AFL Record Match Centre, Round 18, 2023

Swans v Bulldogs 18

ROUND

ROWBONT:

HEAD to HEAD

Played 165: Sydney Swans 80, Western Bulldogs 84, draws 1.

Past five: Sydney Swans 2, Western Bulldogs 3.

Most recent game: round 17, 2022, Sydney Swans d Western Bulldogs by 53 points at the SCG.

Highest attendance: 99,981, Grand Final, 2016, at the MCG.

SYDNEY SWANS

Home record: 46-24

Away record: 34-60-1

Highest score: 31.9 (195), round 18, 1979, at Lake Oval.

Lowest score: 3.10 (28), round 7, 1948, at Whitten Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 108 points, round 2, 1987, at the SCG.

Longest winning sequence: 10, round 2, 1933, to round 1, 1938.

Most goals in a game: 12, Bob Pratt, round 15, 1934, at Lake Oval.

WESTERN BULLDOGS

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Syd – LLWDL WB – LLWWL

KEY OUTS: Syd – Ladhams (ankle), Lloyd (concussion), P. McCartin (concussion), Sheldrick (ankle), Chad Warner (calf); WB – Crozier (hamstring), Johannisen (hamstring), L. Jones (arm), O’Brien (hamstring), B. Smith (illness), R. Smith (foot)

WAIT AND SEE: WB – Gardner (soreness), McLean (back)

MILESTONES: Syd – John Longmire (300th game coached); WB – Luke Beveridge (200th game coached)

WATCH OUT FOR: It is just about curtains for the Swans, two games out of the eight with seven to play. But their healthy percentage (110) means they cannot be entirely discounted. Win and they still have a faint pulse.

Talking points

u The Bulldogs weren’t too bad last week against Collingwood, but they are enigmatic. Which team turns up at the SCG tonight?

u Sydney blew another handy lead against Richmond last week, which has been a theme all year. The Swans are no good things to win tonight no matter how far ahead they get.

u The Bulldogs’ backline is a patched-up unit due to a bunch of injuries. Hence their desperation to get Ryan Gardner over the line tonight.

u Bulldogs Marcus Bontempelli and Jack Macrae will play their 200th game together as teammates.

u This is the last Thursday night game of the home and away season.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Sydney Swans by 10 points

ROSEBURY REACHES 500

u Brett Rosebury will become just the second field umpire in League history to blow the whistle in 500 games when he bounces the ball at the Collingwood v Fremantle clash at the MCG on Saturday.

The one-time umpiring prodigy, who started as a junior in Western Australia when he was 14 because he thought he could do it better

than those officiating in his own junior games, was umpiring WAFL games within three years.

Rosebury umpired his first AFL game in 2000 and since then has officiated 50 finals including nine Grand Finals. He is a three-time All-Australian umpire.

“I love the challenge of umpiring and I obviously love footy. As

difficult as it is, there are a lot of fun moments in our group, and I really have enjoyed the travel and the experiences I’ve had through the AFL,” he said on RSN.

Leading fellow umpire Matt Stevic said Rosebury’s ability to blend into the game was one of his key strengths as a whistleblower.

Away record: 24-46

Home record: 60-34-1

Highest score: 25.15 (165), round 4, 1992, at the SCG.

Lowest score: 4.11 (35), round 12, 1991, at Whitten Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 87 points, round 3, 1954, at Whitten Oval.

Longest winning sequence: 9, round 16, 1961, to round 10, 1966.

Most goals in a game: 8, Jim Greenham, round 5, 1939, Lake Oval; Jack Collins, round 3, 1954, Whitten Oval; Merv Hobbs, round 4, 1962, Whitten Oval; Kelvin Templeton, round 7, 1979, Whitten Oval.

“His ability to be composed in the big moments and make the right call is the reason he has not just umpired for 24 years but done so many marquee games,” he said.

Rosebury, 44, needs just three more matches to break Shane McInerney’s AFL record of 502.

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli tries to escape the clutches of Sydney young gun James Rowbottom during the Swans’ comfortable win last year.

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POCKET PROFILE 36 Joel Amartey

Nickname: Amarts

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Not a current player, but Mitch Owens’ older brother Kai

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Tom Papley

What time should the Grand Final start: Afternoon

Ideal length of the home and away season: 24 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Talking dribble

What sport do you suck at: Golf

Former footballer you admire most: Michael O’Loughlin

Dream job after AFL footy: CEO of Doozy (Will Hayward and Ollie Florent’s alcoholic soda brewery)

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Of course

Sporting event you cannot miss: State of Origin

Hobbies or interests outside football: Couch time

Dog person or cat person: Dog (not including Freddie)

Last book you read: Virgin exit seat manual

Who should play your coach in a movie: Myself

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

36.20 (236) v Essendon, R17, 1987, SCG

LOWEST SCORE

0.5 (5) v Carlton, R8, 1899, Princes Park

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

171 points v St Kilda, R12, 1919, Lake Oval; v WCE, R15, 2023, SCG

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

12 games – R5, 1918 to GF, 1918; R10, 1933 to R1, 1934; R2, 1935 to R13, 1935; R5, 2014 to R17, 2014

OVERALL RECORD: 2533 games – 1212 wins, 1296 losses, 25 draws

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WORST LOSING SEQUENCE

29 games – R7, 1972 to R13, 1973

MOST GAMES

Vic Belcher (also coach S Melb, Fitz), J. Herbie Matthews, John Rantall (also NM, Fitz), Terry Daniher (also Ess), Peter Bedford (also Carl), Jack Sheedy, Len Thompson (also Coll, Fitz), Des Tuddenham (coach S Melb, also Coll, Ess, coach Ess), Paul Roos (also Fitz), Tom Hafey (coach Syd, also Rich, coach Rich, Geel, Coll), Dermott Brereton (also Haw, Coll), Gerard Healy (also Melb), Barry Round (also Foots), John Murphy (also Fitz, NM), Frank Johnson, Paul Kelly, Bob Hammond (coach Syd, also Adel admin), Michael O’Loughlin, Austin Robertson jnr, Barry Hall (also StK, WB), Terry Cashion

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Bob Skilton (rover), Greg Williams (interchange), Norm Smith (coach)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Adam Goodes (centre half-back), Michael O’Loughlin (full-forward)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1934: Bob Pratt (138)

1935: Bob Pratt (97)

1942: Lindsay White (67)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1996: Tony Lockett (114)

1998: Tony Lockett (107)

2014: Lance Franklin* (67)

2017: Lance Franklin* (69)

NORM SMITH MEDALLIST

Ryan O’Keefe (2012)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

Charlie Ricketts (1909), Bert Howson (1918), Jack Bisset (1933)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Paul Roos (2005), John Longmire* (2012)

JIM STYNES MEDALLIST

Ryan O’Keefe (2006)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Adam Goodes (1999), Dan Hannebery (2010), Callum Mills* (2016)

WOODEN SPOONS

1903, 1922, 1938, 1939, 1962, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1992, 1993, 1994

FINALS

93 games – 42 wins, 51 losses MOST

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

TOP

16 Tony Lockett (v Fitzroy, R19, 1995, W hitten Oval)

15 Bob Pratt (v Essendon, R3, 1934, Lake Oval)

14 Harold Robertson (v St Kilda, R12, 1919, Lake Oval)

12 Tony Lockett (v Richmond, R19, 1996, SCG)

12 Tony Lockett (v Port Adelaide, R16, 1998, SCG)

12 Bob Pratt (v Footscray, R15, 1934, Lake Oval)

12 Lindsay White (v Melbourne, R5, 1942, Princes Park)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

J. Herbie Matthews (1940, tied), Ron Clegg (1949, tied), Fred Goldsmith (1955), Bob Skilton (1959, tied; 1963, 1968), Peter Bedford (1970), Graham Teasdale (1977), Barry Round (1981, tied), Greg Williams (1986, tied), Gerard Healy (1988), Paul Kelly (1995), Adam Goodes (2003, tied; 2006)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Ron Barassi (coach Syd, also Melb, Carl, coach Carl, NM, Melb), Roy Cazaly (also StK, coach S Melb, Haw), Bob Pratt, Bob Skilton (also coach S Melb, Melb), Norm Smith (coach S Melb, also Melb, Fitz, coach Melb, Fitz), Ian Stewart (coach Syd, also StK, Rich, coach Carl), Tony Lockett (also StK), Jack Oatey

INDUCTEES: Like McBrien (admin), Johnny Leonard, Laurie Nash, Mark Tandy, Ron Clegg,

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION MVP AWARD

Gerard Healy (1988)

PREMIERSHIPS

1909, 1918, 1933, 2005, 2012

RUNNERS-UP

1899, 1907, 1912, 1914, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1945, 1996, 2006, 2014, 2016, 2022

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1996, 2014, 2016

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

19.22 (136) v North Melbourne, PF, 2014

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

3.8 (26) v Fitzroy, GF, 1899

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL 71 points v North Melbourne, PF, 2014

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL 99 points v Hawthorn, QF, 1987

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

9 Lindsay White, v Essendon, PF, 1942

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Five games (2005-06)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Seven games (1945-87)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

113 games – 55 wins, 58 losses

Premierships 1956, 1957, 1960, 1982

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (2750), 1985 (2777), 1986 (4927), 1987 (3594), 1988 (2516), 1989 (2631), 1990 (2624), 1991 (2907), 1992 (3020), 1993 (3097), 1994 (3327), 1995 (6088),

2012 (29,873), 2013 (36,358), 2014 (40,126), 2015 (48,836), 2016 (56,523), 2017 (58,838), 2018 (60,934), 2019 (61,912), 2020 (48,322), 2021 (50,144), 2022 (55,394)

* denotes current player or coach

ADAM GOODES

u 2023 LADDER

SYDNEY SWANS

FORWARDS

BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

HALF-BACKS

FRIDAY, JULY 21

EssendonvWesternBulldogs(MRVL)(N)7.50pm

SATURDAY, JULY 22

RichmondvHawthorn(MCG)1.45pm

CarltonvWestCoastEagles(MRVL)2.10pm

BrisbaneLionsvGeelongCats(G)(T)4.35pm

FremantlevSydneySwans(OS)(N)5.40pm

PortAdelaidevCollingwood(AO)(N)7.10pm

SUNDAY, JULY 23

GWSGiantsvGoldCoastSuns(MO)1.10pm

MelbournevAdelaideCrows(MCG)3.20pm

StKildavNorthMelbourne(MRVL)(T)4.40pm

u LEADING GOALKICKERS

CENTRES CENTRES

HALF-BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

BACKS

FORWARDS

WESTERN BULLDOGS

IN: Amartey, Corey Warner, Wicks OUT: Hickey, Lloyd, Sheldrick, Francis

IN: Darcy OUT: Lobb, B.Smith

SYDNEY SWANS

Co-captains Dane Rampe, Callum Mills, Luke Parker

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Coach John Longmire

Coach Luke Beveridge Captain Marcus Bontempelli

PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 2 Jamarra Ugle-Hagan

Nickname: Marra

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

Anthony Scott

What time should the Grand Final start: 3.20pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: Same as now

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Sometimes

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Choccies, movie

What sport do you suck at: Table tennis

Favourite subject at school: Physical Education Footballer you admire most: ‘Buddy’ Franklin Dream job after AFL footy: Indigenous mentor Sporting event you cannot miss: AFL Grand Final Hobbies or interests outside football: PlayStation

What advice would you give a first-year player: It takes time

What’s something you admire about your club: The boys

Best advice your mum gave you:

Do your best

Espresso or cold brew: Cold brew

Favourite Shapes flavour:

Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up:

Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Post Malone

Your go-to karaoke song: Tequila by The Champs

Favourite podcast:

Dyl & Friends with Dylan Buckley

Three things on your bucket list: Go skydiving, win a flag, win more flags

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PLAYER PERFORMANCE SEASON SNAPSHOT

ROUND

Thursday Night Footy. Sydney Swans v Western Bulldogs at the SCG.

CLUB HISTORY

33.15 (213) v St Kilda, R13, 1978, Western Oval

1.8 (14) v Geelong, R12, 1965, Western Oval

128 points v North Melbourne, R3, 2021, Marvel Stadium BEST

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Ted Whitten (also coach Foots), Royce Hart (coach Foots, also Rich)

INDUCTEES: Allan Hopkins (also coach Foots), Norm Ware (also coach Foots), Arthur Olliver (also coach Foots), Syd Coventry (coach Foots, also Coll), Bill Goggin (coach Foots, also Geel, coach Geel), Bob Rose (coach Foots, also Coll, coach Coll), John Schultz, Bernie Quinlan (also Fitz, coach Fitz), Charlie Sutton (also coach Foots), Gary Dempsey (also N Melb), Barry Round (also S Melb/Syd), Doug Hawkins (also Fitz), Chris Grant, Scott West, Brad Johnson, Jason Akermanis (also Bris Lions), Barry Hall (also St K, Syd), Terry Wallace (also Haw, Rich, coach Rich), Brad Hardie (also Bris, Coll), Mick Malthouse (coach WB, also St K, Rich, coach WCE, Coll, Carl), Nicky Winmar (also St K)

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Ted Whitten (centre half-back)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Nicky Winmar (half-forward), Michael McLean (interchange)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLIST

1954: Jack Collins (73)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1957: Jack Collins (74)

1978: Kelvin Templeton (118)

1979: Kelvin Templeton (91)

1985: Simon Beasley (93)

NORM SMITH MEDALLIST

Jason Johannisen* (2016)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Charlie Sutton (1954), Luke Beveridge* (2016)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLIST

Barry Hall (2010)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Luke Darcy (2002), Marcus Bontempelli* (2021)

RECORD AT CURRENT

AFL

8 Danny Del-Re, v Geelong, QF, 1992

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Four games (2016)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Six games (1938-51)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

115 games – 55 wins, 60 losses

Premierships 1963, 1964, 1967, 1970, 2010

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (6491), 1985 (8030), 1986 (8433), 1987 (3452), 1988 (5351), 1989 (5168), 1990 (10,983), 1991 (9598), 1992 (9311), 1993 (11,478),

15 Kelvin Templeton (v St Kilda, R13, 1978, W hitten Oval)

12 Simon Beasley (v Geelong, R16, 1982, Whitten Oval)

12 Simon Beasley (v Richmond, R18, 1985, Waverley Park)

12 Simon Beasley (v Melbourne, R15, 1985, Whitten Oval)

11 Simon Beasley (v Richmond, R1, 1984, Whitten Oval)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Allan Hopkins (1930, tied), Norman Ware (1941), Peter Box (1956), John Schultz (1960), Gary Dempsey (1975), Kelvin Templeton (1980), Brad Hardie (1985), Tony Liberatore (1990), Scott Wynd (1992), Adam Cooney (2008)

BRAD JOHNSON

SYDNEY'S HOMEOFSPORT

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE 50

u McDonald is the third-most used target inside 50 at Sydney this season behind Tom Papley and Lance Franklin. The Swans have scored 63 per cent of the time they have targeted McDonald – the highest percentage of the top-10 targets.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

TOM LIBERATORE

u Liberatore won an equal game-high five centre bounce clearances last round against the Magpies. He has generated a total of 38 centre clearances –ranked second behind Marcus Bontempelli’s 55.

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area. The first kick or effective handball in a chain

LOGAN McDONALD

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE 50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

TACKLES INSIDE FORWARD 50

CODY WEIGHTMAN

u Weightman laid two tackles inside 50 last round – the equal-most of any Bulldogs player – taking his season tally to 16 in that zone –ranked third at the club behind Marcus Bontempelli (25) and Aaron Naughton (19).

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

u No Sydney player has had more rebound-50s this season than Blakey’s 82 from 15 games. The team has launched a score from 19.5 per cent of his rebound chains – the highest percentage of the top-10 rebound players.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

NICK BLAKEY

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

1 J.Witts (GCS) 14 12.4

2 R.O’Brien (Adel) 16 11.5

3 S.Darcy (Frem) 14 11.4

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 14 11.2

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 L.Ryan (Frem) 16 552

2 E.Gulden (Syd) 16 543

3 J.Dawson (Adel) 16 522

4 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

5 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 518

6 C.Rozee (PA) 16 517

7 N.Daicos (Coll) 16 515

8 B.Smith (Adel) 15 515

9 L.Weller (GCS) 9 509

10 J.Sinclair (StK) 16 507

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

1 C.Rozee (PA) 16 6.3

2 D.Parish (Ess) 11 6.3

3 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 6.3

4 J.Dawson

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 16 71.6

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 15 69.3

3 T.Atkins (Geel) 16 68.3

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 15 67.9

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 16 65.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 16 64.9

7 T.Bedford (GWS) 10 62.9

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 16 62.3

9 J.Steele (StK) 13 60.9

10 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 16 57.8

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

Demons v Lions 18

GOING DOWN: Jack Viney couldn’t escape the clutches of Hugh McCluggage in round two, and neither could Melbourne, going down by 11 points.

HEAD to HEAD

Played 53: Melbourne 29, Brisbane Lions 24.

Past five: Melbourne 3, Brisbane Lions 2.

Most recent game: round 2, 2023, Melbourne lost to Brisbane Lions by 11 points at the Gabba.

Highest attendance: 62,099, semi-final, 2022, at the MCG.

MELBOURNE

Home record: 21-12

Away record: 8-12

Highest score: 22.21 (153), round 18, 1987, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 6.10 (46), round 12, 1996, at the Gabba.

Greatest winning margin: 95 points, round 18, 1998, at the MCG.

Longest winning sequence: 8, round 18, 1987, to round 22, 1991.

Most goals in a game: 7, David Williams, round 18, 1987, at the MCG; David Neitz, round 14, 2002, at the Gabba.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Melb – WWLLW BL – LWWWW

KEY OUTS: Melb – Fritsch (foot), McDonald (ankle), Oliver (hamstring); BL – Answerth (face), Dunkley (calf), Madden (shoulder), Mathieson (hamstring)

WAIT AND SEE: Melb – Hibberd (kidney)

MILESTONES: Nil

WATCH OUT FOR: The Lions on the MCG. Let’s face it, their record there is wretched – one win since 2015 in 14 attempts. That was against Melbourne in last year’s semi-final, which will give them a degree of confidence coming into tonight, but they were poor there against the Hawks a month ago and don’t play at the MCG again at least until the finals.

Talking points

u Controversial call by the Demons to leave star ruckman Brodie Grundy out of the team tonight after he and Max Gawn were beaten by St Kilda’s Rowan Marshall last week.

u The Lions can go three games clear of the Demons in third place with a win tonight. It should mean they avoid meeting red-hot Collingwood in the opening week of the finals.

u Jack Gunston made a terrific return after his three-week absence with an equal career-best six goals last week. But it was against the Eagles, so tonight represents a big step up in class. Still, he knows every inch of the MCG.

u Jarrod Berry and Lincoln McCarthy are major inclusions for the Lions, although Josh Dunkley (calf) will miss again.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Melbourne by seven points

ROSEBURY REACHES 500

u Brett Rosebury will become just the second field umpire in League history to blow the whistle in 500 games when he bounces the ball at the Collingwood v Fremantle clash at the MCG on Saturday.

The one-time umpiring prodigy, who started as a junior in Western Australia when he was 14 because he thought he could do it better

than those officiating in his own junior games, was umpiring WAFL games within three years.

