Game Information
MCG
Team Stats
-
Disposals
- RICH 318
- 372 CARL
-
Kicks
- RICH 175
- 222 CARL
-
Handballs
- RICH 143
- 150 CARL
-
Free Kicks
- RICH 19
- 19 CARL
-
Clearances
- RICH 43
- 31 CARL
-
Inside 50
- RICH 49
- 49 CARL
-
Tackles
- RICH 61
- 57 CARL
-
Hit-Outs
- RICH 38
- 39 CARL
Score Worm
Game Leaders
Goals
21
N. Balta2 Goals
29
G. Hewett2 Goals
Disposals
14
T. Taranto25 Disposals
7
J. Smith29 Disposals
Contested Possessions
14
T. Taranto10 Contested Possessions
9
P. Cripps15 Contested Possessions
Scoring Plays
| fourth Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 29:36 |  | S. Campbell Goal | 72 - 74 |
| 28:00 | | M. Lefau Goal | 66 - 74 |
| 25:33 | | Rushed | 60 - 74 |
| 18:35 |  | G. Hewett Goal | 59 - 74 |
| 15:12 | | T. Taranto Behind | 59 - 68 |
| 14:13 | | J. Ison Behind | 58 - 68 |
| 12:19 | | T. Hotton Goal | 58 - 67 |
| 10:18 | | T. Byrne Behind | 52 - 67 |
| 8:21 | | M. Pittonet Behind | 52 - 66 |
| 4:36 | | Rushed | 52 - 65 |
| 2:33 | | T. Taranto Behind | 52 - 64 |
| 1:36 | | Rushed | 51 - 64 |
| third Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 27:33 | | P. Cripps Behind | 50 - 64 |
| 22:54 | | T. Nankervis Behind | 50 - 63 |
| 19:51 | | J. Smith Behind | 49 - 63 |
| 17:02 | | R. Mansell Goal | 49 - 62 |
| 14:14 | | G. Hewett Goal | 43 - 62 |
| 12:54 | | N. Balta Behind | 43 - 56 |
| 10:43 | | O. Florent Behind | 42 - 56 |
| 8:38 | | S. Campbell Behind | 42 - 55 |
| 7:29 | | H. McKay Goal | 41 - 55 |
| second Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 26:23 | | N. Balta Goal | 41 - 49 |
| 24:42 | | B. Ainsworth Goal | 35 - 49 |
| 22:21 | | R. Mansell Behind | 35 - 43 |
| 21:11 | | A. Cerra Goal | 34 - 43 |
| 17:58 | | Rushed | 34 - 37 |
| 15:33 | | A. Cerra Behind | 34 - 36 |
| 12:53 | | B. Kemp Goal | 34 - 35 |
| 10:55 | | P. Cripps Behind | 34 - 29 |
| 5:02 | | M. McGovern Goal | 34 - 28 |
| 3:14 | | P. Cripps Goal | 34 - 22 |
| 2:58 | | Rushed | 34 - 16 |
| 0:35 | | N. Balta Behind | 34 - 15 |
| first Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 29:58 | | J. Alger Goal | 33 - 15 |
| 27:58 | | Rushed | 27 - 15 |
| 27:02 | | Rushed | 27 - 14 |
| 25:21 | | N. Balta Goal | 27 - 13 |
| 21:24 | | Rushed | 21 - 13 |
| 19:49 | | R. Mansell Goal | 20 - 13 |
| 16:55 | | M. Lefau Goal | 14 - 13 |
| 15:19 | | F. Evans Goal | 8 - 13 |
| 12:49 | | S. Campbell Goal | 8 - 7 |
| 7:44 | | B. Kemp Goal | 2 - 7 |
| 5:51 | | M. Pittonet Behind | 2 - 1 |
| 2:45 | | T. Lynch Behind | 2 - 0 |
| 0:38 | | Rushed | 1 - 0 |
AFL News
![]()
AFL Finals: Ins and outs, fixtures, games, tips, odds -- everything you need to know
Preliminary final weekend begins with a huge clash between Sydney and Fremantle at the SCG, before Brisbane travel to face Hawthorn in a twilight clash at the MCG.
![]()
September Draft Power Rankings: An extended top 35, plus current player comparisons
The majority of top-age junior campaigns are now over, with prospects putting their best foot forward to show off for recruiters all season. Here's Jasper Chellappah's September Power Rankings, with an extended top 35 and player comparisons.
![]()
Why each preliminary finalist can and can't win the 2026 AFL premiership
Two do-or-die prelims. Four teams. One premier. The 2026 AFL season is nearing its conclusion, with Sydney, Fremantle, Hawthorn, and Brisbane still in the hunt for this year's flag. Here's why each of them can -- and cannot -- win the 2026 premiership.
![]()
No stadium, no problems as Devils look to build roster
The Tasmania Devils chief executive has played down concerns that a contentious stadium will impact the club's ability to attract star AFL talent.
![]()
Walsh on the idea to shorten quarters: 'Leave our game alone'
The ESPN Footy Podcast team slams the idea of shortening games once a 20th team enters the league, saying it tears at the fabric of what makes footy great.
![]()
Michaels: Chris Scott punched a window, not a wall
Following Ollie Dempsey's non-goal in Geelong's semifinal loss to Fremantle, Chris Scott was seen punching a glass window, but who was on the other side?
2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 FRE
|
76 | 137.2 | WWLWL |
| 2 |
 SYD
|
72 | 136.1 | WWWWW |
| 3 |
 BL
|
64 | 121.7 | WLWWW |
| 4 |
 HAW
|
64 | 120.1 | WWLDW |
| 5 |
 GEEL
|
60 | 122.3 | WWWWW |
| 6 |
 ADEL
|
60 | 117.3 | LWWLW |
| 7 |
 MELB
|
60 | 109.6 | LWWWL |
| 8 |
 WB
|
54 | 95.4 | WLLDW |
| 9 |
 COLL
|
52 | 102.4 | WLWDL |
| 10 |
 CARL
|
50 | 101.5 | WWWDW |
| 11 |
 STK
|
40 | 102.8 | WLLWL |
| 12 |
 GWS
|
40 | 98.9 | LWLWL |
| 13 |
 SUNS
|
36 | 94.5 | LLWLW |
| 14 |
 NMFC
|
36 | 88.8 | LLWLL |
| 15 |
 PORT
|
28 | 88.1 | LLLLW |
| 16 |
 WCE
|
16 | 69.2 | LLLLL |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
12 | 62.5 | LWLLL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
8 | 64.6 | LLLLL |