Match Recap
Melbourne
19.8 (122)
vs
Essendon
10.11 (71)
Melbourne won by 51
Melbourne defeated Essendon 122–71, by 51 points in a comprehensive win. The match turned in the last quarter, when Melbourne outscored Essendon 39–9.
Quarter scores
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 7.1 (43) | 10.4 (64) | 13.5 (83) | 19.8 (122) | 19.8 (122) |
| Essendon | 5.3 (33) | 7.6 (48) | 9.8 (62) | 10.11 (71) | 10.11 (71) |
Melbourne — full stats
What do K, HB, I50, CP mean?
KKicks
HBHandballs
DDisposals (kicks + handballs)
MMarks
TTackles
GGoals
BBehinds
HOHit-outs (rucks tapping the ball from a bounce)
I50Inside-50s (ball moved into attacking zone)
CLClearances (first possession from a stoppage)
CPContested possessions
CGClangers (errors: bad kicks, turnovers, frees against)
BRBrownlow votes (3-2-1 best-on-ground, one match)
R50Rebound 50s (ball cleared from defensive zone)
TOG%Time on ground percentage
Full glossary: AFL stats & terms →
| Player | K | HB | D | M | T | G | B | HO | I50 | CL | CP | CG | BR | TOG% | KICK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 Frank Adams | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #11 Tony Anderson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #31 Ron Barassi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #14 Barry Bourke | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #5 Neil Crompton | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #9 Brian Dixon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #10 Ken Emselle | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #15 Ray Groom | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #8 Tassie Johnson | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #22 Bryan Kenneally | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #21 Brian Leahy | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #4 John Lord | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #29 Hassa Mann | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #37 Bernie Massey | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #33 Robert Miller | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #28 David Robbie | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #18 Brian Roet | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #26 Tony Thiessen | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #16 John Townsend | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #32 Barrie Vagg | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Essendon — full stats
What do K, HB, I50, CP mean?
KKicks
HBHandballs
DDisposals (kicks + handballs)
MMarks
TTackles
GGoals
BBehinds
HOHit-outs (rucks tapping the ball from a bounce)
I50Inside-50s (ball moved into attacking zone)
CLClearances (first possession from a stoppage)
CPContested possessions
CGClangers (errors: bad kicks, turnovers, frees against)
BRBrownlow votes (3-2-1 best-on-ground, one match)
R50Rebound 50s (ball cleared from defensive zone)
TOG%Time on ground percentage
Full glossary: AFL stats & terms →
| Player | K | HB | D | M | T | G | B | HO | I50 | CL | CP | CG | BR | TOG% | KICK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 John Birt | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #14 Russell Blew | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #18 Greg Brown | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #12 Barry Capuano | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #1 Jack Clarke | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #32 Barry Davis | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #36 Paul Doran | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #28 Alec Epis | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #20 Ted Fordham | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #23 Ken Fraser | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #16 Graeme Johnston | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #24 Don McKenzie | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #7 Charlie Payne | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #9 Noel Raitt | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #34 Brian Sampson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #5 David Shaw | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #10 Ian Shelton | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #19 John Somerville | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #25 Ken Timms | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #29 John Welsh | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |