Game Information
Optus Stadium
Team Stats
-
Disposals
- WCE 339
- 366 NMFC
-
Kicks
- WCE 218
- 237 NMFC
-
Handballs
- WCE 121
- 129 NMFC
-
Free Kicks
- WCE 17
- 23 NMFC
-
Clearances
- WCE 44
- 35 NMFC
-
Inside 50
- WCE 53
- 45 NMFC
-
Tackles
- WCE 48
- 54 NMFC
-
Hit-Outs
- WCE 40
- 33 NMFC
Score Worm
Game Leaders
Goals
17
J. J. Kennedy2 Goals
20
N. Larkey3 Goals
Disposals
4
D. Sheed27 Disposals
2
J. Stephenson38 Disposals
Contested Possessions
9
N. Naitanui17 Contested Possessions
10
B. Cunnington13 Contested Possessions
Scoring Plays
| fourth Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 29:07 |  | T. Goldstein Goal | 60 - 70 |
| 25:53 |  | L. Ryan Goal | 60 - 64 |
| 23:43 | | C. Zurhaar Behind | 54 - 64 |
| 20:48 | | J. Stephenson Goal | 54 - 63 |
| 17:21 | | B. Cunnington Goal | 54 - 57 |
| 15:24 | | C. Zurhaar Behind | 54 - 51 |
| 13:44 | | C. Zurhaar Goal | 54 - 50 |
| 12:15 | | C. Zurhaar Behind | 54 - 44 |
| 10:16 | | T. Kelly Goal | 54 - 43 |
| 9:02 | | L. Ryan Goal | 48 - 43 |
| 7:25 | | B. Cunnington Behind | 42 - 43 |
| 5:45 | | O. Allen Goal | 42 - 42 |
| 3:36 | | Josh J. Kennedy Goal | 36 - 42 |
| 0:37 | | J. Simpkin Behind | 30 - 42 |
| third Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 26:07 | | N. Larkey Goal | 30 - 41 |
| 23:36 | | C. Taylor Behind | 30 - 35 |
| 21:58 | | T. Goldstein Goal | 30 - 34 |
| 17:08 | | Rushed | 30 - 28 |
| 13:25 | | B. Ah Chee Behind | 29 - 28 |
| 10:08 | | N. Larkey Goal | 28 - 28 |
| 8:59 | | C. Zurhaar Behind | 28 - 22 |
| 3:06 | | C. Zurhaar Behind | 28 - 21 |
| second Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 28:45 | | O. Allen Goal | 28 - 20 |
| 18:50 | | N. Larkey Goal | 22 - 20 |
| 16:33 | | Rushed | 22 - 14 |
| 13:51 | | Rushed | 22 - 13 |
| 12:51 | | Rushed | 21 - 13 |
| 11:18 | | C. Zurhaar Behind | 20 - 13 |
| 3:55 | | J. Cripps Behind | 20 - 12 |
| 2:24 | | Josh J. Kennedy Behind | 19 - 12 |
| 1:09 | | J. Cripps Behind | 18 - 12 |
| first Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 27:38 | | Josh J. Kennedy Behind | 17 - 12 |
| 26:08 | | Rushed | 16 - 12 |
| 22:27 | | E. Yeo Behind | 15 - 12 |
| 18:06 | | Z. Langdon Goal | 14 - 12 |
| 14:00 | | T. Thomas Goal | 8 - 12 |
| 9:20 | | Josh J. Kennedy Behind | 8 - 6 |
| 6:30 | | Rushed | 7 - 6 |
| 4:49 | | C. Zurhaar Goal | 6 - 6 |
| 1:07 | | Josh J. Kennedy Goal | 6 - 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 |