | J. Stringer Behind | 2 - 10 |
| 18:15 | | Rushed | 1 - 10 |
| 16:31 | | J. Harmes Goal | 1 - 9 |
| 13:01 | | L. Jackson Behind | 1 - 3 |
| 11:57 | | J. Jordon Behind | 1 - 2 |
| 6:26 | | A. Brayshaw Behind | 1 - 1 |
| 4:00 | | Z. Merrett Behind | 1 - 0 |
AFL News
![]()
Preseason AFL tiers: Flag favourite, Victor Wembanyamas, borderline unwatchable
Who are the favourites for the 2025 AFL premiership? Who are the legitimate contenders? And who should already be booking September holidays? Jake Michaels has ranked every team into tiers ahead of the new season.
![]()
Brisbane ace Will Ashcroft faces match review scrutiny
Brisbane's premiership hero Will Ashcroft could become the first AFL player sanctioned this year after clashing with Gold Coast's Matt Rowell in match simulation.
![]()
Sheezel: Success can help Davies-Uniacke stay at North
If North Melbourne can get early wins on the board, in-demand free agent Luke Davies-Uniacke's signature will surely follow, says Kangaroos star Harry Sheezel.
![]()
ESPN's AFL Coaching Pressure Power Rankings for 2025
Which AFL coaches have the best job security? Who is under the most pressure heading into the 2025 season? Matt Walsh takes a look.
![]()
Curnow has knee surgery, Guthrie suffers new AFL blow
Carlton remain confident Charlie Curnow will play in their AFL season opener, despite the star key forward needing a minor knee operation.
![]()
Giants star Toby Green to miss season start through injury
GWS midfield star Tom Green will miss the start of the 2025 AFL season with a calf strain.
2024 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 SYD
|
68 | 126.7 | LLWWW |
| 2 |
 PORT
|
64 | 114.8 | WWWWW |
| 3 |
 GEEL
|
60 | 112.2 | WWWLW |
| 4 |
 GWS
|
60 | 109.1 | WWWWL |
| 5 |
 BL
|
58 | 121.9 | WWLLW |
| 6 |
 WB
|
56 | 125.1 | WWLWW |
| 7 |
 HAW
|
56 | 118.5 | WLWWW |
| 8 |
 CARL
|
52 | 110.2 | LLLWL |
| 9 |
 COLL
|
52 | 102.5 | WWLWW |
| 10 |
 FRE
|
50 | 111.9 | WLLLL |
| 11 |
 ESS
|
46 | 93.5 | LWLLL |
| 12 |
 STK
|
44 | 99.4 | WLWWW |
| 13 |
 SUNS
|
44 | 99.1 | LLWLW |
| 14 |
 MELB
|
44 | 98.5 | LLLWL |
| 15 |
 ADEL
|
34 | 99.1 | LLWLL |
| 16 |
 WCE
|
20 | 68.1 | LWWLL |
| 17 |
 NMFC
|
12 | 63.5 | LWLLL |
| 18 |
 RICH
|
8 | 63.7 | LLLLL |