Rosebury umpired his first AFL game in 2000 and since then has officiated 50 finals including nine Grand Finals. He is a three-time All-Australian umpire.

“I love the challenge of umpiring and I obviously love footy. As

difficult as it is, there are a lot of fun moments in our group, and I really have enjoyed the travel and the experiences I’ve had through the AFL,” he said on RSN.

Leading fellow umpire Matt Stevic said Rosebury’s ability to blend into the game was one of his key strengths as a whistleblower.

BRISBANE LIONS

Away record: 12-21

Home record: 12-8

Highest score: 25.16 (166), round 14, 2005, at the Gabba.

Lowest score: 4.6 (30), round 5, 1994, at the MCG.

Greatest winning margin: 85 points, round 12, 1997, at the MCG.

Longest winning sequence: 5, round 1, 2012, to round 19, 2014.

Most goals in a game: 9, Daniel Bradshaw, round 14, 2005, at the Gabba.

“His ability to be composed in the big moments and make the right call is the reason he has not just umpired for 24 years but done so many marquee games,” he said.

Rosebury, 44, needs just three more matches to break Shane McInerney’s AFL record of 502.

ASHLEY BROWNE

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POCKET PROFILE 4 James Harmes

Nickname: The Nut

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Matt Crouch

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Michael Hibberd

What time should the Grand Final start: 2pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 22 rounds

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Eating lollies with Bayley

Fritsch and watching the footy

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: 100 per cent

What sport do you suck at: Darts

Favourite subject at school: Outdoor Education

Former footballer you admire most: Bernie Vince

Dream job after AFL footy: Own a building company

Sporting event you cannot miss: NBA Finals

Hobbies or interests outside footy:

Fishing, surfing, hunting

What advice would you give a firstyear player: Have fun and work on your strengths

What’s something you admire about your club: Proud history

Best advice your mum gave you:

Be kind to everyone

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour:

Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home Delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: ACL Music festival

Your go-to karaoke song: Banana

Pancakes by Jack Johnson

Three things on your bucket list: New York for Christmas, SuperBowl, Meet JJ Redick

Last book you read: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

Favourite holiday destination: Newport Orange County

Who should play your coach in a movie: Adam Sandler

FOLLOWING IN DAD’S FOOTSTEPS

When Taj Woewodin stepped onto Marvel Stadium last week against St Kilda, he joined an exclusive list of fathers and sons who have proudly worn the red and blue guernsey.

It’s a time-honoured tradition, and Woewodin is the latest in a long line that stretches back to the early years of our game.

At Melbourne, he joins a list that includes Todd and Jack Viney, Steven and Billy Stretch, Ron Barassi snr and Ron Barassi jnr, Alan and Chris Johnson and Glenn and Graham Molloy.

Todd and Jack Viney are the club’s major success story, with father and son both winners of the Demons’ best and fairest award – 1993 and 1998 (Todd) and 2016 (Jack).

Ron Barassi snr and Ron Barassi jnr are two of the most recognisable names in AFL/VFL history; Barassi snr was tragically killed in action at Tobruk in World War II after playing for Melbourne between 1936 and 1940.

Barassi jnr then heavily lobbied the VFL to introduce a father-son rule. He subsequently played 204 games for Melbourne and 50 for Carlton and coached 111 games at Melbourne (and 515 across his coaching career).

Taj Woewodin became a Demon during the 2021 NAB AFL Draft, joining the club where his father Shane played 138 of his 200 senior games between 1997 and 2002.

Woewodin had impressed at VFL level in recent months and made his debut last Saturday night.

He was given the special news in front of teammates and coaches on Wednesday before the game, with Melbourne assistant coach Adem Yze, who played alongside Shane in the late 1990s and early 2000s, making the announcement.

Shane spoke to the playing group before the game, wishing his son luck.

“It was an honour to play for this historic football club … to pull the jumper on for the first time was amazing for me a very long time ago,” the 2000 Brownlow medallist said.

“Now I’m just excited to see the young lad … doing what he loves doing, enjoy his footy and have a crack at it.

“We’re excited to see him run out for the very first time.”

We’re excited to see him (Taj) run out for the very first time

SHANE WOEWODIN

SON OF A GUN: Taj Woewodin made his debut in a winning Demons team last week and copped the obligatory Gatorade shower afterwards; (left) dad Shane in action in 2002.

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

28.14 (182) v North Melbourne, R21, 1986, MCG; v North Melbourne, R5, 1991, MCG

LOWEST SCORE

0.2 (2) v Fitzroy, R16, 1899, Brunswick St Oval

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

141 points v Hawthorn, R9, 1926, MCG

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

19

OVERALL RECORD: 2503 games –1145 wins, 1336 losses, 22 draws

– R15, 1955 to R13, 1956

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Ron Barassi (ruck-rover), Norm Smith (coach)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Byron Pickett (interchange)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1897: Jack Leith (22)

1904: Vince Coutie (39)

1911: Harry Brereton (46)

1912: Harry Brereton (56)

1943: Fred Fanning (62)

1944: Fred Fanning (87)

1945: Fred Fanning (67)

1947: Fred Fanning (97)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLIST

2002: David Neitz (75)

NORM SMITH MEDALLIST

Christian Petracca* (2021)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

Bert Chadwick (1926), Frank ‘Checker’ Hughes (1939, 1940, 1941, 1948)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Norm Smith (1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1964), Simon Goodwin* (2021)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Jared Rivers (2004), Jesse Hogan (2015), Luke Jackson (2021)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Jim Stynes (1991)

AFL COACHES ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Max Gawn* (2018), Clayton Oliver* (2021), Clayton Oliver* (2022)

PREMIERSHIPS

1900, 1926, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1948, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1964, 2021

RUNNERS-UP

1946, 1954, 1958, 1988, 2000

McCLELLAND TROPHY

MOST GOALS IN FINALS

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

25.16 (166) v Collingwood, PF, 1948

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

0.8 (8) v Essendon, Final, 1897

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

118 points v North Melbourne, EF, 1987

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

96 points v Hawthorn, GF, 1988

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

10 Garry Lyon (v W Bulldogs, SF, 1994)

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Six games (1940-46)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Three games (1897; 1936-37; 1961-62; 2002-05)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

101 games – 47 wins, 54 losses

Premierships 1971, 1987, 1989

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

1955, 1956, 1958, 1990, 2021

WOODEN SPOONS

1905, 1906, 1919, 1923, 1951, 1969, 1974, 1978, 1981, 1997, 2008, 2009

FINALS

92 games – 54 wins, 36 losses, 2 draws

MOST

1984 (6297), 1985 (5801), 1986 (4511), 1987 (3122), 1988 (10,078), 1989 (8184), 1990 (10,111), 1991 (10,153), 1992 (8681), 1993 (10,097), 1994 (10,648), 1995 (9544), 1996 (12,964), 1997 (15,350), 1998 (17,870), 1999 (19,713), 2000 (18,227), 2001 (21,409), 2002 (20,152), 2003 (20,555), 2004 (20,647), 2005 (24,805), 2006 (24,698), 2007 (28,077), 2008 (32,600), 2009 (31,506), 2010 (33,358), 2011 (36,937), 2012 (35,459), 2013 (33,177), 2014 (35,911), 2015 (35,953), 2016 (39,146), 2017 (42,233), 2018 (44,275), 2019 (52,421), 2020 (40,571), 2021 (53,188), 2022 (66,484) * denotes current player or coach

TOP

18 Fred Fanning (v St Kilda, R19, 1947, Junction Oval)

13 Harry Davie (v Carlton, R14, 1925, Princes Park)

12 Norm Smith (v Footscray, R17, 1941, MCG)

12 George Margitich (v North Melbourne, R17, 1931, MCG)

12 Bob C. Johnson (v Hawthorn, R11, 1933, MCG)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Ivor Warne-Smith (1926, 1928), Don Cordner (1946), Brian Wilson (1982), Peter Moore (1984), Jim Stynes (1991), Shane Woewodin (2000)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Ron Barassi (also Carl, coach Carl, NM, Melb, Syd), Norm Smith (also playing coach Fitz, coach Melb, S Melb)

INDUCTEES: Allan La Fontaine (also coach Melb), Bert Chadwick (also Haw, coach Melb, Haw), Bill McClelland (admin), David Christy, Henry Harrison (admin), Ivor Warne-Smith (also coach Melb), Jack Mueller, Percy Beames (also coach Melb), Frank Hughes (coach Melb, also Rich, coach Rich), Vic Cumberland (also StK), Robert Flower, Gerard Healy (also Syd), Jim Stynes, Stuart Spencer, Peter Moore (also Coll), Tom Wills (admin), Carl Ditterich (also StK, coach Melb), Johnny Lewis (also NM, coach NM), Brian Dixon (also coach NM), Stan Heal, Bob B. Johnson, Hassa Mann, Simon Goodwin (coach Melb, also player Adel), David Neitz

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SATURDAY, JULY 22

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CarltonvWestCoastEagles(MRVL)2.10pm

BrisbaneLionsvGeelongCats(G)(T)4.35pm

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PortAdelaidevCollingwood(AO)(N)7.10pm

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MelbournevAdelaideCrows(MCG)3.20pm

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FORWARDS

BRISBANE LIONS

IN: van Rooyen OUT: Grundy, J. Smith

IN: McCarthy, Berry OUT: Madden , Robertson, Lohmann

BRISBANE LIONS

Co-captains Harris Andrews, Lachie Neale

Coach Simon Goodwin Captain

Coach Chris Fagan

POCKET PROFILE 35 Ryan LESTER

Nickname: Froggy

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Dyson Heppell

Which teammate will become an AFL coach: Jarryd Lyons

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 24 games

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

How do you pass time before a night game on the road: Coffee catch up, movie, sleep

Do you get your hair cut before a big TV game: Not often

What sport do you suck at:

Terrible at tenpin bowling

Favourite subject at school: PE

Former footballer you admire most: Nick Riewoldt

Dream job after AFL footy:

Something related to the Brisbane Olympics

Sporting event you cannot miss: Melbourne Cup

Hobbies or interests outside football: Rating movies

What advice would you give a first-year player: Watch and listen to the best players

Something you admire about your club: Risen off the bottom

Best advice your mum gave you: Love your family

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats, but rarely

Delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert: Bon Jovi

Your go-to karaoke song: Don’t Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends with Dylan Buckley

Three things on your bucket list: Go to the Olympics, run a marathon, travel overseas again

Last book you read:

1788 – The Brutal Truth Of The First Fleet by David Hill

Favourite holiday destination: Kingscliff, NSW

Who should play your coach in a movie: Robert De Niro

SENBREAKFAST SETTINGTHE SPORTINGAGENDA

SENBREAKFAST

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

33.21 (219) v Sydney, R8, 1993, Gabba

LOWEST SCORE

2.5 (17) v Hawthorn, R12, 1988, Ikon Park; v Richmond, R4, 2018, MCG

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

162 points v Sydney, R8, 1993, Gabba

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

20 games – R10, 2001 to R4, 2002

WORST LOSING

12 games – R20, 1990 to R10, 1991; R5, 2016 to R17, 2016

OVERALL RECORD: 835 games –373 wins,

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

10 Jonathan Brown (v Carlton, R16, 200 7, Gabba)

9 Brad Hardie (v Carlton, R10, 1989, Ikon Park)

9 Daniel Bradshaw (v Melbourne, R4, 2005, Gabba)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Michael Voss (1996 tied), Jason Akermanis (2001), Simon Black (2002), Lachie Neale* (2020)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGEND: Leigh Matthews (coach, also Haw, coach Coll)

INDUCTEES: Peter Knights (Haw, also coach Bris, Haw), Michael Voss (also coach Bris Lions), Nathan Buckley (also Coll, coach Coll), Jason Akermanis (also WB), Nigel Lappin, Brad Hardie (also WB, Coll), Simon Black, Jonathan Brown, Mark Williams (also Coll, coach PA)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY MEMBERS

Chris Johnson (back pocket), Darryl White (full-back), Michael McLean (interchange)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLIST

2007 – Jonathan Brown (77 goals)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Shaun Hart (2001), Simon Black (2003)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLIST

Daniel Rich* (2013)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Leigh Matthews (2001, 2002, 2003)

JIM STYNES MEDALLISTS

Jason Akermanis (1999), Ashley McGrath (2013)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Nathan Buckley (1993), Chris Scott (1994), Daniel Rich* (2009), Lewis Taylor (2014)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Michael Voss (2002 tied, 2003)

Lachie Neale* (2020)

PREMIERSHIPS

2001, 2002, 2003

RUNNERS-UP

2004

WOODEN SPOONS

1990, 1991, 1998, 2017

FINALS

34 games – 20 wins, 14 losses

MOST FINALS

Nigel Lappin 23

Justin Leppitsch 23

Jason Akermanis 22

Shaun Hart 22

Darryl White 21

MOST GOALS IN FINALS

Alastair Lynch 65

Jason Akermanis 34

Jonathan Brown 32

Daniel Bradshaw 25

C harle Cameron* 23

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

26.14 (170) v Carlton, SF, 1996

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

6.6 (42) v Geelong, PF , 2020

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

97 points v Carlton, SF, 1996

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

82 points v Carlton, SF, 2000

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

7 Alastair Lynch v Carlton, SF, 1996; A lastair Lynch v Adelaide, QF, 2002

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Six games (2001-02)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Three games (2009-19; 2020-21)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

68 games – 31 wins, 35 losses, two draws

Premiership 2013

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1987 (3449), 1988 (7607), 1989 (7176), 1990 (5630), 1991 (5696), 1992 (5401), 1993 (5750), 1994 (6158), 1995 (6893), 1996 (10,267), 1997 (16,769), 1998 (16,108), 1999 (16,931), 2000 (20,295), 2001 (18,330), 2002 (22,288), 2003 (24,365), 2004 (30,221), 2005 (28,913), 2006 (26,459), 2007 (21,976), 2008 (22,737), 2009 (24,873), 2010 (26,779), 2011 (20,792), 2012 (20,762), 2013 (24,130), 2014 (24,012), 2015 (25,408), 2016 (23,286), 2017 (21,362), 2018 (24,867), 2019 (28,023), 2020 (29,277), 2021 (40,289), 2022 (43,319)

* denotes current player or coach

Fitzroy

OVERALL RECORD: 1928 games – 869 wins, 1034 losses, 25 draws

GRAND FINALS: 13

PREMIERSHIPS: 1898, 1899, 1904, 1905, 1913, 1916, 1922, 1944

HIGHEST SCORE

36.22 (238) v Melbourne, R17, 1979, Waverley Park

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

190 points v Melbourne, R17, 1979, Waverley Park

MOST

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Haydn Bunton (1931, 1932, 1935), Wilfred ‘Chicken’ Smallhorn (1933), Dinny Ryan (1936), Allan Ruthven (1950), Kevin Murray (1969), Bernie Quinlan (1981)

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY MEMBERS

Kevin Murray (half-back), Haydn Bunton (forward pocket), Norm Smith (coach)

Head-to-head

SIMON BLACK

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE-50

u Hunter had four kicks into the forward-50 against the Lions in round two – with three leading to a score for Melbourne. He finished with 22 disposals and five inside-50s for the game.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

LACHIE NEALE

u Neale won four centre bounce first possessions when these teams met in round two this year – with the Lions generating a clearance on each occasion. Neale also racked up 27 disposals and 10 contested possessions.

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

bounce area.

LACHIE HUNTER

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE-50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

TACKLES INSIDE FORWARD-50

u Cameron has laid 28 tackles inside-50 this season – ranked fifth in the competition. He has also posted a tackle efficiency of 75.7 per cent – the third-highest percentage of the top 10 for tackle attempts.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

u May has had 88 rebound-50 chains this season – ranked fifth in the competition. But the Demons have launched a score from just 3.4 per cent of them – the lowest percentage of the top 25 rebound players.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

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2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

1 J.Witts (GCS) 14 12.4

2 R.O’Brien (Adel) 16 11.5

3 S.Darcy (Frem) 14 11.4

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 14 11.2

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 L.Ryan (Frem) 16 552

2 E.Gulden (Syd) 16 543

3 J.Dawson (Adel) 16 522

4 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

5 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 518

6 C.Rozee (PA) 16 517

7 N.Daicos (Coll) 16 515

8 B.Smith (Adel) 15 515

9 L.Weller (GCS) 9 509

10 J.Sinclair (StK) 16 507

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

1 C.Rozee (PA) 16 6.3

2 D.Parish (Ess) 11 6.3

3 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 6.3

4 J.Dawson

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 16 71.6

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 15 69.3

3 T.Atkins (Geel) 16 68.3

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 15 67.9

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 16 65.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 16 64.9

7 T.Bedford (GWS) 10 62.9

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 16 62.3

9 J.Steele (StK) 13 60.9

10 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 16 57.8

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

Magpies v Dockers

PAINTED CHAMPS: Collingwood’s Jeremy Howe battles for the loose ball with Fremantle gun Michael Walters in last year’s semi-final, won by the Magpies at the MCG.

HEAD to HEAD

Played 35: Collingwood 21, Fremantle 14.

Past five: Collingwood 2, Fremantle 3.

Most recent game: semi-final, 2022, Collingwood d Fremantle by 20 points at the MCG.

Highest attendance: 90,537, semi-final, 2022, at the MCG.

COLLINGWOOD

Home record: 14-7

Away record: 7-7

Highest score: 26.13 (169), round 13, 2009, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 5.16 (46), round 1, 2014, at Marvel Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 100 points, round 15, 1997, at Victoria Park.

Longest winning sequence: 4, round 13, 2009, to round 14, 2012; round 14, 2016, to round 23, 2018. Most goals in a game: 11, Saverio Rocca, round 10, 1998, at Victoria Park.

FREMANTLE

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Coll – WLWWW Frem – LLWLL

KEY OUTS: Coll – Cameron (back), Hoskin-Elliott (hand), Mihocek (hamstring); Frem – Brodie (ankle), Chapman (hamstring), Cox (ankle), Fyfe (foot), Serong (suspended), Taberner (back), Worner (calf), Young (ankle)

WAIT AND SEE: Coll – Maynard (shoulder), Sidebottom (knee)

MILESTONES: Coll – Jordan De Goey (150 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: Things are dire for the Dockers. A top six finish last year, now floundering in 14th place. They have no choice but to take on the Magpies at their own game but they have a penchant for upset wins at the MCG, having knocked over Melbourne there in both the past two years.

Talking points

u One quiet VFL outing was still enough for the Magpies to bring key forward Dan McStay back into the side this afternoon. Steele Sidebottom and Brayden Maynard are the other huge inclusions. Darcy Cameron (back) won’t play.

u Big afternoon for Jordan De Goey, who plays his 150th game. Jack Crisp, who plays his 205th consecutive game (third-best of all time), has been De Goey’s teammate in every game he has played.

u Veteran defender Joel Hamling returns for the Dockers for his first game in 14 months and just his fourth since 2019. He is one of several forced changes to a different looking team.

u Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O’Meara were key Hawthorn midfielders last year but the good mates will be opponents today.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Collingwood by 31 points

ROSEBURY REACHES 500

u Brett Rosebury will become just the second field umpire in League history to blow the whistle in 500 games when he bounces the ball at the Collingwood v Fremantle clash at the MCG today.

The one-time umpiring prodigy, who started as a junior in Western Australia when he was 14 because he thought he could do it better

than those officiating in his own junior games, was umpiring WAFL games within three years.

