Season Leaders
Goals
20
P. Wright8 Goals
20
N. Larkey18 Goals
Disposals
7
Z. Merrett184 Disposals
3
H. Sheezel208 Disposals
Contested Possessions
22
S. Durham74 Contested Possessions
38
T. Xerri91 Contested Possessions
Team Stats
-
Disposals
- ESS 2287
- 2599 NMFC
-
Kicks
- ESS 1298
- 1430 NMFC
-
Handballs
- ESS 989
- 1169 NMFC
-
Free Kicks
- ESS 118
- 127 NMFC
-
Clearances
- ESS 233
- 280 NMFC
-
Inside 50
- ESS 293
- 320 NMFC
-
Tackles
- ESS 340
- 387 NMFC
-
Hit-Outs
- ESS 242
- 275 NMFC
Game Information
Marvel Stadium
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2025 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 COLL
|
24 | 140.3 | WWWWW |
| 2 |
 BL
|
24 | 112.7 | WWWLW |
| 3 |
 SUNS
|
20 | 150.1 | WWWLW |
| 4 |
 HAW
|
20 | 116.1 | WWLLW |
| 5 |
 ADEL
|
16 | 124.2 | WLLWL |
| 6 |
 GWS
|
16 | 120.4 | LWWLL |
| 7 |
 GEEL
|
16 | 119.6 | LWWWL |
| 8 |
 WB
|
16 | 114.0 | WLLWW |
| 9 |
 FRE
|
16 | 107.2 | WWWLW |
| 10 |
 PORT
|
16 | 99.8 | LLWWW |
| 11 |
 CARL
|
12 | 122.4 | LLWWW |
| 12 |
 ESS
|
12 | 86.9 | LWWWL |
| 13 |
 STK
|
12 | 85.7 | WWLLL |
| 14 |
 SYD
|
8 | 94.6 | WWLLL |
| 15 |
 MELB
|
8 | 74.7 | LLLWW |
| 16 |
 RICH
|
8 | 66.9 | LLLWL |
| 17 |
 NMFC
|
4 | 74.9 | LLLLL |
| 18 |
 WCE
|
0 | 55.9 | LLLLL |