AFL Record Match Centre, Round 21, 2023

WESTERN BULLDOGS VS RICHMOND

Bulldogs v Tigers 21 ROUND

DOG OFF THE LEASH: Tom Liberatore fires out one of his nine handballs in the Bulldogs’ five-point win over the Tigers in round four.

HEAD to HEAD

Played 159: Western Bulldogs 75, Richmond 82, draws 2.

Past five: Western Bulldogs 2, Richmond 3.

Most recent game: round 4, 2023, Western Bulldogs d Richmond by 5 points at the MCG.

Highest attendance: 68,447, round 11, 1974, at the MCG.

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Home record: 45-34-1

Away record: 29-48-1

Highest score: 25.17 (167), round 1, 2006, at Marvel Stadium.

Lowest score: 3.11 (29), round 12, 1935, at Punt Rd Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 115 points, round 1, 2006, at Marvel Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 8, round 7, 1960, to round 1, 1964.

Most goals in a game: 12, Simon Beasley, round 18, 1985, at Waverley Park.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: WB – WLLWL Rich – LWWWL

KEY OUTS: WB – Bruce (knee), Darcy (quad), Keath (concussion), O’Brien (hamstring), R. Smith (foot); Rich –Cotchin (managed), Lynch (foot), Gibcus (hamstring)

WAIT AND SEE: WB – L. Jones (arm), Richards (illness); Rich – Bauer (hamstring), Short (hamstring)

MILESTONES: Rich – Jayden Short (150 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: This is just Richmond’s second Marvel Stadium game for the year and it will be interesting to see the mindset of the players. Former coach Damien Hardwick openly disliked the venue –and the Tigers are winless in their past six trips to the Docklands.

Talking points

u Their last meeting was an eternity ago in football terms, round four of last season at the MCG. The Bulldogs won by five points.

u Both clubs were over-run last week. The Bulldogs blew a 35-point lead against GWS, while the Tigers were ahead in the final term against the Demons but lost by 32 points.

u Jayden Short is a key inclusion for what will be his 150th game, but Trent Cotchin will be managed off a five-day break.

u The Bulldogs cannot take a trick defensively. Josh Bruce has torn his ACL again, while Alex Keath has concussion. They will be desperately hoping Liam Jones has recovered from an arm injury.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Western Bulldogs by seven points

RICHMOND

Away record: 34-45-1

Home record: 48-29-1

Highest score: 27.18 (180), round 7, 1980, at Whitten Oval.

Lowest score: 2.11 (23), round 13, 1958, at Whitten Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 115 points, round 18, 1980, at Waverley Park.

Longest winning sequence: 8, round 4, 1927, to round 3, 1931.

Most goals in a game: 11, Michael Roach, round 7, 1980, at the Western Oval.

ROSEBURY BOUNCES TO THE TOP

u Brett Rosebury ascends to the top of the AFL umpires’ tree when he takes charge of his 503rd game in Friday night’s finals-shaping blockbuster between Western Bulldogs and Richmond at Marvel Stadium.

Rosebury, 44, passes Shane McInerney’s four-year-old record of 502 games.

“For somebody of Brett’s calibre to be overtaking my games mark I’m at ease with it,” McInerney told Neil Cordy on AFLUA.com.au. “I’m very proud to have had the record and it’s been a highlight of

my career … but records are made to be broken.

“I have a great personal relationship with Brett – he’s been a great confidante and support. He’s had an outstanding career and deserves all the accolades.”

Rosebury recalled his “baptism of fire” in just his ninth match – between these clubs in 2001, which became famous for the Tony Liberatore-Matthew Knights incident.

“‘Libba’ got five weeks at the Tribunal and I got six,” he said.

“I went back to the WAFL to work on aspects of management and decision-making … I was doomed when the Sunday morning back page of the Herald Sun had a pic of Knights, Libba and I with blood everywhere.”

Rosebury learned from that and has gone on to officiate 50 finals, including nine Grand Finals, and become a triple All-Australian umpire.

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

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

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First concert you attended: Kings of Leon Favourite podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience

Favourite holiday destination: Bali

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

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

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

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

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

OVERALL RECORD: 2047 games – 932 wins, 1093 losses, 22 draws

RECORD AT

15 Kelvin Templeton (v St Kilda, R13, 1978, Whitten 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)

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)

AFL COACHES ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD Marcus Bontempelli* (2019) PREMIERSHIPS

1954, 2016 RUNNERS-UP 1961, 2021

WOODEN SPOONS

1959, 1967, 1982, 2003 FINALS

56 games – 21 wins, 35 losses

A FINAL

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

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WESTERN BULLDOGS RICHMOND

IN: L. Jones, O’Donnell, Richards OUT: Cleary, Bruce, Keath, Gardner

IN: Bauer, Cumberland, Nankervis, Short OUT: Banks, Miller, Mansell, Cotchin, Martin

Boundary: Matthew JENKINSON, Chris ESLER, Damien MAIN, Matthew TOMKINS

Goal: Jesse BAIRD, Brodie KENNY-BELL EM: David RODAN

WESTERN BULLDOGS

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Coach Andrew McQualter Co-captains Dylan Grimes, Toby Nankervis

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POCKET PROFILE Jack Graham

Nickname: Fridge

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Will Brodie

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

Dion Prestia

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.10pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 18 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: In someone’s room talking rubbish

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

What sport do you suck at: Basketball

Favourite subject at school: Lunchtime

Former footballer you admire most: Luke Hodge

Dream job after AFL footy:

Pro golfer Dog person or cat person: Dog

Sporting event you cannot miss:

Spring Carnival

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf, fishing, racing

What advice would you give a first-year player: Have a crack and don’t miss the player events

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

Best advice your mum gave you:

Grow up

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

First concert you attended: Eminem

Your go-to karaoke song: Way Out West

Favourite podcast: Alpha Blokes with Tom Dahl and Cam Lowry

Something on your bucket list: Get a hole in one

Last book you read: The form guide

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RED CENTRE NATS THE NEED FOR SPEED

Speed, pace and running power have always been essential for an AFL player.

Today’s game has more of a ballistic nature with an increased dynamism, making those attributes more important than ever before.

In 2023, most structures and set-ups prioritise team defence as coaches set out to take those deadly attributes away from their opponents.

Players who can use their running ability to either break lines or join in on a rolling team defence are invaluable in the modern game.

Pace is an asset and something Geelong’s Gary Rohan has in spades.

His 37.8 kilometres per hour (km/h) is the fastest clocked in the AFL this year, alongside that of emerging North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben.

Electric Adelaide recruit Izak Rankine clocks in third this year with a speed of 36 km/h, while St Kilda’s Cooper Sharman holds the best average speed of 17.6 km/h.

The League’s best sprinter (total time a player has reached 24 km/h for a second or more) in 2023 is dynamic Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor with 40 in a game.

Saints speedster Bradley Hill ranks second with 39 sprints.

Speed is an asset and Rohan has it in spades

SPEED MACHINES: (from left) Geelong’s Gary Rohan, Adelaide’s Izak Rankine and Collingwood’s Isaac Quaynor.

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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

BEST

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

FINALS

94 games – 56 wins, 37 losses, 1

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

(167) v Geelong, SF, 1969

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

(13) v Collingwood, GF, 1927

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

118 points v Geelong, SF, 1969

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL 89 points v Geelong, PF, 1995

MOST 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

1984 (6822), 1985 (7137), 1986 (5772), 1987 (2825), 1988 (3154), 1989 (3607), 1990 (4974), 1991 (8377), 1992 (8158),

RECORD AT

1920, 1921, 1932, 1934, 1943, 1967, 1969, 1973, 1974, 1980, 2017, 2019, 2020

RUNNERS-UP

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 J ack 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

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HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

u Lobb has played eight games at Marvel Stadium this season and been targeted inside 50 a total of 21 times –ranked fourth at the club. The Bulldogs have score from 57.1 per cent of his targets – the second-highest percentage of the top-five.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

DUSTIN MARTIN

u Martin was the only Tiger to generate more than one centre bounce clearances in Richmond’s only match at Marvel Stadium this season in round seven against the Suns (three). He also had 19 disposals and one score assist.

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

RORY LOBB

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

MARLION PICKETT

u Pickett has been moved to a role in the forward line this season. His defensive play has stood out, posting a tackle efficiency of 80 per cent inside the forward 50 – the highest percentage of the top-10 for attempts.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

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

u Johannisen returned to the side from injury last week. He has had 32 rebound 50s from 10 matches – ranked sixth – with 25 per cent of his chains leading to an inside 50 – ranked third of the top-10.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

TEAM TKL TEAM UNC

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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) 17 12.9

2 S.Darcy (Frem) 15 11.1

3 R.O’Brien (Adel) 19 11.0

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 16

INSIDE 50s

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

1 E.Gulden (Syd) 19 561

2 L.Ryan (Frem) 19 556

3 B.Smith (Adel) 18 533

4 J.Dawson (Adel) 19 521

5 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

6 C.Rozee (PA) 19 511

7 C.Petracca (Melb) 19 508

8 T.Stewart (Geel) 18 503

9 N.Daicos (Coll) 19 497

10 Ch.Warner (Syd) 16 495

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.

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) 19 71.3

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 19 69.8

3 T.Liberatore (WB) 18 69.2

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 17 67.6

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 19 67.5

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 19 65.5

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 19 61.4

8 J.Steele (StK) 16 61.0

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 13 59.1

10 W.Drew (PA) 19 57.8

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

ESSENDON VS WEST COAST EAGLES

Bombers v Eagles 21 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played

Past five: Essendon 2, West Coast Eagles 3.

Most recent game: round 11, 2023, Essendon d West Coast Eagles by 50 points at Optus Stadium.

Highest attendance: 85,656, first semi-final, 1996, at the MCG.

ESSENDON

Home record: 22-6

Away record: 8-21

Highest score: 25.10 (160), round 15, 1989, at Windy Hill.

Lowest score: 3.5 (23), round 4, 1999, at Subiaco Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 142 points, round 15, 1989, at Windy Hill.

Longest winning sequence: 5, round 14, 1988, to preliminary final, 1990.

Most goals in a game: 11, Paul Salmon, round 15, 1987, at the WACA.

WEST COAST EAGLES

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Ess – LWLLL WCE – LLLLW

KEY OUTS: Ess – Draper (hip), Jones (ankle), Reid (hamstring), Ridley (quad), Shiel (foot), Stringer (foot); WCE – Barrass (back), Culley (knee), Ginbey (hamstring), Jones (ankle), Naitanui (achilles), Ryan (hamstring), Sheed (foot), Shuey (hamstring)

WAIT AND SEE: Ess – Setterfield (foot); WCE – McGovern (hamstring)

MILESTONES: Ess – Mason Redman (100 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: The Bombers have fallen off the pace but the draw has gifted them return engagements against West Coast and North Melbourne. Depending on results, they might be out of the eight only on percentage by tomorrow night.

Talking points

u No coincidence, really, that Essendon’s form slump has come while No. 1 ruckman Sam Draper has been sidelined with injury. He so often gets them going.

u The Eagles snapped their 16-game losing streak last week. They’re short of manpower again this afternoon, but they will play with more freedom and dare than for some time.

u Elijah Tsatas will make his long-awaited debut for the Bombers. He was the fifth selection at last year’s NAB AFL Draft.

u The Bombers won the centre clearances convincingly last week – 69 to 47 – but that wasn’t enough to get them over the line.

u West Coast duo Jack Darling and Andrew Gaff are set to play their 250th game together, becoming the first pair of Eagles to reach the milestone.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Essendon by 49 points

Away record: 6-22

Home record: 21-8

Highest score: 26.19 (175), round 2, 1988, at the WACA.

Lowest score: 1.12 (18), round 15, 1989, at Windy Hill.

Greatest winning margin: 99 points, round 2, 1988, at the WACA.

Longest winning sequence: 4, round 8, 1991, to round 1, 1993; round 19, 2008, to round 16, 2010. Most goals in a game: 12, Mark LeCras, round 16, 2010, at Marvel Stadium.

ROSEBURY BOUNCES TO THE TOP

u Brett Rosebury ascends to the top of the AFL umpires’ tree when he takes charge of his 503rd game in Friday night’s finals-shaping blockbuster between Western Bulldogs and Richmond at Marvel Stadium.

Rosebury, 44, passes Shane McInerney’s four-year-old record of 502 games.

“For somebody of Brett’s calibre to be overtaking my games mark I’m at ease with it,” McInerney told Neil Cordy on AFLUA.com.au. “I’m very proud to have had the record and it’s been a highlight of

my career … but records are made to be broken.

“I have a great personal relationship with Brett – he’s been a great confidante and support. He’s had an outstanding career and deserves all the accolades.”

Rosebury recalled his “baptism of fire” in just his ninth match – between these clubs in 2001, which became famous for the Tony Liberatore-Matthew Knights incident.

“‘Libba’ got five weeks at the Tribunal and I got six,” he said.

“I went back to the WAFL to work on aspects of management and decision-making … I was doomed when the Sunday morning back page of the Herald Sun had a pic of Knights, Libba and I with blood everywhere.”

Rosebury learned from that and has gone on to officiate 50 finals, including nine Grand Finals, and become a triple All-Australian umpire.

BOMBER FLIES HIGH: Sam Durham reaches over the top of Eagles pair Andrew Gaff (left) and Jayden Hunt in Essendon’s 50-point win in round 11.

58: Essendon 31, West Coast Eagles 27.

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POCKET PROFILE 37 Nic Martin

Nickname: Marto

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Jeremy Sharp

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Will Snelling

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 22 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: Golf

Favourite subject at school: PE

Former footballer you admire most: Nathan Buckley

Dream job after AFL footy:

Accountant

Sporting event you cannot miss: NBA Finals

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf

What advice would you give a first-year player: Follow an older player and learn from them

What’s something you admire about your club: Nik Cox

Best advice your mum gave you: Enjoy yourself

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash:

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Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Ed Sheeran

Your go to karaoke song: Thnks Fr Th Mmrs by Fall Out Boy

Favourite podcast: Imperfects

Three things on your bucket list: Travel, NBA Finals, World Cup

Last book you read: Tim Paine’s autobiography

Favourite holiday destination: America Who should play your coach

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

OVERALL

WORST

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 2 8

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; Gordon 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

1987

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

14 John Coleman (v Fitzroy, R7, 1954, Windy 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

*

1985 (11,376),

1988

DUSTIN FLETCHER

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

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

CollingwoodvGeelongCats(MCG)(N)7.50pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

NorthMelbournevEssendon(MRVL)1.45pm

SydneySwansvGoldCoastSuns(SCG)1.45pm

BrisbaneLionsvAdelaideCrows(G)(T)4.35pm

CarltonvMelbourne(MCG)(N)7.25pm

WestCoastEaglesvFremantle(OS)(N)6.10pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

HawthornvWesternBulldogs(UTAS)1.10pm

StKildavRichmond(MRVL)3.20pm

PortAdelaidevGWSGiants(AO)(T)4.10pm

ESSENDON

FORWARDS

BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

HALF-BACKS

CENTRES

CENTRES

HALF-BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

BACKS

FORWARDS

WEST COAST EAGLES

572.7

868.4

Tsatas OUT: Davey, Snelling IN: McGovern, Rotham OUT: Hurn, Bazzo, Sheed

Fiona McBurney Experience: Riad Sabra

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POSS.

POSS.

POSS.

POCKET PROFILE 3 Andrew Gaff

Nickname: Gaffy

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

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Jake Waterman

What time should the Grand Final start: Daytime

Ideal length of the home and away season: 22 matches

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

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Only if needed

What sport do you suck at:

Swimming

Favourite subject at school: Maths

Former footballer you admire most: Darren Glass Dream job after AFL footy:

Movie critic

What advice would you give a first-year player: Don’t wait or waste a second

Sporting event you cannot miss: US Masters golf

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf, cricket, tennis

What’s something you admire about your club: Always high expectations internally and externally

Best advice your mum gave you:

“Read the question” at school/uni

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Nil – gets too cold

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

First concert you attended: Ellie Goulding

Your go-to karaoke song: Sweet Caroline

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends

Three things on your bucket list: Attend Wimbledon/Augusta, run a marathon, own a man cave

Last book you read: Barefoot

Investor by Scott Pape

Favourite holiday destination: Tasmania Who should play your coach in a movie: Harrison Ford

HURN SAYS ‘TIME IS RIGHT’

Time has finally caught up with Shannon Hurn, the West Coast 2018 premiership captain and dual All-Australian who announced his retirement on Tuesday.

He is one of the most decorated players in club history and West Coast’s games record-holder, who as recently as last Sunday against North Melbourne, was one of the best players on the ground.

“I love playing the game and I know I’m really going to miss it,” Hurn said.

“But I also know the time is right. People have told me that I would know when this moment arrived and it’s here.

“Unfortunately, you can’t go on forever and it’s time for me to step away.”

“I feel very lucky to have played for as long as I have, always wanting to contribute to the team, but ultimately the game does catch up with you –especially at 35.”

A Barossa Valley product, Hurn was a gun cricketer good enough to make South Australian junior squads, but after two years of senior football for Central District, was

taken by West Coast with the 13th selection at the 2005 National Draft.

And by his second season he was a regular senior player, a reliable key defender who could set up the play with his high game intelligence and prodigious kicking.

Through the second part of John Worsfold’s tenure and certainly through all of Adam Simpson’s, he was the first player picked.

He was West Coast captain from 2015 to 2019.

Simpson lauded Hurn’s leadership on Tuesday.

“The first thing you want from your leaders is to play well, and there weren’t many times in his career when ‘Bunga’ (Hurn) didn’t do that,” Simpson said.

“He is one of only three premiership captains in the history of the club and that honour is not gifted to anyone.”

Hurn did not travel with the Eagles for this afternoon’s clash with Essendon but will feature in the final two home games of the year, against Fremantle (round 22) and Adelaide (round 24), so that the home crowd can give him a rousing farewell.

SHANNON HURN

Born: September 4, 1987

Recruited from: Angaston (SA)/ Central District (SANFL)

Debut: Round 5, 2006, v Brisbane Lions

Height: 187cm

Weight: 95kg

Games: 332

Goals: 50

Honours: 2nd best and fairest 2009, 2022; 3rd best and fairest 2012, 2018; All-Australian 2018, 2019 (vice-capt); AFLPA best captain 2019; NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2007; premiership side 2018; captain 2015-19.

Brownlow Medal: career votes 29.

ASHLEY BROWNE

He is one of only three premiership captains in the history of the club

EAGLES COACH ADAM SIMPSON ON SHANNON HURN

WONDER OF THE WEST: The undoubted highlight of Shannon Hurn’s career was captaining West Coast to the 2018 premiership.

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cars, hot rods, classics and exotics, Red Centre NATS is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. An action-packed program will keep the whole family entertained with drag racing,

burn outs, show ‘n’ shine, live music, Australia’s largest street parade and more. To put it in a footy perspective, it’s all about speed – and this week we feature the AFL’s speed machines.

RED CENTRE NATS THE NEED FOR SPEED

Speed, pace and running power have always been essential for an AFL player.

Today’s game has more of a ballistic nature with an increased dynamism, making those attributes more important than ever before.

In 2023, most structures and set-ups prioritise team defence as coaches set out to take those deadly attributes away from their opponents.

Players who can use their running ability to either break lines or join in on a rolling team defence are invaluable in the modern game.

Pace is an asset and something Geelong’s Gary Rohan has in spades.

His 37.8 kilometres per hour (km/h) is the fastest clocked in the AFL this year, alongside that of emerging North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben.

Electric Adelaide recruit Izak Rankine clocks in third this year with a speed of 36 km/h, while St Kilda’s Cooper Sharman holds the best average speed of 17.6 km/h.

The League’s best sprinter (total time a player has reached 24 km/h for a second or more) in 2023 is dynamic Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor with 40 in a game.

Saints speedster Bradley Hill ranks second with 39 sprints.

Speed is an asset and Rohan has it in spades

SPEED MACHINES: (from left) Geelong’s Gary Rohan, Adelaide’s Izak Rankine and Collingwood’s Isaac Quaynor.

CAMPBELL CHESSER

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 WINNING SEQUENCE

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)

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

24.18 (162) v North Melbourne, EF, 2012

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

4.10 (34) v Sydney, EF, 2004

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

96 points v North Melbourne, EF, 2012

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

77 points v Essendon, SF, 1996

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

8 Peter Sumich, v Geelong, SF, 1992

BEST 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), 1996 (26,663),

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

14 Scott Cummings (v Adelaide, R4, 2000, WACA)

13 Peter Sumich (v Western Bulldogs, R13, 1991, WACA)

12 Mark LeCras (v Essendon, R6, 2010, Marvel Stadium)

11 Peter Sumich (v Essendon, R15, 1992, MCG)

11 Josh Kennedy (v GWS Giants, R8, 2014, Subiaco Oval)

10 S cott Cummings (v Fremantle, R6, 2000, Subiaco Oval)

10 Josh Kennedy (v Western Bulldogs, R9, 2011, Subiaco Oval)

10 Josh Kennedy (v Carlton, R2, 2015, Subiaco Oval)

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HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

BAILEY WILLIAMS

u Only Tim Kelly has won more first possessions at centre bounce clearances than Williams in games outside Western Australia this year – amassing 16 (Kelly) and 14 (Williams).

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

u Perkins has had 59 kicks into the forward 50 this season – ranked equal 47th in the AFL. The Bombers have scored a goal from 30.5 per cent of his kicks – ranked second of the top-50 in the AFL.

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

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 that clears the centre bounce area.

ARCHIE PERKINS

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 Petruccelle has had seven tackle attempts inside 50 in matches interstate this season – of which six have been effective. He has been goalless in four of nine games on the road – kicking no more than one goal in any match.

u Hind has had 36 rebound 50s this season – ranked equal 115th in the competition. The Bombers have launched a score from 30.6 per cent of his rebound chains – ranked No. 1 of the top-125 rebound players.

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.

TEAM TKL TEAM UNC

NICK HIND

JACK PETRUCCELLE

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) 17 12.9

2 S.Darcy (Frem) 15 11.1

3 R.O’Brien (Adel) 19 11.0

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 16

INSIDE 50s

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

1 E.Gulden (Syd) 19 561

2 L.Ryan (Frem) 19 556

3 B.Smith (Adel) 18 533

4 J.Dawson (Adel) 19 521

5 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

6 C.Rozee (PA) 19 511

7 C.Petracca (Melb) 19 508

8 T.Stewart (Geel) 18 503

9 N.Daicos (Coll) 19 497

10 Ch.Warner (Syd) 16 495

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.

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) 19 71.3

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 19 69.8

3 T.Liberatore (WB) 18 69.2

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 17 67.6

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 19 67.5

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 19 65.5

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 19 61.4

8 J.Steele (StK) 16 61.0

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 13 59.1

10 W.Drew (PA) 19 57.8

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

Crows v Suns 21 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 17: Adelaide Crows 14, Gold Coast Suns 3.

Past five: Adelaide Crows 2, Gold Coast Suns 3.

Most recent game: round 12, 2023, Adelaide Crows lost to Gold Coast Suns by 25 points at TIO Stadium.

Highest attendance: 48,219, round 11, 2014, at Adelaide Oval.

ADELAIDE CROWS

Home record: 7-0

Away record: 7-2

Highest score: 22.21 (153), round 23, 2012, at Football Park; 23.15 (153), round 5, 2017, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

Lowest score: 4.5 (29), round 3, 2020, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 95 points, round 17, 2019, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 13, round 8, 2011, to round 17, 2019.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Adel – WLLLW GCS – LLWLW

KEY OUTS: Adel – Butts (foot), Doedee (season), Murray (knee), Rankine (hamstring); GCS – Jeffrey (foot), Uwland (hamstring), Weller (knee)

WAIT AND SEE: Nil

MILESTONES: GCS – Nick Holman (100 club games)

WATCH OUT FOR: Both clubs need to win from here to make the finals, so this has all the hallmarks of an elimination final. And they are both coming off impressive derby wins.

Talking points

u Last time they played at TIO Stadium in round 12, the Crows jumped to a 35-point lead before being over-run.

u With key defenders Nick Murray and Jordon Butts out for the season, the Crows have turned to James Borlase, a 2021 NGA selection who will make his AFL debut.

u Ben King returned to form for the Suns last week with five goals, after four games without a goal. He will be a challenge for the aforementioned below-strength Crows backline.

u Jordan Dawson was nominated by three-time Hawk premiership skipper Luke Hodge as the fourth-best captain in the AFL.

u The Suns are 0-10 at Adelaide Oval.

Most goals in a game: 6, Patrick Dangerfield, round 8, 2011, at Football Park; Eddie Betts, round 5, 2019, at Adelaide Oval; Eddie Betts, round 17, 2019, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

GOLD COAST SUNS

Away record: 0-7

Home record: 2-7

Highest score: 18.8 (116), round 14, 2022, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

Lowest score: 6.10 (46), round 5, 2019, at Adelaide Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 53 points, round 3, 2020, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 2, round 14, 2022, to round 12, 2023.

Most goals in a game: 5, Callum Ah Chee, round 5, 2017, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Adelaide by 18 points

ROSEBURY BOUNCES TO THE TOP

u Brett Rosebury ascends to the top of the AFL umpires’ tree when he takes charge of his 503rd game in Friday night’s finals-shaping blockbuster between Western Bulldogs and Richmond at Marvel Stadium.

Rosebury, 44, passes Shane McInerney’s four-year-old record of 502 games.

“For somebody of Brett’s calibre to be overtaking my games mark I’m at ease with it,” McInerney told Neil Cordy on AFLUA.com.au. “I’m very proud to have had the record and it’s been a highlight of

my career … but records are made to be broken.

“I have a great personal relationship with Brett – he’s been a great confidante and support. He’s had an outstanding career and deserves all the accolades.”

Rosebury recalled his “baptism of fire” in just his ninth match – between these clubs in 2001, which became famous for the Tony Liberatore-Matthew Knights incident.

“‘Libba’ got five weeks at the Tribunal and I got six,” he said.

“I went back to the WAFL to work on aspects of management and decision-making … I was doomed when the Sunday morning back page of the Herald Sun had a pic of Knights, Libba and I with blood everywhere.”

Rosebury learned from that and has gone on to officiate 50 finals, including nine Grand Finals, and become a triple All-Australian umpire.

CROW ON THE GO: Lachlan Murphy was first to the ball in this contest but the Suns got the points over the Crows back in round 12.

BRENDAN RHODES

POCKET PROFILE 43 Reilly O’Brien

Nickname: Rob, Roberto, Berto

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Rory Atkins

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Harry Schoenberg

What time should the Grand Final start: 4.40pm

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: Table tennis

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

What sport do you suck at: Basketball

Favourite subject at school:

Accounting

Former footballer you admire most: Luke Lowden

Dream job after AFL footy: Doctor

Sporting event you cannot miss: FIFA World Cup Final

Hobbies or interests outside football: Study, health, history

What advice would you give a first-year player: Have some gratitude/perspective

What’s something you admire about your club: Fans

Best advice your mum gave you:

Stress less

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Chet Faker

Your go to karaoke song: Drops Of Jupiter

Favourite podcast: Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History

Three things on your bucket list: Do South America, live overseas, see Eminem in concert

Last book you read: Guns, Germs And Steel

Favourite holiday destination: Israel

Who should play your coach in a movie: Bruce Willis

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

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

LOWEST SCORE

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

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

139 pts v Richmond, R16, 1993, Football Park

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE 10 games – R13, 2005 to R22, 2005

WORST

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,

74 points v Hawthorn, SF, 2015 MOST GOALS

7 A ndrew McLeod v Western Bulldogs, PF, 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

Premierships 2003, 2012

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1991 (25,087),

RECORD

* denotes

Tony Modra 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 S cott 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)

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

CollingwoodvGeelongCats(MCG)(N)7.50pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

NorthMelbournevEssendon(MRVL)1.45pm

SydneySwansvGoldCoastSuns(SCG)1.45pm

BrisbaneLionsvAdelaideCrows(G)(T)4.35pm

CarltonvMelbourne(MCG)(N)7.25pm

WestCoastEaglesvFremantle(OS)(N)6.10pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

HawthornvWesternBulldogs(UTAS)1.10pm

StKildavRichmond(MRVL)3.20pm

PortAdelaidevGWSGiants(AO)(T)4.10pm

ADELAIDE CROWS

FORWARDS

BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

HALF-BACKS

CENTRES

CENTRES

HALF-BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

BACKS

FORWARDS

GOLD COAST SUNS

Boundary: Michael BAKER, Sean BURTON, Jason MOORE, Matthew KONETSCHKA

Goal: Daniel HOSKIN, Rhys NEGERMAN EM: Peter CHALLEN

ADELAIDE CROWS

GOLD COAST SUNS

Coach Matthew Nicks

Coach Steven King

POCKET PROFILE 4 Brandon Ellis

Nickname: Bull Shark

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Jamie Elliott in the TAC Cup

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Bodhi Uwland

What time should the Grand Final start: 2pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: Play each other once

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

Mitch Moses put on a clinic for the Eels

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

What sport do you suck at: Dancing

Favourite subject at school: Free period

Former footballer you admire most: Brent Harvey

Dream job after AFL footy: Retire in Bali

Sporting event you cannot miss:

The Masters

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf

What advice would you give a first-year player: Come in red hot

What’s something you admire about your club: 2km time trial board

Best advice your mum gave you: Be kind

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Akon

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends

Three things on your bucket list: Live in Bali, attend Burning Man, complete an Ironman

Last book you read: Shantaram

Favourite holiday destination: US, Hawaii, Ibiza

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RED CENTRE NATS THE NEED FOR SPEED

Speed, pace and running power have always been essential for an AFL player.

Today’s game has more of a ballistic nature with an increased dynamism, making those attributes more important than ever before.

In 2023, most structures and set-ups prioritise team defence as coaches set out to take those deadly attributes away from their opponents.

Players who can use their running ability to either break lines or join in on a rolling team defence are invaluable in the modern game.

Pace is an asset and something Geelong’s Gary Rohan has in spades.

His 37.8 kilometres per hour (km/h) is the fastest clocked in the AFL this year, alongside that of emerging North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben.

Electric Adelaide recruit Izak Rankine clocks in third this year with a speed of 36 km/h, while St Kilda’s Cooper Sharman holds the best average speed of 17.6 km/h.

The League’s best sprinter (total time a player has reached 24 km/h for a second or more) in 2023 is dynamic Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor with 40 in a game.

Saints speedster Bradley Hill ranks second with 39 sprints.

Speed is an asset and Rohan has it in spades

SPEED MACHINES: (from left) Geelong’s Gary Rohan, Adelaide’s Izak Rankine and Collingwood’s Isaac Quaynor.

PLAYER PERFORMANCE SEASON SNAPSHOT

RORY ATKINS2

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

OVERALL RECORD: 278 games – 78 wins, 198 losses, 2 draws

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

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

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

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

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

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

6 C harlie 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

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

MATT ROWELL

u Rowell leads the Suns for centre bounce clearances on the road this season with 30 – of which 24 have been effective. He generated a season-high seven clearances against the Crows at TIO Stadium in round 12.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

u Dawson has had 105 kicks into the forward 50 this season – ranked third in the AFL behind Errol Gulden and Connor Rozee. The Crows have scored a goal from 27.6 per cent of Dawson’s kicks –ranked third of the top-50 in the AFL.

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

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

JORDAN DAWSON

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

TOUK MILLER

u Miller has only had eight tackle attempts inside 50 in matches interstate this season –ranked equal-seventh at the Suns, posting a tackle efficiency of 100 per cent which is the highest of the top-10 for attempts.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

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

u Enjoying a breakout season, Hinge has had 73 rebound 50s this season –ranked second at the Crows behind Brodie Smith. The side has launched a score from 19.2 per cent of Hinge’s rebound chains – ranked No. 1 of the top-10 rebound players.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

TEAM TKL

TEAM UNC

MITCHELL HINGE

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) 17 12.9

2 S.Darcy (Frem) 15 11.1

3 R.O’Brien (Adel) 19 11.0

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 16

INSIDE 50s

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

1 E.Gulden (Syd) 19 561

2 L.Ryan (Frem) 19 556

3 B.Smith (Adel) 18 533

4 J.Dawson (Adel) 19 521

5 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

6 C.Rozee (PA) 19 511

7 C.Petracca (Melb) 19 508

8 T.Stewart (Geel) 18 503

9 N.Daicos (Coll) 19 497

10 Ch.Warner (Syd) 16 495

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.

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) 19 71.3

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 19 69.8

3 T.Liberatore (WB) 18 69.2

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 17 67.6

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 19 67.5

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 19 65.5

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 19 61.4

8 J.Steele (StK) 16 61.0

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 13 59.1

10 W.Drew (PA) 19 57.8

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

Hawks v Magpies 21 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Past five: Hawthorn 3, Collingwood 2.

Most recent game: round 12, 2022, Hawthorn lost to Collingwood by 4 points at the MCG.

Highest attendance: 92,935, round 11, 1981, at Waverley Park.

HAWTHORN

Home record: 41-42

Away record: 28-56

Highest score: 25.22 (172), round 3, 1976, at Princes Park.

Lowest score: 2.8 (20), round 15, 1950, at Victoria Park; 2.8 (20), round 1, 1952, at Glenferrie Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 125 points, round 16, 1987, at Victoria Park.

Longest winning sequence: 9, round 1, 2012, to round 23, 2016.

Most goals in a game: 11, Jason Dunstall, round 16, 1989, at Princes Park; round 20, 1990, at Waverley Park.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Haw – LLWLL Coll – WWWWL

KEY OUTS: Haw – Frost (ankle), Jiath (groin); Coll – Macrae (thumb)

WAIT AND SEE: Haw – Amon (knee)

MILESTONES: Nil

WATCH OUT FOR: This year has been all about development for the Hawks, but Sam Mitchell would have had this game circled in his calendar for weeks. The brilliantly-coached and well-organised Magpies will give the Hawks coach his best indication yet of how far his men have come this year and how much work they still have to do. It could be a terrifying evening, or very exciting.

Talking points

u No point keeping the Magpies guessing. Sam Mitchell said on Thursday that Finn Maginness will tag star Magpie Nick Daicos Maginness boasts some handy scalps but this is the big prize.

u Max Lynch, who played ruck for Collingwood and then Hawthorn, was forced to retire this week at age 24 because of lingering concussion issues. He was a popular figure at both clubs.

u The Magpies will be aiming for their 100th win over the Hawks, but it is match-up the Hawks have traditionally enjoyed with wins in 10 of their past 13 encounters.

u Moving Tom Mitchell out of the Hawthorn was controversial at the time but was shown to be a win-win for Mitchell, the Magpies and the Hawks.

ASHLEY

Prediction: Collingwood by 23 points

COLLINGWOOD

Away record: 42-41

Home record: 56-28

Highest score: 25.19 (169), round 13, 1979, at Victoria Park.

Lowest score: 4.12 (36), round 11, 1961, at Glenferrie Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 105 points, round 13, 1979, at Victoria Park. Longest winning sequence: 29, round 3, 1925, to round 13, 1941. Most goals in a game: 16, Gordon Coventry, round 13, 1929, at Victoria Park.

ROSEBURY BOUNCES TO THE TOP

u Brett Rosebury ascends to the top of the AFL umpires’ tree when he takes charge of his 503rd game in Friday night’s finals-shaping blockbuster between Western Bulldogs and Richmond at Marvel Stadium.

Rosebury, 44, passes Shane McInerney’s four-year-old record of 502 games.

“For somebody of Brett’s calibre to be overtaking my games mark I’m at ease with it,” McInerney told Neil Cordy on AFLUA.com.au. “I’m very proud to have had the record and it’s been a highlight of

my career … but records are made to be broken.

“I have a great personal relationship with Brett – he’s been a great confidante and support. He’s had an outstanding career and deserves all the accolades.”

Rosebury recalled his “baptism of fire” in just his ninth match – between these clubs in 2001, which became famous for the Tony Liberatore-Matthew Knights incident.

“‘Libba’ got five weeks at the Tribunal and I got six,” he said.

“I went back to the WAFL to work on aspects of management and decision-making … I was doomed when the Sunday morning back page of the Herald Sun had a pic of Knights, Libba and I with blood everywhere.”

Rosebury learned from that and has gone on to officiate 50 finals, including nine Grand Finals, and become a triple All-Australian umpire.