Rosebury umpired his first AFL game in 2000 and since then has officiated 50 finals including nine Grand Finals. He is a three-time All-Australian umpire.

“I love the challenge of umpiring and I obviously love footy. As

difficult as it is, there are a lot of fun moments in our group, and I really have enjoyed the travel and the experiences I’ve had through the AFL,” he said on RSN.

Leading fellow umpire Matt Stevic said Rosebury’s ability to blend into the game was one of his key strengths as a whistleblower.

Away record: 7-14

Home record: 7-7

Highest score: 28.12 (180), round 7, 2005, at Subiaco Oval.

Lowest score: 5.7 (37), round 14, 2016, at the MCG.

Greatest winning margin: 112 points, round 7, 2005, at Subiaco Oval.

Longest winning sequence: 3, round 7, 2005, to round 15, 2006; round 7, 2013, to round 13, 2015; round 11, 2019, to round 15, 2021. Most goals in a game: 7, Kingsley Hunter, round 15, 1997, at Victoria Park.

“His ability to be composed in the big moments and make the right call is the reason he has not just umpired for 24 years but done so many marquee games,” he said.

Rosebury, 44, needs just three more matches to break Shane McInerney’s AFL record of 502.

ASHLEY BROWNE

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POCKET PROFILE 30 Darcy Moore

Nickname: DMoore

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Paddy McCartin

Which teammate will be an AFL coach one day: Scott Pendlebury

What time should the Grand Final start: 1pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 17 games

Dog person or cat person: Dog

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Beat Jamie Elliott at Uno

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No

What sport do you suck at: Soccer

Favourite subject at school:

Indonesian language

Former footballer you admire most: Daniel Wells

Dream job after AFL footy:

Rockstar

Sporting event you cannot miss:

F1 Australian Grand Prix Espresso or cold brew: Cold brew

Hobbies or interests outside football: Reading

What advice would you give a

first-year player: Be yourself

What’s something you admire about your club: The proud history through generations

Best advice your mum gave you: Just do it

Favourite Shapes flavour: Chicken Crimpy

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

First concert you attended: P!nk

Your go-to karaoke song: Love Cost by Temper Trap

Favourite podcast: Matt and Alex All Day Breakfast with Matt Okine and Alex Dyson

Some things on your bucket list: Visit Singapore and Maldives and eat at Noma restaurant in Copenhagen

Last book you read: Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Favourite holiday destination: Airlie Beach

Who should play your coach in a movie: Steve Buscemi

PETER DAICOS ACADEMY RETURNS FOR 2023

In March, Collingwood re-launched the Peter Daicos Academy for 2023. The program last operated four years ago in 2019 before taking a short hiatus as the pandemic hit.

Established in 2012, the program aims to create a pathway to the elite level for the next wave of talented footballers aged 19 years and under.

Historically, the Academy only engaged Collingwood’s past players to give their children the opportunity to connect with the club.

Today, the program has expanded, with almost 100 children who are father-son or daughter prospects, as well as First Nations participants and culturally diverse talent from the AFL’s Next Generation Academy.

The PDA program works to continuously promote an inclusive environment for all, acknowledging there are barriers to reaching the elite level for First Nations and culturally diverse talent.

The Academy aims to foster the skills of talented footballers with the opportunity for participants to use Collingwood’s training facility and have access to experienced coaches and wider football staff.

Since its inception, the PDA has seen many players transition to the elite level including current players Josh and Nick Daicos (sons of ‘The

Magician’, Peter Daicos), as well as Will Kelly, son of Collingwood 1990 premiership player Craig Kelly.

Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor is another graduate of the inaugural Next Generation Academy in 2016.

His two brothers Matthew and Luke are taking part in the program this year, hoping to follow a similar football pathway.

Magpie forward Reef McInnes also came through the NGA.

Collingwood Head of the Peter Daicos Academy Harmit Singh aims to continue the beneficial work of the Academy for the remainder of the 2023 season.

“We are thrilled with how the re-launch of the Peter Daicos Academy is going thus far, with the expansion of participants from father-son, father-daughter, First Nations and culturally,” he said.

“The Peter Daicos Academy not only assists to accelerate player development with the aim to see future players drafted on to our AFL or AFLW lists, but it also intends to help educate and advance our players as young leaders within the community.”

The PDA holds training sessions at the AIA Vitality Centre on Monday evenings.

FAR-REACHING: The Peter Daicos Academy has been expanded to include almost 100 children who are father-son and father-daughter prospects as well as First Nations participants and culturally diverse talent from the AFL’s Next Generation Academy

FOSTERING SKILLS: The Academy holds training sessions on Monday nights at the AIA Vitality Centre.

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

32.19 (211) v St Kilda, R17, 1980, Waverley Park

LOWEST SCORE

0.8 (8) v South Melbourne, R11, 1897, Victoria Park

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

178 points v St Kilda, R4, 1979, Victoria Park

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

20 games – SF replay, 1928 to R18, 1929

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE 13

Coll), John Cahill (coach Coll), Gavin Brown, Des Tuddenham (also playing coach Ess, coach S Melb), Tony Shaw (also coach Coll), Dermott Brereton (also Haw, Syd), Nathan Buckley (also Bris, coach Coll), Ron Todd, Brad Hardie (also Bris, WB), Mick Malthouse (coach Coll, also St K, Rich, coach WB, WCE, Carl), Greg Phillips, Michael Taylor, Mark Williams (also Bris, coach PA)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1898: Archie Smith (31)

1903: Teddy Lockwood (33)

1905: Charlie H. Pannam (38)

1907-09: Dick Lee (45, 50, 55)

1914: Dick Lee (57)

1916-17: Dick Lee (46, 50)

1919: Dick Lee (47)

1926-30: Gordon Coventry (78, 88, 78, 118, 105)

1933: Gordon Coventry (108)

1938-39: Ron Todd (102, 98)

1946: Des Fothergill (63)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1958: Ian Brewer (67)

1972-1973: Peter McKenna (130, 84)

1986: Brian Taylor (100)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Tony Shaw (1990), Nathan Buckley (2002), Scott Pendlebury* (2010)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

George Angus (1910), Jock McHale (1917, 1919, 1927-30, 1935-36)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Phonse Kyne (1953, 1958), Leigh Matthews (1990), Mick Malthouse (2010)

JIM STYNES MEDALLIST

Dane Swan (2010)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLIST

Heath Shaw (2011)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Jaidyn Stephenson (2018), Nick Daicos* (2022)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Darren Millane (1990), Dane Swan (2010)

PREMIERSHIPS

1902, 1903, 1910, 1917, 1919, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1935, 1936, 1953, 1958, 1990, 2010

RUNNERS-UP

WOODEN SPOONS 1976,

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

17 Gordon Coventry (v Fitzroy, R12, 1930, V ictoria Park)

16 Gordon Coventry (v Hawthorn, R13, 1929, Victoria Park)

16 Pe ter McKenna (v South Melbourne, R19, 1969, Victoria Park)

15 Gordon Coventry (v Essendon, R11, 1933, Victoria Park)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Syd Coventry (1927), Albert Collier (1929), Harry Collier (1930 tied), Marcus Whelan (1939), Des Fothergill (1940 tied), Len Thompson (1972), Peter Moore (1979), Nathan Buckley (2003 tied), Dane Swan (2011)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Gordon Coventry, Leigh Matthews (coach Coll, also Haw, also coach Bris Lions), Jock McHale (also coach Coll)

INDUCTEES: Albert Collier (also Fitz), Bob Rose (also coach Coll, Foots), Bruce Andrew (admin), Charlie H. Pannam (also Rich, coach Rich), Dan Minogue (also Rich, Haw, coach Rich, Haw, Carl, St K, Fitz), Dick Lee, Harry Collier, Jack Regan, Jack Hamilton (admin), Phonse Kyne (also coach Coll), Syd Coventry (also coach Foots), Des Fothergill, Len Fitzgerald, Lou Richards, Len Thompson (also S Melb, Fitz), Tom Hafey (coach Coll, also Rich, coach Rich, Geel, Syd), Peter Daicos, Peter McKenna (also Carl), Wayne Richardson, Peter Moore (also Melb), Murray Weideman (also coach

1901, 1905, 1911, 1915, 1918, 1920, 1922, 1925, 1926, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1952, 1955, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1966, 1970, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 2002, 2003, 2011, 2018

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1959, 1960, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1970, 2010, 2011

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Seven games (1904-09)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

SCOTT PENDLEBURY

u 2023 LADDER

FORWARDS

BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

EssendonvWesternBulldogs(MRVL)(N)7.50pm

SATURDAY, JULY 22

RichmondvHawthorn(MCG)1.45pm

CarltonvWestCoastEagles(MRVL)2.10pm

BrisbaneLionsvGeelongCats(G)(T)4.35pm

FremantlevSydneySwans(OS)(N)5.40pm

PortAdelaidevCollingwood(AO)(N)7.10pm

SUNDAY, JULY 23

GWSGiantsvGoldCoastSuns(MO)1.10pm

MelbournevAdelaideCrows(MCG)3.20pm StKildavNorthMelbourne(MRVL)(T)4.40pm

u LEADING GOALKICKERS

HALF-FORWARDS

BACKS

FORWARDS

FREMANTLE

IN: Maynard, Sidebottom, McStay OUT: Hoskin-Elliott, Cameron, Mitchell, Bianco

IN: Hamling, Wagner, Sturt, Banfield OUT: Serong, Cox, Young, Frederick, Worner

PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 35 Josh Treacy

Nickname: JT

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Thomson Dow

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Lachie Schultz

What time should the Grand Final start: The traditional time

Ideal length of the home and away season: 23 rounds

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Watch golf

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No

What sport do you suck at: Basketball

Favourite subject at school: Metalwork

Former footballer you admire most: Luke Hodge

Dream job after AFL: Greenkeeper

Sporting event you cannot miss: The Ashes

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf, cricket

What advice would you give a first-year player: Ask as many questions as you can

What’s something you admire about your club: The desire to get better

Favourite Shapes flavour: Savoury

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Kings of Leon

Things on your bucket list: Go to The Ashes in England and the US Masters at Augusta National

Last book you read: Something in Year 10 that I had no choice about

Favourite holiday destination: Torquay

Who should play your coach in a movie: Hugh Jackman

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PLAYER PERFORMANCE SEASON SNAPSHOT

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

28.12 (180) v Collingwood, R7, 2005, Subiaco Oval

LOWEST SCORE

1.7 (13) v Adelaide, R15, 2009, Football Park

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

113 points v GWS Giants, R20, 2013, Subiaco Oval

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Paul Hasleby (2000), Rhys Palmer (2008) , Caleb Serong* (2020) JIM STYNES MEDALLIST

Nat Fyfe* (2014, 2015), Andrew Brayshaw* (2022)

OVERALL

Nine games – R14, 2006 to R22, 2006; R1, 2015 to R9, 2015

WORST LOSING

18 games – R22, 2000 to R17, 2001

MOST GAMES

McCLELLAND TROPHY

17 games – 7 wins, 10 losses MOST

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL 14.18 (102) v Melbourne, SF, 2006

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL 7.4 (46) v Adelaide, QF, 2006

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL 30 points v Hawthorn, EF, 2010

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL 69 points v Geelong, SF, 2010

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

6 Matthew Pavlich v Geelong, EF, 2012

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Two games (2013)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Three games (2013-14)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

51 games – 23 wins, 28 losses

THE FACTS

Fremantle played its first game against Richmond in round one, 1995, at the MCG. The Tigers won 12.18 (90) to Fremantle 12.13 (85). The Dockers’ team that day was:

B: Stephen O’Reilly, Jamie Merillo, Scott Chisholm

HB: Dale Kickett, David Muir, Todd Ridley

C: Jason Norrish, Tony Delaney, Ben Allan (captain)

HF: Pe ter Mann, Quenton Leach, Craig Burrows

F: Chris Groom, Gary Dhurrkay, Winston Abraham

R: Matthew Burton, Peter Bell, Scott Watters

IC: Brendan Krummel, Phil Gilbert, Sc ott Edwards

Coach: Gerard Neesham

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1995 (18,456), 1996 (19,622), 1997 (19,949), 1998 (22,186), 1999 (24,896), 2000 (24,925), 2001 (23,898), 2002

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

* denotes current player or coach

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

10 Tony Modra (v Melbourne, R10, 1999, MCG)

9 Paul Medhurst (v Brisbane Lions, R9, 2004, Subiaco Oval)

9 Matthew Pavlich (v Carlton, R16, 2005, MCG)

8 John Hutton (v Sydney, R6, 1995, WACA)

8 Matthew Pavlich (v Adelaide, R14, 2005, Football Park)

8 Matthew Pavlich (v North Melbourne, R12, 2008, Subiaco Oval)

8 Matthew Pavlich (v West Coast, R19, 2012, Subiaco Oval)

BROWNLOW MEDALLIST

Nat Fyfe* (2015, 2019)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

INDUCTEES: Peter Bell (also N Melb), Matthew Pavlich

DAVID MUNDY

SENBREAKFAST SETTINGTHE SPORTINGAGENDA

SENBREAKFAST

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE-50

BOBBY HILL

u Hill has been targeted 26 times inside-50 this season – ranked fifth at Collingwood – with the team generating a score from 53.8 per cent of them – the highest percentage of the top five targets.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

JAEGER O’MEARA

has won 13 centre bounce first possessions in matches on the road this season – ranked equal third at the club – with 84.6 per cent of these resulting in a clearance – ranked No. 1 of the top five first possession players.

u

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

first kick or effective handball in

bounce area.

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE-50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

TACKLES INSIDE FORWARD-50

LACHIE SCHULTZ

u Schultz has had 11 tackle attempts in the forward-50 since round 13 – ranked No. 1 at the club. Overall, nine of these have been effective – with his four tackles inside-50 against Essendon in round 15 being his most during this period.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

ISAAC QUAYNOR

u Quaynor has had 31 rebound-50 chains at the MCG this season – ranked fourth at the club – with 16.1 per cent of them resulting in a score – ranked No. 1 of the top five rebound players.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

1 J.Witts (GCS) 14 12.4

2 R.O’Brien (Adel) 16 11.5

3 S.Darcy (Frem) 14 11.4

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 14 11.2

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 L.Ryan (Frem) 16 552

2 E.Gulden (Syd) 16 543

3 J.Dawson (Adel) 16 522

4 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

5 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 518

6 C.Rozee (PA) 16 517

7 N.Daicos (Coll) 16 515

8 B.Smith (Adel) 15 515

9 L.Weller (GCS) 9 509

10 J.Sinclair (StK) 16 507

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

1 C.Rozee (PA) 16 6.3

2 D.Parish (Ess) 11 6.3

3 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 6.3

4 J.Dawson

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 16 71.6

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 15 69.3

3 T.Atkins (Geel) 16 68.3

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 15 67.9

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 16 65.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 16 64.9

7 T.Bedford (GWS) 10 62.9

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 16 62.3

9 J.Steele (StK) 13 60.9

10 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 16 57.8

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: GCS – WLWLL StK – WLLWL

Suns v Saints Talking points

KEY OUTS: GCS – Jeffrey (foot); StK –Billings (thumb), Cordy (concussion), Higgins (knee), King (shoulder), McKenzie (calf), Membrey (knee), Ross (hamstring)

WAIT AND SEE: StK – Coffield (calf), Battle (concussion), Hill (knee)

MILESTONES: Nil

WATCH OUT FOR: Stuart Dew lost his job on Tuesday partly because the Suns found themselves badly exposed during one quarter of football each week. Last week it was nine goals to one by Port in the third term. The week before it was seven goals to one by Collingwood in the second quarter. The Suns must find a defensive gear when the opposition gets a run on.

HEAD to HEAD

Played 17: Gold Coast Suns 4, St Kilda 13.

Past five: Gold Coast Suns 0, St Kilda 5.

Most recent game: round 4, 2023, Gold Coast Suns lost to St Kilda by 53 points at Marvel Stadium.

Highest attendance: 21,078, round 2, 2012, at Marvel Stadium.

GOLD COAST SUNS

Home record: 3-7

Away record: 1-6

Highest score: 19.11 (125), round 9, 2014, at Marvel Stadium.

Lowest score: 7.5 (47), round 2, 2012, at Marvel Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 53 points, round 19, 2014, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 2, round 9, 2014, to round 19, 2014.

u According to AFL.com.au, 14 senior coaches have left their club part way through a season in the past decade, with teams holding a 6-8 record in their first game with a new man at the helm.

u Despite their own struggles the past few years, the Saints have won their past eight games against the Suns.

u Max King is out for the season with another shoulder injury, but the Saints did start the year 6-3 without him.

u This is a master v pupil affair. Steven King played three years at the Saints during Ross Lyon’s first stint as coach.

u Jack Higgins will miss again because of a lingering knee issue, but Josh Battle and Brad Hill are key inclusions. Jack Peris will make his debut.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Gold Coast by six points

ROSEBURY REACHES 500

u Brett Rosebury will become just the second field umpire in League history to blow the whistle in 500 games when he bounces the ball at the Collingwood v Fremantle clash at the MCG on Saturday.

The one-time umpiring prodigy, who started as a junior in Western Australia when he was 14 because he thought he could do it better

than those officiating in his own junior games, was umpiring WAFL games within three years.

Rosebury umpired his first AFL game in 2000 and since then has officiated 50 finals including nine Grand Finals. He is a three-time All-Australian umpire.

“I love the challenge of umpiring and I obviously love footy. As

difficult as it is, there are a lot of fun moments in our group, and I really have enjoyed the travel and the experiences I’ve had through the AFL,” he said on RSN.

Leading fellow umpire Matt Stevic said Rosebury’s ability to blend into the game was one of his key strengths as a whistleblower.

Most goals in a game: 4, Gary Ablett jnr, round 1, 2013, at Heritage Bank Stadium; round 9, 2014, at Marvel Stadium; Brandon Matera, round 9, 2014, at Marvel Stadium; Tom Lynch, round 9, 2014, at Marvel Stadium; Alex Sexton, round 1, 2019, at Marvel Stadium.

ST KILDA

Away record: 7-3

Home record: 6-1

Highest score: 21.18 (144), round 11, 2012, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

Lowest score: 8.15 (63), round 9, 2021, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 95 points, round 11, 2012, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 8, round 14, 2017 to round 4, 2023.

Most goals in a game: 7, Nick Riewoldt, round 11, 2012, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

“His ability to be composed in the big moments and make the right call is the reason he has not just umpired for 24 years but done so many marquee games,” he said.

Rosebury, 44, needs just three more matches to break Shane McInerney’s AFL record of 502.

