Game Information
MCG
Team Stats
-
Disposals
- WB 326
- 410 HAW
-
Kicks
- WB 191
- 257 HAW
-
Handballs
- WB 135
- 153 HAW
-
Free Kicks
- WB 13
- 22 HAW
-
Clearances
- WB 46
- 39 HAW
-
Inside 50
- WB 39
- 59 HAW
-
Tackles
- WB 54
- 65 HAW
-
Hit-Outs
- WB 35
- 51 HAW
Score Worm
Game Leaders
Goals
33
A. Naughton3 Goals
5
N. Watson4 Goals
Disposals
1
A. Treloar28 Disposals
3
J. Newcombe35 Disposals
Contested Possessions
21
T. Liberatore14 Contested Possessions
29
J. Worpel13 Contested Possessions
Scoring Plays
| fourth Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 31:34 |  | N. Watson Goal | 62 - 99 |
| 29:36 | | C. Dear Behind | 62 - 93 |
| 27:35 | | J. Worpel Behind | 62 - 92 |
| 26:27 |  | A. Naughton Goal | 62 - 91 |
| 21:29 | | F. Maginness Goal | 56 - 91 |
| 19:00 | | L. Vandermeer Goal | 56 - 85 |
| 18:12 | | J. Freijah Behind | 50 - 85 |
| 14:51 | | Rushed | 49 - 85 |
| 13:15 | | J. Ginnivan Goal | 49 - 84 |
| 11:58 | | L. Breust Behind | 49 - 78 |
| 5:29 | | C. Weightman Behind | 49 - 77 |
| 3:04 | | Rushed | 48 - 77 |
| 1:58 | | M. Bontempelli Goal | 47 - 77 |
| third Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 29:42 | | N. Watson Goal | 41 - 77 |
| 26:48 | | Rushed | 41 - 71 |
| 25:31 | | D. Moore Behind | 41 - 70 |
| 22:31 | | C. Macdonald Behind | 41 - 69 |
| 17:57 | | A. Naughton Goal | 41 - 68 |
| 16:44 | | M. Chol Behind | 35 - 68 |
| 15:34 | | N. Watson Goal | 35 - 67 |
| 13:00 | | C. Dear Goal | 35 - 61 |
| 10:26 | | L. McNeil Behind | 35 - 55 |
| 6:45 | | C. Macdonald Goal | 34 - 55 |
| 5:07 | | C. Dear Behind | 34 - 49 |
| 3:25 | | C. Dear Behind | 34 - 48 |
| 2:20 | | N. Watson Behind | 34 - 47 |
| 0:35 | | Rushed | 34 - 46 |
| second Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 29:40 | | C. Dear Goal | 34 - 45 |
| 27:35 | | Rushed | 34 - 39 |
| 25:48 | | J. Ugle-Hagan Behind | 34 - 38 |
| 24:41 | | C. Daniel Behind | 33 - 38 |
| 23:19 | | J. Newcombe Goal | 32 - 38 |
| 18:47 | | N. Watson Goal | 32 - 32 |
| 16:54 | | F. Maginness Behind | 32 - 26 |
| 14:17 | | B. Williams Goal | 32 - 25 |
| 12:13 | | J. Gunston Goal | 26 - 25 |
| 8:52 | | T. Liberatore Behind | 26 - 19 |
| 6:12 | | C. Dear Goal | 25 - 19 |
| first Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 27:13 | | T. English Goal | 25 - 13 |
| 24:14 | | A. Treloar Goal | 19 - 13 |
| 16:34 | | S. Darcy Behind | 13 - 13 |
| 15:16 | | S. Darcy Goal | 12 - 13 |
| 9:54 | | C. Macdonald Goal | 6 - 13 |
| 7:00 | | L. Meek Goal | 6 - 7 |
| 2:11 | | C. Dear Behind | 6 - 1 |
| 0:26 | | A. Naughton Goal | 6 - 0 |
AFL News
![]()
Expert tips, best tips for Round 18 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 18 of the AFL season? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPNfootytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
![]()
AFL overreactions: Jeremy Cameron is a liability to the Cats right now
There are plenty of talking points after Round 17 of the AFL season, one of the biggest is whether Geelong spearhead Jeremy Cameron is playing under an injury cloud and should be sidelined.
![]()
AFL Round 18: Ins and outs, fixtures, games, tips, odds -- everything you need to know
Round 18 of the 2026 AFL season kicks off with a Thursday night cracker between the top two teams on the ladder as Fremantle host Sydney at Optus Stadium.
![]()
Young footballer's death ignites on-field safety fears
A young footballer's death after an on-field tragedy has sparked a broader conversation about the risks of being tackled on cricket pitches at suburban grounds.
![]()
Listen to our AFL podcast - the ESPN Footy Podcast with Champion Data
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
![]()
Stocks up, stocks down: Change the rules, Brayden Maynard deserved a week
Brayden Maynard and Ben Long provided the biggest talking point from the weekend, but should Maynard be joining the Suns forward on the sidelines this week? Plus, Nas' strong form continues. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 17.
2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 FRE
|
56 | 141.6 | WWWWL |
| 2 |
 SYD
|
52 | 136.9 | WWWLW |
| 3 |
 HAW
|
42 | 110.0 | WLWWL |
| 4 |
 BL
|
40 | 111.7 | LWWWW |
| 5 |
 ADEL
|
40 | 111.4 | WWWLW |
| 6 |
 MELB
|
40 | 106.3 | LWWLW |
| 7 |
 GEEL
|
36 | 117.1 | LLWLL |
| 8 |
 WB
|
36 | 90.8 | WWLWL |
| 9 |
 COLL
|
34 | 104.4 | LLWWW |
| 10 |
 CARL
|
32 | 96.0 | WWWWW |
| 11 |
 NMFC
|
32 | 91.1 | LWWWL |
| 12 |
 STK
|
28 | 105.5 | LLWLW |
| 13 |
 GWS
|
28 | 100.8 | WLLLW |
| 14 |
 SUNS
|
28 | 100.7 | LLLLL |
| 15 |
 PORT
|
24 | 102.5 | WLLWW |
| 16 |
 WCE
|
16 | 71.5 | WLLLL |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
8 | 63.3 | LLLLL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
4 | 69.0 | LLLLL |