AFL Record Match Centre, Round 24, 2023

ESSENDON VS COLLINGWOOD

Bombers v Magpies 24 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 245: Essendon 106, Collingwood 135, draws 4.

Past five: Essendon 2, Collingwood 3.

Most recent game: round 6, 2023, Essendon lost to Collingwood by 13 points at the MCG.

Highest attendance: 98,944, Grand Final, 1990, at the MCG.

ESSENDON

Home record: 64-57-3

Away record: 42-78-1

Highest score: 28.6 (174), preliminary final, 1984, at Waverley Park.

Lowest score: 3.2 (20), round 7, 1898, at Victoria Park.

Greatest winning margin: 133 points, preliminary final, 1984, at Waverley Park.

Longest winning sequence: 7, round 20, 1998, to round 20, 2001. Most goals in a game: 10, John Coleman, round 11, 1950, at Windy Hill; Ted Fordham, round 14, 1966, at Victoria Park.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Ess – LLWWL Coll – WLLWL

KEY OUTS: Ess – D’Ambrosio (knee), Guelfi (hamstring), Jones (ankle), Reid (hamstring), Ridley (quad); Coll –N. Daicos (knee), Moore (hamstring), Murphy (glute/back), Ryan (concussion)

WAIT AND SEE: Ess – Shiel (foot); Coll – Kreuger (shoulder),

MILESTONES: Ess – Darcy Parish (150 games); Coll – Josh Daicos (100 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: With three losses from their past four games, the Magpies have some areas to address in the lead-up to the finals, so tonight’s game will be an important dress rehearsal for them, even though key players such as Darcy Moore and Nick Daicos are still sidelined.

Talking points

u The Bombers were insipid last week, losing by 126 points to GWS. But the Friday night timeslot is important and it is a home game, so what can they produce?

u After not conceding 100 points for 15 weeks, the Magpies have had triple-figure scores kicked against them the past three weeks.

u Dyson Heppell will be back next season, but Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti will not be. The Bomber fan favourite will get a farewell game tonight after announcing his retirement.

u Steele Sidebottom is set to play his 306th game for Collingwood, drawing level with Gordon Coventry in equal third for most games played for the club.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Collingwood by 18 points

CONSOLATION FOR DOCKERS

u Fremantle might have had a disappointing season, but an exciting future remains on the cards with a League-high four players named in the AFL Players Association’s 22Under22 team.

Luke Jackson, Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Jye Amiss made the final cut, the second year in a row that the club had four players in the team, which is selected by fans.

Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith was named for the fourth time – joining Andrew McGrath, Aaron Naughton and Sam

Walsh as four-time representatives – while Jackson and Kysaiah Pickett were each picked for the third time.

Collingwood’s Nick Daicos was selected in 95 per cent of the ballots and was named as the captain.

Hawk midfielder Jai Newcombe was named his deputy.

COLLINGWOOD

Away record: 57-64-3

Home record: 78-42-1

Highest score: 30.20 (200), round 14, 1971, at Victoria Park.

Lowest score: 2.4 (16), round 4, 1900, at East Melbourne Cricket Ground; 2.4 (16), GF 1901, at Lake Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 147 points, round 14, 1971, at Victoria Park. Longest winning sequence: 11, round 3, 1932, to round 2, 1938.

Most goals in a game: 15, Gordon Coventry, round 11, 1933, at Victoria Park.

AFLPA 22UNDER22 TEAM 2023

B: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (StK), Sam De Koning (Geel), Miles Bergman (PA)

HB: Nick Daicos (Coll), Hayden Young (Frem), Harry Sheezel (NM)

C: Errol Gulden (Syd), Caleb Serong (Frem), Will Ashcroft (BL)

HF: Mitch Owens (StK), Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (WB), Cody Weightman (WB)

F: Kysaiah Pickett (Melb), Jye Amiss (Frem), Josh Rachele (Adel)

Foll: Luke Jackson (Frem), Tom Green (GWS), Jai Newcombe (Haw)

IC: Bailey Smith (WB), Chad Warner (Syd), Will Day (Haw), Noah Anderson (GCS)

PIE PRESSURE: Scott Pendlebury tackles Jye Caldwell in Collingwood’s hard-fought win over the Bombers on Anzac Day.

ESSENDON TO ‘DON’ THE SEATBELT

Essendon has teamed up with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to encourage all road users to ‘Don the seatbelt’ and reduce the number of people killed and injured on Victorian roads.

The Bombers will play with a seatbelt across their guernseys tonight, instead of the iconic red sash, as a show of support for the TAC’s efforts to remind people that seatbelts save lives.

Last year, around 24 per cent of drivers and passengers that died on Victorian roads were not wearing a seatbelt, and the TAC and Essendon hope the specially designed guernseys will remind people to buckle up every time they get in a car.

Essendon CEO Craig Vozzo said the Bombers were proud to support a life-saving initiative.

“We want everyone to be able to enjoy watching the football surrounded by their family and friends, however for some, they’ve lost loved ones due to tragedies on our roads,” Vozzo said.

“The simple act of putting our seatbelts on can ultimately save our life.

“We urge all Essendon and football fans to buckle up every time they are in a vehicle.”

TAC CEO Tracey Slatter said the campaign would further educate the community about the importance of wearing a seatbelt.

“We know that most people do the right thing, but two per cent of people still don’t wear a seatbelt; seatbelts save lives and that is why we are stepping up our efforts to encourage everyone to buckle up,” Slatter said.

“This campaign with the Bombers and the historic seatbelt sash is a significant effort to remind fans to make the safe choice every time they get in a vehicle.”

We urge all fans to buckle up

ESSENDON CEO CRAIG VOZZO

DON THE SEATBELT: Essendon ruckman Sam Draper models the special guernsey the Bombers will wear tonight.

PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 7 Zach Merrett

Nickname: Junior

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Josh Kelly

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

Will Setterfield

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.40pm

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: Fortnite

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: Chris Judd

Dream job after AFL footy:

Cricketer

Sporting event you cannot miss: Boxing Day Test

What advice would you give a first-year player: Get to work

Hobbies or interests outside football: Sports, travel coffee, Maya (dog)

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

Best advice your mum gave you: Have fun

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour:

Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Nelly

Your go to karaoke song: Footloose Favourite podcast: The Howie Games

Three things on your bucket list: Ashes at Lord’s, Super Bowl, Wimbledon final

Last book you read: Range Favourite holiday destination: New York City

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

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

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

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

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

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

20 games – R1, 2000 to R20, 2000

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

*

DUSTIN FLETCHER

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

FORWARDS

BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

HALF-BACKS

CENTRES

CENTRES

HALF-BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

BACKS

FORWARDS

IN: Weideman, Bryan, Snelling, Setterfield, Baldwin OUT: Caldwell, Guelfi, Wright, Draper, Stringer, Kelly

IN: Hill, De Goey OUT: Murphy, Ryan, McCreery

PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 24 Jakob

Ryan

Nickname: Freak

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Elijah Hewett

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Joe Richards

What time should the Grand Final start: 10am

Ideal length of the home and away season: 42 games

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

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

What sport do you suck at: Golf

Favourite subject at school: Health and Human development

Former footballer you admire most: Nick Riewoldt

Dream job after AFL footy: Surfer

Hobbies or interests outside football: Fortnite, basketball, sneakerhead and clothes

What advice would you give a first-year player: Spend your money on shoes

What’s something you admire about your club: Fans and family orientation

Best advice your mum gave you: Enjoy every moment

Espresso or cold brew: Cold brew

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

Your go to karaoke song: Shallow

Favourite podcast: The Inspired Unemployed

Three things on your bucket list:

Surf in Hawaii, win a Grand Final, visit Wangaratta

Last book you read:

Speccy Magee

Who should play your coach in a movie: Steve Carrell

NOT TIGHT JUST RIGHT COMFORT TOP

PLAYER

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

MAGPIES AND COLES HELP SUPPORT THE NEEDY

This weekend the Collingwood Foundation, with Coles and the Salvation Army, is raising funds to tackle homelessness and support Melbourne’s vulnerable.

A recent report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates more than 30,000 Victorians are experiencing homelessness each night. In Melbourne alone, more than 1500 people are without a home, with 450 of those being youth.

As part of round 24, Collingwood, Coles and the Salvation Army have committed to raising funds to help address these prevalent issues across Melbourne.

Magpie Nest is a partnership between Collingwood and the Salvation Army that provides housing and mental and physical health services for the homeless. Support services for women and children affected by the trauma of domestic violence are also provided.

The program is made possible by the generous support of Coles, the City of Melbourne and the State Government.

Magpie Nest operates 42 houses in Melbourne, with more than 120 adults and children accommodated. Half of these houses are occupied by only women and children.

More than 10,000 meals are served at the Magpie Nest Cafe each month. The Magpie Nest Cafe is operated by the Salvation Army, with the support of Collingwood, as a refuge and is a first point of call for many of Melbourne’s homeless.

The cafe’s staff is comprised of volunteers and community members who are passionate about addressing homelessness across Victoria. Collingwood staff and players regularly volunteer their time at the cafe.

This week, Collingwood midfielder Jordan De Goey volunteered his time to help prepare meals and socialise with those seeking support from Magpie Nest.

De Goey has volunteered his time over the past six years and first visited the cafe in 2017.

The midfielder has formed strong relationships from this experience, including with Commanding Officer of the Salvation Army, Major Brendan Nottle.

“Volunteering here was a blessing in disguise”, De Goey said.

“I’ve met some fantastic people here, Brendan being one of those.

“This experience has definitely shown me what I took for granted in footy and in life, and to come here and see the less fortunate puts it all into perspective.”

Participants have access to complimentary mental and physical healthcare through a partnership with the St Vincent and Royal Melbourne Hospital workers.

The facility also provides caseworkers who work with Magpie Nest to access free amenities such as Centrelink and other relief services.

Major Nottle shares his appreciation of the vital partner Coles.

“Coles are an amazing partner who operate just below the surface,” Nottle said.

“They quietly go about doing incredible work which enables us to be able to do what we do.”

The impact a donation can have:

u $5 provides a toasted sandwich and a coffee from a convenience store

u $10 provides a hot three-course meal at the Magpie Nest Cafe or one of the houses

u $20 Myki cards and top-ups

u $30 provides a warm blanket for one of our women sleeping rough

u $50 covers the cost of medications (even on PBS, medication costs for a family requiring regular medications can be unaffordable)

u $100 covers the cost for a night of accommodation in a crisis motel

u $500 provides new bedding for a family who have escaped a domestic violence situation

u $5000 can assist with fitting out one of our Magpie Nest houses

u $100,000 will cover the cost for a full-time Women’s Case Worker to provide support to women who have fled a family violence situation

To support the Collingwood Foundation, please scan the QR code. All donations to the Collingwood Foundation over $2 are tax deductible, with 100 per cent of the proceeds of this campaign going directly to Magpie Nest.

HELPING HAND: Jordan De Goey is one of many Collingwood staff and players who volunteer at the Magpie Nest Cafe.

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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.

INSIDE 50s

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

1

E.Gulden

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) 22 72.2

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 22 70.5

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 20 68.1

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 22 66.7

5 T.Liberatore (WB) 20 65.9

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 22 64.8

7 J.Steele (StK) 19 62.4

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 22 62.4

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 15 58.5

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

HAWTHORN VS FREMANTLE

Hawks v Dockers 24 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Past

Most recent game: round 8, 2023, Hawthorn lost to Fremantle by 69 points at Optus Stadium.

Highest attendance: 100,007, Grand Final, 2013, at the MCG.

HAWTHORN

Home record: 17-3

Away record: 11-10

Highest score: 24.11 (155), round 21, 2010, at UTAS Stadium.

Lowest score: 4.8 (32), round 11, 2020, at Optus Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 116 points, round 21, 2010, at UTAS Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 6, round 7, 1998, to round 3, 2001; round 11, 2011, to round 3, 2014; round 15, 2015, to round 17, 2019.

Most goals in a game: 8, Mark Williams, round 1, 2006, at UTAS Stadium.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Haw – LLWWL Frem – LWLWL

KEY OUTS: Haw – Frost (foot), Jiath (groin), Lewis (foot), Wingard achilles); Frem – Chapman (shoulder), Darcy (ankle), Fyfe (foot), Hughes (ankle)

Wait and see: Haw – Newcombe (hamstring), Ryan (illness); Frem –O’Meara (calf)

MILESTONES: Nil

WATCH OUT FOR: It has been a disappointing season for the Dockers, but hopefully one last trip to the MCG can spark some excitement and energy. They’ll need it against the Hawks who are finishing the season in reasonable form and already impatient for 2024.

Talking points

u This is just the fourth clash between these clubs at the MCG and the first since 2014.

u Hawk sharpshooter Luke Breust needs one goal to draw level with Brian Taylor in 56th spot on the AFL/VFL goalkicking list.

u Quite the family affair this afternoon with the Serong brothers, Caleb (Fremantle) and Jai (Hawthorn), locking horns. First cousins Luke Ryan (Fremantle) and Brandon Ryan (Hawthorn) might also be opposed.

u Who does the freshly re-contracted Finn Maginness stand this afternoon? Andrew Brayshaw or Caleb Serong ?

u Let’s hope Tom Emmett gets a run again for Fremantle. His path to the AFL is quite remarkable.

ASHLEY

Prediction: Hawthorn by 10 points

CONSOLATION FOR DOCKERS

u Fremantle might have had a disappointing season, but an exciting future remains on the cards with a League-high four players named in the AFL Players Association’s 22Under22 team.

Luke Jackson, Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Jye Amiss made the final cut, the second year in a row that the club had four players in the team, which is selected by fans.

Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith was named for the fourth time – joining Andrew McGrath, Aaron Naughton and Sam

Walsh as four-time representatives – while Jackson and Kysaiah Pickett were each picked for the third time.

Collingwood’s Nick Daicos was selected in 95 per cent of the ballots and was named as the captain. Hawk midfielder Jai Newcombe was named his deputy.

FREMANTLE

Away record: 3-17

Home record: 10-11

Highest score: 18.9 (117), round 8, 2023, at Optus Stadium.

Lowest score: 5.9 (39), round 21, 2010, at UTAS Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 69 points, round 8, 2023, at Optus Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 5, round 11, 2020, to round 8, 2023. Most goals in a game: 5, Justin Longmuir, round 18, 2001, at Marvel Stadium; Matthew Pavlich, round 21, 2014, at Subiaco Oval.

AFLPA 22UNDER22 TEAM 2023

B: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (StK), Sam De Koning (Geel), Miles Bergman (PA)

HB: Nick Daicos (Coll), Hayden Young (Frem), Harry Sheezel (NM)

C: Errol Gulden (Syd), Caleb Serong (Frem), Will Ashcroft (BL)

HF: Mitch Owens (StK), Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (WB), Cody Weightman (WB)

F: Kysaiah Pickett (Melb), Jye Amiss (Frem), Josh Rachele (Adel)

Foll: Luke Jackson (Frem), Tom Green (GWS), Jai Newcombe (Haw)

IC: Bailey Smith (WB), Chad Warner (Syd), Will Day (Haw), Noah Anderson (GCS)

BROWNE

DASHING DOCKER: Luke Jackson charges clear of Jai Newcome in Fremantle’s easy win over the Hawks in round eight.

Played 41: Hawthorn 28, Fremantle 13.

five: Hawthorn 0, Fremantle 5.

PREPARE TO ROAR

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POCKET PROFILE 11 Conor Nash

Nickname: Nasher, Crowbar

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

What time should the Grand Final start: Afternoon

Ideal length of the home and away season: 22 games and a bye

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

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

What sport do you suck at: Basketball

Favourite subject at school:

Geography

Former footballer you admire most: Jim Stynes

Dream job after AFL footy: Pilot

Sporting event you cannot miss:

Rugby World Cup Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf, café culture, cinema

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

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

Best advice your mum gave you:

Just enjoy it

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Chicken Crimpy

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Avicii

Your go-to karaoke song: The Rattlin’ Bog

Favourite podcast: The Tommy, Hector & Laurita Podcast

Three things on your bucket list: Skydive, hole in one, go to the Olympics

Last book you read: 21 Lessons For The 21st Century

Favourite holiday destination: Greece

Who should play your coach in a movie: Jonah Hill, but he would want to play himself

NOT TIGHT JUST RIGHT COMFORT TOP

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: 2081

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), 1995 (12,728),

MICHAEL TUCK

IN: Newcombe, Ryan OUT: Long, Grainger-Barras, Ramsden

IN: Walters, Hamling OUT: Erasmus, O’Meara, Banfield

PLAYER LIST

POSS.

POSS.

POSS.

POCKET PROFILE 19 Josh Corbett

Nickname: Corbo

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Caleb Graham

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

Corey Wagner

What time should the Grand Final start: 2pm

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: Read or watch movies

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

What sport do you suck at: Skiing (snow and water)

Favourite subject at school: PE

Former footballer you admire most: Nick Riewoldt

Dream job after AFL footy: Teacher Hobbies or interests outside football: Beach, golf, movies, spending time with family and friends

Sporting event you cannot miss: Melbourne Cup

What advice would you give a first-year player: Try and be present because your time in the system goes fast

What’s something you admire about your club: Ability to make everyone feel like they can be their best self

Best advice your mum gave you: Control what you can control, let the rest take care of itself

Favourite Shapes flavour: Chicken Crimpy

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

First concert you attended: Bastille

Your go to karaoke song: Don’t by Ed Sheeran

Favourite podcast: The Imperfects

Three things on your bucket list: Complete a marathon, travel to Europe, see the pyramids

Last book you read: Boy Swallows Universe

Favourite holiday destination: Noosa Who

LIAM HENRY23

PLAYER PERFORMANCE SEASON SNAPSHOT

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

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

LOWEST SCORE

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

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

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

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

AFL RISING STAR AWARD Paul

Rhys Palmer (2008) , Caleb Serong* (2020)

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

OVERALL

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

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE 18 games – R22, 2000 to R17, 2001

MOST GAMES

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

McCLELLAND TROPHY

– 7 wins, 10

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 (25,368),

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

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HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

u Moore has been a reliable forward-50 target for the Hawks this season. The side has scored 50 per cent of the time they have targeted him –the highest percentage of the top 10 targets.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

CALEB SERONG

u Serong has had the greatest impact at centre bounces in matches on the road this season – generating a team-high 27 centre clearances, which is nine more than Jaeger O’Meara.

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

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

u Schultz has laid 18 tackles in the forward 50 on the road this season – twice as many as Sam Switkowski and Luke Jackson. Schultz has been goalless in just three of his 10 games interstate.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

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

u Playing on the wing, Amon ranks third at the Hawks for rebound 50s with 68 – with the side launching a score from 14.9 per cent of his chains, the highest percentage of the top 10.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

AMON

LACHIE SCHULTZ

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.

INSIDE 50s

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

1

E.Gulden

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) 22 72.2

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 22 70.5

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 20 68.1

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 22 66.7

5 T.Liberatore (WB) 20 65.9

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 22 64.8

7 J.Steele (StK) 19 62.4

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 22 62.4

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 15 58.5

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

NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST SUNS

Kangaroos v Suns 24 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 18: North Melbourne 8, Gold Coast Suns 10.

Past five: North Melbourne 1, Gold Coast Suns 4.

Most recent game: round 6, 2023, North Melbourne lost to Gold Coast Suns by 43 points at Heritage Bank Stadium.

Highest attendance: 19,819, round 7, 2014, at Marvel Stadium.

NORTH MELBOURNE

Home record: 4-2

Away record: 4-8

Highest score: 17.25 (127), round 5, 2012, at Marvel Stadium.

Lowest score: 4.4 (28), round 14, 2020, at Metricon Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 59 points, round 12, 2011, at Metricon Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 3, round 12, 2011, to round 12, 2012.

Most goals in a game: 6, Ben Brown, round 6, 2017, at Marvel Stadium.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: NM – LLLLL GCS – LWLLL

KEY OUTS: NM – Coleman-Jones (concussion), Comben (ankle), Davies-Uniacke (foot), Harvey (shoulder), Logue (knee), Mahony (shoulder), McDonald (hamstring), Stephenson (thumb), Wardlaw (hamstring), Zurhaar (ankle); GCS –Holman (knee), Humphrey (finger), King (knee), Lukosius (achilles), Powell (ankle), Weller (knee)

WAIT AND SEE: NM – Shiels (calf)

WATCH OUT FOR: There is a real ‘bring on the holidays’ vibe around this one. North will confirm its third successive wooden spoon with another loss, but the Harley Reid carrot makes the ignominy almost worth it. The Suns are impatient for the off-season to kick off a new era under Damien Hardwick

Talking points

u The record low crowd figure at Blundstone Arena (excluding COVID) was 5025 for the Roos v Giants game earlier this year. Not sure this afternoon’s number will beat it.

u North’s Harry Sheezel has one hand on the AFL Rising Star Award. Yet another high-possession game this afternoon and the engraver might as well get to work.

u Damien Hardwick reckons he has 80 per cent of a future Gold Coast premiership team already at the club. Today a few are missing such as Jack Lukosius, Ben King and Bailey Humphrey u Nick Larkey has kicked 62 goals this year. He needs two more to equal Ben Brown’s return in 2017. If he has a day out this afternoon, he could reach Wayne Carey ’s 69-goal haul in 2000.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Gold Coast by 13 points

CONSOLATION FOR DOCKERS

u Fremantle might have had a disappointing season, but an exciting future remains on the cards with a League-high four players named in the AFL Players Association’s 22Under22 team.

Luke Jackson, Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Jye Amiss made the final cut, the second year in a row that the club had four players in the team, which is selected by fans.

Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith was named for the fourth time – joining Andrew McGrath, Aaron Naughton and Sam

Walsh as four-time representatives – while Jackson and Kysaiah Pickett were each picked for the third time.

Collingwood’s Nick Daicos was selected in 95 per cent of the ballots and was named as the captain. Hawk midfielder Jai Newcombe was named his deputy.

GOLD COAST SUNS

Away record: 2-4

Home record: 8-4

Highest score: 19.11 (125), round 14, 2015, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

Lowest score: 7.13 (55), round 1, 2018, at Cazalys Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 67 points, round 23, 2022, at Marvel Stadium. Longest winning sequence: 3, round 11, 2013, to round 14, 2015; round 12, 2022, to round 6, 2023. Most goals in a game: 7, Charlie Dixon, round 14, 2015, at Metricon Stadium.

AFLPA 22UNDER22 TEAM 2023

B: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (StK), Sam De Koning (Geel), Miles Bergman (PA)

HB: Nick Daicos (Coll), Hayden Young (Frem), Harry Sheezel (NM)

C: Errol Gulden (Syd), Caleb Serong (Frem), Will Ashcroft (BL)

HF: Mitch Owens (StK), Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (WB), Cody Weightman (WB)

F: Kysaiah Pickett (Melb), Jye Amiss (Frem), Josh Rachele (Adel)

Foll: Luke Jackson (Frem), Tom Green (GWS), Jai Newcombe (Haw)

IC: Bailey Smith (WB), Chad Warner (Syd), Will Day (Haw), Noah Anderson (GCS)

BATTLE OF THE BIG MEN: Levi Casboult and Todd Goldstein contest a ruck throw-in in the Suns’ easy win in round six.

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PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 13 Darcy Tucker

Nickname: Tucks

What time should the Grand Final start: 2pm

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: Watch footy and hang out with the boys

Favourite subject at school: Physical Education

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: I get a haircut fortnightly

Former footballer you admire most: Chris Judd

Sporting event you cannot miss: NBA Finals

Hobbies or interests outside football: Basketball, golf and hanging out with my mates, my family and my dogs

What advice would you give a first-year player: Work hard and play with confidence and no expectation on yourself

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Good Life in 2013

Your go-to karaoke song:

Mockingbird by Eminem

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends

Three things on your bucket list: Meet LeBron James, win a flag, travel Europe

Last book you read: The Resilience Project

Favourite holiday destination: Bali

CLUB HISTORY

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

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

141 points v Richmond, R2, 1990, MCG BEST

to PF, 1998

OVERALL RECORD: 2069 games – 895 wins, 1156 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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Semi-Finals

SEPTEMBER 22-23

PreliminaryFinals

SEPTEMBER 30

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The fixture for the first week of finals will be announced on AFL.com.au on Sunday.

Boundary: Nicholas PHILLIPS, Tim LOUGOON, Jason MOORE, Kieran FERGUSON

Goal: Peter CHALLEN, Rhys NEGERMAN

EM: David RODAN

GOLD COAST SUNS

IN: Dawson, Bergman, Lazzaro OUT: Howe, McDonald, Ziebell, Drury

IN: Burgess, Davies OUT: Atkins, Lukosius, Humphrey

NORTH MELBOURNE

GOLD COAST SUNS

Coach Steven King

Co-captains Touk Miller, Jarrod Witts

Coach Alastair Clarkson

Co-captains Luke McDonald, Jy Simpkin

POCKET PROFILE 30 Levi Casboult

Nickname: Meat

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Steele Sidebottom

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: David Swallow

What time should the Grand Final start: 2pm

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 the footy, read a book

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

What sport do you suck at: Basketball

Favourite subject at school: History

Former footballer you admire most: Matthew Lappin

Dream job after AFL footy:

Firefighter

Dog person or cat person: Dog

Sporting event you cannot miss: State Of Origin

Hobbies or interests outside football: Family, cars, garden

What advice would you give a first-year player: Enjoy it

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

First concert you attended: Adele

Your go to karaoke song: Wonderwall by Oasis

Favourite podcast: The Howie Games

Things on your bucket list: Travel Australia, race a car

Last book you read: One by Matthew Reilly

Favourite holiday destination: Talbingo, NSW

Who should play your coach in a movie: Adam Sandler

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PLAYER PERFORMANCE

SEASON SNAPSHOT

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

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

LOWEST SCORE

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

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

86 points v Hawthorn, R3, 2017, Heritage Bank Stadium

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

OVERALL RECORD: 281 games – 78 wins, 201 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 draft and 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 the 2010 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.

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.

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.

August 21, 2023

Three-time Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick appointed new coach on a six-year deal.

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HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

MATT ROWELL

u Rowell and Noah Anderson rank equal-first for centre bounce clearances interstate this season, with 34 apiece. Rowell had a season-high seven centre clearances against the Crows in round 12.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

u Davies-Uniacke has had 23 kicks into the forward 50 on the road this season – ranked third at the Roos. The side has scored from 43.5 per cent of his entries, the highest percentage of the top five for kicks.

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

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 Miller has had 19 tackle attempts in the forward 50 this season – ranked equal-seventh at the club – of which 18 have been effective. Overall, his tackle efficiency of 94.7 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 With a defensive role most weeks, McKay ranks eighth at the Roos for rebound 50s with 31 – with 35.5 per cent of those chains leading to an inside 50 , the highest percentage of the top 10.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

BEN McKAY

TOUK MILLER

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.

INSIDE 50s

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

1

E.Gulden

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) 22 72.2

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 22 70.5

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 20 68.1

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 22 66.7

5 T.Liberatore (WB) 20 65.9

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 22 64.8

7 J.Steele (StK) 19 62.4

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 22 62.4

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 15 58.5

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

BRISBANE LIONS VS ST KILDA

Lions v Saints 24 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 52: Brisbane Lions 27, St Kilda 25.

Past five: Brisbane Lions 4, St Kilda 1. Most recent game: round 15, 2023, Brisbane Lions d St Kilda by 28 points at Marvel Stadium.

Highest attendance: 52,539, round 6, 2004, at Marvel Stadium.

BRISBANE LIONS

Home record: 18-8

Away record: 9-17

Highest score: 23.16 (154), round 2, 1997, at the Gabba.

Lowest score: 5.14 (44), round 17, 1997, at Waverley Park.

Greatest winning margin: 97 points, round 2, 1997, at the Gabba.

Longest winning sequence: 8, round 7, 1998, to round 11, 2002.

Most goals in a game: 8, Alastair Lynch, round 4, 1994, at the Gabba.

ST KILDA

SNAPSHOT

FORM: BL – WLWWW StK – WWLWW

KEY OUTS: BL – Answerth (shoulder), Ashcroft (knee), Gunston (knee), McCarthy (calf), Rich (hamstring); StK – Caminiti (concussion), Howard (wrist), Jones (knee)

WAIT AND SEE: StK – Ross (hamstring)

MILESTONES: BL – Eric Hipwood (150 games); StK – Liam Stocker (50 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: The first of today’s games that will shape the first week of the finals. A win to the Lions will shore up second place and guarantee two home finals. If the Saints can continue their good form and cause an upset, a home elimination final is theirs. Not much point either side holding anything back given the stakes.

Talking points

u The Saints (1575) are No. 1 for fewest points conceded in 2023. How will their defensive structures stack up against the Lions, whose 2108 is the most points for in the competition?

u Lachie Neale had 31 disposals, 13 contested possessions, 10 clearances and six score involvements against the Magpies last week. He is in ripping form as the finals approach.

u Will the Lions put any work into Jack Sinclair ? Geelong chose not to and he had 38 disposals and 10 marks to put the finishing touches on another All-Australian season.

u The Saints have their forward line working superbly now, with Tim Membrey back and firing along with Max King

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Brisbane Lions by nine points

CONSOLATION FOR DOCKERS

u Fremantle might have had a disappointing season, but an exciting future remains on the cards with a League-high four players named in the AFL Players Association’s 22Under22 team.

Luke Jackson, Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Jye Amiss made the final cut, the second year in a row that the club had four players in the team, which is selected by fans.

Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith was named for the fourth time – joining Andrew McGrath, Aaron Naughton and Sam

Walsh as four-time representatives – while Jackson and Kysaiah Pickett were each picked for the third time.

Collingwood’s Nick Daicos was selected in 95 per cent of the ballots and was named as the captain. Hawk midfielder Jai Newcombe was named his deputy.

Away record: 8-18

Home record: 17-9

Highest score: 28.18 (186), round 22, 2005, at Marvel Stadium.

Lowest score: 5.15 (45), round 19, 1994, at Waverley Park.

Greatest winning margin: 139 points, round 22, 2005, at Marvel Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 5, round 10, 1990, to round 11, 1993.

Most goals in a game: 12, Tony Lockett, round 10, 1992, at Moorabbin.

AFLPA 22UNDER22 TEAM 2023

B: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (StK), Sam De Koning (Geel), Miles Bergman (PA)

HB: Nick Daicos (Coll), Hayden Young (Frem), Harry Sheezel (NM)

C: Errol Gulden (Syd), Caleb Serong (Frem), Will Ashcroft (BL)

HF: Mitch Owens (StK), Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (WB), Cody Weightman (WB)

F: Kysaiah Pickett (Melb), Jye Amiss (Frem), Josh Rachele (Adel)

Foll: Luke Jackson (Frem), Tom Green (GWS), Jai Newcombe (Haw)

IC: Bailey Smith (WB), Chad Warner (Syd), Will Day (Haw), Noah Anderson (GCS)

HOLD ON THERE: Charlie Cameron tackles Jade Gresham in the Lions’ 28-point win over the Saints in round 15.

150 GAMES

PLAYER LIST

POSS.

POSS.

POSS.

POCKET PROFILE 50 Darryl McDowell-White

Nickname: DJ

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Ben Keays

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

What time should the Grand Final start: 1.10pm

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: FaceTime family

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

What sport do you suck at: Ice skating

Favourite subject at school: Chemistry

Former footballer you admire most: My father, Darryl White Dream job after AFL footy: Smith’s Chips flavour creator Sporting event you cannot miss: AFL GF, NBA finals, Super Bowl

Hobbies or interests outside football: Basketball, fishing, golf, art, music, food

What advice would you give a first-year player: Control the controllables

What’s something you admire about your club: Unity

Best advice your mum gave you:

Don’t be like your father

Espresso or cold brew: Iced chocolate

Favourite Shapes flavour: Chicken Crimpy

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

First concert you attended: Chris Brown

Your go to karaoke song: Forever by Chris Brown

Favourite podcast: Kick Ons

Three things on your bucket list: Climb Mt Everest, skydive, watch a Hawaiian sunset

Last book you read: The Bible

Favourite holiday destination: Los Angeles

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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, 2016

OVERALL RECORD: 841 games –377 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)

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Co-captains Harris Andrews, Lachie Neale

Coach Ross Lyon Captain Jack Steele

PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 14

Liam Stocker

Nickname: Stoich, Stook, Stonk, Stoik

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Jack Higgins

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Callum Wilkie

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

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 23 games

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Never

What sport do you suck at:

Equestrian

Favourite subject at school: Maths

Former footballer you admire most: Lenny Hayes

Dream job after AFL footy: Chef

Sporting event you cannot miss: The Ashes

Hobbies or interests outside football: Cooking, fishing and gaming

What advice would you give a first-year player: Only take advice from people you’d trade places with What’s something you admire about your club: The supporters

Best advice your mum gave you:

Get a grip, it could be worse

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: The Wiggles

Your go-to karaoke song: 3am by Matchbox Twenty

Favourite podcast: Huberman Lab

Three things on your bucket list: Meet chef Wolfgang Puck, dine at NYC Slice Pizzeria, attend Hong Kong Rugby Sevens

Last book you read: Momofuku

Favourite holiday destination: Hong Kong

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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

– R1, 1897 to R17,

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

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

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

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

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1902: Charlie Baker (30)

1936: Bill Mohr (101)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1956: Bill Young (56)

1987: Tony Lockett (117)

1991: Tony Lockett (118)

2004: Fraser Gehrig (90)

2005: Fraser Gehrig (74)

NORM SMITH MEDALLIST

Lenny Hayes (2010)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLIST

Allan Jeans (1966)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

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

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Justin Koschitzke (2001), Nick Riewoldt (2002)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

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

PREMIERSHIP

1966

RUNNERS-UP

1913, 1965, 1971, 1997, 2009, 2010

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1997, 2009

WOODEN SPOONS

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

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

HIGHEST

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), 2006 (32,327), 2007 (30,394), 2008 (30,063), 2009 (31,906), 2010 (39,021), 2011 (39,276), 2012 (35,440), 2013 (32,707), 2014 (30,739), 2015 (32,746), 2016 (38,009), 2017 (42,052), 2018 (46,301), 2019 (43,038), 2020 (48,588), 2021 (55,802),

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HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

u Bailey has been targeted inside 50 only eight times in nine games at the Gabba this season, but the Lions have scored 75 per cent of those times. He has kicked multiple goals in six matches.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

JACK STEELE

u In the past four rounds, Steele has won 11 centre bounce first possessions and 13 centre clearances – ranked No. 1 at the Saints in each measure. He had 27 disposals and seven tackles last week against Geelong.

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.

ZAC BAILEY

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

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

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

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

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

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

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE 50

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

TACKLES INSIDE FORWARD 50

u Butler leads the Saints for tackles inside 50 in his six matches interstate this season, with 13 from 20 tackle attempts. He has booted multiple goals in three of those matches – while finishing goalless twice.

u Lester has had 28 rebound 50s this season – ranked 10th at Brisbane – with the side generating a score from 25 per cent of his chains, the highest percentage of the top 10 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.

RYAN LESTER

DAN BUTLER

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.

INSIDE 50s

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

1

E.Gulden

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) 22 72.2

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 22 70.5

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 20 68.1

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 22 66.7

5 T.Liberatore (WB) 20 65.9

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 22 64.8

7 J.Steele (StK) 19 62.4

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 22 62.4

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 15 58.5

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

GEELONG CATS VS WESTERN BULLDOGS

Cats v Bulldogs 24 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 166: Geelong 107, Western Bulldogs 57, draws 2.

Past five: Geelong 5, Western Bulldogs 0.

Most recent game: round 12, 2023, Geelong d Western Bulldogs by 22 points at Marvel Stadium.

Highest attendance: 79,402, first semi-final, 1956, at the MCG.

GEELONG

Home record: 70-17-1

Away record: 37-40-1

Highest score: 26.16 (172), qualifying final, 1992, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 3.7 (25), round 11 1939, at Whitten Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 101 points, round 20, 2010, at Marvel Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 11, round 17, 1988, to round 2, 1994; second qualifying final, 2009, to round 9, 2017.

Most goals in a game: 11, Doug Wade, round 16, 1969, at GMHBA Stadium.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Geel – LLWLL WB – WLWLL

KEY OUTS: Geel – Blicavs (hamstring), Cameron (shoulder), Close (AC joint), Hawkins (hamstring), J. Henry (foot), Ratugolea (hamstring), Rohan (ankle); WB – Darcy (quad), Duryea (suspended), Hannan (achilles), Johannisen (calf), A. Jones (shoulder), Macrae (concussion), R. Smith (hamstring)

WAIT AND SEE: Geel – Stanley (hip/ adductor); WB – Liberatore (concussion)

MILESTONES: Geel – Jack Bowes (100 games), Tanner Bruhn (50 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: The Bulldogs are seeking their first win at Geelong since 2003. If they get the points and GWS loses to Carlton tomorrow night, they’re September bound. The Cats have sent a bunch of stars off for early surgery and will be well below full strength tonight.

Talking points

u The Bulldogs have sorely missed the inside work of Tom Liberatore the past two weeks in losses to the lowly Hawks and Eagles. He should be back tonight.

u This is just the second match in Chris Scott’s time as coach that the Cats are out of finals contention.

u Isaac Smith’s final outing as an AFL player will also be his 300th official game, which qualifies him for AFL life membership.

u According to Champion Data, the Cats have been the fourth-most impacted team by injury in 2023.

u Irrespective of the result tonight, change is coming to the Bulldogs. Defensive coach Rohan Smith departs after the season and others may follow.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Western Bulldogs by 11 points

CONSOLATION FOR DOCKERS

u Fremantle might have had a disappointing season, but an exciting future remains on the cards with a League-high four players named in the AFL Players Association’s 22Under22 team.

Luke Jackson, Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Jye Amiss made the final cut, the second year in a row that the club had four players in the team, which is selected by fans.

Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith was named for the fourth time – joining Andrew McGrath, Aaron Naughton and Sam

Walsh as four-time representatives – while Jackson and Kysaiah Pickett were each picked for the third time.

Collingwood’s Nick Daicos was selected in 95 per cent of the ballots and was named as the captain. Hawk midfielder Jai Newcombe was named his deputy.

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Away record: 17-70-1

Home record: 40-37-1

Highest score: 26.14 (170), round 3, 1985, at Whitten Oval.

Lowest score: 1.8 (14), round 12, 1965, at Whitten Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 83 points, round 13, 1968, at Whitten Oval. Longest winning sequence: 6, round 8, 1941, to round 8, 1946. Most goals in a game: 12, Simon Beasley, round 16, 1982, at Whitten Oval.

AFLPA 22UNDER22 TEAM 2023

B: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (StK), Sam De Koning (Geel), Miles Bergman (PA)

HB: Nick Daicos (Coll), Hayden Young (Frem), Harry Sheezel (NM)

C: Errol Gulden (Syd), Caleb Serong (Frem), Will Ashcroft (BL)

HF: Mitch Owens (StK), Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (WB), Cody Weightman (WB)

F: Kysaiah Pickett (Melb), Jye Amiss (Frem), Josh Rachele (Adel)

Foll: Luke Jackson (Frem), Tom Green (GWS), Jai Newcombe (Haw)

IC: Bailey Smith (WB), Chad Warner (Syd), Will Day (Haw), Noah Anderson (GCS)

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POCKET PROFILE 12 Jack Bowes

Nickname: Bowesy

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

Tom Atkins

What time should the Grand Final start: Traditional time

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: Afternoon nap

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

What sport do you suck at:

Surfing

Favourite subject at school:

Lunchtime

Former footballer you admire most: Lenny Hayes

Dream job after AFL footy:

Golfer on the PGA tour

Sporting event you cannot miss:

Masters golf

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf

What advice would you give a first-year player: Find out what works best for you

What’s something you admire about your club: Humble

Best advice your mum gave you:

Don’t forget your water bottle

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Chicken Crimpy

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Got banned from Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

Your go to karaoke song: Zombie

Favourite podcast: Whoop Podcast

Last book you read:

Power Of Now

Favourite holiday destination: Hamilton Island

Who should play your coach in a movie: Brad Scott

CATS IN THE COMMUNITY:

Geelong

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Cats Community programs have enjoyed a busy 2023, reaching far and wide in the Geelong region and the broader community.

Briefly, the Cats have reached:

u More than 3000 young footballers through Auskick visits and junior club nights

u More than 1200 people through our inclusion programs

u More than 50 schools through the GMHBA Healthy Heroes

program, reaching more than 4000 students

The Cats have also had about 200 visitations to the Sensory Zone in the Players Stand at GMHBA Stadium, while more than 35 Cats Wishes have been granted.

Cats Community has three pillars of dedicated programs designed to engage and empower our community to thrive in building healthy, active and inclusive lives.

The Cats Learn pillar highlights the importance of health eating, physical activity and mental health and wellbeing for school-aged children.

Cats Connect sees Geelong work collaboratively with community

partners to provide unique engagement and participation activities, aiming to build a sense of belonging to our game, club and community.

Cats Care ensures the club continues its 160-plus year commitment to assist those in the community who need us most.

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players such as AFLW star Georgie Rankin have reached out to more than 3000 young footballers through Auskick visits and junior club nights in 2023.

More than 35 Cats Wishes have been granted

NOT TIGHT JUST RIGHT COMFORT TOP

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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BACKS

BACKS

WESTERN BULLDOGS

IN: Knevitt, Menegola, Dempsey, Conway, Stanley, Mullin OUT: Duncan, Ratugolea, Close, Cameron, Hawkins, Bruhn, Tuohy

IN: Crozier, Liberatore, McLean OUT: Duryea, B. Smith, Macrae, McNeil

Boundary: Simon BLIGHT, Lachlan RAYNER, Shane THIELE, Chris ESLER

WESTERN BULLDOGS

PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 19 Liam Jones

Nickname: Jonesy

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

Marcus Bontempelli

What time should the Grand Final start: 2pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 20 games

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

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: Kade Simpson

Sporting event you cannot miss:

UFC

Hobbies or interests outside football: Guitar

What advice would you give a first-year player: Give 100 per cent in everything you do

What’s something you admire about your club: Great people

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Neither

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended:

Queen tribute concert

Your go-to karaoke song:

Your Man by Josh Turner

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends

Something on your bucket list: Win a premiership

Favourite holiday destination:

PLAYER PERFORMANCE SEASON SNAPSHOT

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: 2050 games – 933 wins, 1095 losses, 22 draws

RECORD

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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HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

GRYAN MIERS

u Miers ranks equal-first at the Cats for kicks into the forward 50 at GMHBA Stadium this season with 28, alongside Max Holmes. The side has scored a goal from 12 of his entries – the best strike rate of the top 10.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

MARCUS BONTEMPELLI

u Bontempelli generated a game-high five centre bounce clearances in last week’s loss to West Coast. He had 32 disposals, of which 20 were in the second half.

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

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 Naughton laid a team-high three tackles inside 50 last week against the Eagles and ranks No. 1 at the Dogs in that measure with 30. He also leads the club for disposals inside 50 with 139.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

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

u Only Zach Tuohy and Tom Stewart have generated more rebound-50 chains than Guthrie this season. The Cats have launched an inside 50 from 29.1 per cent of Guthrie’s chains – the highest percentage of the top 10.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

ZACH GUTHRIE

AARON NAUGHTON

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.

INSIDE 50s

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

1

E.Gulden

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) 22 72.2

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 22 70.5

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 20 68.1

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 22 66.7

5 T.Liberatore (WB) 20 65.9

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 22 64.8

7 J.Steele (StK) 19 62.4

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 22 62.4

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 15 58.5

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

Eagles v Crows 24 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 54: West Coast Eagles 30, Adelaide Crows 24.

Past five: West Coast Eagles 2, Adelaide Crows 3.

Most recent game: round 13, 2023, West Coast Eagles lost to Adelaide Crows by 122 points at Adelaide Oval.

Highest attendance: 54,994, round 21, 2019, at Optus Stadium.

WEST COAST EAGLES

Home record: 18-7

Away record: 12-17

Highest score: 29.13 (187), round 4, 2000, at the WACA.

Lowest score: 4.7 (31), round 14, 1997, at Football Park.

Greatest winning margin: 135 points, round 19, 1995, at Subiaco Oval.

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Youngster

SNAPSHOT

FORM: WCE – LWLLW Adel – LWWLL

KEY OUTS: WCE – Barrass (back), Burgiel (hamstring), Culley (knee), Ginbey (hamstring), Ryan (hamstring), Sheed (foot), Waterman (illness), West (knee), Yeo (hamstring); Adel – Butts (foot), Doedee (knee), Jones (foot), McAdam (cheekbone), McPherson (quad), Murray (knee)

WAIT AND SEE: WCE – McGovern (ankle); Adel – Sloane (eye)

MILESTONES: Adel – Reilly O’Brien (100 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: The Eagles stunned the football world when they pulled off an incredible upset against the Bulldogs last week. Will we see the same ferocity they displayed in that clash? They will be desperate to farewell the retiring Shannon Hurn in style.

Talking points

u The Crows will be fuming after their controversial loss to the Swans last week. Even though they can no longer make finals, they’ll be wanting to make a statement in their last game of 2023.

u West Coast’s win last week saw it move up to 17th and out of prime position for the No. 1 draft pick. The Eagles can still regain the wooden spoon if they lose and North Melbourne win.

u Jake Soligo has been outstanding, racking up 28 touches against Sydney and back-to-back games of 20-plus disposals.

u Tim Kelly has been a shining light for West Coast this season, averaging just under 28 touches.

u The Crows have claimed the past three clashes against the Eagles, last failing in 2021.

JACK MAKEHAM

Prediction: Adelaide by 32 points

CONSOLATION FOR DOCKERS

u Fremantle might have had a disappointing season, but an exciting future remains on the cards with a League-high four players named in the AFL Players Association’s 22Under22 team.

Luke Jackson, Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Jye Amiss made the final cut, the second year in a row that the club had four players in the team, which is selected by fans.

Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith was named for the fourth time – joining Andrew McGrath, Aaron Naughton and Sam

Walsh as four-time representatives – while Jackson and Kysaiah Pickett were each picked for the third time.

Collingwood’s Nick Daicos was selected in 95 per cent of the ballots and was named as the captain. Hawk midfielder Jai Newcombe was named his deputy.

Longest winning sequence: 5, second preliminary final, 2005, to round 13, 2007; round 10, 2019, to round 18, 2021.

Most goals in a game: 14, Scott Cummings, round 4, 2000, at the WACA.

ADELAIDE CROWS

Away record: 7-18

Home record: 17-12

Highest score: 27.12 (174), round 13, 2023, at Adelaide Oval.

Lowest score: 5.4 (34), round 6, 2020, at the Gabba.

Greatest winning margin: 122 points, round 13, 2023, at Adelaide Oval. Longest winning sequence: 4, round 14, 1997, to round 22, 1998.

Most goals in a game: 10, Taylor Walker, round 13, 2023, at Adelaide Oval.

AFLPA 22UNDER22 TEAM 2023

B: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (StK), Sam De Koning (Geel), Miles Bergman (PA)

HB: Nick Daicos (Coll), Hayden Young (Frem), Harry Sheezel (NM)

C: Errol Gulden (Syd), Caleb Serong (Frem), Will Ashcroft (BL)

HF: Mitch Owens (StK), Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (WB), Cody Weightman (WB)

F: Kysaiah Pickett (Melb), Jye Amiss (Frem), Josh Rachele (Adel)

Foll: Luke Jackson (Frem), Tom Green (GWS), Jai Newcombe (Haw)

IC: Bailey Smith (WB), Chad Warner (Syd), Will Day (Haw), Noah Anderson (GCS)

Campbell Chesser battles Crows stars Jordan Dawson and Rory Sloane in the Eagles’ big loss in round 13.

PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 25 Shannon Hurn

Nickname: Bunga

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Scott Pendlebury

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

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.40pm

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: Catch up with mates

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

What sport do you suck at: Basketball

Favourite subject at school: Maths

Former footballer you admire most: Glen Jakovich

Dream job after AFL footy: Farmer

Sporting event you cannot miss: US Masters

Hobbies or interests outside football: Fishing, agriculture

What advice would you give a first-year player: Everyone makes a mistake, keep having a go and learn

What’s something you admire about your club: Being so competitive while based in WA

Best advice your mum gave you:

Eat your vegetables

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Your first concert: Guns N’ Roses

Dog person or cat person: Cat

Your go-to karaoke song: Bed of Roses by Bon Jovi

Favourite podcast: Adam Greentree podcasts

Three things on your bucket list: Catch a 120cm barra, go to the US Masters and the Super Bowl

Last book you read: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World

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Favourite holiday destination: Montebello Islands

Who should play your coach in a movie: Hugh Jackman

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

29.18 (192) v Brisbane, R3, 1988, WACA

LOWEST SCORE

1.12 (18) v Essendon, R15, 1989, Windy Hill

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

135 points v Adelaide, R19, 1995, Subiaco Oval

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE 12 games – R1, 1991 to R13, 1991

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Chris Judd (2004), Ben Cousins (2005), Matt Priddis (2014)

AUSTRALIAN

FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

INDUCTEES: Ross Glendinning (also NM), Peter Matera, Dean Kemp, Glen Jakovich, Guy McKenna (also coach Gold Coast), John Todd (also coach West Coast), Mick Malthouse (coach West Coast, also StK, Rich, coach WB, Coll, Carl), Dean Cox, Chris Judd (also Carl), Robert Wiley (also Rich), Sam Mitchell (also Haw)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Peter Matera (wing), Chris Lewis (forward pocket)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLIST

1999: Scott Cummings (88)

2015: Josh Kennedy (75)

2016: Josh Kennedy (80)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Peter Matera (1992), Dean Kemp (1994), Chris Judd (2005), Andrew Embley (2006), Luke Shuey* (2018)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Mick Malthouse (1992, 1994), John Worsfold (2006), Adam Simpson* (2018)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Ben Cousins (1996)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Ben Cousins (2005), Chris Judd (2006)

PREMIERSHIPS

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

RECORD AT CURRENT

*

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)

NOT TIGHT JUST RIGHT COMFORT TOP

WEST COAST EAGLES

Boundary: Brett DALGLEISH, Nathan DOIG, Jordan RUSSELL, Josh GARRETT

Goal: Sam HUNTER, Luke EDWARDS EM: Brett ROGERS

ADELAIDE CROWS

IN: Hurn, Shuey, Hough OUT: Jones, Chesser, Trew, Yeo

IN: Gollant, Parnell OUT: McAdam, Sloane, Thilthorpe

WEST COAST EAGLES

ADELAIDE CROWS

Coach

POCKET PROFILE 25 Ned McHenry

Nickname: Ned

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Nick Murray

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

What time should the Grand Final start: 2pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 26 games (more revenue)

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

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

What sport do you suck at: Cricket

Favourite subject at school: Lunchtime

Former footballer you admire most: Jack Steven

Dream job after AFL footy: Fishing and farming

Hobbies or interests outside football: Fishing and farming

What advice would you give a first-year player: Buy a good bed

What’s something you admire about your club: Our captain, Jordan Dawson

Best advice your mum gave you: Do your best Espresso or cold brew: Oat flat white

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: Green Day

Your go to karaoke song: Shallow

Favourite podcast: Reel Adventures

Something on your bucket list: Three or four-day extended boat camping adventure

Last book you read: Shoe Dog Favourite holiday destination: Great Barrier Reef

Who should play your coach in a movie: Adam Kelly (head of football)

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Billy joined Ladder to find ongoing employment and felt his shyness was really holding him back in life. Once he started the Ladder program, he was supported by sta in 1:1 sessions to build his confidence and over time he comfortably participated in Group Program activities. Within a few months, Billy found ongoing, stable employment. Billy is also currently being mentored by an AFL player who has become a trusted role model and friend. You can help us support more young people like Billy.

Billy joined Ladder to find ongoing employment and felt his shyness was really holding him back in life. Once he started the Ladder program, he was supported by sta in 1:1 sessions to build his confidence and over time he comfortably participated in Group Program activities. Within a few months, Billy found ongoing, stable employment. Billy is also currently being mentored by an AFL player who has become a trusted role model and friend. You can help us support more young people like Billy.

Billy joined Ladder to find ongoing employment and felt his shyness was really holding him back in life. Once he started the Ladder program, he was supported by sta in 1:1 sessions to build his confidence and over time he comfortably participated in Group Program activities. Within a few months, Billy found ongoing, stable employment. Billy is also currently being mentored by an AFL player who has become a trusted role model and friend. You can help us support more young people like Billy.

Billy joined Ladder to find ongoing employment and felt his shyness was really holding him back in life. Once he started the Ladder program, he was supported by sta in 1:1 sessions to build his confidence and over time he comfortably participated in Group Program activities. Within a few months, Billy found ongoing, stable employment. Billy is also currently being mentored by an AFL player who has become a trusted role model and friend. You can help us support more young people like Billy.

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Billy joined Ladder to find ongoing employment and felt his shyness was really holding him back in life. Once he started the Ladder program, he was supported by sta in 1:1 sessions to build his confidence and over time he comfortably participated in Group Program activities. Within a few months, Billy found ongoing, stable employment. Billy is also currently being mentored by an AFL player who has become a trusted role model and friend. You can help us support more young people like Billy.

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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, 1998)

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

RECORD AT CURRENT

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)

WA'SHOMEOF SPORT

BREAKFAST SCOTTY & GOSS

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

RORY LAIRD

u Laird had a team-high eight centre bounce clearances when these sides met in round 13 – five more than Jake Soligo. Laird collected 34 disposals, including 20 contested possessions, and had eight score involvements.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

OSCAR ALLEN

u Allen has been the focal point in attack for the Eagles at Optus Stadium – with the side targeting him 33 per cent of the time. West Coast has scored a goal 28.6 per cent of the time they have used Allen – the highest percentage of the top five targets.

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.

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 Fogarty leads the Crows for tackles inside 50 with 29 –laying a season-high six in the win over the Suns in round 21. He has finished goalless in his past two games.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

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

u Playing on the wing, Hunt ranks third at the Eagles for rebound 50s with 70. The side has launched an inside 50 from 31.4 per cent of his chains – the highest percentage of the top 10.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

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TEAM UNC

JAYDEN HUNT

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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.

INSIDE 50s

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

1

E.Gulden

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) 22 72.2

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 22 70.5

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 20 68.1

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 22 66.7

5 T.Liberatore (WB) 20 65.9

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 22 64.8

7 J.Steele (StK) 19 62.4

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 22 62.4

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 15 58.5

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

Power v Tigers 24 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 38: Port Adelaide 21, Richmond 16, draws 1.

Past five: Port Adelaide 2, Richmond 3. Most recent game: round 11, 2023, Port Adelaide d Richmond by 10 points at the MCG.

Highest attendance: 49,886, first elimination final, 2014, at Adelaide Oval.

PORT ADELAIDE

Home record: 15-10

Away record: 6-6-1

Highest score: 24.11 (155), round 16, 2007, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 3.12 (30), round 10, 2010, at Football Park.

Greatest winning margin: 84 points, round 12, 2002, at Football Park.

POWERHOUSE: Young gun Jason Horne-Francis fires out a handball in Port Adelaide’s win over the Tigers in round 11.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: PA – LLLWW Rich – WLLLW

KEY OUTS: PA – Dixon (foot), Georgiades (knee), Lycett (knee), McKenzie (knee), Sinn (hamstring); Rich – Clarke (shoulder), Gibcus (hamstring), Lynch (foot), Sonsie (suspension)

WAIT AND SEE: PA – Burton (knee); Rich – Coulthard (shoulder), Cumberland (concussion)

WATCH OUT FOR: Port Adelaide and Richmond enter this fixture at very different stages of their respective seasons. The Power are intent on pulling off a top-two finish to secure a home final and to do that they must win and hope St Kilda defeats Brisbane. The Tigers are playing their final game of 2023 after saying goodbye to Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt last week.

Talking points

u Zak Butters was a key in Port’s hard-fought win over Fremantle last week, racking up 31 disposals. The midfielder was one of his side’s best when these teams last met in round 11.

u The Power have not had a key forward kick more than three goals since Jeremy Finlayson booted four in round 14. The Tigers have conceded four or more to an opposing key forward in each of their past five games.

u Dustin Martin is showing no signs of slowing down. He was Richmond’s best in last week’s win over North Melbourne with 31 touches, seven inside 50s and three goals.

u Will this be Andrew McQualter’s final game as Richmond coach? He is on the club’s shortlist, but no decision has yet been made on who replaces Damien Hardwick. ANDREW SLEVISON

Prediction: Port Adelaide by 20 points

CONSOLATION FOR DOCKERS

u Fremantle might have had a disappointing season, but an exciting future remains on the cards with a League-high four players named in the AFL Players Association’s 22Under22 team.

Luke Jackson, Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Jye Amiss made the final cut, the second year in a row that the club had four players in the team, which is selected by fans.

Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith was named for the fourth time – joining Andrew McGrath, Aaron Naughton and Sam

Walsh as four-time representatives – while Jackson and Kysaiah Pickett were each picked for the third time.

Collingwood’s Nick Daicos was selected in 95 per cent of the ballots and was named as the captain. Hawk midfielder Jai Newcombe was named his deputy.

Longest winning sequence: 7, round 11, 1999, to round 9, 2004.

Most goals in a game: 7, Warren Tredrea, round 8, 2009, at Football Park.

RICHMOND

Away record: 10-15

Home record: 6-6-1

Highest score: 22.14 (146), round 21, 1997, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 3.12 (30), round 11, 1999, at Football Park.

Greatest winning margin: 85 points, round 21, 1997, at the MCG.

Longest winning sequence: 2, round 21, 1997, to round 10, 1998; round 7, 2013, to round 17, 2014; round 4, 2019, to round 18, 2019; round 13, 2022, to round 21, 2022.

Most goals in a game:

6, Nathan Brown, round 6, 2005, at Marvel Stadium; Cleve Hughes, round 13, 2008, at Football Park; Jack Riewoldt, round 23, 2012, at the MCG; Tom Lynch, round 4, 2019, at Adelaide Oval.

AFLPA 22UNDER22 TEAM 2023

B: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (StK), Sam De Koning (Geel), Miles Bergman (PA)

HB: Nick Daicos (Coll), Hayden Young (Frem), Harry Sheezel (NM)

C: Errol Gulden (Syd), Caleb Serong (Frem), Will Ashcroft (BL)

HF: Mitch Owens (StK), Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (WB), Cody Weightman (WB)

F: Kysaiah Pickett (Melb), Jye Amiss (Frem), Josh Rachele (Adel)

Foll: Luke Jackson (Frem), Tom Green (GWS), Jai Newcombe (Haw)

IC: Bailey Smith (WB), Chad Warner (Syd), Will Day (Haw), Noah Anderson (GCS)

POCKET PROFILE 41 Jed McEntee

Nickname: Jeddles or Jedly

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

Orazio Fantasia

What time should the Grand Final start: The usual time

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

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: 50/50

What sport do you suck at: Bowling

Favourite subject at school: PE or Maths

Dream job after AFL footy: Carpenter

Sporting event you cannot miss: World Cup Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf, gaming and hanging with friends

What advice would you give a first-year player: Ask questions and don’t be afraid

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

Best advice your mum gave you: Push through it

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Neither

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Haven’t been to one

Favourite podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience

Three things on your bucket list: Travel, play golf overseas, buy a house

Last book you read: The Millionaire Next Door

Favourite holiday destination: Walker Flat, SA (on the Murray River)

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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: 616 games – 330 wins, 281 losses, 5 draws

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

GRAND

2 PREMIERSHIPS: 1 (SANFL – 36)

RECORD

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)

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)

IN A FINAL

5.10 (40) 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

Premierships 2001, 2002

CLUB

* denotes current player or coach

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PORT ADELAIDE

FORWARDS

BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS HALF-FORWARDS

BACKS

FORWARDS

RICHMOND

IN: Visentini, Teakle, Evans OUT: Nil

IN: Banks, Bauer, Miller, Trezise, Brown, Mansell OUT: Prestia, Riewoldt, Cotchin

PORT ADELAIDE

Co-captains

PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE Tylar Young

Nickname: Youngy

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Charlie Spargo

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Judson Clarke

What time should the Grand Final start: 3pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 25 rounds

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

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

What sport do you suck at: Swimming

Favourite subject at school: History

Former footballer you admire most: Simon Black Dream job after AFL footy: Own a gym

Sporting event you cannot miss: Boxing Day Test

Hobbies or interests outside football: Gaming, coffee, golf

What advice would you give a first-year player: Absorb all the information

What’s something you admire about your club: Family orientated

Best advice your mum gave you: Do something you love doing

Espresso or cold brew: Cold brew

Favourite Shapes flavour:

Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats Home delivery or pick-up:

First concert you attended: Madden Brothers

Your go-to karaoke song: We Didn’t Start The Fire

Favourite podcast: Browny’s Podcast

Things on your bucket list: AFL Grand Final, watch Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Last book you read: Skulduggery Pleasant

Favourite holiday destination: Queensland

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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 WINNING SEQUENCE

13 games – R15, 2019, to R1, 2020

– R9, 2004 to R1,

StK, Haw, Rich), Dale Weightman, Charlie Pannam (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 draw

MOST FINALS

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL 25.17 (167) v Geelong, SF, 1969

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL 1.7 (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), 1993 (9918),

RECORD

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

JACK RIEWOLDT

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

JEREMY FINLAYSON

u Finlayson has been Port Adelaide’s most successful forward-50 target at Adelaide Oval this season – with the side scoring 57.1 per cent of the time it has targeted him. He has booted multiple goals in five of his past seven games.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE

FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

TIM TARANTO

u The Tigers generated a clearance from each of Taranto’s three centre bounce first possessions when these sides met in round 11. He had 33 disposals, 12 contested possessions and four goals.

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

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

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

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

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

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

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

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

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE 50

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

TACKLES INSIDE FORWARD 50

u After his last match at AFL level, Riewoldt leads the Tigers for tackles inside 50 with 24 from 21 games. He also posted a tackle efficiency of 77.4 per cent which ranks second at the club.

u Aliir ranks fifth at the Power for rebound 50s with 61. The side

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

ALIIR ALIIR

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.

INSIDE 50s

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

1

E.Gulden

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) 22 72.2

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 22 70.5

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 20 68.1

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 22 66.7

5 T.Liberatore (WB) 20 65.9

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 22 64.8

7 J.Steele (StK) 19 62.4

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 22 62.4

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 15 58.5

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

SYDNEY SWANS VS MELBOURNE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 | SCG

Swans v Demons 24

HEAD to HEAD

Past

Most recent game: round 3, 2023, Sydney Swans lost to Melbourne by 50 points at the MCG.

Highest attendance: 80,292, first semi-final, 1987, at the MCG.

SYDNEY SWANS

Home record: 60-42

Away record: 57-53-2

Highest score: 29.15 (189), round 17, 1986, at the SCG.

Lowest score: 2.3 (15), round 6, 1898, at the MCG.

Greatest winning margin: 124 points, round 17, 1986, at the SCG.

Longest winning sequence: 12, round 3, 1909, to round 18, 1914.

Most goals in a game:

12, Lindsay White, round 5, 1942, at Ikon Park.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Syd – WWWWW Melb – WWWLW

KEY OUTS: Syd – McInerney (calf), Reid (hamstring), Sheldrick (ankle); Melb –Hibberd (concussion), Petty (foot)

WAIT AND SEE: Syd – Amartey (hamstring), Buller (TBC), Papley (hamstring); Melb – Brown (knee), Fritsch (foot)

MILESTONES: Syd – Tom Hickey (150 games)

Watch out for: Sydney secured a finals spot last week in unconventional fashion, but there’s still plenty to play for today. The Swans will be aiming for a home elimination final if St Kilda goes down to Brisbane. The Demons have qualified for the top four and could be locked into that position even before the opening bounce today.

Talking points

u If the Lions and Power win their respective games, Melbourne won’t move up or down on the ladder no matter today’s result.

u Sydney will hope to keep its form going into finals as it aims for its seventh successive win.

u The Swans may want to put some time into Clayton Oliver. The star midfielder had 25 disposals and kicked two goals against Sydney in round three.

u The Swans will hope livewire forward Tom Papley gets up. The small forward kicked two goals and had 15 disposals in last year’s qualifying final win over the Demons at the MCG.

MELBOURNE

Away record: 42-60

Home record: 53-57-2

Highest score: 26.21 (177), round 15, 1991, at the SCG.

Lowest score: 0.8 (8), round 12, 1912, at the MCG.

Greatest winning margin: 107 points, round 6, 1939, at the MCG.

Longest winning sequence: 8, round 11, 1937, to round 13, 1941; round 9, 1958, to round 17, 1962.

Most goals in a game: 9, David Schwarz, round 24, 1994, at the SCG.

u This is just the third time the sides have faced off at the SCG in the past decade. Melbourne won the last meeting at the venue in round four, 2019.

LACHLAN GELEIT

Prediction: Sydney Swans by 11 points

CONSOLATION FOR DOCKERS

u Fremantle might have had a disappointing season, but an exciting future remains on the cards with a League-high four players named in the AFL Players Association’s 22Under22 team.

Luke Jackson, Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Jye Amiss made the final cut, the second year in a row that the club had four players in the team, which is selected by fans.

Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith was named for the fourth time – joining Andrew McGrath, Aaron Naughton and Sam

Walsh as four-time representatives – while Jackson and Kysaiah Pickett were each picked for the third time. Collingwood’s Nick Daicos was selected in 95 per cent of the ballots and was named as the captain. Hawk midfielder Jai Newcombe was named his deputy.

AFLPA 22UNDER22 TEAM 2023

B: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (StK), Sam De Koning (Geel), Miles Bergman (PA)

HB: Nick Daicos (Coll), Hayden Young (Frem), Harry Sheezel (NM)

C: Errol Gulden (Syd), Caleb Serong (Frem), Will Ashcroft (BL)

HF: Mitch Owens (StK), Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (WB), Cody Weightman (WB)

F: Kysaiah Pickett (Melb), Jye Amiss (Frem), Josh Rachele (Adel)

Foll: Luke Jackson (Frem), Tom Green (GWS), Jai Newcombe (Haw)

IC: Bailey Smith (WB), Chad Warner (Syd), Will Day (Haw), Noah Anderson (GCS)

TOO LATE: James Rowbottom can’t stop Jack Viney getting his handball away in the Demons’ easy win in round three.

Played 214: Sydney Swans 117, Melbourne 95, draws 2.

five: Sydney Swans 3, Melbourne 2.

POSITIVE SIGNS FOR SWANS

The Sydney Swans AFLW side enters its second season in the competition with plenty of hope and optimism.

There have been several changes to the Swans on and off the field during the off-season, the biggest being the newly-opened Sydney Swans HQ based in the Moore Park district. The new centre boasts an indoor training field, state-of-the-art gym and auditoriums.

“It makes a big difference,” Swans head coach Scott Gowans said.

“It helps with everything from recovery, to getting chef’s meals and a beautiful indoor field where we can watch vision and step through things.

“It makes a massive difference to learning.”

The Swans have also acquired former Collingwood star Chloe Molloy, who has been named

co-captain ahead of donning the red and white guernsey.

Molloy will share the captaincy duties with Lucy McEvoy, who joins the squad from Carlton.

“They’ll bring some stability and take the pressure off the other players,” Gowans said.

“They are both extraordinary players, great off-field leaders and Molloy and McEvoy will galvanise the girls.”

Another addition to the Swans line-up for 2023 is midfielder Lauren Gardner, who joined the team from Geelong.

Gowans has tipped Gardner to have a breakout campaign.

“I think she’ll surprise a lot of people,” Gowans said.

“She’ll get the opportunity to play more midfield minutes, which she didn’t get at Geelong. She’ll be a surprise packet to a lot of rival clubs.”

The Swans were winless in their debut season and, while an inaugural victory is on their minds, Gowans was adamant that year two was a continuation of laying the platform for a successful club.

“We want to focus on becoming really good and build something,” Gowans said.

“The focus is not actually on the first win, but it’s the gap between the first and the second.

“If we win a game and then win one the next week or the week after, we know that we are on the right path.

“If you win one and lose the next seven, you know you have a lot of work to do.

“If we can become competitive, that’s the first step of the journey of being a strong team for a long period of time.”

BRING IT ON: The Swans are looking forward to their second season in the AFLW under coach Scott Gowans.

We want to focus on becoming really good

SWANS COACH SCOTT GOWANS

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PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 22 Nick Blakey

Nickname: Lizard

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

‘The Wick’ (Sam Wicks)

What time should the Grand

Final start: 2pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: All year round

What sport do you suck at: Golf

Favourite subject at school: Maths

Former footballer you admire most: John Blakey

Dream job after AFL footy: Work at Rio Barra Restaurant

Sporting event you cannot miss: Regional swimming championships

Hobbies or interests outside football: Sleeping

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

What’s something you admire about your club: Everything Best advice your mum gave you: Have fun

Espresso or cold brew: Great Northern

Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: DoorDash

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

Your go-to karaoke song: Bangarang by Skrillex

Something on your bucket list: Get ‘Rowy’ (James Rowbottom) to be a good bloke

Favourite holiday destination: Amsterdam

Who should play your coach in a movie: Callum Mills

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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: 2539 games – 1218 wins, 1296 losses, 25 draws

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 FINALS

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), 1996 (9525), 1997 (22,109), 1998 (31,089), 1999 (31,175), 2000 (30,177), 2001 (28,022), 2002 (27,755), 2003 (21,270), 2004 (25,010), 2005 (24,955), (30,382), 2007 (28,764), 2008 (26,721), 2009 (26,269), 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)

* denotes current player or coach

ADAM GOODES

u 2023

SYDNEY SWANS

FORWARDS

BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

HALF-BACKS

CENTRES

CENTRES

HALF-BACKS

HALF-FORWARDS

BACKS

FORWARDS

MELBOURNE

IN: Amartey, Roberts, Melican OUT: Nil

IN: McDonald, Fritsch, Woewodin, Turner OUT: Schache

Boundary: Michael BARLOW, David WOOD, Daniel FIELD-READ, Matthew TOMKINS

SYDNEY SWANS

Coach John Longmire

Co-captains Dane Rampe, Callum Mills, Luke Parker

Coach Simon Goodwin Captain Max Gawn

POCKET PROFILE 17 Jake Bowey

Nickname: Bowza, Bow Wow, Horse

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Jack Mahony

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Adam Tomlinson

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Always a home job

What time should the Grand Final start: 2pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 82 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Netflix, Kayo, board games

What sport do you suck at:

Darts

Favourite subject at school: Lunchtime

Sporting event you cannot miss: US Masters

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf

What advice would you give a first-year player: Be a sponge and train your hardest

What’s something you admire about your club: Mateship

Best advice your mum gave you: Stay in school

Espresso or cold brew: Both

Favourite Shapes flavour: Cheddar

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Menulog

Home delivery or pick-up: Delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog, but like cats too

First concert you attended: One Direction

Your go-to karaoke song: Hey There Delilah

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends

Three things on your bucket list: Win the 100k in the Pepsi-verse, become a scratch golfer, grow 20cm

Favourite holiday destination: Lorne

Who should play your coach in a movie: Judd McVee

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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 games – R15, 1955 to R13, 1956

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE 20

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

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

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Byron Pickett (interchange)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1897: Jack Leith (22)

1904: Vince Coutie (39)

1911: Harry Brereton (46)

1912: Harry Brereton (56)

1943: Fred Fanning (62)

1944: Fred Fanning (87)

1945: Fred Fanning (67)

1947: Fred Fanning (97)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLIST

2002: David Neitz (75)

NORM SMITH MEDALLIST

Christian Petracca* (2021)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

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

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

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

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

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

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Jim Stynes (1991)

AFL COACHES ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

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

PREMIERSHIPS

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

RUNNERS-UP 1946, 1954, 1958, 1988, 2000

McCLELLAND TROPHY

MOST GOALS IN FINALS

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

25.16 (166) v Collingwood, PF, 1948

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

0.8 (8) v Essendon, Final, 1897

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

118 points v North Melbourne, EF, 1987

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

96 points v Hawthorn, GF, 1988

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

10 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

RECORD AT CURRENT

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

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

TOP

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

DAVID NEITZ

SYDNEY'S HOMEOFSPORT

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

CLAYTON OLIVER

u Oliver was one of three Demons to generate three centre bounce clearances against Sydney in round three, alongside Jack Viney and Christian Petracca. Oliver finished with 25 disposals and kicked two goals.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

LOGAN McDONALD

u Sydney has scored 64.7 per cent of the time it has targeted McDonald inside 50 in his nine games at the SCG this season – the highest percentage of the top five targets. He has booted multiple goals in six of those 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

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 All three of Melksham’s tackle attempts in the forward 50 were effective last round against Hawthorn. He also hit the scoreboard with an equal game-high three goals from nine shots at goal.

u Rampe returned to the side last week after injury. He ranks equal-sixth at the Swans for rebound 50s with 44 – with the side launching an inside 50 from 45.5 per cent of his chains, the highest percentage 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.

DANE RAMPE

JAKE MELKSHAM

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.

INSIDE 50s

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

1

E.Gulden

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) 22 72.2

2 T.Atkins (Geel) 22 70.5

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 20 68.1

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 22 66.7

5 T.Liberatore (WB) 20 65.9

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 22 64.8

7 J.Steele (StK) 19 62.4

8 M.Bontempelli (WB) 22 62.4

9 T.Bedford (GWS) 15 58.5

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

CARLTON VS GWS GIANTS

Blues v Giants 24 ROUND

MILESTONE MAN: Star midfielder Stephen Coniglio will be hoping to celebrate his 200th game with a win over the Blues.

HEAD to HEAD

Played 15: Carlton 6, GWS Giants 9.

Past five: Carlton 3, GWS Giants 2.

Most recent game: round 3, 2023, Carlton d GWS Giants by 10 points at Giants Stadium.

Highest attendance: 30,295, round 19, 2022, at Marvel Stadium.

CARLTON

Home record: 4-3

Away record: 2-6

Highest score: 22.16 (148), round 10, 2013, at Marvel Stadium.

Lowest score: 5.9 (39), round 15, 2020, at Heritage Bank Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 94 points, round 10, 2013, at Marvel Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 3, round 9, 2022, to round 3, 2023.

Most goals in a game: 4, Jeff Garlett, round 10, 2013, at Marvel Stadium; Ed Curnow, round 23, 2021, at Marvel Stadium; Charlie Curnow, round 19, 2022.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Carl – WWWWW GWS – WWLLW

KEY OUTS: Carl – Silvagni (knee), Williams (knee); GWS – Kennedy (knee)

WAIT AND SEE: Carl – Walsh (hamstring), Cerra (hamstring), McGovern (hamstring), Fogarty (soreness), Kennedy (knee); GWS –Haynes (illness), Callaghan (achilles), O’Halloran (thumb)

MILESTONES: GWS – Stephen Coniglio (200 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: Charlie Curnow versus Sam Taylor is a mouth-watering match-up between what might be the All-Australian full forward and the All-Australian full-back. Curnow is at the peak of his powers, but the better players bring out the best in Taylor.

Talking points

u Carlton will be looking to achieve its first 10-game winning streak since 2000.

u Depending on the results leading in, this game could be important for the Blues to hold on to a home final. If the Bulldogs win, the Giants will have to win to make the eight. There’s also a scenario where this game has zero ladder implications and they might meet again a fortnight later.

u How will GWS back up after its club-record 126-point win? Are the Giants in red-hot form or were the Bombers simply that bad?

u Carlton’s half-forwards have been key to its winning streak, with Jack Martin, David Cuningham, Matt Cottrell, Lachie Fogarty and Matt Owies providing pressure and hitting the scoreboard.

NIC NEGREPONTIS

Prediction: GWS Giants by 10 points

CONSOLATION FOR DOCKERS

u Fremantle might have had a disappointing season, but an exciting future remains on the cards with a League-high four players named in the AFL Players Association’s 22Under22 team.

Luke Jackson, Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Jye Amiss made the final cut, the second year in a row that the club had four players in the team, which is selected by fans.

Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith was named for the fourth time – joining Andrew McGrath, Aaron Naughton and Sam

Walsh as four-time representatives – while Jackson and Kysaiah Pickett were each picked for the third time.

Collingwood’s Nick Daicos was selected in 95 per cent of the ballots and was named as the captain. Hawk midfielder Jai Newcombe was named his deputy.

GWS GIANTS

Away record: 3-4

Home record: 6-2

Highest score: 23.13 (151), round 20, 2018, at Marvel Stadium.

Lowest score: 6.7 (43), round 6, 2012, at Marvel Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 105 points, round 20, 2018, at Marvel Stadium. Longest winning sequence: 5, round 20, 2018, to round 23, 2021. Most goals in a game: 7, Jeremy Cameron, round 22, 2015, at Giants Stadium.

AFLPA 22UNDER22 TEAM 2023

B: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (StK), Sam De Koning (Geel), Miles Bergman (PA)

HB: Nick Daicos (Coll), Hayden Young (Frem), Harry Sheezel (NM)

C: Errol Gulden (Syd), Caleb Serong (Frem), Will Ashcroft (BL)

HF: Mitch Owens (StK), Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (WB), Cody Weightman (WB)

F: Kysaiah Pickett (Melb), Jye Amiss (Frem), Josh Rachele (Adel)

Foll: Luke Jackson (Frem), Tom Green (GWS), Jai Newcombe (Haw)

IC: Bailey Smith (WB), Chad Warner (Syd), Will Day (Haw), Noah Anderson (GCS)

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POCKET PROFILE 14 Ollie Hollands

Nickname: Dutchy, Ol

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

What time should the Grand Final start: 2pm

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: A movie, PlayStation or TV show

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Depends how big the game is

What sport do you suck at:

Basketball

Favourite subject at school:

Footy

Former footballer you admire most: Chris Judd

Dream job after AFL footy:

Professional golfer

Sporting event you cannot miss:

The Masters

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf, music

What advice would you give a first-year player: Make the most of every opportunity

What’s something you admire about your club:

Culture, connection

Best advice your mum gave you:

Always be yourself

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Either Dog person or cat person: Dog

Your go to karaoke song: Diamonds by Rihanna

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends or List Cloggers

Three things on your bucket list: Go to The Masters, travel to Portugal and Italy, go to a Premier League game

Last book you read: Paul Roos’ book

Favourite holiday destination: Bali Who should play your coach

We’ve got our players. We’ve got our moments.

Our Hall of Famers, the Legends and our 16 premiership cups.

Everything that makes up the fabric of this great club, dating back to our inception in 1864.

But there’s one thing we’re missing. You.

Now, heading into our 160th year, the club is excited to announce the return of its member wall, a place where our supporters can leave their mark on our home.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve called this place home for one year or 50: this is a chance for you to belong with all the champions.

Along with the opportunity to ‘leave your mark’ on our member wall, there will also be the chance to get your name on a limited edition, match-worn jumper to be worn by the team in 2024.

See right on how you can leave your mark at the Carlton Football Club.

OUR PACKAGES:

THE CHEST MARK

Member Price – $35 Non-Member Price – $45

Leave your mark at the Blues with your name on a dedicated wall at Ikon Park.

THE PACK MARK

Member Price – $60 Non-Member Price – $70

Leave your name on a dedicated wall at Ikon Park, get your name on a dedicated 2024 guernsey, along with a digital version of the guernsey.

THE SPECCY MARK

Member Price – $325

Non-Member Price – $375

The ultimate supporter, leave your name on a dedicated wall at Ikon Park, get your name on a dedicated 2024 guernsey, along with a digital version of the guernsey and a physical replica of the guernsey.

Scan the QR code to purchase your package today.

The club is excited to announce a place where our supporters can leave their mark on our home.

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

MOST

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

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

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Syd Jackson (half-forward flank)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1906: Mick Grace (45)

1918: Ern Cowley (35)

1922: Horrie Clover (54)

1931: Harry Vallence (72)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1961: Tom Carroll (54)

2006: Brendan Fevola (84)

2009: Brendan Fevola (86)

2021: Harry McKay* (58)

2022: Charlie Curnow* (64)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

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

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

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

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

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

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

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

JIM STYNES MEDALLISTS

Stephen Silvagni (1998), Kade Simpson (2008)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Sam Walsh* (2019)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

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

WOODEN SPOONS

2002, 2005, 2006, 2015, 2018

FINALS

139 games – 65 wins, 72 losses, 2 draws

MOST FINALS Bruce Doull

MOST GOALS IN FINALS Stephen Kernahan

Harry Vallence

Jesaulenko

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

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

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

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SEPTEMBER 15-16

Semi-Finals

SEPTEMBER 22-23

PreliminaryFinals

SEPTEMBER 30

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The fixture for the first week of finals will be announced on AFL.com.au on Sunday.

Boundary: Sam STAGG, Michael MARANTELLI, Christopher GORDON, Ben MacDONALD

Goal: Sam WALSH, Stephen WILLIAMS

EM: Callum LEONARD

GWS GIANTS

IN: McGovern, Walsh, Cerra, Fogarty, C. Durdin OUT: Docherty, E. Curnow

IN: Angwin, Haynes, Flynn OUT: Nil

GWS GIANTS

Coach

Coach

PLAYER LIST

POSS.

POCKET PROFILE 39 Connor Idun

Nickname: Geek

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Xavier O’Halloran

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

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 23 games

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

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

What sport do you suck at: Cricket

Favourite subject at school: Spare periods

Former footballer you admire most: Matthew Scarlett

Dream job after AFL footy: YouTube star

Sporting event you cannot miss: Game 7, NBA finals

Hobbies or interests outside football: YouTuber and video editor

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

What’s something you admire about your club: Family club

Best advice your mum gave you: Get rich or die trying

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Bacon And Cheese

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Jason Derulo

Your go to karaoke song: The A Team by Ed Sheeran

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends

Three things on your bucket list: Premier League game, meet IshowSpeed, live in New York

Last book you read: The Barefoot Investor

Favourite holiday destination: Los Angeles Who should play your coach in a movie: John Cena

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

25.12 (162) v Essendon, R23, 2023, 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

126 pts v Essendon, R23, 2023

Giants Stadium

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE Seven games – R13, 2023 to R20, 2023

RECORD:

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE 21

– R20, 2012 to R18,

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

2019: Jeremy Cameron (67)

RUNNER-UP

2019

WOODEN SPOONS

2012, 2013

13 games, 7 wins, 6 losses

CLUB FORMATION AND KEY DATES

March 13, 2008

The AFL wins the support of the 16 club presidents to establish an 18th team to be based at Blacktown Olympic Park in Sydney’s western suburbs.

October 20, 2009

The AFL Commission approves draft and player concessions for GWS in 2010 and 2011, for its entry to the AFL competition for the 2012 season.

November 9, 2009

Four-time Essendon premiership coach Kevin Sheedy is announced as coach.

July 29, 2010

The AFL Commission announces it has granted Team GWS a licence to become the 18th team, starting in 2012.

November 10, 2010

GWS announces a partnership with the ACT Government to play 30 premiership season games and 10 pre-season games in Canberra in the next 10 years.

November 16, 2010

GWS launches its name, logo and colours. The club will be known as the Greater Western Sydney Giants and will wear orange, charcoal and white, with the traditional NSW blue to feature in the away guernsey.

February 19, 2011

GWS plays its first games in the NAB Cup, losing to Sydney by 79 points and Gold Coast by 25 points.

April 9, 2011

The Giants play their first game in the newly formed North East Australian Football League.

November 24, 2011

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

19.11 (125) v West Coast Eagles, SF, 2017

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

3.7 (25) v Richmond, GF, 2019

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

67 points v West Coast Eagles, SF, 2017

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

6 Steve Johnson v West Coast Eagles, SF, 2017

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

9 Jeremy Cameron (v Gold Coast, R23, 2019, Metricon Stadium)

9 Jesse Hogan (v Essendon, R23, 2023, Giants Stadium)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Collingwood, R18, 2013, MCG)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Hawthorn, R6, 2015, Giants Stadium)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Carlton, R22, 2015, Giants Stadium)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Gold Coast Suns, R8, 2016, Giants Stadium)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Richmond, R3, 2019, Giants Stadium)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

LEGEND: Kevin Sheedy (coach GWS, also Rich, coach Ess)

Three games (2019)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Two games (2016-17)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

22 games – 9 wins, 13 losses

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

2012 (10,241), 2013 (12,681), 2014 (13,040), 2015 (13,480), 2016 (15,312), 2017 (20,944), 2018 (25,243), 2019 (30,109), 2020 (30,841), 2021 (30,185), 2022 (32,614)

* denotes current players or coach

GWS has 11 of the first 14 selections in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft. The No.1 pick is Jonathon Patton.

March 24, 2012

GWS loses its first AFL game, beaten by 63 points by Sydney. Callan Ward kicks the club’s first goal.

May 12, 2012

The Giants win their first AFL game, defeating Gold Coast by 27 points at Manuka Oval.

October 4, 2012

Highly regarded Hawthorn assistant coach Leon Cameron signs a four-year deal to join the Giants.

August 27, 2016

The Giants finish fourth on the ladder to qualify for their first finals series.

September 10, 2016

The Giants win their first final, defeating the Sydney Swans by 36 points in the qualifying final at ANZ Stadium.

September 28, 2019

The Giants play in their first Grand Final, going down to Richmond by 89 points.

August 22, 2022

Richmond assistant coach Adam Kinglsey announced as senior coach, replacing Cameron.

CALLAN WARD

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

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

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

STEPHEN CONIGLIO

u Coniglio won an equal team-high three centre bounce clearances against the Blues when these sides last met in round three. He had 29 disposals, including 22 uncontested possessions.

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

CHARLIE CURNOW

u Curnow’s kicking into the forward 50 has been excellent this season – with the Blues scoring from 48.6 per cent of his entries, the highest percentage of the top 10 kicks.

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.

kick or

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 Greene has laid 17 tackles in the forward 50 in matches on the road this season – the equal-most of any Giant alongside Jesse Hogan. Greene has posted a tackle efficiency of 75 per cent, which is the equal-highest of the top five for attempts.

u Weitering leads the Blues for rebound 50s this season with 96 in 22 games, but only 14.6 per cent of his chains have led to an inside 50 –the lowest percentage 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.

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