ASHLEY BROWNE

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POCKET PROFILE 14 Lachie Weller

Nickname: Lach

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Touk Miller

What time should the Grand Final start: Daytime

Ideal length of the home and away season: 30 games – less pre-season

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No Dog person or cat person: Dog

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Play cards

What sport do you suck at: None

Favourite subject at school: History

Former footballer you admire most: Ben Cousins

Dream job after AFL footy: Farmer

Sporting event you cannot miss: AFL Grand Final Hobbies or interests outside football: Gardening, surfing

What advice would you give a first-year player: Have balance

What’s something you admire about your club: Our passion

Best advice your mum gave you: You can walk home if you lose

Espresso or cold brew: Cold brew

Favourite Shapes flavour: Chicken Crimpy

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

GOALS / BEHINDS

Your go-to karaoke song: Horses by Daryl Braithwaite

Favourite podcast: The Resilience Project with Hugh van Cuylenberg

Some things on your bucket list: Live in Europe and Bali, van life

Last book you read:

How To Live A Joyful Life

Favourite holiday destination: Spain

Who should play your coach in a movie: Jonah Hill

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

21.22 (148) v GWS Giants, R5, 2013, UNSW Canberra Oval

LOWEST SCORE

3.2 (20) v Port Adelaide, R23, 2017, Adelaide Oval

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

86 points v Hawthorn, R3, 2017, Heritage Bank Stadium BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

OVERALL RECORD: 275 games – 76 wins, 197 losses, 2 draws

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

8 Tom Lynch (v Carlton, R2, 2018, Marvel Stadium)

7 Charlie Dixon (v North Melbourne, R14, 2015, Heritage Bank Stadium)

7 Tom Lynch (v Carlton, R4, 2017, Marvel Stadium)

6 Charlie Dixon (v GWS Giants, R5, 2013, UNSW Canberra Oval)

6 Harley Bennell (v Geelong, R14, 2014, Heritage Bank Stadium)

6 Charlie Dixon (v Brisbane, R5, 2015, Heritage Bank Stadium)

6 Brandon Matera (v Hawthorn, R3, 2017, Heritage Bank Stadium)

BROWNLOW MEDALLIST

Gary Ablett (2013)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

Guy McKenna (coach GCS, also WCE)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Jaeger O’Meara (2013)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

23 games – nine wins, 13 losses, one draw

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

2011 (14,059), 2012 (11,204), 2013 (12,502), 2014 (13,478), 2015 (13,643), 2016 (12,845), 2017 (11,665), 2018 (12,108), 2019 (13,649), 2020 (16,236), 2021 (19,460), 2022 (21,422)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION MVP AWARD

Gary Ablett (2012, 2013)

AFL COACHES ASSOCIATION MVP AWARD

Touk Miller* 2022

WOODEN SPOONS

2011, 2019

* denotes current player or coach CLUB FORMATION AND KEY DATES

April 22, 2008

The AFL invites a group of Gold Coast business and community representatives to form a board to participate in a six-month process to demonstrate an AFL licence for a new team based on the Gold Coast had all the foundations for long-term success.

June 27, 2008

The AFL Commission approves a recommendation from the Gold Coast List Management Working Committee, covering the initial player concessions available to the new 17th team to join the AFL in 2011.

July 29, 2008

GC17 signs its first group of players who will be part of the development team to play in the TAC Cup in 2009 and the VFL in 2010.

August 13, 2008

GC17 appoints former West Coast champion and Collingwood assistant coach Guy McKenna as coach. The team will play in the TAC Cup in 2009 and the VFL in 2010.

September 4, 2008

GC17 launches name, logo, colours and mascot. The club will be the Gold Coast Football Club. Club colours will be red, gold and blue. They were chosen to symbolise the beach culture of the Gold Coast – red (sun), gold (sand) and blue (ocean and sky).

September 4, 2008

The AFL Commission approves the NAB AFL Draft, NAB AFL Rookie Draft and AFL player concessions that will be offered to the new Gold Coast team in the 2009 and 2010 years.

March 31, 2009

The AFL Commission announces it has granted GCFC a provisional licence to become the AFL’s 17th team in 2011.

October 1, 2009

Guy McKenna appointed AFL coach.

December 15, 2009

GCFC selects the first five players in 2010 NAB AFL Rookie Draft.

April 10, 2010

The Suns play their first VFL game, losing to Port Melbourne at Southport by 12 points.

November 18, 2010

The Suns select 10 youngsters at the 2010 NAB AFL Draft, including eight of the first 13 players available. The No.1 pick is highly rated WA teenager David Swallow.

February 19, 2011

The Suns play their first NAB Cup games.

April 2, 2011

The Suns lose their AFL debut by 119 points to Carlton at the Gabba in front of 27,914 fans. Charlie Dixon kicks the club’s first goal.

April 23, 2011

Gold Coast wins its first game, by three points over Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium. Brandon Matera is the club’s first NAB AFL Rising Star nominee.

May 28, 2011

Gold Coast plays its first home game at Metricon Stadium, losing to Geelong by 66 points.

August 11, 2012

Gold Coast wins its first game at Metricon Stadium, defeating the GWS Giants by 30 points.

May 12, 2013

Gold Coast wins its first game in Victoria, defeating Melbourne by 60 points at the MCG.

October 1, 2014

Coach Guy McKenna and the Suns part ways.

October 30, 2014

Former Sydney and Bulldogs mentor Rodney Eade appointed senior coach.

August 8, 2017

Eade told his services are no longer required. Assistant Dean Solomon steps in as interim coach.

October 5, 2017

Former Port Adelaide and Hawthorn premiership player Stuart Dew appointed senior coach.

July 11, 2023

Dew, the club’s longest-serving coach, is sacked, with Steven King named as interim coach.

DAVID SWALLOW

u 2023 LADDER

FRIDAY, JULY 21

EssendonvWesternBulldogs(MRVL)(N)7.50pm

SATURDAY, JULY 22

RichmondvHawthorn(MCG)1.45pm

CarltonvWestCoastEagles(MRVL)2.10pm

BrisbaneLionsvGeelongCats(G)(T)4.35pm

FremantlevSydneySwans(OS)(N)5.40pm

PortAdelaidevCollingwood(AO)(N)7.10pm

SUNDAY, JULY 23

GWSGiantsvGoldCoastSuns(MO)1.10pm

MelbournevAdelaideCrows(MCG)3.20pm

StKildavNorthMelbourne(MRVL)(T)4.40pm

u LEADING GOALKICKERS

FORWARDS

BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

HALF-BACKS

HALF-BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

BACKS

FORWARDS

GOLD COAST SUNS ST KILDA

IN: Hollands, Long OUT: Weller, Fiorini, Farrar

IN: Battle, Hill, Peris OUT: Cordy, Ross, King, Billings

GOLD COAST SUNS

Coach Steven King

Co-captains Touk Miller, Jarrod Witts

Coach Ross Lyon Captain Jack

PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 23 Jack Bytel

Nickname: Junior

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Mason Wood

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 23 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Coffee and Netflix

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Yes

What sport do you suck at: Cricket

Favourite subject at school: Wood technology

Former footballer you admire most: Adrian Gleeson

Dream job after AFL footy: Carpenter

Sporting event you cannot miss: NBA Finals

Dog person or cat person: Dog

Hobbies or interests outside football: Coffee

What advice would you give a first-year player: Have fun

What’s something you admire about your club: Loyalty

Best advice your mum gave you: Be a good person

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

First concert you attended: Kendrick Lamar

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends with Dylan Buckley

Three things on your bucket list: Dinner at Zak Jones’ house, meet Conor McGregor, go to the Super Bowl

Last book you read: When All Is Said And Done by Neale Daniher (autobiography)

Favourite holiday destination: Noosa

Who should play your coach in a movie: Mason Wood

DOUGAL HOWARD

ROUND 18: Gold Coast Suns v St Kilda at Heritage Bank

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

31.18 (204) v Melbourne, R6, 1978, MCG

LOWEST SCORE

0.1 (1) v Geelong, R17, 1899, Corio Oval

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

139 points v Brisbane Lions, R22, 2005, Marvel Stadium

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

19 games – R1, 2009 to R19, 2009

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE

– R1, 1897 to R17,

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Ian Stewart (centre), Alex Jesaulenko (half-forward)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Nicky Winmar (half-forward flank), Jim Krakouer (forward pocket)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1902: Charlie Baker (30)

1936: Bill Mohr (101)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1956: Bill Young (56)

1987: Tony Lockett (117)

1991: Tony Lockett (118)

2004: Fraser Gehrig (90)

2005: Fraser Gehrig (74)

NORM SMITH MEDALLIST

Lenny Hayes (2010)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLIST

Allan Jeans (1966)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Nicky Winmar (1996), Robert Harvey (2004), Jason Gram (2008)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Justin Koschitzke (2001), Nick Riewoldt (2002)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Tony Lockett (1987), Robert Harvey (1997), Nick Riewoldt (2004)

PREMIERSHIP

1966

RUNNERS-UP

1913, 1965, 1971, 1997, 2009, 2010

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1997, 2009

WOODEN SPOONS

1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1904, 1909, 1910, 1920, 1924, 1943, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1977, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 2000, 2014

HIGHEST

24.14

1973

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

3.8 (26) v Carlton, SF, 1908

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

67 points v Essendon, EF, 1973

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

80 points v Brisbane Lions, QF, 2004

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

9 Tony Lockett, v Geelong, EF, 1991

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Two games (1913, 1966, 1972, 1997, 2009, 2010)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Four games (1997-2004)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

107 games – 52 wins, 53 losses, two draws

Premierships 1958, 1996, 2004, 2008

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (4930), 1985 (5708), 1986 (4321), 1987 (3924), 1988 (5799), 1989 (8360), 1990 (11,363), 1991 (9765), 1992 (11,650), 1993 (12,956), 1994 (12,009), 1995 (8870), 1996 (14,375), 1997 (16,610), 1998 (23,204), 1999 (20,793), 2000 (17,855), 2001 (22,248), 2002 (17,696), 2003 (23,626), 2004 (30,534), 2005 (32,043),

RECORD AT CURRENT

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

15 Tony Lockett (v Sydney, R13, 1992, Moorabbin)

13 Tony Lockett (v Carlton, R21, 1991, Waverley Park)

12 Tony Lockett (v Melbourne, R4, 1987, MCG)

12 Tony Lockett (v West Coast, R9, 1989, Moorabbin)

12 Tony Lockett (v Adelaide, R7, 1991, Moorabbin)

12 Tony Lockett (v Sydney, R9, 1991, SCG)

12 Tony Lockett (v Brisbane, R10, 1992, Moorabbin)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Colin Watson (1925), Brian Gleeson (1957), Neil Roberts (1958), Verdun Howell (1959, tied), Ian Stewart (1965 tied, 1966), Ross Smith (1967), Tony Lockett (1987 tied), Robert Harvey (1997, 1998)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Darrel Baldock (also coach StK), Roy Cazaly (also S Melb, coach S Melb, Haw), Ian Stewart (also Rich, coach Carl, coach S Melb), Tony Lockett (also Syd), Malcolm Blight (StK coach, also N Melb, playing coach N Melb, coach Adel, Geel)

INDUCTEES: Bill Mohr, Colin Watson (also coach StK), Dave McNamara (also coach StK), Wels Eicke (also N Melb, coach StK, N Melb), Vic Cumberland (also Melb), Dan Minogue (coach StK, also Coll, Rich, Haw, coach Rich, Haw, Carl, Fitz), Allan Jeans (also coach StK, Haw, Rich), Carl Ditterich (also Melb, coach Melb), Bob McLean (admin), Les Foote (also N Melb, coach StK), Ross Oakley (admin), Alex Jesaulenko (also Carl, coach Carl, StK), Tim Watson (coach StK, also Ess), Ross Smith (also coach StK), Robert Harvey, Neil Roberts, Verdun Howell, Barry Hall (also player Syd, WB), Trevor Barker, Mick Malthouse (also Rich, coach WB, WCE, Coll, Carl), Nathan Burke, Nicky Winmar (also WB)

FINALS

54 games – 22 wins, 31 losses, 1 draw

MOST

ROBERT HARVEY

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE-50

u Lukosius has only been the target inside-50 on 13 occasions at Heritage Bank Stadium in 2023 – ranked third at the club – but the Suns have scored a goal 30.8 per cent of the time – ranked second of the top five targets.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

BRAD CROUCH

u Crouch has won nine centre bounce first possessions in five matches on the road this season – ranked fourth at the club – with each of these possessions leading to a clearance for St Kilda.

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

first kick or effective handball in

bounce area.

JACK LUKOSIUS

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE-50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

TACKLES INSIDE FORWARD-50

u Butler has had 47 tackle attempts in the forward-50 this season – ranked equal first in the AFL with Kysaiah Pickett. Butler and Pickett each have a tackle efficiency of 66 per cent.

u Andrew has only played 10 matches this season –having 25 rebound-50s –with eight per cent of his rebound chains leading to a goal for Gold Coast. He only won five disposals last round against the Power –his fewest this season.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

DAN

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

1 J.Witts (GCS) 14 12.4

2 R.O’Brien (Adel) 16 11.5

3 S.Darcy (Frem) 14 11.4

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 14 11.2

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 L.Ryan (Frem) 16 552

2 E.Gulden (Syd) 16 543

3 J.Dawson (Adel) 16 522

4 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

5 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 518

6 C.Rozee (PA) 16 517

7 N.Daicos (Coll) 16 515

8 B.Smith (Adel) 15 515

9 L.Weller (GCS) 9 509

10 J.Sinclair (StK) 16 507

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

1 C.Rozee (PA) 16 6.3

2 D.Parish (Ess) 11 6.3

3 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 6.3

4 J.Dawson

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 16 71.6

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 15 69.3

3 T.Atkins (Geel) 16 68.3

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 15 67.9

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 16 65.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 16 64.9

7 T.Bedford (GWS) 10 62.9

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 16 62.3

9 J.Steele (StK) 13 60.9

10 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 16 57.8

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

ELECTRIC FORM: Carlton’s Charlie Curnow defies a Power surge to take a shot at goal in the Blues’ thrilling win over Port Adelaide last year.

HEAD to HEAD

Played 36: Carlton 14, Port Adelaide 21, draws 1.

Past five: Carlton 1, Port Adelaide 4.

Most recent game: round 5, 2022, Carlton d Port Adelaide by 3 points at the MCG.

Highest attendance: 51,599, round 22, 2014, at Adelaide Oval.

CARLTON

Home record: 7-9

Away record: 7-12-1

Highest score: 26.13 (169), round 6, 2000, at Princes Park.

Lowest score: 5.7 (37), round 22, 2014, at Adelaide Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 91 points, round 6, 2000, at Princes Park.

Longest winning sequence: 5, round 11, 2008, to round 11, 2011.

Most goals in a game: 6, Brett Ratten, round 6, 2000, at Princes Park; Brendan Fevola, round 20, 2009, at AAMI Stadium; Andrew Walker, round 11, 2011, at AAMI Stadium.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Carl – LLWWW PA – WWWWW

Blues v Power Talking points

KEY OUTS: Carl – Kennedy (knee), Williams (knee); PA – Clurey (back), Georgiades (knee), McKenzie (knee), Rioli (personal)

WAIT AND SEE: Carl – De Koning (knee), Dow (concussion), C. Durdin (knee), Fisher (hamstring), McGovern (thigh), Pittonet (knee); PA – Lycett (knee)

MILESTONES: Carl – Jacob Weitering (150 games); PA – Miles Bergman (50 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: The start of a brutal stretch for Port with Collingwood, Adelaide and Geelong to follow. The 13-game winning streak has been magnificent, but they have made some changes this week. The Blues are back on track – this will be a cracking game.

u Carlton’s tackle count has gone through the roof – 69, 87 and 72 – the past three weeks to help arrest what was a major slump in form.

u In the past three weeks the Blues have also become more efficient inside 50, both in marking and score accuracy.

u The Power love playing at Marvel Stadium, having won their past nine games there.

u Carlton snapped a six-game losing streak against Port when it defeated the Power in round five last year.

u Port’s Travis Boak is set to play his 341st career game, drawing level with Chris Grant in 27th position on the AFL/VFL games played list.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Carlton by eight points

ROSEBURY REACHES 500

u Brett Rosebury will become just the second field umpire in League history to blow the whistle in 500 games when he bounces the ball at the Collingwood v Fremantle clash at the MCG on Saturday.

The one-time umpiring prodigy, who started as a junior in Western Australia when he was 14 because he thought he could do it better

than those officiating in his own junior games, was umpiring WAFL games within three years.

Rosebury umpired his first AFL game in 2000 and since then has officiated 50 finals including nine Grand Finals. He is a three-time All-Australian umpire.

“I love the challenge of umpiring and I obviously love footy. As

difficult as it is, there are a lot of fun moments in our group, and I really have enjoyed the travel and the experiences I’ve had through the AFL,” he said on RSN.

Leading fellow umpire Matt Stevic said Rosebury’s ability to blend into the game was one of his key strengths as a whistleblower.

PORT ADELAIDE

Away record: 9-7

Home record: 12-7-1

Highest score: 25.15 (165), round 7, 1998, at Princes Park.

Lowest score: 7.7 (49), round 11, 2011, at AAMI Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 103 points, round 22, 2014, at Adelaide Oval.

Longest winning sequence: 6, round 5, 2017, to round 22, 2021.

Most goals in a game: 8, Warren Tredrea, round 7, 1998, at Princes Park.

“His ability to be composed in the big moments and make the right call is the reason he has not just umpired for 24 years but done so many marquee games,” he said.

Rosebury, 44, needs just three more matches to break Shane McInerney’s AFL record of 502.

ASHLEY BROWNE

ADAM CERRA5

PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 12 Tom De Koning

Nickname: Kong

Which current player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Luke Davies-Uniacke

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Nic Newman

What time should the Grand Final start: 3.40pm

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Nah

What sport do you suck at: Golf

Favourite subject at school: English

Former footballer you admire most: Nick Riewoldt

Dream job after AFL footy: Fireman

Sporting event you cannot miss:

World Surfing League

Hobbies or interests outside football: Surfing

What advice would you give a first-year player: Be nice

Espresso or cold brew: Cold brew

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

What’s something you admire about your club:

Heaps of legends

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: The Strokes

Your go-to karaoke song:

I Miss You by Adele

Last book you read: Marching Powder by Rusty Young

Favourite podcast: Hamish and Andy with Hamish Blake and Andy Lee

Favourite holiday destination: Bali

CARLTON IN BUSINESS LEADS THE WAY

Carlton IN Business is an industry-leading dynamic and diverse corporate network that is proud to be leading the way as the largest network in the Australian sporting landscape.

Carlton’s team of full-time business connectors engage with its members to identify their business goals and optimise outcomes.

The Carlton IN Business network was created in 2016 and has since grown to more than 160 organisation-based members.

Its members represent a range of industries including finance, insurance, professional services, property, building and construction, logistics, hospitality and retail.

Members gain access to Carlton’s high-quality events that provide them with the opportunity to entertain clients and broaden their network.

The club provides the perfect

forum for them to meet key stakeholders and develop trusting relationships, with its team of business connectors driven to provide outcomes for their businesses.

The connector team works with its members to explore and target a range of key businesses to generate a return on investment and expand their corporate customer network.

A new inclusion to the membership this year is access to the dedicated Carlton IN Business Lounge inside the heart of the Carlton Football Club at IKON Park, just five minutes from the CBD.

In addition to the major benefit of this year’s membership thanks to La Trobe University Business School was the opportunity to study one unit of a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Two more fantastic event experiences are still to come.

First, the Carlton IN Business Grand Final Party will bring together high-class entertainment and performers that will provide a forum of high-energy and a unique networking experience.

And second is the experience of a lifetime, visiting Penfolds Magill Estate in South Australia thanks to Carlton’s co-major partners.

Members will fly on charted flights to Adelaide for a day trip involving culinary and wine tasting experiences at the magical Penfolds Magill Estate.

