Match Recap
Melbourne
8.12 (60)
vs
Essendon
15.12 (102)
Essendon won by 42
Essendon defeated Melbourne 102–60, by 42 points in a comprehensive win. The match turned in the third quarter, when Essendon outscored Melbourne 30–6; Essendon won the disposals count 364–341.
Quarter scores
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 3.3 (21) | 4.5 (29) | 5.5 (35) | 8.12 (60) | 8.12 (60) |
| Essendon | 3.0 (18) | 7.3 (45) | 11.9 (75) | 15.12 (102) | 15.12 (102) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Garry Baker | 10 | 8 | 18 | 8 | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #19 Ray Biffin | 7 | 5 | 12 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #6 Ross Brewer | 15 | 9 | 24 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #44 David Code | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #13 Henry Coles | 16 | 7 | 23 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #28 Anthony Dullard | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #23 Shane Fitzsimmons | 12 | 14 | 26 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #2 Robert Flower | 18 | 5 | 23 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #9 Laurie Fowler | 23 | 4 | 27 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #20 Graham Gaunt | 13 | 5 | 18 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #17 Shane Grambeau | 11 | 2 | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #5 Graham Hunnibell | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #43 Greg Hutchison | 14 | 4 | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #8 Peter Johnston | 10 | 3 | 13 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #12 Barry Norsworthy | 10 | 6 | 16 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #35 Steven Smith | 13 | 1 | 14 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #4 Tony Sullivan | 8 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #40 Peter Thorne | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #3 Barry Tippett | 17 | 8 | 25 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #11 Greg Wells | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 Ron Andrews | 12 | 15 | 27 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #38 Peter Bennett | 20 | 6 | 26 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #30 Neil Besanko | 8 | 13 | 21 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #7 Geoff Burdett | 17 | — | 17 | 8 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #20 Terry Cahill | 20 | 10 | 30 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #31 Max Crow | 9 | 1 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #5 Terry Daniher | 9 | 6 | 15 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #29 Allan Davis | 18 | 5 | 23 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #21 Ken Fletcher | 21 | 7 | 28 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #10 Garry Foulds | 15 | 1 | 16 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #9 Shane Heard | 12 | 6 | 18 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #14 Bernie Jones | 7 | 2 | 9 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #27 Simon Madden | 11 | 1 | 12 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #37 Ian Marsh | 20 | 4 | 24 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #8 Jack Mihocek | 7 | 2 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #42 Russell Muir | 13 | 3 | 16 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #34 Merv Neagle | 7 | 4 | 11 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #15 Wayne Primmer | 8 | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #18 Paul Vander Haar | 16 | 4 | 20 | 10 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #32 Tim Watson | 14 | 8 | 22 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |