Season Leaders
Goals
30
N. Caddy32 Goals
20
J. Stringer36 Goals
Disposals
7
Z. Merrett459 Disposals
10
C. Oliver543 Disposals
Contested Possessions
22
S. Durham142 Contested Possessions
10
C. Oliver264 Contested Possessions
Team Stats
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Disposals
- ESS 6076
- 6648 GWS
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Kicks
- ESS 3449
- 3622 GWS
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Handballs
- ESS 2627
- 3026 GWS
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Free Kicks
- ESS 316
- 279 GWS
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Clearances
- ESS 534
- 620 GWS
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Inside 50
- ESS 766
- 919 GWS
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Tackles
- ESS 828
- 1016 GWS
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Hit-Outs
- ESS 533
- 579 GWS
Game Information
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AFL News
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AFL Round 19: Ins and outs, fixtures, games, tips, odds -- everything you need to know
Round 19 of the 2026 AFL season kicks off with a Thursday night cracker between Geelong and St Kilda, as both teams continue to fight for a spot in the top 10.
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Jake Bowey slams it home from outside 50 for the Demons
Jake Bowey delivers special message to Jai Arrow after kicking a goal in Melbourne's 46-point win over Richmond.
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Naughton bags five in Bulldogs' win over West Coast
The Western Bulldogs remain in top six contention with 16-point victory over the West Coast Eagles with Aaron Naughton kicking five goals.
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Lions claim huge victory over Essendon
Brisbane Lions were ruthless in a 90-point hiding of the Bombers as Sam Draper kicks a goal against his former side.
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Stocks up, stocks down: It's been a fun ride ... but was that Zak Butters' last game in a Power guernsey?
Jack Ginnivan took to water like a duck, but the Cats now face a major injury crisis and we might not see Power superstar Zak Butters in teal again. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 18.
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The Saints have definitely improved, but are they actually 'finals good'?
There's been a lot of expectation surrounding St Kilda in 2026. Now back in the top 10 with six games to go, the Saints have to validate their improvement by keeping a firm grasp on a finals berth, writes Rohan Connolly.
2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 FRE
|
60 | 142.3 | WWWLW |
| 2 |
 SYD
|
52 | 131.2 | WWLWL |
| 3 |
 HAW
|
46 | 114.2 | LWWLW |
| 4 |
 BL
|
44 | 117.1 | WWWWW |
| 5 |
 ADEL
|
44 | 116.9 | WWLWW |
| 6 |
 MELB
|
44 | 109.0 | WWLWW |
| 7 |
 WB
|
40 | 92.3 | WLWLW |
| 8 |
 COLL
|
38 | 104.4 | LWWWW |
| 9 |
 GEEL
|
36 | 115.2 | LWLLL |
| 10 |
 STK
|
32 | 106.1 | LWLWW |
| 11 |
 GWS
|
32 | 101.6 | LLLWW |
| 12 |
 CARL
|
32 | 91.9 | WWWWL |
| 13 |
 NMFC
|
32 | 91.4 | WWWLL |
| 14 |
 SUNS
|
28 | 95.6 | LLLLL |
| 15 |
 PORT
|
24 | 101.3 | LLWWL |
| 16 |
 WCE
|
16 | 72.0 | LLLLL |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
8 | 63.0 | LLLLL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
4 | 66.6 | LLLLL |