Memberships for 2023 and 2024 are available now. To find out more about how Carlton IN Business can unlock potential for you and your business find them via these platforms. carltoninbusiness.com.au/ Instagram:

SPECIAL EXPERIENCE: The last event on the CIB calendar in 2023 is a visit to Penfolds Magill Estate in South Australia.

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

30.30 (210) v Hawthorn, R2, 1969, Ikon Park

LOWEST SCORE

0.6 (6) v Collingwood, R5, 1898, Victoria Park

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

140 points v St Kilda, R2, 1985, Moorabbin

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

18 games – R10, 1995 to R2, 1996

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE 14

2007 to R3,

OVERALL RECORD: 2590 games – 1464 wins, 1091 losses, 35 draws

MOST

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Stephen Silvagni (full-back), John Nicholls (back pocket), Bruce Doull (half-back), Alex Jesaulenko (half-forward), Ron Barassi (ruck-rover), Greg Williams (interchange)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Syd Jackson (half-forward flank)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1906: Mick Grace (45)

1918: Ern Cowley (35)

1922: Horrie Clover (54)

1931: Harry Vallence (72)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1961: Tom Carroll (54)

2006: Brendan Fevola (84)

2009: Brendan Fevola (86)

2021: Harry McKay* (58)

2022: Charlie Curnow* (64)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Wayne Harmes (1979), Bruce Doull (1981), David Rhys-Jones (1987), Greg Williams (1995)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

Jack Worrall (1906-08), Norman Clark (1914-15), Brighton Diggins (1938), Percy Bentley (1945, 1947)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Ron Barassi (1968, 1970), John Nicholls (1972), Alex Jesaulenko (1979), David Parkin (1981-82, 1995), Robert Walls (1987)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Craig Bradley (1997), Brendan Fevola (2005), Nick Stevens (2007)

JIM STYNES MEDALLISTS

Stephen Silvagni (1998), Kade Simpson (2008)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Sam Walsh* (2019)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Greg Williams (1994), Anthony Koutoufides (2000), Chris Judd (2011), Patrick Cripps* (2019)

WOODEN SPOONS

2002, 2005, 2006, 2015, 2018

FINALS

139 games – 65 wins, 72 losses, 2 draws

MOST FINALS

Bruce Doull 29

Stephen Silvagni 26

Rod McGregor 25

MOST GOALS IN FINALS

Stephen Kernahan 65

Harry Vallence 53

A lex Jesaulenko 40

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

28.9 (177) v Richmond, GF, 1972

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

3.5 (23) v Collingwood, SF, 1903

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

88 points v Collingwood, SF, 1931

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL 97 points v Brisbane, SF, 1996

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

11 Harry Vallence v Collingwood, SF, 1931; v C ollingwood, PF, 1932

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Eight games (1906-09)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Five games (1916-19; 1921-28; 1949-59; 1973-76)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

126 games – 67 wins, 59 losses

Premierships 1983, 1997, 2005, 2007 CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

13 Horrie Clover (v St Kilda, R12, 1921, Junction Oval)

12 Greg Kennedy (v Hawthorn, R21, 1972, Princes Park)

12 Ro ss Ditchburn (v St Kilda, R6, 1982, Waverley Park)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Bert Deacon (1947), John James (1961), Gordon Collis (1964), Greg Williams (1994), Chris Judd (2010), Patrick Cripps* (2022)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Ron Barassi (also Melb, coach Melb, Carl, N Melb, Syd), John Nicholls (also coach Carl), Alex Jesaulenko (also coach Carl, also player/coach StK), Ian Stewart (coach Carl, also StK, also Rich, coach S Melb)

INDUCTEES: George Coulthard, Harry Vallence, Horrie Clover (also coach Carl), Rod McGregor, Bruce Doull, Geoff Southby, Stephen Kernahan, Stephen Silvagni, David Parkin (also Haw, coach Haw, Carl, Fitz), Craig Bradley, Robert Walls (also Fitz, coach Carl, Fitz, Bris, Rich), Ken Hands (also coach Carl), Peter Bedford (also S Melb), Peter McKenna (also Coll), Greg Williams (also Geel, Syd), Jack Worrall (coach Carl, also Fitz, coach Ess), Dan Minogue (coach Carl, also Coll, Rich, Haw, coach Rich, Haw, StK, Fitz), Sir Kenneth Luke (admin), Ern Henfry, Anthony Koutoufides, Wayne Johnston, Ken Hunter, Mick Malthouse (coach Carl, also StK, Rich, coach WB, WCE, Coll), Chris Judd (also WCE), Mike Fitzpatrick

PREMIERSHIPS

1906, 1907, 1908, 1914, 1915, 1938, 1945, 1947, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1995

RUNNERS-UP

1904, 1909, 1910, 1916, 1921, 1932, 1949, 1962, 1969, 1973, 1986, 1993, 1999

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1969, 1979, 1985, 1987, 1995

CRAIG BRADLEY

u 2023 LADDER

SUNDAY, JULY 23

GWSGiantsvGoldCoastSuns(MO)1.10pm

MelbournevAdelaideCrows(MCG)3.20pm

StKildavNorthMelbourne(MRVL)(T)4.40pm

PORT ADELAIDE

IN: De Koning OUT: Young, Kennedy

IN: Jonas, Duursma, Lord, Lycett, Mead, Burgoyne OUT: Burton, Hayes, Narkle, McKenzie, Dixon, Horne-Francis, Rioli

POCKET PROFILE 44 Jackson Mead

Nickname: Meady

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Dylan Stephens

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Ollie Wines

What time should the Grand Final start: Day

Ideal length of the home and away season: 22 games

Dog person or cat person: Dog

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Movie or hotel games

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No

What sport do you suck at: Cricket

Favourite subject at school: Woodwork

Dream job after AFL footy: Furniture construction

Sporting event you cannot miss: AFL Grand Final Best advice your mum gave you: Eat your veggies

Hobbies or interests outside football: Furniture making, DJing

What advice would you give a first-year player: Enjoy the little moments and memories

What’s something you admire about your club: Hard-working nature

Espresso or cold brew: Cold brew

Favourite Shapes flavour: Chicken Crimpy

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

First concert you attended: Foo Fighters

Your go-to karaoke song: Everlong by Foo Fighters

Favourite podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience

Three things on your bucket list: Snowboarding, explore the world, buy a house/business

Last book you read:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Favourite holiday destination: North Queensland

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Our people are your solution.

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

29.14 (188) v Hawthorn, R13, 2005, Football Park

LOWEST SCORE

3.3 (21) v Collingwood, R20, 2011, Football Park

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

117 points v Hawthorn, R13, 2005, Football Park

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

12 games – R4, 2023 to R16, 2023 – current seq. WORST LOSING SEQUENCE

OVERALL RECORD: 610 games – 328 wins, 277

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

8 Warren Tredrea (v Carlton, R7, 1998, P rinces Park)

8 Jay Schulz (v Western Bulldogs, R14, 2014, Adelaide Oval)

7 Sc ott Cummings (v Essendon, R17, 1997, MCG)

7 Warren Tredrea (v Fremantle, R11, 2003, Football Park)

7 Sc ott Cummings (v Hawthorn, R2, 1998, Waverley Park)

7 Warren Tredrea (v Essendon, R9, 2003, Marvel Stadium)

7 Daniel Motlop (v Essendon, R7, 2008, Marvel Stadium)

7 Warren Tredrea (v Richmond, R8, 2009, Football Park)

7 Warren Tredrea (v Hawthorn, R13, 2005, Football Park)

7 Warren Tredrea (v Adelaide, R7, 2004, Football Park)

7 Jay Schulz (v North Melbourne, R13, 2010, Marvel Stadium)

7 Jay Schulz (v Brisbane Lions, R15, 2011, Gabba)

7 Jay Schulz (v North Melbourne, R8, 2012, Football Park)

7 Angus Monfries (v Geelong, R20, 2013, GMHBA Stadium)

7 Jay Schulz (v Brisbane, R4, 2014, Adelaide Oval)

BROWNLOW MEDALLIST

Ollie Wines* (2021)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

INDUCTEES : Craig Bradley (also Carl), Nathan Buckley (also Bris Lions, Coll, coach Coll), Haydn Bunton snr (also Fitz), John Cahill (coach PA, also coach Coll), Russell Ebert (also NM), Bob McLean (admin PA), Geof Motley, Bob Quinn, Gavin Wanganeen (also Ess), Fos Williams (coach PA), Warren Tredrea, Greg Phillips (also Coll), Mark Williams (coach PA, also Coll, Bris)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Gavin Wanganeen (half-back flank), Byron Pickett (interchange), Peter Burgoyne (interchange)

NORM SMITH MEDALLIST

Byron Pickett (2004)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLIST

Mark Williams (2004)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Michael Wilson (1997), Danyle Pearce (2006)

v Adelaide, SF, 2005;

(40) v Richmond, PF, 2020

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL 87 points v North Melbourne, EF, 2005 87 points v North Melbourne, PF, 2007

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN

119 points v Geelong, GF, 2007 MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

5 Brendon Lade, v Sydney, QF, 2003

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Four games (2004-05)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Four games (1999-2002)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

54 games – 29 wins, 25 losses Premierships 2001,

*

TRAVIS BOAK

SENBREAKFAST SETTINGTHE SPORTINGAGENDA

SENBREAKFAST

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE-50

SAM DOCHERTY

u Docherty has had 21 kicks into the forward-50 in matches played in Victoria this season – ranked eighth at the club. The Blues have scored from 52.4 per cent of those kicks – the second highest of the top 10.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

ZAK BUTTERS

u Since round 13, Butters has won 10 centre bounce first possessions – ranked No. 1 at the Power. He has also generated 11 centre clearances – also ranked first, two ahead of Willem Drew.

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE-50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

TACKLES INSIDE FORWARD-50

u Marshall has been held goalless just twice interstate this year. He has had an impact defensively – posting a tackle efficiency of 80 per cent inside-50 – the highest percentage of the top five for attempts.

u McGovern has generated 58 rebound-50 chains this season – ranked third at the club behind Adam Saad and Jacob Weitering. The Blues have scored from 17.2 per cent of them – ranked No. 1 of the top 10.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

1 J.Witts (GCS) 14 12.4

2 R.O’Brien (Adel) 16 11.5

3 S.Darcy (Frem) 14 11.4

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 14 11.2

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 L.Ryan (Frem) 16 552

2 E.Gulden (Syd) 16 543

3 J.Dawson (Adel) 16 522

4 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

5 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 518

6 C.Rozee (PA) 16 517

7 N.Daicos (Coll) 16 515

8 B.Smith (Adel) 15 515

9 L.Weller (GCS) 9 509

10 J.Sinclair (StK) 16 507

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

1 C.Rozee (PA) 16 6.3

2 D.Parish (Ess) 11 6.3

3 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 6.3

4 J.Dawson

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 16 71.6

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 15 69.3

3 T.Atkins (Geel) 16 68.3

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 15 67.9

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 16 65.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 16 64.9

7 T.Bedford (GWS) 10 62.9

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 16 62.3

9 J.Steele (StK) 13 60.9

10 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 16 57.8

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Geel – WLWDL Ess – WWLLW

Cats v Bombers Talking points

KEY OUTS: Geel – Bews (knee), Ceglar (ankle), Clark (foot), C. Guthrie (toe), Parfitt (hand), Simpson (hand); Ess –Draper (hip), Phillips (suspended)

WAIT AND SEE: Geel – Cameron (concussion), Kolodjashnij (adductor); Ess – Baldwin (ankle), Jones (ankle), Redman (hamstring), Ridley (knee), Setterfield (foot), Stewart (foot)

MILESTONES: Geel – Gryan Miers (100 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: Gryan Miers brings up his 100th game and he has had an extraordinary season. He has had eight more goal assists than any other player in the competition and has just signed a new deal keeping him at the Cattery until the end of 2026.

HEAD to HEAD

Played 222: Geelong 102, Essendon 115, draws 5.

Past five: Geelong 5, Essendon 0. Most recent game: round 7, 2023, Geelong d Essendon by 28 points at the MCG.

Highest attendance: 103,649, preliminary final, 1968, at the MCG.

GEELONG

Home record: 66-42-1

Away record: 36-73-4

Highest score: 28.13 (181), round 9, 1992, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 2.9 (21), round 8, 1910, at East Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Greatest winning margin: 116 points, round 17, 1934, at Corio Oval.

Longest winning sequence: 6, round 11, 2006, to round 12, 2010; round 17, 2012, to round 20, 2016.

Most goals in a game: 14, Gary Ablett snr, round 6, 1993, at the MCG.

ESSENDON

Away record: 42-66-1

Home record: 73-36-4

u Geelong has won its past five encounters with Essendon, including a comfortable win earlier this season.

u Tom Hawkins was monstrous in that game, kicking eight goals and dominating Brandon Zerk-Thatcher. How do the Bombers approach that match-up differently this time around?

u Zach Merrett was quiet that day, winning just 19 disposals. He has been red-hot and is the key to the Bombers’ midfield.

u Essendon is clearly the worst defensive team currently in the top eight. It has conceded 1325 points this season.

u This looms as a huge game from a ladder perspective. The Bombers could go a game clear in the eight, while the Cats need to win to stay ahead of the winner of Adelaide and GWS.

NIC NEGREPONTIS

Prediction: Geelong by 15 points

ROSEBURY REACHES 500

u Brett Rosebury will become just the second field umpire in League history to blow the whistle in 500 games when he bounces the ball at the Collingwood v Fremantle clash at the MCG on Saturday.

The one-time umpiring prodigy, who started as a junior in Western Australia when he was 14 because he thought he could do it better

than those officiating in his own junior games, was umpiring WAFL games within three years.

Rosebury umpired his first AFL game in 2000 and since then has officiated 50 finals including nine Grand Finals. He is a three-time All-Australian umpire.

“I love the challenge of umpiring and I obviously love footy. As

difficult as it is, there are a lot of fun moments in our group, and I really have enjoyed the travel and the experiences I’ve had through the AFL,” he said on RSN.

Leading fellow umpire Matt Stevic said Rosebury’s ability to blend into the game was one of his key strengths as a whistleblower.

Highest score: 26.9 (165), round 21, 1983, at GMHBA Stadium.

Lowest score: 2.3 (15), round 9, 1902, at East Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Greatest winning margin: 97 points, round 2, 1986, at Windy Hill.

Longest winning sequence: 10, round 11, 1982, to round 13, 1986.

Most goals in a game: 13, John Coleman, round 8, 1952, at Brisbane Exhibition Ground.

“His ability to be composed in the big moments and make the right call is the reason he has not just umpired for 24 years but done so many marquee games,” he said.

Rosebury, 44, needs just three more matches to break Shane McInerney’s AFL record of 502.

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POCKET PROFILE 5 Jeremy Cameron

Nickname: The Dart, Darty

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: None

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Tyson Stengle

What time should the Grand Final start: Normal time

Ideal length of the home and away season: It’s fine how it is

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: You don’t want to know

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Only Friday night games

What sport do you suck at: Swimming, it’s so boring

Former footballer you admire most: G-Train (Fraser Gehrig)

Dream job after AFL: Golfer

Sporting event you cannot miss: US Masters

Best advice your mum gave you: Don’t handball inside 50

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf, fishing, camping, watching vision of training

What advice would you give a first-year player: Make sure your first year isn’t your last year

Three things on your bucket list: Watch Masters live, get a hole in one, live in a caravan Espresso or cold brew: Espresso martini

Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dogs, but my cat is a legend

First concert you attended: Swedish House Mafia

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends with Dylan Buckley

Last book you read: Never finished one

Favourite holiday destination: Bali

IN-FORM MIERS SIGNS ON

Fresh off a career-high 32 disposals against North Melbourne last Sunday, Geelong premiership player Gryan Miers has signed a three-year contract extension with the Cats which will see him remain in the hoops until at least the end of 2026.

Miers, 24, who plays his 100th AFL game against Essendon tonight, has enjoyed a career-best season in 2023, averaging 19.2 disposals and 1.7 goal assists a game.

His role in Geelong’s forward mix has come into the spotlight with a League-leading 28 goal assists while also sitting in the top 10 for score involvements with 110.

Renowned for his unique, effective kicking style, Miers has become one of the Cats’ most consistent performers this year.

A local Grovedale product, Miers was recruited from the Geelong Falcons under-18s program with pick 57 in the 2017 NAB AFL Draft.

After an impressive draft year which included a competitionleading 50-goal season, a premiership and an incredible seven goals in the Grand Final, Miers made his debut in round one, 2019, against Collingwood.

He played 53 consecutive games after making his debut before fibula fractures interrupted his 2021 season.

Despite a delayed start to the 2022 season due to a syndesmosis injury, Miers managed to build form and consistency throughout the season and was rewarded with his first AFL premiership.

Cats head of list management Andrew Mackie said the club was thrilled to see Miers commit for another three years.

“Gryan is part of a very exciting, hard-working and talented group of young players coming through our AFL program,” he said.

“Gryan has proven to be a very important player in our attacking half of the ground, he is a selfless footballer and a player who creates plenty of scoring opportunities.

“We are very pleased that he will be with us for at least the next three years.”

He is a selfless footballer

GEELONG HEAD OF LIST MANAGEMENT ANDREW MACKIE ON GRYAN MIERS

DONE DEAL: Gryan Miers, seen here gathering one of his career-high 32 disposals against North Melbourne last week, has signed until the end of 2026.