BROWNE

Played 168: Hawthorn 69, Collingwood 99.

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POCKET PROFILE 17 Lloyd Meek

Nickname: Meekos

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: James Worpel

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Fergus Greene

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: As it is

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

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

What sport do you suck at: None

Favourite subject at school: PE

Former footballer you admire most: Aaron Sandilands

Dream job after AFL footy:

Owning a business

Sporting event you cannot miss: NBA Playoffs

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf, friends, beach, travel

What advice would you give a first-year player: The program is the minimum

What’s something you admire about your club: Connection and cameraderie

Best advice your mum gave you:

You haven’t come this far to only come this far

Espresso or cold brew: Latte

Favourite Shapes flavour: Original Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Sticky Fingers

Your go-to karaoke song: Shallow by Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga

Favourite podcast: The Howie Games with Mark Howard

Three things on your bucket list: Go skydiving, win a premiership, be named All-Australian

Last book you read: The Resilience Project by Hugh van Cuylenburg

Favourite holiday destination: Exmouth

Who should play your coach in a movie: Tom Cruise

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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 27

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

86 games – 53 wins, 33 losses

OVERALL RECORD: 2078 games – 1008 wins, 1057 losses, 13 draws

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RECORD AT CURRENT

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

17 Jason Dunstall (v Richmond, R7, 1992, Waverley Park)

16 P eter Hudson (v Melbourne, R5, 1969, Glenferrie Oval)

14 Jason Dunstall (v Footscray, R19, 1996, Waverley Park)

13 Peter Hudson (v South Melbourne, R11, 1969, Glenferrie Oval)

13 P eter Hudson (v South Melbourne, R8, 1970, Glenferrie Oval)

13 L ance 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 SCORE IN A FINAL

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),

2011 (56,224), 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

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

CollingwoodvGeelongCats(MCG)(N)7.50pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

NorthMelbournevEssendon(MRVL)1.45pm

SydneySwansvGoldCoastSuns(SCG)1.45pm

BrisbaneLionsvAdelaideCrows(G)(T)4.35pm

CarltonvMelbourne(MCG)(N)7.25pm

WestCoastEaglesvFremantle(OS)(N)6.10pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

HawthornvWesternBulldogs(UTAS)1.10pm

StKildavRichmond(MRVL)3.20pm

PortAdelaidevGWSGiants(AO)(T)4.10pm

HALF-BACKS

CENTRES

CENTRES

HALF-BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

BACKS

FORWARDS

COLLINGWOOD

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PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 32 Will Hoskin-Elliott

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Cooper Murley

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.40pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 18 games

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

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

What sport do you suck at: Table tennis

Favourite subject at school: Science

Former footballer you admire most: Chris Mayne

Dream job after AFL footy: Mailman

Sporting event you cannot miss: Wrestlemania

What advice would you give a first-year player: Have fun and take it all in

Hobbies or interests outside football: Cars and fishing

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

Best advice your mum gave you:

Eat your veggies

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

Three things on your bucket list: Fly a kite, ride a unicycle, have dinner at Ash Johnson’s house

First concert you attended: Pink

Last book you read: The Saddle Club

Favourite holiday destination: Hawaii

Who should play your coach in a movie: Steele Sidebottom

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cars, hot rods, classics and exotics, Red Centre NATS is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. An action-packed program will keep the whole family entertained with drag racing,

burn outs, show ‘n’ shine, live music, Australia’s largest street parade and more. To put it in a footy perspective, it’s all about speed – and this week we feature the AFL’s speed machines.

RED CENTRE NATS THE NEED FOR SPEED

Speed, pace and running power have always been essential for an AFL player.

Today’s game has more of a ballistic nature with an increased dynamism, making those attributes more important than ever before.

In 2023, most structures and set-ups prioritise team defence as coaches set out to take those deadly attributes away from their opponents.

Players who can use their running ability to either break lines or join in on a rolling team defence are invaluable in the modern game.

Pace is an asset and something Geelong’s Gary Rohan has in spades.

His 37.8 kilometres per hour (km/h) is the fastest clocked in the AFL this year, alongside that of emerging North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben.

Electric Adelaide recruit Izak Rankine clocks in third this year with a speed of 36 km/h, while St Kilda’s Cooper Sharman holds the best average speed of 17.6 km/h.

The League’s best sprinter (total time a player has reached 24 km/h for a second or more) in 2023 is dynamic Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor with 40 in a game.

Saints speedster Bradley Hill ranks second with 39 sprints.

Speed is an asset and Rohan has it in spades

SPEED MACHINES: (from left) Geelong’s Gary Rohan, Adelaide’s Izak Rankine and Collingwood’s Isaac Quaynor.

OH BROTHER –MAGPIE STARS SIGN ON

Collingwood stars Nick and Josh Daicos have officially signed long-term deals to remain at the club.

The Magpies announced the news on Wednesday with Brownlow Medal favourite Nick, who was already signed until the end of the 2024 season, now tied to the club until 2029.

Like his younger brother, 24-year-old Josh Daicos has also signed a six-year deal, with his new contract taking him through until the end of the 2030 season.

Collingwood GM of Football Graham Wright was thrilled to announce the signing of the Daicos siblings.

“Josh and Nick are both quality young men and talented footballers

and we are looking forward to seeing them in the black and white stripes for years to come,” Wright said.

“Josh continues to impress and has really shown consistency in his form across the last couple of seasons. The work that he puts into his craft as a footballer combined with his determination to become better every day should be commended.

“Nick, in only his second season and with 44 games under his belt at the elite level, is continuing to grow as a footballer.

“Like his brother Josh, Nick’s professionalism, preparation and attention to detail is consistently elite and it is these habits which will hold them both in good stead for years to come.

Josh and Nick are both quality young men

“Both young men are great ambassadors for our club. They are incredibly positive and outgoing people and have an openness and appetite to continue to learn and develop as people and footballers and we look forward to continuing to support that development at Collingwood.

“I would like to also acknowledge the role of (president) Jeff Browne, (CEO) Craig Kelly and the wider Collingwood board for their continued endorsement of the AFL program.”

The Daicos brothers have been crucial in Collingwood’s ladder-leading season so far with the duo both eyeing off All-Australian honours.

MAGPIES GM OF FOOTBALL GRAHAM WRIGHT

DREAM TEAM: The Daicos name will live on at Collingwood for many years to come after Nick (left) and Josh Daicos signed long-term deals during the week

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

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, 1999

FINALS

188 games – 82 wins, 101 losses, 5 draws MOST

TOP

17 G ordon Coventry (v Fitzroy, R12, 1930, Victoria Park)

16 G ordon Coventry (v Hawthorn, R13, 1929, Victoria Park)

16 P eter McKenna (v South Melbourne, R19, 1969, Victoria Park)

15 G ordon 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

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL 23.15 (153) v Fitzroy, EF, 1984

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

1.5 (11) v Fitzroy, PF, 1898

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL 69 points v W Bulldogs, EF, 1974

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL 133 points v Essendon, PF, 1984

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

11 Ron Todd v Geelong, PF, 1938; Ron Todd v St Kilda, PF, 1939

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Six games (1935-37)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Seven games (1904-09)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

98 games – 48 wins, 50 losses Premierships 1979, 2011

SCOTT PENDLEBURY

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

u Moore has been targeted inside 50 just six times at the MCG this season, but the Hawks have scored a goal from half of these entries. He is averaging 18.7 disposals, 3.8 tackles and 5.3 score involvements from six games at the MCG.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

NICK DAICOS

u Since moving into the midfield in round 15, Daicos has had 21 centre bounce first possessions – ranked No. 1 at the Magpies. He has also generated 21 centre clearances – also ranked first at Collingwood.

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

DYLAN MOORE

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

STEELE SIDEBOTTOM

u The Magpies lost the forward tackles 13-7 last round against the Blues, with Sidebottom the only player to apply more than one in that zone (two). He finished with 19 disposals and four tackles across all zones.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

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

u Since round 10, Hardwick has had 55 rebound 50s – 21 more than any other Hawk –but the side has launched a score from just 5.5 per cent of his chains. That is the second-lowest percentage of the top-10 rebound players.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

BLAKE HARDWICK

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) 17 12.9

2 S.Darcy (Frem) 15 11.1

3 R.O’Brien (Adel) 19 11.0

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 16

INSIDE 50s

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

1 E.Gulden (Syd) 19 561

2 L.Ryan (Frem) 19 556

3 B.Smith (Adel) 18 533

4 J.Dawson (Adel) 19 521

5 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

6 C.Rozee (PA) 19 511

7 C.Petracca (Melb) 19 508

8 T.Stewart (Geel) 18 503

9 N.Daicos (Coll) 19 497

10 Ch.Warner (Syd) 16 495

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.

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) 19 71.3

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 19 69.8

3 T.Liberatore (WB) 18 69.2

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 17 67.6

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 19 67.5

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 19 65.5

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 19 61.4

8 J.Steele (StK) 16 61.0

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 13 59.1

10 W.Drew (PA) 19 57.8

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

GEELONG CATS VS PORT ADELAIDE

Cats v Power 21 ROUND

SIXES AND SEVENS: Tom Stewart and Charlie Dixon were all at sea in this marking contest in round 14 but the Power got the points.

HEAD to HEAD

Played 40: Geelong 26, Port Adelaide 13, draws 1.

Past five: Geelong 2, Port Adelaide 3. Most recent game: round 14, 2023, Geelong lost to Port Adelaide by 38 points at Adelaide Oval.

Highest attendance: 97,302, Grand Final, 2007, at the MCG.

GEELONG

Home record: 16-2

Away record: 10-10-1

Highest score: 24.19 (163), Grand Final, 2007, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 5.12 (42), qualifying final, 2020, at Adelaide Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 119 points, Grand Final, 2007, at the MCG.

Longest winning sequence: 10, Grand Final, 2007, to second semifinal, 2013.

Most goals in a game: 6, Steve Johnson, round 4, 2010, at Kardinia Park; Tom Hawkins, round 12, 2020, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Geel – DWWLL PA – WWLLL

Key outs: Geel – Blicavs (hamstring), Clark (foot), C. Guthrie (toe), Hawkins (hamstring); PA – Aliir (concussion), Clurey (back), Georgiades (knee), Jones (concussion), Sinn (hamstring)

WAIT AND SEE: PA – Fantasia (quad), Lycett (knee)

MILESTONES: Nil

WATCH OUT FOR: The Cats’ path to the finals through the second half of the season was predicated on winning their home games at GMHBA Stadium. But they followed their round 11 loss to GWS with a seven-point defeat to Fremantle last week. Can they get back to making their home ground a fortress?

Talking points

u Key injuries will hurt the Cats tonight. They have managed without Tom Hawkins in the past, but not having the incredibly versatile Mark Blicavs is a huge blow. He has missed one game in five years.

u Port also has to deal with a key injury. Rebound defender Aliir Aliir is a key member of the side and much of the defensive structure revolves around him.

u Port will almost certainly drop to third place with a loss tonight.

u The Power have lost their past eight games at GMHBA Stadium.

u Jeremy Cameron will play despite being the victim of an unprovoked attack at a hotel last week. But the Cats hope he has his kicking boots with him. He has booted 5.9 the past three weeks.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Geelong by 10 points

PORT ADELAIDE

Away record: 2-16

Home record: 10-10-1

Highest score: 23.10 (148), round 5, 2001, at Kardinia Park.

Lowest score: 4.7 (31), round 12, 2020, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 75 points, round 8, 2002, at Football Park.

Longest winning sequence: 3, round 5, 2001, to round 8, 2002. Most goals in a game: 7, Angus Monfries, round 20, 2013, at Kardinia Park.

ROSEBURY BOUNCES TO THE TOP

u Brett Rosebury ascends to the top of the AFL umpires’ tree when he takes charge of his 503rd game in Friday night’s finals-shaping blockbuster between Western Bulldogs and Richmond at Marvel Stadium.

Rosebury, 44, passes Shane McInerney’s four-year-old record of 502 games.

“For somebody of Brett’s calibre to be overtaking my games mark I’m at ease with it,” McInerney told Neil Cordy on AFLUA.com.au. “I’m very proud to have had the record and it’s been a highlight of

my career … but records are made to be broken.

“I have a great personal relationship with Brett – he’s been a great confidante and support. He’s had an outstanding career and deserves all the accolades.”

Rosebury recalled his “baptism of fire” in just his ninth match – between these clubs in 2001, which became famous for the Tony Liberatore-Matthew Knights incident.

“‘Libba’ got five weeks at the Tribunal and I got six,” he said.

“I went back to the WAFL to work on aspects of management and decision-making … I was doomed when the Sunday morning back page of the Herald Sun had a pic of Knights, Libba and I with blood everywhere.”

Rosebury learned from that and has gone on to officiate 50 finals, including nine Grand Finals, and become a triple All-Australian umpire.

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POCKET PROFILE 26 Tom Hawkins

Nickname: Tim Tam Tommy, T-Bone Tommy

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: I’m 35, so not many left – Nathan Brown (Coll)

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Jed Bews

What time should the Grand Final start: 3.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 25 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Breakfast, walk, coffee and sleep

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

What sport do you suck at: Cricket

Favourite subject at school: Maths

Former footballer you admire most: Adam Goodes

Sporting event you cannot miss: World Cup soccer final

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf, hiking, agriculture

What advice would you give a first-year player: Enjoy, be respected before being liked

What’s something you admire about your club: It’s the only regional club

Best advice your mum gave you: Have a go, because you never know

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Jamie T – Tasmania Falls

Festival in 2009

Your go to karaoke song: The Gambler by Kenny Rogers

Favourite podcast: How I Built This with Guy Raz

Last book you read: How To Raise A Son

Favourite holiday destination: Noosa

Who should play your coach in a movie: Eric Bana

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CLUB HISTORY

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

186 points v Melbourne, R19, 2011, GMHBA Stadium

BEST

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

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

*

WOODEN SPOONS

1908, 1915, 1944, 1957, 1958

FINALS

132 games – 59 wins, 72 losses, 1 draw

MOST FINALS

14 G ary Ablett snr (v Essendon, R6, 1993, MCG)

14 G ary Ablett snr (v Sydney, R8, 1994, SCG)

14 G ary 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

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

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

26.16 (172) v Western Bulldogs, QF, 1992

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

3.6 (24) v Collingwood, SF, 1901

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL 119 points v Port Adelaide, GF, 2007

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL 118 points v Richmond, SF, 1969

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

11 G eorge 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

Premierships 1961, 2006, 2009

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (7709), 1985 (7718), 1986 (6985), 1987 (6981), 1988 (9667), 1989 (7760), 1990 (15,087), 1991 (11,356), 1992 (13,535), 1993 (15,500), 1994

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SENBREAKFAST

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11Richmond1 999197.8738

12Adelaide1 99100115.9736

13Essendon1 9910098.4136

14GoldCoast1 9910095.1936

15Fremantle1 9811089.0232

16Hawthorn1 9514078.3620

17NorthMelb1 921 7067.588

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

CollingwoodvGeelongCats(MCG)(N)7.50pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

NorthMelbournevEssendon(MRVL)1.45pm

SydneySwansvGoldCoastSuns(SCG)1.45pm

BrisbaneLionsvAdelaideCrows(G)(T)4.35pm

CarltonvMelbourne(MCG)(N)7.25pm

WestCoastEaglesvFremantle(OS)(N)6.10pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

HawthornvWesternBulldogs(UTAS)1.10pm

StKildavRichmond(MRVL)3.20pm

PortAdelaidevGWSGiants(AO)(T)4.10pm

GEELONG

FORWARDS

BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

HALF-BACKS

CENTRES

CENTRES

HALF-BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

BACKS

FORWARDS

PORT ADELAIDE

Ratugolea OUT: Blicavs, Hawkins

IN: Jonas, Rioli OUT: Aliir, Jones, Evans

Coach

PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 4 Todd Marshall

Nickname: Todd

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Ryan Burton

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 17 games

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

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

What sport do you suck at: Basketball

Favourite subject at school: English

Former footballer you admire most: Robbie Gray

Dream job after AFL footy: Manager or recruiter

Sporting event you cannot miss: NBA Finals

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf

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

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: Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Both

First concert you attended: Bullet For My Valentine

Your go-to karaoke song: Neon Moon by Brooks & Dunn

Favourite podcast: Hamish & Andy

Three things on your bucket list: Go to space, win the lotto, win the Melbourne Cup

Last book you read: The Mamba

Mentality by Kobe Bryant

Favourite holiday destination: England

Who should play your coach in a movie: Danny DeVito

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RED CENTRE NATS THE NEED FOR SPEED

Speed, pace and running power have always been essential for an AFL player.

Today’s game has more of a ballistic nature with an increased dynamism, making those attributes more important than ever before.

In 2023, most structures and set-ups prioritise team defence as coaches set out to take those deadly attributes away from their opponents.

Players who can use their running ability to either break lines or join in on a rolling team defence are invaluable in the modern game.

Pace is an asset and something Geelong’s Gary Rohan has in spades.

His 37.8 kilometres per hour (km/h) is the fastest clocked in the AFL this year, alongside that of emerging North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben.

Electric Adelaide recruit Izak Rankine clocks in third this year with a speed of 36 km/h, while St Kilda’s Cooper Sharman holds the best average speed of 17.6 km/h.

The League’s best sprinter (total time a player has reached 24 km/h for a second or more) in 2023 is dynamic Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor with 40 in a game.

Saints speedster Bradley Hill ranks second with 39 sprints.

Speed is an asset and Rohan has it in spades

SPEED MACHINES: (from left) Geelong’s Gary Rohan, Adelaide’s Izak Rankine and Collingwood’s Isaac Quaynor.

TRAVIS BOAK

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 13 games – R4, 2023 to R17, 2023

OVERALL RECORD: 613 games – 328 wins, 280 losses, 5

RECORD AT CURRENT

TOP

8 Warren Tredrea (v Carlton, R7, 1998, Princes Park)

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

7 S cott Cummings (v Essendon, R17, 1997, MCG)

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

7 Scott 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 A ngus 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)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Adam Kingsley (2001), Nick Stevens (2002)

v Adelaide, SF, 2005;

6.4 (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 IN A FINAL

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

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HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

GRYAN MIERS

u Miers ranks second overall for kicks into the forward 50 at GMHBA Stadium this season – with 42 per cent of these entries resulting in a goal – the best percentage of the top-10 kicks into that zone.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

JASON HORNE-FRANCIS

u Horne-Francis has had 37 centre bounce first possessions – ranked No. 1 at the Power – generating 37 centre clearances – also ranked first. He is averaging 5.0 clearances overall – up from

in his debut year.

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 that clears the centre bounce

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 Drew’s defensive effort is well-documented. He has laid 23 tackles in the forward 50 – ranked third at the Power – posting a tackle efficiency of 79.3 per cent which is the highest percentage of the top-10 for attempts.

u Duncan has had 13 rebound 50s in five games at GMHBA Stadium this season – ranked fourth at the Cats – but none of these chains have led to a score. He is averaging 21.8 disposals and 391 metres gained.

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.

MITCH DUNCAN

WILLEM DREW

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) 17 12.9

2 S.Darcy (Frem) 15 11.1

3 R.O’Brien (Adel) 19 11.0

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 16

INSIDE 50s

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

1 E.Gulden (Syd) 19 561

2 L.Ryan (Frem) 19 556

3 B.Smith (Adel) 18 533

4 J.Dawson (Adel) 19 521

5 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

6 C.Rozee (PA) 19 511

7 C.Petracca (Melb) 19 508

8 T.Stewart (Geel) 18 503

9 N.Daicos (Coll) 19 497

10 Ch.Warner (Syd) 16 495

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.

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) 19 71.3

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 19 69.8

3 T.Liberatore (WB) 18 69.2

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 17 67.6

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 19 67.5

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 19 65.5

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 19 61.4

8 J.Steele (StK) 16 61.0

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 13 59.1

10 W.Drew (PA) 19 57.8

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

GWS GIANTS VS SYDNEY SWANS

Giants v Swans 21 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 25: GWS Giants 10, Sydney 15.

Past five: GWS Giants 2, Sydney 3.

Most recent game: round 7, 2023, GWS Giants d Sydney by 1 point at the SCG.

Highest attendance: 60,222, 1st QF, 2016, at Accor Stadium.

GWS GIANTS

Home record: 3-7

Away record: 6-8

Highest score: 18.12 (120), round 6, 2019, at the SCG.

Lowest score: 3.7 (25), round 12, 2020, at Optus Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 49 points, 2nd EF, 2018, at the SCG.

Longest winning sequence: 3, round 12, 2016, to round five, 2017; 2nd EF, 2018, to round 20, 2019.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: GWS – WWWWW Syd – DLWWW

KEY OUTS: GWS – Kennedy (knee), O’Halloran (thumb), Preuss (back); Syd – Franklin (retired), P. McCartin (concussion), McInerney (calf), Rampe (calf), Reid (hamstring), Sheldrick (ankle)

WAIT AND SEE: GWS – Green (hamstring), Hogan (quad), Peatling (concussion); Syd – Melican (hamstring)

MILESTONES: GWS – Nick Haynes (200 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: The Giants have won seven on the trot under first-year coach Adam Kingsley. In that streak they have been able to strangle their opponents, conceding just 421 points at 60 points a game.

Talking points

u Giants captain Toby Greene is having an exceptional season. He booted five second-half goals in last week’s win over the Bulldogs, and now has 49 for the season.

u The Swans said goodbye to Lance Franklin after he announced his retirement during the week. How will they handle the emotion of that? Or will it be business as usual?

u Emerging Swans forward Joel Amartey is seen as one heir apparent to ‘Buddy’. He booted four goals in last week’s win over Essendon – his third haul of four majors in 2023.

u Rising Swans star Errol Gulden is heading towards a maiden All-Australian blazer. He amassed 37 disposals and nine inside 50s against the Bombers.

ANDREW SLEVISON

Prediction: GWS Giants by seven points

Most goals in a game: 4, Jeremy Cameron, R1, 2014, at Giants Stadium; Toby Greene, R12, 2016, at Giants Stadium; Jeremy Cameron, 1st QF, 2016, at Accor Stadium; Toby Greene, R5, 2017, at the SCG; Stephen Coniglio, R6, 2019, at the SCG.

SYDNEY SWANS

Away record: 7-3

Home record: 8-6

Highest score: 24.27 (171), round 16, 2013, at the SCG.

Lowest score: 4.6 (30), 2nd EF, 2018, at the SCG.

Greatest winning margin: 129 points, round 16, 2013, at the SCG.

Longest winning sequence: 4, R1, 2012, to R16, 2013; R15, 2014, to R3, 2016.

Most goals in a game: 5, Lance Franklin, R15, 2014, at the SCG; R3, 2015, at the SCG; Kurt Tippett, R21, 2015, at Giants Stadium; Lance Franklin, R22, 2018, at Giants Stadium; Lance Franklin, R5, 2021, at the SCG; Luke Parker, R1, 2022, at Accor Stadium.

ROSEBURY BOUNCES TO THE TOP

u Brett Rosebury ascends to the top of the AFL umpires’ tree when he takes charge of his 503rd game in Friday night’s finals-shaping blockbuster between Western Bulldogs and Richmond at Marvel Stadium.

Rosebury, 44, passes Shane McInerney’s four-year-old record of 502 games.

“For somebody of Brett’s calibre to be overtaking my games mark I’m at ease with it,” McInerney told Neil Cordy on AFLUA.com.au. “I’m very proud to have had the record and it’s been a highlight of

my career … but records are made to be broken.

“I have a great personal relationship with Brett – he’s been a great confidante and support. He’s had an outstanding career and deserves all the accolades.”

Rosebury recalled his “baptism of fire” in just his ninth match – between these clubs in 2001, which became famous for the Tony Liberatore-Matthew Knights incident.

“‘Libba’ got five weeks at the Tribunal and I got six,” he said.

“I went back to the WAFL to work on aspects of management and decision-making … I was doomed when the Sunday morning back page of the Herald Sun had a pic of Knights, Libba and I with blood everywhere.”

Rosebury learned from that and has gone on to officiate 50 finals, including nine Grand Finals, and become a triple All-Australian umpire.

BRENDAN RHODES

DESPERATION: Tom Papley beats Isaac Cumming to the ball in this contest but the Giant had the last laugh with his side winning by a point in round seven this year.

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POSS.

POCKET PROFILE 12 Tom Green

Nickname: Tractor

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Izak Rankine for SA

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Conor Stone

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Chill out and watch TV

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: My hair sucks anyway, so no

Favourite subject at school: History

Former footballer you admire most: My grandfather Michael Green (Richmond)

Dream job after AFL footy:

Abalone diver

Hobbies or interests outside football: Travelling, history, basketball

What advice would you give a first-year player: Ask a lot of questions

What’s something you admire about your club: How much we travel and deal with it

Sporting event you cannot miss:

NBA Finals

Best advice your mum gave you: For cricket, hit the ball at 80 per cent; stop trying to hit the cover off it

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Original Barbecue

Dog person or cat person: Dog Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

First concert you attended: Rolling Loud in 2018

Your go to karaoke song: A Lonely Night by The Weeknd

Favourite podcast: Lives In The Law

Three things on your bucket list: Skydive, bunjee jump, go one on one with Luka Doncic

Last book you read: Sapiens

Favourite holiday destination: Magnetic Island

Who should play your coach in a movie: George

SYDNEY'S HOMEOFSPORT

WE MAKE MEMORIES

BE A PART OF ALL THE COLOUR AND EXCITEMENT OF THE RACES

THE BIGGEST MOMENTS FROM THE BIGGEST SPORTS IN AUSTRALIA

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BE PART OF A MASSIVE SUMMER OF CRICKET PACKAGES FOR ALL FORMATS OF THE GAME

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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

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

2019: Jeremy Cameron (67)

RUNNER-UP

2019

WOODEN SPOONS

2012, 2013

13 games, 7 wins, 6 losses MOST 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

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE 21

AFL

– R20, 2012 to R18, 2013

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

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)

MOST GOALS IN FINALS

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

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.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

CollingwoodvGeelongCats(MCG)(N)7.50pm

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POCKET PROFILE 21 Errol Gulden

Nickname: Eric

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Alex Davies

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Nick Blakey

What time should the Grand Final start: 4.45pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 36 games

What sport do you suck at: None

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: On the Omegle chat room with Chad Warner

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Yes, by Scissors Sam at Maroubra

Favourite subject at school:

Advanced Aerospace Engineering

Former footballer you admire most: Robbie Warnock

Dream job after AFL footy: Liverpool FC kit man

Sporting event you cannot miss:

2019 Champions League Final

Hobbies or interests outside football: The political and economic state of the world

What advice would you give a first-year player: Immerse yourself

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

Best advice your mum gave you: Stick to footy

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour:

Cheese and Bacon

Home delivery or pick-up: Delivery from Henry’s At Coast, Little Bay

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Kölsch

Your go-to karaoke song: Con La

Misma Piedra by Julio Iglesias

Favourite podcast:

It’s A Lot with Abbie Chatfield

Three things on your bucket list: Merseyside Derby, see Frank Ocean live, hit a hole in one

Last book you read: Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell

Favourite holiday destination: London Who should play your coach in a movie: Liam

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RED CENTRE NATS THE NEED FOR SPEED

Speed, pace and running power have always been essential for an AFL player.

Today’s game has more of a ballistic nature with an increased dynamism, making those attributes more important than ever before.

In 2023, most structures and set-ups prioritise team defence as coaches set out to take those deadly attributes away from their opponents.

Players who can use their running ability to either break lines or join in on a rolling team defence are invaluable in the modern game.

Pace is an asset and something Geelong’s Gary Rohan has in spades.

His 37.8 kilometres per hour (km/h) is the fastest clocked in the AFL this year, alongside that of emerging North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben.

Electric Adelaide recruit Izak Rankine clocks in third this year with a speed of 36 km/h, while St Kilda’s Cooper Sharman holds the best average speed of 17.6 km/h.

The League’s best sprinter (total time a player has reached 24 km/h for a second or more) in 2023 is dynamic Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor with 40 in a game.

Saints speedster Bradley Hill ranks second with 39 sprints.

Speed is an asset and Rohan has it in spades

SPEED MACHINES: (from left) Geelong’s Gary Rohan, Adelaide’s Izak Rankine and Collingwood’s Isaac Quaynor.

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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: 2536 games

– 1215 wins, 1296 losses, 25 draws

5

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, Whitten Oval)

15 B ob 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 B ob Pratt (v Footscray, R15, 1934, Lake Oval)

12 L indsay 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),

(9525), 1997 (22,109),

(31,175),

(24,955),

(30,177),

2007

(31,089),

(28,022),

2010 (28,671), 2011 (27,106), 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)

(26,721),

* denotes current player or coach

ADAM GOODES

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

CHAD WARNER

u Warner had six centre bounce first possessions and four centre clearances when these sides met in round seven this season – the most and equal-most of any Swan in that order. He also collected 29 disposals and 14 contested possessions.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

u Kelly has had 18 kicks into the forward 50 at Giants Stadium this season – but only one of these entries has resulted in a goal. He is averaging 23.8 disposals and 10.4 contested possessions from five games.

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

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 that clears the centre bounce area.

JOSH KELLY

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 Heeney has had 41 tackle attempts inside 50 – ranked seventh in the competition –applying 27 effective tackles which ranks eighth overall. He laid a season-high five tackles inside 50 in round 18 against the Bulldogs.

u Taylor’s intercepting is his greatest strength. He has also had 36 rebound 50s from 12 games – ranked ninth at the club – with the Giants launching a score from 13.9 per cent of his 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.

TEAM TKL

TEAM UNC

SAM TAYLOR

ISAAC HEENEY

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) 17 12.9

2 S.Darcy (Frem) 15 11.1

3 R.O’Brien (Adel) 19 11.0

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 16

INSIDE 50s

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

1 E.Gulden (Syd) 19 561

2 L.Ryan (Frem) 19 556

3 B.Smith (Adel) 18 533

4 J.Dawson (Adel) 19 521

5 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

6 C.Rozee (PA) 19 511

7 C.Petracca (Melb) 19 508

8 T.Stewart (Geel) 18 503

9 N.Daicos (Coll) 19 497

10 Ch.Warner (Syd) 16 495

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.

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) 19 71.3

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 19 69.8

3 T.Liberatore (WB) 18 69.2

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 17 67.6

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 19 67.5

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 19 65.5

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 19 61.4

8 J.Steele (StK) 16 61.0

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 13 59.1

10 W.Drew (PA) 19 57.8

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

NORTH MELBOURNE VS MELBOURNE

Kangaroos v Demons 21 ROUND

DEMON DEMOLITION: Darcy Tucker was first to the ball in this contest in round seven but it was to no avail as the Demons thrashed the Roos by 90 points.

HEAD to HEAD

Played 166: North Melbourne 77, Melbourne 88, draws 1.

Past five: North Melbourne 1, Melbourne 4.

Most recent game: round 7, 2023, North Melbourne lost to Melbourne by 90 points at the MCG.

Highest attendance: 73,719, second preliminary final, 1998, at the MCG.

NORTH MELBOURNE

Home record: 43-38-1

Away record: 34-49

Highest score: 31.14 (200), round 14, 1990, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 3.9 (27), round 7, 1927, at the MCG.

Greatest winning margin: 129 points, round 10, 1981, at Waverley Park.

Longest winning sequence: 17, round 9, 2007, to round 19, 2017.

Most goals in a game: 14, John Longmire, round 14, 1990 at the MCG.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: NM – LLLLL Melb – LWWWW

KEY OUTS: NM – Logue (knee), Coleman-Jones (concussion), Comben (ankle), Shiels (calf), Wardlaw (hamstring), Zurhaar (ankle); Melb – Fritsch (foot), McDonald (ankle), Oliver (hamstring)

WAIT AND SEE: NM – Bonar (knee), Goater (knee), Hall (achilles); Melb – Sparrow (calf)

MILESTONES: NM – Alastair Clarkson (400 games as coach)

WATCH OUT FOR: Alastair Clarkson will make his return to the coaches box this weekend, having stepped down before round 10. Will this bring some life back to the Roos in what is his 400th game as coach?

Talking points

u This could be an ugly match-up, with Melbourne’s top-four ranked attack facing off against the second-worst defence.

u Max Gawn has taken his game to a new level since the Demons decided to drop Brodie Grundy ahead of round 18. Expect the skipper to run rampant again.

u The Roos are in sole possession of the longest losing streak (17) in 2023 after being defeated by West Coast last week.

u Harry Sheezel has returned to his electric form after a quieter stretch, pushing his case for the AFL Rising Star award.

u The Demons have won their past four matches against North Melbourne in dominant fashion, boasting an average winning margin of 56 points in those games.

JACK MAKEHAM

Prediction: Melbourne by 62 points

MELBOURNE

Away record: 38-43-1

Home record: 49-34

Highest score: 28.14 (182), round 21, 1986, at the MCG; 28.14 (182), round 5, 1991, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 3.9 (27), round 8, 1946, at Arden St Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 122 points, round 7, 1937, at the MCG.

Longest winning sequence: 20, round 14, 1953, to round 2, 1965.

Most goals in a game: 12, George Margitich, round 17, 1931, at the MCG.

ROSEBURY BOUNCES TO THE TOP

u Brett Rosebury ascends to the top of the AFL umpires’ tree when he takes charge of his 503rd game in Friday night’s finals-shaping blockbuster between Western Bulldogs and Richmond at Marvel Stadium.

Rosebury, 44, passes Shane McInerney’s four-year-old record of 502 games.

“For somebody of Brett’s calibre to be overtaking my games mark I’m at ease with it,” McInerney told Neil Cordy on AFLUA.com.au. “I’m very proud to have had the record and it’s been a highlight of

my career … but records are made to be broken.

“I have a great personal relationship with Brett – he’s been a great confidante and support. He’s had an outstanding career and deserves all the accolades.”

Rosebury recalled his “baptism of fire” in just his ninth match – between these clubs in 2001, which became famous for the Tony Liberatore-Matthew Knights incident.

“‘Libba’ got five weeks at the Tribunal and I got six,” he said.

“I went back to the WAFL to work on aspects of management and decision-making … I was doomed when the Sunday morning back page of the Herald Sun had a pic of Knights, Libba and I with blood everywhere.”

Rosebury learned from that and has gone on to officiate 50 finals, including nine Grand Finals, and become a triple All-Australian umpire.

BRENDAN RHODES

PLAYER LIST

POSS.

POCKET PROFILE 30 Charlie Comben

Nickname: Chom

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

Luke McDonald

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 23 games

What advice would you give a first-year player: Be yourself, unless you’re lazy

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

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Obviously Former footballer you admire most: Nick Riewoldt

Dream job after AFL footy: Entrepeneur

Sporting event you cannot miss: Boxing Day Test Hobbies or interests outside football: Collecting vinyls, cooking and dog-sitting

What’s something you admire about your club: The togetherness of the whole club

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour:

Cheese & Bacon

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up:

Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

Favourite podcast: Moore Productions

First concert you attended: Crowded House

Your go-to karaoke song: Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears

Three things on your bucket list: Travel Europe, learn to play an instrument, play in an AFL Grand Final

Last book you read: The Resilience Project by Hugh van Cuylenberg

Favourite holiday destination: Pambula Beach Who should play your coach in a movie:

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE 35.19 (229) v Sydney, R6, 1993, Ikon Park LOWEST

1.8 (14) v Geelong, R21, 2019, GMHBA Stadium GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

141 points v Richmond, R2, 1990, MCG

to PF, 1998

OVERALL RECORD: 2066 games – 895 wins, 1153 losses, 18 draws

RECORD

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

MOST

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

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13Essendon1 9910098.4136

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HawthornvWesternBulldogs(UTAS)1.10pm

StKildavRichmond(MRVL)3.20pm

PortAdelaidevGWSGiants(AO)(T)4.10pm

Boundary: Sam STAGG, Patrick CRAN, Simon BLIGHT, Lachlan RAYNER

Goal: Simon PLUMRIDGE, Luke EDWARDS

EM: Callum LEONARD

MELBOURNE

IN: Powell, Lazzaro, Cunnington OUT: Nil

IN: Grundy, Spargo, Hibberd, Sparrow OUT: Woewodin

NORTH MELBOURNE

Coach Alastair Clarkson

Co-captains Luke McDonald, Jy Simpkin

Coach Simon Goodwin Captain Max Gawn

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

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 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 football: Fishing, surfing, hunting

What advice would you give a first-year player: Have fun and work on your strengths

What’s something you admire about your club: Our 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

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Austin City Limits Music Festival

Your go-to karaoke song: Banana

Pancakes by Jack Johnson

Three things on your bucket list: New York for Christmas, Super Bowl, meet J.J. 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

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RED CENTRE NATS THE NEED FOR SPEED

Speed, pace and running power have always been essential for an AFL player.

Today’s game has more of a ballistic nature with an increased dynamism, making those attributes more important than ever before.

In 2023, most structures and set-ups prioritise team defence as coaches set out to take those deadly attributes away from their opponents.

Players who can use their running ability to either break lines or join in on a rolling team defence are invaluable in the modern game.

Pace is an asset and something Geelong’s Gary Rohan has in spades.

His 37.8 kilometres per hour (km/h) is the fastest clocked in the AFL this year, alongside that of emerging North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben.

Electric Adelaide recruit Izak Rankine clocks in third this year with a speed of 36 km/h, while St Kilda’s Cooper Sharman holds the best average speed of 17.6 km/h.

The League’s best sprinter (total time a player has reached 24 km/h for a second or more) in 2023 is dynamic Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor with 40 in a game.

Saints speedster Bradley Hill ranks second with 39 sprints.

Speed is an asset and Rohan has it in spades

SPEED MACHINES: (from left) Geelong’s Gary Rohan, Adelaide’s Izak Rankine and Collingwood’s Isaac Quaynor.

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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: 2506 games –1148 wins, 1336 losses, 22 draws

RECORD AT CURRENT

TOP FIVE GOALKICKING

PERFORMANCES

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 G eorge Margitich (v North Melbourne, R17, 1931, MCG)

12 B ob 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

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

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 FINALS

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 G arry 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

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

DAVID NEITZ

ROUND 21: North Melbourne v Melbourne at Blundstone Arena in Hobart

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

CHRISTIAN PETRACCA

u Only Clayton Oliver (13) has generated more centre bounce clearances on the road than Petracca (10) this season. Petracca is averaging six clearances across all stoppages – his second-most ever away from Victoria.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

u Davies-Uniacke has had 17 kicks into the forward 50 on the road this year – ranked equal-fourth at the Kangaroos – with the side scoring from nine of these entries (53 per cent) – the best strike rate of the top-10.

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

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

LUKE DAVIES-UNIACKE

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 Viney had a game-high five tackle attempts inside 50 last round – applying four effective tackles – ranked No. 1 in each measure. He also had a team-high 32 disposals and nine inside 50s.

has had 24 rebound 50s from 15 games this season – ranked eighth at the Kangaroos. The side has launched an inside 50 from 37.5 per cent of his chains –ranked second 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.

BEN McKAY JACK VINEY

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) 17 12.9

2 S.Darcy (Frem) 15 11.1

3 R.O’Brien (Adel) 19 11.0

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 16

INSIDE 50s

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

1 E.Gulden (Syd) 19 561

2 L.Ryan (Frem) 19 556

3 B.Smith (Adel) 18 533

4 J.Dawson (Adel) 19 521

5 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

6 C.Rozee (PA) 19 511

7 C.Petracca (Melb) 19 508

8 T.Stewart (Geel) 18 503

9 N.Daicos (Coll) 19 497

10 Ch.Warner (Syd) 16 495

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.

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) 19 71.3

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 19 69.8

3 T.Liberatore (WB) 18 69.2

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 17 67.6

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 19 67.5

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 19 65.5

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 19 61.4

8 J.Steele (StK) 16 61.0

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 13 59.1

10 W.Drew (PA) 19 57.8

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

Saints v Blues 21 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 225: St Kilda 59, Carlton 164, draws 2.

Past five: St Kilda 3, Carlton 2.

Most recent game: round 6, 2023, St Kilda d Carlton by 22 points at Marvel Stadium.

Highest attendance: 108,215, preliminary final, 1970, at the MCG. ST KILDA

Home record: 39-72

Away record: 19-92-2

Highest score: 31.10 (196), round 10, 2004, at Marvel Stadium.

Lowest score: 1.1 (7), round 9, 1915, at the Junction Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 108 points, round 10, 2004, at Marvel Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 12, round 1, 2002, to round 12, 2009.

Most goals in a game: 13, Tony Lockett, round 21, 1991, at Waverley Park.

CARLTON

Away record: 72-39

SNAPSHOT

FORM: StK – WLLWW Carl – WWWWW

KEY OUTS: StK – Jones (knee), Ross (hamstring), Howard (wrist); Carl –Boyd (suspension), Cerra (hamstring), Kennedy (knee), McKay (knee), Silvagni (knee), Walsh (hamstring), Williams (knee)

WAIT AND SEE: StK – Sharman (leg), King (shoulder), Hill (lung); Carl –C. Durdin (shoulder)

MILESTONES: Carl – Lachie Fogarty (50 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: While the Saints (fifth) are above the Blues (seventh) on the ladder, Michael Voss’ side is coming home with a wet sail with six successive wins under their belt. Whoever wins this will have one foot in September with three rounds remaining.

Talking points

u Carlton has won six games in a row, and the Blues’ average winning margin over that stretch is a mammoth 52 points.

u When these sides met in round six, St Kilda claimed a 22-point win with an even team performance and a strong defensive effort.

u While the Blues are flying, they’re quickly losing soldiers with at least six of their best 22 out injured or suspended. Brad Hill and Max King will be significant ins for the Saints if passed fit.

u Carlton’s Charlie Curnow has been on fire, kicking 22 goals over the past four games. His battle against Callum Wilkie could be crucial.

u St Kilda has four of its past five contests against Carlton.

LACHLAN GELEIT

Prediction: Carlton by 28 points

ROSEBURY

BOUNCES

u Brett Rosebury ascends to the top of the AFL umpires’ tree when he takes charge of his 503rd game in Friday night’s finals-shaping blockbuster between Western Bulldogs and Richmond at Marvel Stadium.

Rosebury, 44, passes Shane McInerney’s four-year-old record of 502 games.

“For somebody of Brett’s calibre to be overtaking my games mark I’m at ease with it,” McInerney told Neil Cordy on AFLUA.com.au. “I’m very proud to have had the record and it’s been a highlight of

Home record: 92-19-2

Highest score: 24.26 (170), round 3, 1977, at Princes Park.

Lowest score: 2.5 (17), round 10, 1918, at Junction Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 140 points, round 2, 1985, at Moorabbin.

Longest winning sequence: 15, round 9, 1929, to round 7, 1936.

Most goals in a game: 13, Horrie Clover, round 12, 1921, at Junction Oval.

TO THE TOP

my career … but records are made to be broken.

“I have a great personal relationship with Brett – he’s been a great confidante and support. He’s had an outstanding career and deserves all the accolades.”

Rosebury recalled his “baptism of fire” in just his ninth match – between these clubs in 2001, which became famous for the Tony Liberatore-Matthew Knights incident.

“‘Libba’ got five weeks at the Tribunal and I got six,” he said.

“I went back to the WAFL to work on aspects of management and decision-making … I was doomed when the Sunday morning back page of the Herald Sun had a pic of Knights, Libba and I with blood everywhere.”

Rosebury learned from that and has gone on to officiate 50 finals, including nine Grand Finals, and become a triple All-Australian umpire.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: Carlton captain Patrick Cripps gathers one of his 34 disposals in the Blues’ 22-point loss to St Kilda in round seven.

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POCKET PROFILE 25 Mattaes Phillipou

Nickname: Scud

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Billy Dowling

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Jack Steele

What time should the Grand Final start: Midday

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: Prepare

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

What sport do you suck at: Golf

Favourite subject at school: PE

Dream job after AFL footy: Gamer

Sporting event you cannot miss:

Game 7 of NBA Finals

Hobbies or interests outside football: Video games

Espresso or cold brew: Neither

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

What’s something you admire about your club: Colours of the club

First concert you attended: Haven’t been to one

Favourite podcast: David Goggins

Last book you read: Kobe Bryant’s biography

Favourite holiday destination: Adelaide

Who should play your coach in a movie: Nick Dal Santo

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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

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

24.14 (158) v Essendon, EF, 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

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 FINALS

Robert Harvey 17 Nick Dal Santo 17 Nick Riewoldt 17

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

CollingwoodvGeelongCats(MCG)(N)7.50pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

NorthMelbournevEssendon(MRVL)1.45pm

SydneySwansvGoldCoastSuns(SCG)1.45pm

BrisbaneLionsvAdelaideCrows(G)(T)4.35pm

CarltonvMelbourne(MCG)(N)7.25pm

WestCoastEaglesvFremantle(OS)(N)6.10pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

HawthornvWesternBulldogs(UTAS)1.10pm

StKildavRichmond(MRVL)3.20pm

PortAdelaidevGWSGiants(AO)(T)4.10pm

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Chris DONLON

Robert O’GORMAN

Ray CHAMBERLAIN

Martin RODGER

Boundary: Ian BURROWS, Adam COOTE, Joshua FURMAN, Kieran FERGUSON

Goal: Stephen WILLIAMS, Matthew MACLURE

EM: Dylan BENWELL

BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

HALF-BACKS

CENTRES

CENTRES

HALF-FORWARDS

BACKS

FORWARDS

IN: Hill, King, Hayes, Membrey OUT: Jones

IN: Fisher, E. Curnow, Durdin, Binns, Honey OUT: Cerra, McGovern

POCKET PROFILE 33 Lewis Young

Nickname: Youngy

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Sam Docherty

What time should the Grand

Final start: 3.20

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: PlayStation

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Yes, by @tobiastrims

What sport do you suck at:

Gymnastics

Favourite subject at school: PE

Former footballer you admire most: Brent Prismall

Dream job after AFL footy: Player welfare

Sporting event you cannot miss: World Cup final

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

Hobbies or interests outside football: All sports

Best advice your mum gave you: Change your sheets once a fortnight

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: A$AP Rocky

Your go to karaoke song: Stand By Me

Favourite podcast: 3 and Out with John Middlekauff

Three things on your bucket list: North London derby, Super Bowl, World Cup final

Last book you read: The Happiest Man Alive

Favourite holiday destination: Banff

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burn outs, show ‘n’ shine, live music, Australia’s largest street parade and more. To put it in a footy perspective, it’s all about speed – and this week we feature the AFL’s speed machines.

RED CENTRE NATS THE NEED FOR SPEED

Speed, pace and running power have always been essential for an AFL player.

Today’s game has more of a ballistic nature with an increased dynamism, making those attributes more important than ever before.

In 2023, most structures and set-ups prioritise team defence as coaches set out to take those deadly attributes away from their opponents.

Players who can use their running ability to either break lines or join in on a rolling team defence are invaluable in the modern game.

Pace is an asset and something Geelong’s Gary Rohan has in spades.

His 37.8 kilometres per hour (km/h) is the fastest clocked in the AFL this year, alongside that of emerging North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben.

Electric Adelaide recruit Izak Rankine clocks in third this year with a speed of 36 km/h, while St Kilda’s Cooper Sharman holds the best average speed of 17.6 km/h.

The League’s best sprinter (total time a player has reached 24 km/h for a second or more) in 2023 is dynamic Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor with 40 in a game.

Saints speedster Bradley Hill ranks second with 39 sprints.

Speed is an asset and Rohan has it in spades

SPEED MACHINES: (from left) Geelong’s Gary Rohan, Adelaide’s Izak Rankine and Collingwood’s Isaac Quaynor.

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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

– R6, 1901 to R2,

2007 to R3,

OVERALL

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 Ross 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

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)

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

WOODEN SPOONS

2002, 2005, 2006, 2015, 2018

FINALS

139 games – 65 wins, 72 losses, 2 draws

MOST FINALS Bruce Doull

MOST GOALS IN FINALS Stephen Kernahan

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 Collingwood, 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

* denotes current player or coach # equal with Corey Enright (Geel)

CRAIG BRADLEY

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PATRICK CRIPPS

u Cripps has imposed himself at centre bounces at Marvel Stadium this season – having a team-high 18 first possessions and 11 clearances – of which 10 have been effective. He is averaging 26.2 disposals and 6.8 clearances there this season.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

MASON WOOD

u Wood has had 55 kicks into the forward 50 this season –ranked equal 67th in the AFL. The Saints have scored from 43.6 per cent of his kicks –ranked seventh of the top-50 in the AFL.

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

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 Motlop has shown a nice balance between attack and defence this season. He leads the club for tackle attempts inside 50 (14) at Marvel Stadium this season – also applying 10 effective tackles – ranked No. 1.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

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

u Wilkie leads the club for rebound 50s this season with 90 – with 35.6 per cent of these chains leading to an inside 50 – also ranked first of the top-10 rebound players. He collected 19 disposals and five intercept marks last week.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

TEAM TKL TEAM UNC

CALLUM WILKIE

JESSE MOTLOP

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) 17 12.9

2 S.Darcy (Frem) 15 11.1

3 R.O’Brien (Adel) 19 11.0

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 16

INSIDE 50s

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

1 E.Gulden (Syd) 19 561

2 L.Ryan (Frem) 19 556

3 B.Smith (Adel) 18 533

4 J.Dawson (Adel) 19 521

5 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

6 C.Rozee (PA) 19 511

7 C.Petracca (Melb) 19 508

8 T.Stewart (Geel) 18 503

9 N.Daicos (Coll) 19 497

10 Ch.Warner (Syd) 16 495

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.

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) 19 71.3

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 19 69.8

3 T.Liberatore (WB) 18 69.2

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 17 67.6

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 19 67.5

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 19 65.5

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 19 61.4

8 J.Steele (StK) 16 61.0

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 13 59.1

10 W.Drew (PA) 19 57.8

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

Dockers v Lions 21 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 36: Fremantle 17, Brisbane Lions 19.

Past five: Fremantle 1, Brisbane Lions 4. Most recent game: round 7, 2023, Fremantle lost to Brisbane Lions by 48 points at the Gabba.

Highest attendance: 47,214, round 12, 2022, at Optus Stadium.

FREMANTLE

Home record: 13-7

Away record: 4-11

Highest score: 23.9 (147), round 12, 2016, at the Gabba.

Lowest score: 7.5 (47), round 16, 2009, at Subiaco Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 83 points, round 14, 2014, at Subiaco Oval; round 12, 2016, at the Gabba.

Longest winning sequence: 9, round 7, 2010, to round 12, 2016.

Most goals in a game: 9, Paul Medhurst, round 9, 2004, at Subiaco Oval.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Frem – LLLLW BL – WWLWL

KEY OUTS: Frem – Darcy (ankle), Fyfe (foot/finger), Walker (knee); BL – Answerth (face), Ashcroft (knee), Coleman (face)

WAIT AND SEE: Frem – Banfield (knee laceration), Brodie (ankle), Cox (ankle); BL – Bailey (calf), McInerney (ankle)

MILESTONES: Nil

WATCH OUT FOR: Fremantle is out of the finals mix, but can the Dockers play spoiler in the last month of the season? They did so last week, defeating Geelong at GMHBA Stadium. Could they cost the Lions a top-two finish?

Talking points

u Will the Dockers put defensive work into their former star Lachie Neale? The Lions have struggled through the middle since Will Ashcroft’s injury with teams attempting to clamp Neale. He had 35 disposals last time they met.

u The Lions have won four of their past five encounters with Fremantle, including one at Optus Stadium in 2021. u Luke Jackson has looked a star in recent weeks without Sean Darcy around. Could we see a breakout month from the big ruckman taking on the duties solo?

u Harris Andrews has had an All-Australian level season playing more as an intercept marker than a lockdown key defender. Without a dominant key forward to focus on, he could have a big day against the Dockers.

NIC NEGREPONTIS

Prediction: Brisbane Lions by 24 points

BRISBANE LIONS

Away record: 7-13

Home record: 11-4

Highest score: 28.13 (181), round 20, 1999, at the Gabba.

Lowest score: 3.4 (22), round 14, 2014, at Subiaco Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 114 points, round 20, 1999, at the Gabba.

Longest winning sequence: 5, round 11, 2005, to round 16, 2009.

Most goals in a game: 7, Jonathan Brown, round 9, 2006, at the Gabba.

ROSEBURY BOUNCES TO THE TOP

u Brett Rosebury ascends to the top of the AFL umpires’ tree when he takes charge of his 503rd game in Friday night’s finals-shaping blockbuster between Western Bulldogs and Richmond at Marvel Stadium.

Rosebury, 44, passes Shane McInerney’s four-year-old record of 502 games.

“For somebody of Brett’s calibre to be overtaking my games mark I’m at ease with it,” McInerney told Neil Cordy on AFLUA.com.au. “I’m very proud to have had the record and it’s been a highlight of

my career … but records are made to be broken.

“I have a great personal relationship with Brett – he’s been a great confidante and support. He’s had an outstanding career and deserves all the accolades.”

Rosebury recalled his “baptism of fire” in just his ninth match – between these clubs in 2001, which became famous for the Tony Liberatore-Matthew Knights incident.

“‘Libba’ got five weeks at the Tribunal and I got six,” he said.

“I went back to the WAFL to work on aspects of management and decision-making … I was doomed when the Sunday morning back page of the Herald Sun had a pic of Knights, Libba and I with blood everywhere.”

Rosebury learned from that and has gone on to officiate 50 finals, including nine Grand Finals, and become a triple All-Australian umpire.

BRENDAN RHODES

QUICK HANDS: Lincoln McCarthy was busy around the packs as well as booting three goals in the Lions’ 48-point win over Fremantle in round seven.

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POCKET PROFILE 36 Brennan Cox

Nickname: Jerry

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Luke Ryan

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

Luke Ryan

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

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

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Sleep, catch up with family

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

What sport do you suck at: Tennis

Favourite subject at school:

Physical education

Former footballer you admire most: Justin Longmuir

Sporting event you cannot miss:

AFL Grand Final Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf and PlayStation

What advice would you give a first-year player: Train hard

What’s something you admire about your club: Fun place to come to and train

Best advice your mum gave you: When in trouble, double Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Avicii

Your go to karaoke song: Livin’ On A Prayer by Bon Jovi

Favourite podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience

Some things on your bucket list: Win a Grand Final, travel to a bunch of places

Last book you read: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Favourite holiday destination: Canada

Who should play your coach in a movie:

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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)

MVP

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

OVERALL RECORD: 647 games –290 wins, 355 losses, 2 draws

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

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE

games – R22, 2000 to R17, 2001

MOST 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: P eter Mann, Quenton Leach, Craig Burrows

F: C hris Groom, Gary Dhurrkay, Winston Abraham

R: Matthew Burton, Peter Bell, Scott Watters

IC: Brendan Krummel, Phil Gilbert, Scott 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 (23,775), 2003

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

u 2023 LADDER

FREMANTLE

FORWARDS

9991119.5438

10Sydney1 9991111.1838

11Richmond1 999197.8738

12Adelaide1 99100115.9736

13Essendon1 9910098.4136

14GoldCoast1 9910095.1936

15Fremantle1 9811089.0232

16Hawthorn1 9514078.3620

17NorthMelb1 921 7067.588

18WestCoast1 921 7050.608

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

CollingwoodvGeelongCats(MCG)(N)7.50pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

NorthMelbournevEssendon(MRVL)1.45pm

SydneySwansvGoldCoastSuns(SCG)1.45pm

BrisbaneLionsvAdelaideCrows(G)(T)4.35pm

CarltonvMelbourne(MCG)(N)7.25pm

WestCoastEaglesvFremantle(OS)(N)6.10pm

SUNDAY,

HawthornvWesternBulldogs(UTAS)1.10pm

StKildavRichmond(MRVL)3.20pm

PortAdelaidevGWSGiants(AO)(T)4.10pm

BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

HALF-BACKS

CENTRES

CENTRES

HALF-BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

BACKS

FORWARDS

BRISBANE LIONS

IN: Cox, Johnson, Wilson OUT: Nil

IN: Fort, Robertson, Prior, Fullarton, Bailey OUT: McInerney, Coleman

BRISBANE LIONS

Coach Chris Fagan

Co-captains Harris Andrews, Lachie Neale

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POCKET PROFILE 20 Jaxon Prior

Nickname: Priz

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Noah Cumberland

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Harris Andrews

What time should the Grand Final start: 11.30am

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: Play guessing games with my friends

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

What sport do you suck at: Soccer

Favourite subject at school: Sports

Former footballer you admire most: Luke McPharlin

Dream job after AFL footy: Golfer

Sporting event you cannot miss: Ryder Cup

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf

What advice would you give a first-year player: Play golf with the older blokes

What’s something you admire about your club: Friendships

Best advice your mum gave you: Keep your head up

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Cat

First concert you attended: The Bugs

Your go to karaoke song: Anything by the Foo Fighters

Favourite podcast: List Cloggers

Three things on your bucket list: Play golf in America, go to the Masters, go to the Open

Last book you read: Heartstrong by Ellidy Pullin

Favourite holiday destination: Rottnest Island Who

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RED CENTRE NATS THE NEED FOR SPEED

Speed, pace and running power have always been essential for an AFL player.

Today’s game has more of a ballistic nature with an increased dynamism, making those attributes more important than ever before.

In 2023, most structures and set-ups prioritise team defence as coaches set out to take those deadly attributes away from their opponents.

Players who can use their running ability to either break lines or join in on a rolling team defence are invaluable in the modern game.

Pace is an asset and something Geelong’s Gary Rohan has in spades.

His 37.8 kilometres per hour (km/h) is the fastest clocked in the AFL this year, alongside that of emerging North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben.

Electric Adelaide recruit Izak Rankine clocks in third this year with a speed of 36 km/h, while St Kilda’s Cooper Sharman holds the best average speed of 17.6 km/h.

The League’s best sprinter (total time a player has reached 24 km/h for a second or more) in 2023 is dynamic Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor with 40 in a game.

Saints speedster Bradley Hill ranks second with 39 sprints.

Speed is an asset and Rohan has it in spades

SPEED MACHINES: (from left) Geelong’s Gary Rohan, Adelaide’s Izak Rankine and Collingwood’s Isaac Quaynor.

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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

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

OVERALL RECORD: 838 games –374 wins, 456

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

10 Jonathan Brown (v Carlton, R16, 2007, 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

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

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

GRAND FINALS: 13

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

HIGHEST SCORE

MOST GOALS IN FINALS

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

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

190 points v Melbourne, R17, 1979, Waverley Park

MOST

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

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Six games (2001-02)

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

WA'SHOMEOF SPORT

BREAKFAST SCOTTY & GOSS

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

u Frederick has been targeted 20 times inside 50 in nine games at Optus Stadium – ranked fifth at the club. The side has scored from 65 per cent of his targets – ranked No. 1 of the top-10 targets.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

LACHIE NEALE

u Neale (34) has had twice as many centre bounce clearances in matches played on the road this season than any other Lion. He has generated at least two in all but one game with a season-high of eight in round five.

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 that clears the centre bounce area.

MICHAEL FREDERICK

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 Dunkley has had 20 tackle attempts inside 50 – ranked seventh at the club –applying 16 effective tackles which ranks equal-fourth overall. His tackle efficiency of 80 per cent is the highest of the top-10 for attempts.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

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

u Clark ranks fourth at the club for rebound 50s this season with 53 from 19 games. The side has launched a score from 15.1 per cent of his rebound chains – ranked No. 1 of the top-10 rebound players.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

TEAM TKL

TEAM UNC

JORDAN CLARK

JOSH DUNKLEY

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) 17 12.9

2 S.Darcy (Frem) 15 11.1

3 R.O’Brien (Adel) 19 11.0

4 T.Goldstein (NM) 16

INSIDE 50s

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

1 E.Gulden (Syd) 19 561

2 L.Ryan (Frem) 19 556

3 B.Smith (Adel) 18 533

4 J.Dawson (Adel) 19 521

5 J.Short (Rich) 12 519

6 C.Rozee (PA) 19 511

7 C.Petracca (Melb) 19 508

8 T.Stewart (Geel) 18 503

9 N.Daicos (Coll) 19 497

10 Ch.Warner (Syd) 16 495

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.

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) 19 71.3

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 19 69.8

3 T.Liberatore (WB) 18 69.2

4 J.Dunkley (BL) 17 67.6

5 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 19 67.5

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 19 65.5

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 19 61.4

8 J.Steele (StK) 16 61.0

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 13 59.1

10 W.Drew (PA) 19 57.8

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