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

37.17 (239) v Brisbane, R7, 1992, Metricon Stadium

LOWEST SCORE

0.8 (8) v Fitzroy, R3, 1899, Corio Oval

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

186 points v Melbourne, R19, 2011, GMHBA Stadium

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE 23

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Bernie Smith (back pocket), Graham Farmer (ruck), Gary Ablett snr (interchange), Greg Williams (interchange)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Graham Farmer (ruck and captain)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1897: Eddy James (22)

1899: Eddy James (31)

1900: Teddy Lockwood (24)

1910: Percy Martini (51)

1921: Cliff Rankin (61)

1925: Lloyd Hagger (70)

1932: George Moloney (109)

1948: Lindsay White (86)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1955: Noel Rayson (77)

1962: Doug Wade (62)

1967: Doug Wade (79)

1969: Doug Wade (122)

1976: Larry Donohue (99)

1993: Gary Ablett snr (124)

1994: Gary Ablett snr (113)

1995: Gary Ablett snr (118)

2020: Tom Hawkins* (42)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Gary Ablett snr (1989), Steve Johnson (2007), Paul Chapman (2009), Jimmy Bartel (2011), Isaac Smith* (2022)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

Cliff Rankin (1925), Charlie Clymo (1931), Reg Hickey (1937)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Reg Hickey (1951, 1952), Bob Davis (1963), Mark Thompson (2007, 2009), Chris Scott* (2011, 2022)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLIST

Joel Selwood (2009)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Joel Selwood (2007)

JIM STYNES MEDALLIST

James Kelly (2011), Harry Taylor (2015)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION MVP AWARD

WOODEN

1908, 1915, 1944, 1957,

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

points v Port Adelaide, GF, 2007

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

points v Richmond, SF, 1969

GOALS IN A FINAL

George Goninon, v Collingwood, SF, 1951

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Five games (2007-08)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Seven games (1901-25)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

108 games – 57 wins, 51 losses

RECORD

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

14 Gary Ablett snr (v Essendon, R6, 1993, MCG)

14 Gary Ablett snr (v Sydney, R8, 1994, SCG)

14 Gary Ablett snr (v Richmond, R9, 1989, MCG)

13 Doug Wade (v South Melbourne, R17, 1967, Lake Oval)

13 Doug Wade (v North Melbourne, R20, 1971, GMHBA Stadium)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Edward ‘Carji’ Greeves (1924), Bernie Smith (1951), Alistair Lord (1962), Paul Couch (1989), Jimmy Bartel (2007), Gary Ablett jnr (2009), Patrick Dangerfield* (2016)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Graham Farmer, Malcolm Blight (coach Geel, also player/coach NM, coach Adel, coach StK)

INDUCTEES: Charles Brownlow, Bernie Smith, Edward Greeves, Jocka Todd, George Moloney, Henry Young, Peter Burns, Reg Hickey (also coach Geel), Tom Wills (admin), Bob Davis (also coach Geel), Doug Wade (also NM), Fred Flanagan, Bill Goggin (also coach Foots), Greg Williams (also Syd, Carl), John Newman, Ian Nankervis, Denis Marshall, Tom Fitzmaurice (also Ess, NM), Gary Ablett snr (also Haw), Henry Harrison (admin), Tom Hafey (coach Geel, also Rich, coach Rich, Coll, Syd), Garry Hocking, Brian Peake, Matthew Scarlett, Jimmy Bartel, Corey Enright

Greg Williams (1985), Gary Ablett snr (1993), Gary Ablett jnr (2007, 2008, 2009), Patrick Dangerfield* (2016)

PREMIERSHIPS

1925, 1931, 1937, 1951, 1952, 1963, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2022

RUNNERS-UP

1897, 1930, 1953, 1967, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2008, 2020

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1952, 1954, 1962, 1963, 1980, 1981, 1992, 2007, 2008, 2019, 2022

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POCKET PROFILE 16 Archie Perkins

Nickname: Perk

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Pat Voss

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Pat Voss

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 22 matches

Dog person or cat person: Dog

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Go out for lunch

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No

What sport do you suck at: Shooting basketballs

Favourite subject at school: Maths

Former footballer you admire most: Warwick Capper

Dream job after AFL footy: Businessman

Sporting event you cannot miss: Olympics

Hobbies or interests outside football: Music

What advice would you give a first-year player: Stick to your strengths

What’s something you admire about your club: History

Best advice your mum gave you: Don’t take yourself too seriously

Last book you read: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Chicken Crimpy

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

First concert you attended: Paul Kelly

Your go-to karaoke song: Not Afraid by Eminem

Favourite holiday destination: Spain

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

32.16 (208) v Western Bulldogs, R22, 1982, Whitten Oval LOWEST SCORE

0.9 (9) v Fitzroy, R1, 1899, Brunswick St Oval

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

165 points v South Melbourne, R18, 1964, Windy Hill

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

20 games – R1, 2000 to R20, 2000

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY MEMBERS

Gavin Wanganeen (half-back), Norm McDonald (half-back), Michael Long (wing)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1900: Albert Thurgood (24)

1901: Fred Hiskins (34)

1923: Greg Stockdale (64)

1949: John Coleman (85)

1950: John Coleman (112)

1951: John Coleman (75)

1952: John Coleman (103)

1953: John Coleman (96)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1959: Ron Evans (69)

1960: Ron Evans (67)

1966: Ted Fordham (73)

2000: Matthew Lloyd (94)

2001: Matthew Lloyd (96)

2003: Matthew Lloyd (87)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Billy Duckworth (1984), Simon Madden (1985), Michael Long (1993), James Hird (2000)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

Jack Worrall (1911, 1912), Syd Barker (1923, 1924), Dick Reynolds (1942, 1946, 1949)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Dick Reynolds (1950), John Coleman (1962, 1965), Kevin Sheedy (1984, 1985, 1993, 2000)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Gavin Wanganeen (1993), Gary O’Donnell (1994), Mark Mercuri (2000)

JIM STYNES MEDALLISTS

James Hird (2000), Matthew Lloyd (2001)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Dyson Heppell* (2011), Andrew McGrath* (2017)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Terry Daniher (1983), Tim Watson (1989)

PREMIERSHIPS

WOODEN SPOONS

1907, 1918, 1921, 1933, 2016

FINALS

132 games – 69 wins, 61 losses, 2 draws

MOST FINALS

Bill Hutchison 28

MOST GOALS IN FINALS

Matthew Lloyd 52

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

31.12 (198) v North Melbourne, QF, 2000

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

1.8 (14) v Melbourne, RR final, 1897

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

133 points v Collingwood, PF, 1984

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

96 points v Adelaide, 1st EF, 2009

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

7 Tom Reynolds, v Richmond, GF, 1943; G ordon Lane, v Melbourne, GF, 1946; Ted Fordham, v St Kilda, GF, 1965; Matthew Lloyd, v North Melbourne, QF, 2000

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Seven games (1949-51)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Seven games (2004-21)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

113 games – 56 wins, 56 losses, one draw

Premierships 1981, 1984, 1990, 1993, 1994, 2000 CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984

RECORD AT CURRENT

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

14 John Coleman (v Fitzroy, R7, 1954, W indy Hill)

13 John Coleman (v Geelong, R8, 1952, Brisbane Exhibition Ground)

13 Matthew Lloyd (v Sydney, R3, 1999, MCG)

13 John Coleman (v Hawthorn, R8, 1952, Windy Hill)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Dick Reynolds (1934, 1937, 1938), Bill Hutchison (1952 tied, 1953), Graham Moss (1976), Gavin Wanganeen (1993), James Hird (1996 tied)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: John Coleman (also coach Ess), Bill Hutchison, Dick Reynolds (also coach Ess), Kevin Sheedy (coach Ess, also Rich, also coach GWS)

INDUCTEES: Albert Thurgood, Jack Clarke (also coach Ess), Tom Fitzmaurice (also Geel, N Melb, coach Geel), Jack Moriarty (also Fitz), Graham Moss, Simon Madden, Barry Davis (also N Melb, coach Ess), Tim Watson (also coach StK), Ken Fraser, Terry Daniher (also S Melb), Michael Long, Des Tuddenham (also Coll, playing coach Ess, coach S Melb), Paul Salmon (also Haw), Gavin Wanganeen (also Port Adel), Jack Worrall (coach Ess, also Fitz, coach Carl), James Hird (also coach Ess), Matthew Lloyd, Ron Evans

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Dick Reynolds (half-forward), John Coleman (full-forward)

1897, 1901, 1911, 1912, 1923, 1924, 1942, 1946, 1949, 1950, 1962, 1965, 1984, 1985, 1993, 2000

RUNNERS-UP

1898, 1902, 1908, 1941, 1943, 1947, 1948, 1951, 1957, 1959, 1968, 1983, 1990, 2001

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1951, 1953, 1957, 1968, 1989, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2001

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* Two of Essendon’s premierships (1897 and 1924) were won after round-robin finals series when no Grand Finals were played.

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE-50

BRAD CLOSE

u Close has had 20 kicks into the forward-50 in matches played in Victoria this season – ranked equal seventh at the club. The Cats have scored a goal from 50 per cent of those kicks – the highest of the top 10.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

DARCY PARISH

u Parish had a major influence around stoppages last round – generating a team-high eight clearances – of which six were directly from centre bounces –twice as many as the next best Bomber.

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE-50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

TACKLES INSIDE FORWARD-50

u Menzie had a team-high six tackle attempts in the forward-50 last round – of which three were effective. He has applied 16 tackles inside 50 across the season – ranked equal second at the club with Jake Stringer.

u Duncan has generated 12 rebound-50 chains at GMHBA Stadium this season –ranked third at the club – but none have resulted in a score for his team. He is averaging 19.3 disposals from three games at the ground this year.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

1 J.Witts (GCS) 14 12.4

2 R.O’Brien (Adel) 16 11.5

3 S.Darcy (Frem) 14 11.4

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 14 11.2

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 L.Ryan (Frem) 16 552

2 E.Gulden (Syd) 16 543

3 J.Dawson (Adel) 16 522

4 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

5 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 518

6 C.Rozee (PA) 16 517

7 N.Daicos (Coll) 16 515

8 B.Smith (Adel) 15 515

9 L.Weller (GCS) 9 509

10 J.Sinclair (StK) 16 507

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

1 C.Rozee (PA) 16 6.3

2 D.Parish (Ess) 11 6.3

3 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 6.3

4 J.Dawson

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 16 71.6

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 15 69.3

3 T.Atkins (Geel) 16 68.3

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 15 67.9

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 16 65.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 16 64.9

7 T.Bedford (GWS) 10 62.9

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 16 62.3

9 J.Steele (StK) 13 60.9

10 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 16 57.8

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

HEAD to HEAD

Played 16: Adelaide Crows 10, GWS Giants 6.

Past five: Adelaide Crows 2, GWS Giants 3.

Most recent game: round 1, 2023, Adelaide Crows lost to GWS Giants by 16 points at Giants Stadium.

Highest attendance: 52,805, first qualifying final, 2017, at Adelaide Oval.

ADELAIDE CROWS

Home record: 7-3

Away record: 3-3

Highest score: 29.13 (187), round 7, 2013, at Giants Stadium.

Lowest score: 4.15 (39), round 7, 2021, at Adelaide Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 135 points, round 7, 2013, at Giants Stadium.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Adel – LWLWL; GWS – LWWWW

Crows v Giants Talking points

KEY OUTS: Adel – Doedee (knee), McPherson (quad); GWS – Haynes (suspension), Keeffe (hamstring), Kennedy (knee), O’Halloran (thumb), Preuss (back)

WAIT AND SEE: Adel – Butts (concussion); GWS – Daniels (hamstring)

MILESTONES: Adel – Rory Sloane (250 games); GWS – Lachie Whitfield (200 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: The Crows will be hoping to reclaim a place in the eight when they return to familiar territory to face the red-hot Giants. With both teams evenly poised on eight wins and eight losses, the result could shape their finals chances in 2023.

IN GOOD NICK: Adelaide’s Nick Murray outmarks GWS’s Jesse Hogan at Giants Stadium in round one

u Adelaide has gone win-loss-win-loss since round six. They are coming off a defeat to Essendon, so form suggests they’ll win.

u While the Crows’ form has fluctuated, the Giants have roared into finals calculations with four straight wins.

u Can the Crows celebrate Rory Sloane’s 250th in the same grand style they did for Taylor Walker in round 13?

u The Giants have a strong recent record against Adelaide, winning the past three, including a 16-point victory in round one.

u The Crows may want to put some time into Toby Greene and Tom Green after they dominated in round one. Greene kicked 4.4 from 19 disposals and Green kicked a goal from 37 touches.

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Prediction: Adelaide by 38 points

ROSEBURY REACHES 500

u Brett Rosebury will become just the second field umpire in League history to blow the whistle in 500 games when he bounces the ball at the Collingwood v Fremantle clash at the MCG on Saturday.

The one-time umpiring prodigy, who started as a junior in Western Australia when he was 14 because he thought he could do it better

than those officiating in his own junior games, was umpiring WAFL games within three years.

Rosebury umpired his first AFL game in 2000 and since then has officiated 50 finals including nine Grand Finals. He is a three-time All-Australian umpire.

“I love the challenge of umpiring and I obviously love footy. As

difficult as it is, there are a lot of fun moments in our group, and I really have enjoyed the travel and the experiences I’ve had through the AFL,” he said on RSN.

Leading fellow umpire Matt Stevic said Rosebury’s ability to blend into the game was one of his key strengths as a whistleblower.

Longest winning sequence: 5, round 4, 2012, to round 16, 2014.

Most goals in a game: 10, Tom Lynch, round 7, 2013, at Giants Stadium.

GWS GIANTS

Away record: 3-7

Home record: 3-3

Highest score: 17.11 (113), round 7, 2022, at Adelaide Oval.

Lowest score: 7.5 (47), round 16, 2020, at Adelaide Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 67 points, round 7, 2021, at Adelaide Oval.

Longest winning sequence: 3, round 7, 2021, to round 1, 2023.

Most goals in a game: 4, Cam McCarthy, round 8, 2015, at Giants Stadium; Jeremy Cameron, round 1, 2017, at Adelaide Oval; Jesse Hogan, round 7, 2021, at Adelaide Oval; Toby Greene, round 7, 2022, at Adelaide Oval; round 1, 2023 at Giants Stadium.

“His ability to be composed in the big moments and make the right call is the reason he has not just umpired for 24 years but done so many marquee games,” he said.

Rosebury, 44, needs just three more matches to break Shane McInerney’s AFL record of 502.

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POCKET PROFILE 20 Mitch Hinge

Nickname: Bot

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Luke Pedlar (genius)

What time should the Grand Final start: Twilight

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Haha, yes

What sport do you suck at: Pool

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road:

Embarrassing Darcy Fogarty and Jordan Dawson at table tennis

Favourite subject at school:

Physical Education

Former footballer you admire most: Gary Ablett jnr

Sporting event you cannot miss: NBA playoffs

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf Dog person or person: Both

What advice would you give a first-year player: Don’t take everything so seriously

What’s something you admire about your club:

Quality of people

Best advice your mum gave you: Do your best

Espresso or cold brew: Iced latte

Favourite Shapes flavour: Cheese and Bacon

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

First concert you attended: Falls at Lorne in 2019

Your go-to karaoke song:

Anything by Adele

Favourite podcast: Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett

Something on your bucket list: See more of the world

Last book you read: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma

Favourite holiday destination: Greek islands

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

30.8 (188) v Essendon, R10, 2006, Football Park

2.9 (21) v Essendon, R17, 2021, Marvel Stadium

139 pts v Richmond, R16, 1993, Football Park BEST

OVERALL RECORD: 748 games –

RECORD AT

is Adelaide’s only Coleman medallist, winning the medal in 1997. He also led the AFL goalkicking at the end of the 1993 season after Coleman medallist Gary Ablett didn’t play finals.

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

13 Tony Modra (v Richmond, R16, 1993, Football Park)

13 Tony Modra (v Carlton, R1, 1994, Football Park)

11 Sc ott Hodges (v Geelong, R23, 1992, Football Park)

10 Tony Modra (v Richmond, R1, 1993, MCG)

10 Tony Modra (v North Melbourne, R8, 1993, Football Park)

10 Tom Lynch (v GWS Giants, R7, 2013, Giants Stadium)

10 Taylor Walker (v West Coast Eagles, R13, 2023, (Adelaide Oval)

BROWNLOW MEDALLIST

Mark Ricciuto (2003 tied)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL

OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Malcolm Blight (coach Adel, also N Melb, playing coach N Melb, coach Geel, coach StK)

INDUCTEES: Gary Ayres (coach Adel, also Haw, coach Geel), Darren Jarman (also Haw), Mark Bickley, Wayne Carey (also N Melb), Mark Ricciuto, Graham Cornes (coach Adel, also N Melb), Andrew McLeod, Bob Hammond (admin, also Syd coach), Ben Hart, Simon Goodwin (also coach Melb)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY MEMBERS

Andrew McLeod (ruck-rover)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLIST

1997: Tony Modra (81)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Andrew McLeod (1997, 1998)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Andrew McLeod (2003)

Simon Goodwin (2006)

Bernie Vince (2012)

JIM STYNES MEDALLIST

Andrew McLeod (2005)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Daniel Talia (2012)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLIST

Malcolm Blight (1997, 1998)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP

Andrew

7 Andrew McLeod v Western Bulldogs, P F, 1998

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Four games (1997)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Three games (2006-08)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

72 games – 45 wins, 27 losses

ANDREW McLEOD

u 2023 LADDER

ADELAIDE CROWS

FORWARDS

BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

HALF-BACKS

CENTRES

FRIDAY, JULY 21

EssendonvWesternBulldogs(MRVL)(N)7.50pm

SATURDAY, JULY 22

RichmondvHawthorn(MCG)1.45pm

CarltonvWestCoastEagles(MRVL)2.10pm

BrisbaneLionsvGeelongCats(G)(T)4.35pm

FremantlevSydneySwans(OS)(N)5.40pm

PortAdelaidevCollingwood(AO)(N)7.10pm

SUNDAY, JULY 23

GWSGiantsvGoldCoastSuns(MO)1.10pm

MelbournevAdelaideCrows(MCG)3.20pm

StKildavNorthMelbourne(MRVL)(T)4.40pm

u LEADING GOALKICKERS

CENTRES

HALF-BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

BACKS

FORWARDS

GWS GIANTS

IN: Butts, McAdam OUT: Soligo, McHenry, Schoenberg

IN: Daniels, Angwin OUT: O’Halloran, Keeffe, Haynes

ADELAIDE CROWS

GWS GIANTS

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POCKET PROFILE 44 Jack Buckley

Nickname: Bucks

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Phil Davis

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 20 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Watch movies

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No

What sport do you suck at: Tennis

Favourite subject at school: History

Former footballer you admire most: Glenn Archer (GOAT)

Dream job after AFL footy: Sam Taylor’s agent ($$$)

Sporting event you cannot miss: Super Bowl

Hobbies or interests outside football: Beating Tom Green one-on-one at basketball

What’s something you admire about your club: The people, there are no egos

Espresso or cold brew: Neither

Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Coldplay

Your go-to karaoke song: Best Of You by Foo Fighters

Favourite podcast: The Bill Simmons Podcast

Three things on your bucket list: Meet Dave Grohl, go to Italy, win a flag

Last book you read: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight

Favourite holiday destination: Port Douglas

Who should play your coach in a movie: The Rock

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

QUEENSLAND

GOALS BEHINDS

GOALS BEHINDS

FUTURE ON DISPLAY

u The future of the AFLW will be on display when the 2023 AFL Under-18 Girls National Championships arrive at Adelaide Oval as a curtain-raiser to tonight’s AFL clash.

South Australia will aim to keep its undefeated start to the championships alive after convincing away victories over Western Australia in April and Victoria Metro last week as they take on Queensland at 4.15pm.

The Maroons field their own team in the girls competitions as opposed to being a part of the Allies and they have brought a strong squad featuring 15 members of the Gold Coast Suns Academy and 14 from the Brisbane Lions Academy to Adelaide for their first game of the carnival.

Both Academies were undefeated in three Coates Talent League games earlier in the season.

Among Queensland’s squad is a name sure to get Carlton supporters excited, with Sunny Lappin, the daughter of 196-game Blue and 55-game St Kilda forward Matthew Lappin, being a member of the Suns Academy and forcing her way into the under-18s squad despite not turning 16 until November.

The Croweaters’ squad includes famous SA names in Laela Ebert , 17, the daughter of 108-game North Adelaide player Daniel Ebert , and India Rasheed, 16, the daughter of Lleyton Hewitt’s long-time tennis coach Roger Rasheed, plus three sisters of AFLW-listed players in Ruby Ballard (Abbie, Adelaide), Poppy Scholz (Matilda, Port Adelaide) and Holly Britton (Jaide, West Coast).

Top AFLW Draft prospect Lauren Young took nine marks and bagged five goals in SA’s win over Victoria Metro to back up her 20 touches and three goals against the Black Swans as she franked her talent on the comeback trail from a knee reconstruction after winning the SANFLW best and fairest in 2021 at just 15.

Rasheed had 26 disposals, five marks, five inside-50s and two goals against Metro and last year’s carnival MVP Shineah Goody (18 disposals) and fellow midfielder Piper Window (20) were also impressive.

Coach: Sam Iles

Team Manager: Bill Renner

Coach: Jason Rivett

Team Manager: Ashleigh Young

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

24.16 (160) v Gold Coast Suns, R2, 2017, Giants Stadium

LOWEST SCORE

3.7 (25) v Richmond, Grand Final, 2019, MCG;

3.7 (25) v Sydney, R12, 2020, Optus Stadium

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

108 pts v Gold Coast, R12, 2018, Giants Stadium

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

Six games – R4, 2016 to R9, 2016

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE 21 games – R20, 2012 to R18, 2013 MOST GAMES

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

2019: Jeremy Cameron (67)

RUNNER-UP 2019

WOODEN SPOONS

2012, 2013 FINALS

13 games, 7 wins, 6 losses

MOST FINALS Nick Haynes* 13

Hopper

MOST GOALS IN FINALS

CLUB FORMATION AND KEY DATES

March 13, 2008

The AFL wins the support of the 16 club presidents to establish an 18th team to be based at Blacktown Olympic Park in Sydney’s western suburbs.

October 20, 2009

The AFL Commission approves draft and player concessions for GWS in 2010 and 2011, for its entry to the AFL competition for the 2012 season.

November 9, 2009

Four-time Essendon premiership coach Kevin Sheedy is announced as coach.

July 29, 2010

The AFL Commission announces it has granted Team GWS a licence to become the 18th team, starting in 2012.

November 10, 2010

GWS announces a partnership with the ACT Government to play 30 premiership season games and 10 pre-season games in Canberra in the next 10 years.

November 16, 2010

GWS launches its name, logo and colours. The club will be known as the Greater Western Sydney Giants and will wear orange, charcoal and white, with the traditional NSW blue to feature in the away guernsey.

February 19, 2011

GWS plays its first games in the NAB Cup, losing to Sydney by 79 points and Gold Coast by 25 points.

April 9, 2011

The Giants play their first game in the newly formed North East Australian Football League.

November 24, 2011

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

19.11 (125) v West Coast Eagles, SF, 2017

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

3.7 (25) v Richmond, GF, 2019

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

67 points v West Coast Eagles, SF, 2017

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

6 Steve Johnson v West Coast Eagles, SF, 2017

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

9 Jeremy Cameron (v Gold Coast, R23, 2019, Metricon Stadium)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Collingwood, R18, 2013, MCG)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Hawthorn, R6, 2015, Giants Stadium)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Carlton, R22, 2015, Giants Stadium)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Gold Coast Suns, R8, 2016, Giants Stadium)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Richmond, R3, 2019, Giants Stadium)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

LEGEND: Kevin Sheedy (coach GWS, also Rich, coach Ess)

Three games (2019)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Two games (2016-17)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

22 games – 9 wins, 13 losses

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

2012 (10,241), 2013 (12,681), 2014 (13,040), 2015 (13,480), 2016 (15,312), 2017 (20,944), 2018 (25,243), 2019 (30,109), 2020 (30,841), 2021 (30,185), 2022 (32,614)

* denotes current players or coach

GWS has 11 of the first 14 selections in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft. The No.1 pick is Jonathon Patton.

March 24, 2012

GWS loses its first AFL game, beaten by 63 points by Sydney. Callan Ward kicks the club’s first goal.

May 12, 2012

The Giants win their first AFL game, defeating Gold Coast by 27 points at Manuka Oval.

October 4, 2012

Highly regarded Hawthorn assistant coach Leon Cameron signs a four-year deal to join the Giants.

August 27, 2016

The Giants finish fourth on the ladder to qualify for their first finals series.

September 10, 2016

The Giants win their first final, defeating the Sydney Swans by 36 points in the qualifying final at ANZ Stadium.

September 28, 2019

The Giants play in their first Grand Final, going down to Richmond by 89 points.

August 22, 2022

Richmond assistant coach Adam Kinglsey announced as senior coach, replacing Cameron.

CALLAN WARD

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE-50

u Fogarty is the Crows’ second-most used target inside-50 this season behind Taylor Walker. The Crows have scored 61.5 per cent of the time they have targeted Fogarty – the highest percentage of the top five.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

KIEREN BRIGGS

u Briggs has imposed himself at centre bounces since round 10 – ranking third at the club for first possessions. He has also generated 18 centre clearances – the most of any Giant.

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

first kick or effective handball in

bounce area.

DARCY FOGARTY

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE-50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

TACKLES INSIDE FORWARD-50

u Hogan has impressed defensively this season –leading the Giants for tackles inside-50 with 20 in matches played on the road. He has also posted a tackle efficiency of 86.7 per cent –the highest percentage of the top five for attempts.

u Hinge is enjoying a breakout season. He has generated 59 rebound-50 chains – ranked second at the club behind Brodie Smith. The Crows have generated a score from 20.3 per cent of those chains – ranked No. 1 of the top 10.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

HINGE

JESSE HOGAN

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

1 J.Witts (GCS) 14 12.4

2 R.O’Brien (Adel) 16 11.5

3 S.Darcy (Frem) 14 11.4

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 14 11.2

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 L.Ryan (Frem) 16 552

2 E.Gulden (Syd) 16 543

3 J.Dawson (Adel) 16 522

4 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

5 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 518

6 C.Rozee (PA) 16 517

7 N.Daicos (Coll) 16 515

8 B.Smith (Adel) 15 515

9 L.Weller (GCS) 9 509

10 J.Sinclair (StK) 16 507

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

1 C.Rozee (PA) 16 6.3

2 D.Parish (Ess) 11 6.3

3 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 6.3

4 J.Dawson

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 16 71.6

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 15 69.3

3 T.Atkins (Geel) 16 68.3

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 15 67.9

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 16 65.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 16 64.9

7 T.Bedford (GWS) 10 62.9

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 16 62.3

9 J.Steele (StK) 13 60.9

10 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 16 57.8

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

DISARMED:

HEAD to HEAD

Played 181: North Melbourne 78, Hawthorn 101, draws 2.

Past five: North Melbourne 1, Hawthorn 4.

Most recent game: round 3, 2023, Hawthorn def North Melbourne by 19 points at UTAS Stadium.

Highest attendance: 110,551, Grand Final, 1975, at the MCG.

NORTH MELBOURNE

Home record: 45-43-1

Away record: 33-58-1

Highest score: 25.23 (173), round 3, 1994, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 3.6 (24), round 10, 1931, at Glenferrie Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 127 points, round 3, 1994, at the MCG.

Longest winning sequence: 10, round 11, 1950, to round 16, 1955.

Most goals in a game: 9, Sid Dyer, round 6, 1944, at Arden St.

HAWTHORN

Away record: 43-45-1

SNAPSHOT

FORM: NM – LLLLL Haw – LWLLL

Kangaroos v Hawks Talking points

KEY OUTS: NM – Comben (ankle), Logue (knee), Mahoney (shoulder), Powell (knee), Simpkin (concussion); Haw – Blanck (concussion), Lynch (concussion)

WAIT AND SEE: NM – Wardlaw (illness), Shiels (calf); Haw – Breust (throat), Jiath (achilles)

Milestones: Nil

WATCH OUT FOR: Mitch Lewis went goalless for the first time this year last week and will be looking for a response today. He’s averaged almost 2.5 goals a game in 2023. Fergus Greene stood up last week while Denver Grainger-Barras also kicked a goal, giving Sam Mitchell a few tall options up forward.

u These teams met in different circumstances in round three. Hawthorn had two losses by a combined 140 points, while North Melbourne was 2-0. The Hawks prevailed by 19 points.

u A win to the Hawks will pretty much cement them in 16th and ensure they will finish above North for the 16th straight year.

u For all their flaws, the Roos average more than 78 points a game at Marvel Stadium this year.

u Hawk skipper James Sicily is back from suspension. He has averaged 33 disposals and almost 12 marks in his past four games.

u Nick Larkey remains in the Coleman Medal hunt with 44 goals, just four behind Charlie Curnow and Taylor Walker.

SEB MOTTRAM

Prediction: Hawthorn by 23 points

ROSEBURY REACHES 500

u Brett Rosebury will become just the second field umpire in League history to blow the whistle in 500 games when he bounces the ball at the Collingwood v Fremantle clash at the MCG on Saturday.

The one-time umpiring prodigy, who started as a junior in Western Australia when he was 14 because he thought he could do it better

than those officiating in his own junior games, was umpiring WAFL games within three years.

Rosebury umpired his first AFL game in 2000 and since then has officiated 50 finals including nine Grand Finals. He is a three-time All-Australian umpire.

“I love the challenge of umpiring and I obviously love footy. As

difficult as it is, there are a lot of fun moments in our group, and I really have enjoyed the travel and the experiences I’ve had through the AFL,” he said on RSN.

Leading fellow umpire Matt Stevic said Rosebury’s ability to blend into the game was one of his key strengths as a whistleblower.

Home record: 58-33-1

Highest score: 32.14 (206), round 16, 1982, at Princes Park.

Lowest score: 2.13 (25), round 11, 1950, at Arden St.

Greatest winning margin: 115 points, round 10, 2012, at University of Tasmania Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 14, round 22, 1985, to round 13, 1993.

Most goals in a game: 13, Lance Franklin, round 10, 2012, at University of Tasmania Stadium.

“His ability to be composed in the big moments and make the right call is the reason he has not just umpired for 24 years but done so many marquee games,” he said.

Rosebury, 44, needs just three more matches to break Shane McInerney’s AFL record of 502.

James Worpel is milliseconds away from being tackled by Hugh Greenwood in Hawthorn’s round three win over North Melbourne in Launceston.

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POCKET PROFILE 40 Eddie Ford

Nickname: Elvis

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

Lachie Young

What time should the Grand Final start: Day

Ideal length of the home and away season: What it is now Favourite subject at school: Information Technology or Computing

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Hang out with my teammates

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No

Former footballer you admire most: Lenny Hayes

Dream job after AFL footy: Construction Management

Sporting event you cannot miss: Super Bowl and NBA Finals Hobbies or interests outside football: Guitar and playing other sport

What advice would you give a first-year player: Be yourself and work hard on your strengths and the game

What’s something you admire about your club: The history

Espresso or cold brew: Cold brew

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: KISS

Your go-to karaoke song: Don’t Dream It’s Over by Crowded House

Something on your bucket list: Travel

Last book you read:

That’s Ambitious: More Classic Commentary by Dennis Cometti

Favourite holiday destination: Bali

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

35.19 (229) v Sydney, R6, 1993, Ikon Park LOWEST SCORE

1.8 (14) v Geelong, R21, 2019, GMHBA Stadium GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

141 points v Richmond, R2, 1990, MCG BEST WINNING

games – R14, 1998 to PF, 1998

OVERALL RECORD: 2063 games

– 895 wins, 1150 losses, 18 draws GRAND FINALS: 10

14 John Longmire (v Melbourne, R14, 1990, MCG)

12 John Longmire (v Richmond, R2, 1990, MCG)

11 Jock Spencer (v South Melbourne, R16, 1950, Lake Oval)

11 Malcolm Blight (v Western Bulldogs, R17, 1981, Whitten Oval)

11 Wayne Carey (v Melbourne, R17, 1996, MCG)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Noel Teasdale (1965 tied), Keith Greig (1973, 1974), Malcolm Blight (1978), Ross Glendinning (1983)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Ron Barassi (coach NM, also Melb, Carl, also coach Carl, Melb, Syd), Malcolm Blight (also coach NM, Geel, Adel, StK), John J. Kennedy (also coach Haw), Russell Ebert

INDUCTEES: Johnny Lewis (also Melb, coach NM), Allen Aylett, Keith Greig, Les Foote (also StK, coach StK), Wayne Schimmelbusch (also coach NM), David Dench, Ross Glendinning (also WCE), Barry

Davis (also Ess, coach of Ess), Doug Wade (also Geel), Wels Eicke (also StK, coach NM, StK), John Murphy (also Fitz, S Melb), John Kennedy (coach NM, also Haw, coach Haw), John Rantall (also S Melb, Fitz), Gary Dempsey (also Foots), Tom Fitzmaurice (also Ess, Geel, coach Geel), Noel Teasdale, Wayne Carey (also Adel), Brian Dixon (coach NM, also Melb), Glenn Archer, Graham Cornes (also coach Adel), Peter Bell (also Frem), Anthony Stevens, Brent Harvey

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Keith Greig (wing)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Jim Krakouer (forward pocket), Barry Cable (rover, coach), Byron Pickett (interchange)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1941: Sel Murray (88)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1974: Doug Wade (91)

1982: Malcolm Blight (94)

1990: John Longmire (98)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Glenn Archer (1996), Shannon Grant (1999)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Ron Barassi (1975, 1977), Denis Pagan (1996, 1999)

JIM STYNES MEDALLIST

Brent Harvey (2003)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Mick Martyn (1995), Wayne Carey (1998)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Byron Pickett (1998)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Wayne Carey (1995, 1998), Corey McKernan (1996)

PREMIERSHIPS

1975, 1977, 1996, 1999

RUNNERS-UP

1950, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1998

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1976, 1978, 1983, 1998

WOODEN SPOONS

1926, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1940, 1956, 1961, 1968, 1970, 1972, 2021, 2022

FINALS

75 games – 35 wins, 39 losses, 1 draw

MOST FINALS

Wayne Schimmelbusch 29

David Dench 25

Glenn Archer 24

Brent Harvey 24

Keith Greig 23

MOST GOALS IN FINALS

Wayne Carey 59

A rnold Briedis 38

Malcolm Blight 35

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

21.25 (151) v Collingwood, GF replay, 1977

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

5.10 (40) v Melbourne, EF, 1987

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

67 points v Hawthorn, PF, 1977

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

125 points v Essendon, 1QF, 2000

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

7 Brett Allison, v Geelong, QF, 1996; Wayne Carey v Geelong, QF, 1997; David King v Essendon, QF, 2000; Craig Sholl v Melbourne, PF, 2000

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Five games (1996-97)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Four games (1945-50, 2000-07)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

133 games – 77 wins, 56 losses

Premierships 1965, 1966, 1980, 1995, 1998

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (6374), 1985 (6520), 1986 (5318), 1987 (3430), 1988 (4415), 1989 (3411), 1990 (5201), 1991 (6683), 1992 (6083), 1993 (6851), 1994 (10,296), 1995 (14,027), 1996 (14,438), 1997 (19,368), 1998 (20,196), 1999 (22,080), 2000 (22,156), 2001 (22,940), 2002 (20,831), 2003 (21,403), 2004 (23,420), 2005 (24,154), 2006 (24,624), 2007 (22,366), 2008 (29,619), 2009 (28,340), 2010 (26,953), 2011 (28,761), 2012 (33,423), 2013 (34,607), 2014 (39,060), 2015 (41,012), 2016 (45,014), 2017 (40,343), 2018 (40,789), 2019 (42,419), 2020 (38,667), 2021 (46,357), 2022 (50,191) * denotes current player or coach

BRENT HARVEY

WE MAKE MEMORIES

BE A PART OF ALL THE COLOUR AND EXCITEMENT OF THE RACES

THE BIGGEST MOMENTS FROM THE BIGGEST SPORTS IN AUSTRALIA

EXPERIENCE THE BIGGEST SPORTING EVENTS IN THE USA

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NORTH MELBOURNE

MelbournevAdelaideCrows(MCG)3.20pm

StKildavNorthMelbourne(MRVL)(T)4.40pm

Boundary: Damien CUSACK, Josh FURMAN, Ben MacDONALD, Sam STAGG

Goal: Taylor MATTIOLI, Steven PIPERNO EM: Dylan BENWELL

McBurney Experience: Kobe Wilson

HAWTHORN

IN: Wardlaw, Taylor, Howe, Archer, Shiels, Goater OUT: Logue, Simpkin, Perez

IN: Sicily, Ramsden, Meek, Breust OUT: Blanck

NORTH MELBOURNE

Coach Brett Ratten

Co-captains Luke McDonald, Jy Simpkin

Coach Sam Mitchell Captain James Sicily

POCKET PROFILE 8 Sam Frost

Nickname: Badge

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: No one

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Sam Butler

What time should the Grand Final start: 2pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 10 games

Dog person or cat person: Dog

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Over-eating

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Yes

What sport do you suck at: Swimming

Favourite subject at school: Food technology

Former footballer you admire most: Chris Newman

Dream job after AFL footy:

Zookeeper

Sporting event you cannot miss: Beach volleyball

Hobbies or interests outside football: Gardening

What advice would you give a first-year player: Keep on going

What’s something you admire about your club: Debt free Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Chicken Crimpy

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

First concert you attended: Swedish House Mafia

Your go-to karaoke song: Never do it

Favourite podcast: How Other Dads Dad with Hamish Blake

Three things on your bucket list: Go to Japan, drive an F1 car, skydive

Last book you read:

1984 by George Orwell

Favourite holiday destination: Finland

Who should play your coach in a movie: Danny De Vito

NED REEVES

SENBREAKFAST SETTINGTHE SPORTINGAGENDA

SENBREAKFAST

PLAYER PERFORMANCE SEASON SNAPSHOT

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

36.15 (231) v Fitzroy, R6, 1991, North Hobart

LOWEST SCORE

1.7 (13) v Melbourne, R9, 1926, MCG

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

165 points v Port Adelaide, R21, 2011, MCG

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

12 games – R9, 1961 to Grand Final, 1961; R2, 2013 to R14, 2013

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE

Scott, David Parkin (also coach Haw, Carl, Fitz), Jason Dunstall, John Platten, Kelvin Moore, Robert DiPierdomenico, Darren Jarman (also Adel), Paul Salmon (also Ess), Chris Langford, Shane Crawford, Rick Davies, Terry Wallace (also Rich, Foots, coach WB, Rich), Sam Mitchell (also WCE)

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Leigh Matthews (forward pocket), Gary Ablett snr (interchange)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1963-1965: John Peck (69, 68, 56)

1968: Peter Hudson (125)

1970-1971: Peter Hudson (146, 140)

FINALS

OVERALL RECORD: 2075 games – 1007 wins, 1055 losses, 13 draws

19

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

TOP

17 Jason Dunstall (v Richmond, R7, 1992, Waverley Park)

16 Pe ter Hudson (v Melbourne, R5, 1969, Glenferrie Oval)

14 Jason Dunstall (v Footscray, R19, 1996, Waverley Park)

13 Pe ter Hudson (v South Melbourne, R11, 1969, Glenferrie Oval)

13 Pe ter Hudson (v South Melbourne, R8, 1970, Glenferrie Oval)

13 Lance Franklin (v North Melbourne, R10, 2012, University of Tasmania Stadium)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Col Austen (1949 tied), Robert DiPierdomenico (1986 tied), John Platten (1987 tied), Shane Crawford (1999), Sam Mitchell (2012), Tom Mitchell (2018)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Leigh Matthews (also coach Coll, Bris Lions), Peter Hudson, John J. Kennedy (also coach Haw, N Melb).

INDUCTEES: Graham Arthur, Bert Chadwick (also Melb, coach Melb, Haw), Michael Tuck, Dan Minogue (also Coll, Rich, coach Rich, Haw, Carl, StK, Fitz), Allan Jeans (coach Haw, also StK, coach StK, Rich), Peter Knights (also coach Bris, Haw), Dermott Brereton (also Coll, Syd), Gary Ayres (also coach Geel, Adel), Gary Ablett snr (also Geel), Don

1975: Leigh Matthews (67)

1977: Peter Hudson (99)

1988-1989: Jason Dunstall (124, 128)

1992: Jason Dunstall (139)

2008: Lance Franklin (102)

2011: Lance Franklin (71)

2013: Jarryd Roughead (68)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Colin Robertson (1983), Gary Ayres (1986, 1988), Paul Dear (1991), Luke Hodge (2008, 2014), Brian Lake (2013), Cyril Rioli (2015)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Paul Hudson (1992), Paul Salmon (1999)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

John J. Kennedy (1961, 1971, 1976), David Parkin (1978), Allan Jeans (1983, 1986, 1989), Alan Joyce (1988, 1991), Alastair Clarkson (2008, 2013, 2014, 2015)

JIM STYNES MEDALLIST

Luke Hodge (2014)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Nick Holland (1995), Sam Mitchell (2003)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Leigh Matthews (1982), Russell Greene (1984), Jason Dunstall (1992), Shane Crawford (1999), Tom Mitchell (2018)

PREMIERSHIPS

1961, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015

RUNNERS-UP

1963, 1975, 1984, 1985, 1987, 2012

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1961, 1971, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 2012, 2013

WOODEN SPOONS

1925, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1941, 1942, 1946, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1965

HIGHEST

24.22 (166) v North Melbourne, SF, 1982

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

5.15 (45) v North Melbourne, PF, 1977

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL 99 points v Sydney, QF, 1987

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL 78 points v Essendon, GF, 1985

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

8 Michael Moncrieff, v Collingwood, QF, 1978; Dermott Brereton, v Essendon, GF, 1985; Lance Franklin, v W Bulldogs, QF, 2008

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Six games (2013-14)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Four games (1992-96; 2016-)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

134 games – 83 wins, 51 losses

Premierships 1968, 1969, 1977, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1999

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (8051), 1985 (7713), 1986 (7335), 1987 (6516), 1988 (7099), 1989 (8520), 1990 (9882), 1991 (10,006), 1992 (12,338), 1993 (11,388), 1994 (11,245),

2012 (60,841), 2013 (63,353), 2014 (68,650), 2015 (72,924), 2016 (75,351), 2017 (75,663), 2018 (80,302), 2019 (81,211), 2020 (76,343), 2021 (77,079), 2022 (81,494) * denotes current players or coach

MICHAEL TUCK

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE-50

u Larkey has been the sole target inside-50 in 41.6 per cent of North Melbourne’s entries at Marvel Stadium this season – ranked No. 1 at the club. The team has scored from 35.5 per cent of them – well above the second-most used target Callum Coleman-Jones (14.3 per cent).

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

JAI NEWCOMBE

u The Hawks have only played two matches at Marvel Stadium this season – with Newcombe leading them for centre bounce first possessions (11) and centre clearances (nine).

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

NICK LARKEY

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE-50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

TACKLES INSIDE FORWARD-50

u Moore’s defensive play continues to be important. He has applied 22 tackles inside-50 – ranked No. 1 at the club, three ahead of Luke Breust. Moore’s six tackles inside-50 last round were a season-high return.

u Sheezel has had 61 rebound-50 chains this season – ranked third at the club behind Luke McDonald and Jack Ziebell. The Kangaroos have generated a score from 14.8 per cent of his rebounds – ranked No. 1 at the club.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

HARRY SHEEZEL

DYLAN MOORE

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

1 J.Witts (GCS) 14 12.4

2 R.O’Brien (Adel) 16 11.5

3 S.Darcy (Frem) 14 11.4

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 14 11.2

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 L.Ryan (Frem) 16 552

2 E.Gulden (Syd) 16 543

3 J.Dawson (Adel) 16 522

4 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

5 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 518

6 C.Rozee (PA) 16 517

7 N.Daicos (Coll) 16 515

8 B.Smith (Adel) 15 515

9 L.Weller (GCS) 9 509

10 J.Sinclair (StK) 16 507

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

1 C.Rozee (PA) 16 6.3

2 D.Parish (Ess) 11 6.3

3 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 6.3

4 J.Dawson

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 16 71.6

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 15 69.3

3 T.Atkins (Geel) 16 68.3

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 15 67.9

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 16 65.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 16 64.9

7 T.Bedford (GWS) 10 62.9

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 16 62.3

9 J.Steele (StK) 13 60.9

10 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 16 57.8

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

Eagles v Tigers

OMINOUS: All rival coaches, players and supporters get nervous when Dustin Martin takes off with the ball, as he did on this occasion against the Eagles in round eight.

HEAD to HEAD

Played 49: West Coast Eagles 27, Richmond 22.

Past five: West Coast Eagles 1, Richmond 4.

Most recent game: round 8, 2023, West Coast Eagles lost to Richmond by 46 points at the MCG.

Highest attendance: 57,616, round 9, 2018, at Optus Stadium.

WEST COAST EAGLES

Home record: 16-5

Away record: 11-17

Highest score: 26.17 (173), round 22, 2006, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 6.6 (42), round 18, 2014, at Subiaco Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 96 points, round 3, 1994, at the MCG.

Longest winning sequence: 10, round 18, 1989, to round 18, 1994.

Most goals in a game: 7, Quinten Lynch, round 20, 2007, at Subiaco Oval.

RICHMOND

SNAPSHOT

FORM: WCE – LLLLL; Rich – WWWLW

KEY OUTS: WCE – Culley (knee), Jones (ankle), Naitanui (achilles), Rotham (thumb), Ryan (hamstring), Waterman (illness), Yeo (hip); Rich – Bauer (hamstring), Gibcus (hamstring), Lynch (foot), Nankervis (suspension), Short (hamstring).

WAIT AND SEE: WCE – Clark (foot), Hurn (soreness), Petrevski-Seton (quad), Shuey (soreness)

MILESTONES: Nil

Watch out for: The Eagles showed a bit in round 16 against St Kilda but fell back into bad habits against the Lions last week. Can they make life tough for Richmond, just as they did at the MCG in round eight? The Tigers are still chasing a finals spot and must win.

Talking points

u Shai Bolton and Dustin Martin turned it on against the Swans, combining for 60 disposals, 15 clearances and 14 inside 50s. Who does West Coast have to stop the dangerous duo?

u Co-captain Toby Nankervis‘ suspension could be a concern for the Tigers. He has been a key in their four wins from five games. u Liam Duggan racked them up against the Lions, finishing the day with a game-high 33 touches and had a field day the last time he played the Tigers (27 touches, nine inside 50s).

u Oscar Allen kicked four against Richmond earlier this season and now has 38 goals for the year.

u The Tigers have won their past three over the Eagles by an average margin of 63.3 points.

ANDREW SLEVISON

Prediction: Richmond by 50 points

ROSEBURY REACHES 500

u Brett Rosebury will become just the second field umpire in League history to blow the whistle in 500 games when he bounces the ball at the Collingwood v Fremantle clash at the MCG on Saturday.

The one-time umpiring prodigy, who started as a junior in Western Australia when he was 14 because he thought he could do it better

than those officiating in his own junior games, was umpiring WAFL games within three years.

Rosebury umpired his first AFL game in 2000 and since then has officiated 50 finals including nine Grand Finals. He is a three-time All-Australian umpire.

“I love the challenge of umpiring and I obviously love footy. As

difficult as it is, there are a lot of fun moments in our group, and I really have enjoyed the travel and the experiences I’ve had through the AFL,” he said on RSN.

Leading fellow umpire Matt Stevic said Rosebury’s ability to blend into the game was one of his key strengths as a whistleblower.

Away record: 5-16

Home record: 17-11

Highest score: 25.158 (165), round 7, 2022, at Optus Stadium.

Lowest score: 5.9 (39), round 3, 1994, at the MCG.

Greatest winning margin: 109 points, round 7, 2022, at Optus Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 5, round 15, 1999, to round 8, 2002.

Most goals in a game: 10, Jack Riewoldt, round 12, 2010, at the MCG.

“His ability to be composed in the big moments and make the right call is the reason he has not just umpired for 24 years but done so many marquee games,” he said.

Rosebury, 44, needs just three more matches to break Shane McInerney’s AFL record of 502.

ASHLEY BROWNE

POCKET PROFILE 15

Jamie Cripps

Nickname: Crippa

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Luke Shuey

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: What it is now

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Coffees and hanging out with the boys

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No

What sport do you suck at: Hockey

Favourite subject at school: Sport Dream job after AFL footy: Hopefully someone will give me one Hobbies or interests outside football: Surfing, fishing

What advice would you give a first-year player: Work hard Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour:

Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up:

Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

Your go-to karaoke song:

Electric Blue by Icehouse

Something on your bucket list:

Travel around Australia

Favourite holiday destination: Horrocks

WE MAKE MEMORIES

BE A PART OF ALL THE COLOUR AND EXCITEMENT OF THE RACES

THE BIGGEST MOMENTS FROM THE BIGGEST SPORTS IN AUSTRALIA

EXPERIENCE THE BIGGEST SPORTING EVENTS IN THE USA

BE PART OF A MASSIVE SUMMER OF CRICKET PACKAGES FOR ALL FORMATS OF THE GAME

CREATE YOUR OWN BOUTIQUE EXPERIENCE

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE 29.18 (192) v Brisbane, R3, 1988, WACA LOWEST SCORE

1.12 (18) v Essendon, R15, 1989, Windy Hill

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

135 points v Adelaide, R19, 1995, Subiaco Oval BEST

12 games – R1, 1991 to R13, 1991 WORST

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Chris Judd (2004), Ben Cousins (2005), Matt Priddis (2014)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

INDUCTEES: Ross Glendinning (also NM), Peter Matera, Dean Kemp, Glen Jakovich, Guy McKenna (also coach Gold Coast), John Todd (also coach West Coast), Mick Malthouse (coach West Coast, also StK, Rich, coach WB, Coll, Carl), Dean Cox, Chris Judd (also Carl), Robert Wiley (also Rich), Sam Mitchell (also Haw)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Peter Matera (wing), Chris Lewis (forward pocket)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLIST

1999: Scott Cummings (88)

2015: Josh Kennedy (75)

2016: Josh Kennedy (80)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Peter Matera (1992), Dean Kemp (1994), Chris Judd (2005), Andrew Embley (2006), Luke Shuey* (2018)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Mick Malthouse (1992, 1994), John Worsfold (2006), Adam Simpson* (2018)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Ben Cousins (1996)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Ben Cousins (2005), Chris Judd (2006) PREMIERSHIPS 1992,

RECORD AT CURRENT

14 Scott Cummings (v Adelaide, R4, 2000, WACA)

13 Pe ter Sumich (v Western Bulldogs, R13, 1991, WACA)

12 Mark LeCras (v Essendon, R6, 2010, Marvel Stadium)

11 Pe ter Sumich (v Essendon, R15, 1992, MCG)

11 Jo sh Kennedy (v GWS Giants, R8, 2014, Subiaco Oval)

10

Sc ott Cummings (v Fremantle, R6, 2000, Subiaco Oval)

10 Jo sh Kennedy (v Western Bulldogs, R9, 2011, Subiaco Oval)

10 Jo sh Kennedy (v Carlton, R2, 2015, Subiaco Oval)

SF,

8 Peter Sumich, v Geelong, SF, 1992

FINALS WINNING STREAK

Four games (1992-93; 2018-19)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Four games (1996-98; 1999-2004)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

73 games – 36 wins, 37 losses

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1987 (2800), 1988 (8480), 1989 (9223), 1990 (10,450), 1991 (17,636), 1992 (23,902), 1993 (25,779), 1994 (24,265), 1995 (26,821),

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WEST COAST EAGLES

SATURDAY, JULY 22

RichmondvHawthorn(MCG)1.45pm

CarltonvWestCoastEagles(MRVL)2.10pm

BrisbaneLionsvGeelongCats(G)(T)4.35pm

FremantlevSydneySwans(OS)(N)5.40pm

PortAdelaidevCollingwood(AO)(N)7.10pm

SUNDAY, JULY 23

GWSGiantsvGoldCoastSuns(MO)1.10pm

MelbournevAdelaideCrows(MCG)3.20pm

StKildavNorthMelbourne(MRVL)(T)4.40pm

Boundary: Brett DALGLIESH, Josh GARRETT, Sean MOYLAN, Jordan RUSSELL

Brett ROGERS, Jason YAZDANI

RICHMOND

IN: Hurn, Shuey, Petrevski-Seton, L. Edwards OUT: O’Neill

IN: Soldo, Ryan, Ralphsmith, Clarke, Mansell OUT: Bauer, Nankervis

WEST COAST EAGLES

PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE Ben Miller

Nickname: Funk

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Sam Taylor

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

Trent Cotchin

What time should the Grand Final start: 4.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 26 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Walking and movies

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Three-week rotation

What sport do you suck at: Soccer

Favourite subject at school: Maths

Former footballer you admire most: Kane Lambert

Dream job after AFL footy:

Landscaper

Dog person or cat person: Dog

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf

What advice would you give a first-year player: Don’t be late

What’s something you admire about your club: Connection

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Chicken Crimpy

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Your go-to karaoke song: Tequila by The Champs

Some things on your bucket list: Play golf in New Zealand, America and Europe

Favourite holiday destination: Europe

Who should play your coach in a movie: Seth Rogan

KAMDYN McINTOSH

WA'SHOMEOF SPORT

BREAKFAST SCOTTY & GOSS

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

34.18 (222) v St Kilda, R16, 1980, SCG

LOWEST SCORE

0.8 (8) v St Kilda, R16, 1961, Junction Oval

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

168 points v North Melbourne, R2, 1931, Punt Rd Oval

13 games – R15, 2019, to R1, 2020

– R9, 2004 to R1,

(also Coll, coach Rich), Dan Minogue (also Coll, Haw, coach Rich, Haw, Carl, StK, Fitz), Bill Morris, Robert Walls (Carl, Fitz, also coach Fitz, Carl, Bris, Rich), Matthew Richardson, Maurice Rioli, Terry Wallace (also Haw, Foots, coach WB), Jim Deane, Mick Malthouse (also StK, coach WB, WCE, Coll, Carl), Robert Wiley (also WCE)

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Ian Stewart (centre), Francis Bourke (wing), Royce Hart (centre half-forward), Jack Dyer (interchange)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Maurice Rioli (centre)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1920: George Bayliss (62)

1937: Dick Harris (64)

1940: Jack Titus (92)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1980: Michael Roach (107)

1981: Michael Roach (86)

2010: Jack Riewoldt* (78)

2012: Jack Riewoldt* (65)

2018: Jack Riewoldt* (65)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Kevin Bartlett (1980), Maurice Rioli (1982), Dustin Martin* (2017, 2019, 2020)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

Dan Minogue (1920, 1921), Frank ‘Checker’ Hughes (1932), Percy Bentley (1934), Jack Dyer (1943)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Tom Hafey (1967, 1969, 1973, 1974), Tony Jewell (1980), Damien Hardwick* (2017, 2019, 2020)

JIM STYNES MEDALLISTS

Andrew Kellaway (2002), Nathan Brown (2004)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Brett Deledio (2005)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Dustin Martin* (2017)

PREMIERSHIPS

GOALS IN A FINAL

9 Jack Dyer v Essendon, PF, 1944

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Seven games (1973-75)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Four games (2001-15)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

110 games – 50 wins, 60 losses

Premiership 1962

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

RECORD AT CURRENT

1920, 1921, 1932, 1934, 1943, 1967, 1969, 1973, 1974, 1980, 2017, 2019, 2020

1919, 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1931, 1933, 1940, 1942, 1944, 1972, 1982

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1967, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1982, 2018

WOODEN SPOONS

1916, 1917, 1960, 1987, 1989, 2004, 2007

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

14 Doug Strang (v North Melbourne, R2, 1931, Punt Rd Oval)

12 Jack Baggott (v South Melbourne, R9, 1928, Punt Rd Oval)

11 Michael Roach (v Footscray, R7, 1980, Whitten Oval)

11 Michael Roach (v Hawthorn, R5, 1985, Princes Park)

11 Jack Riewoldt* (v GWS Giants, R10, 2014, Giants Stadium)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Stan Judkins (1930, tied), Bill Morris (1948), Roy Wright (1952, tied; 1954), Ian Stewart (1971), Trent Cotchin* (2012, tied), Dustin Martin* (2017)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS : Kevin Bartlett (also coach Rich), Jack Dyer (also coach Rich), Ian Stewart (also StK, coach S Melb, coach Carl), Royce Hart (also coach Foots), Kevin Sheedy (also coach Ess, GWS)

INDUCTEES : Frank Hughes (also coach Rich, Melb), Henry Harrison (also Melb, Geel), Jack Titus (also coach Rich), Percy Bentley (also coach Rich, Carl), Roy Wright, Vic Thorp, Francis Bourke (also coach Rich), Tom Hafey (Rich, also coach Rich, Geel, Coll, Syd), Allan Jeans (StK, also coach StK, Haw, Rich), Dale Weightman, Charlie Pannam

1984 (6822), 1985 (7137), 1986 (5772), 1987 (2825), 1988 (3154), 1989 (3607), 1990 (4974), 1991 (8377), 1992 (8158), 1993 (9918), 1994 (8229),

JACK RIEWOLDT

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE-50

OSCAR ALLEN

u Allen has had 22 kicks into the forward-50 this season – ranked 10th at West Coast. The Eagles have scored from 40.9 per cent of them – the highest percentage of the top 10 for kicks into the forward-50.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

SHAI BOLTON

u Bolton played a key role in Richmond’s win over Sydney last round with an equal game-high five centre bounce clearances. He also had four score assists and won an equal game-high 31 disposals.

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE-50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

TACKLES INSIDE FORWARD-50

u Riewoldt has had an impact from a defensive viewpoint this season – leading the Tigers for tackles inside-50 with 24. He has also posted a tackle efficiency of 75 per cent – the second-highest percentage of the top 10 for attempts.

u Playing predominantly on the wing, Hunt has had 54 rebound-50s this season – ranked third at West Coast. The team has launched a score from 13 per cent of his rebounds – the third-highest percentage of the rebounders.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

JAYDEN HUNT

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

1 J.Witts (GCS) 14 12.4

2 R.O’Brien (Adel) 16 11.5

3 S.Darcy (Frem) 14 11.4

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 14 11.2

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 L.Ryan (Frem) 16 552

2 E.Gulden (Syd) 16 543

3 J.Dawson (Adel) 16 522

4 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

5 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 518

6 C.Rozee (PA) 16 517

7 N.Daicos (Coll) 16 515

8 B.Smith (Adel) 15 515

9 L.Weller (GCS) 9 509

10 J.Sinclair (StK) 16 507

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

1 C.Rozee (PA) 16 6.3

2 D.Parish (Ess) 11 6.3

3 C.Petracca (Melb) 16 6.3

4 J.Dawson

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 16 71.6

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 15 69.3

3 T.Atkins (Geel) 16 68.3

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 15 67.9

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 16 65.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 16 64.9

7 T.Bedford (GWS) 10 62.9

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 16 62.3

9 J.Steele (StK) 13 60.9

10 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 16 57.8

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.