Match Recap
Melbourne
8.12 (60)
vs
Essendon
27.20 (182)
Essendon won by 122
Essendon defeated Melbourne 182–60, by 122 points in a comprehensive win. The match turned in the last quarter, when Essendon outscored Melbourne 55–10; Essendon won the disposals count 394–239.
Quarter scores
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 2.2 (14) | 5.4 (34) | 7.8 (50) | 8.12 (60) | 8.12 (60) |
| Essendon | 7.4 (46) | 15.8 (98) | 19.13 (127) | 27.20 (182) | 27.20 (182) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37 David Allday | 6 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #16 Adrian Battiston | 8 | 2 | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #40 Tony Campbell | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #28 David Cordner | 9 | 2 | 11 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #29 Dale Dickson | 7 | 2 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #44 John Fidge | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #2 Robert Flower | 11 | 9 | 20 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #14 Rod Grinter | 9 | 4 | 13 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #33 Greg Healy | 14 | 6 | 20 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #47 Alan Jarrott | 14 | 10 | 24 | 5 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #38 Nigel Kol | 9 | 4 | 13 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #3 Garry Lyon | 9 | 2 | 11 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #30 Peter Moore | 8 | 2 | 10 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #34 Stephen Newport | 9 | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #6 Michael OSullivan | 14 | 5 | 19 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #20 Russell Richards | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #18 Steven Stretch | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #27 Sean Wight | 5 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #7 Brian Wilson | 13 | 6 | 19 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #8 Graeme Yeats | 13 | — | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #42 Dean Bailey | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #4 Leon Baker | 22 | 13 | 35 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| #12 Steven Clark | 10 | 7 | 17 | 1 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #5 Terry Daniher | 12 | 9 | 21 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #7 Frank Dunell | 13 | 8 | 21 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #14 Tony Elshaug | 23 | 2 | 25 | 6 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #15 Alan Ezard | 19 | 12 | 31 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
| #10 Garry Foulds | 14 | 8 | 22 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #40 Paul Hamilton | 6 | 5 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #38 Mark Harvey | 7 | 1 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #33 Glenn Hawker | 8 | 6 | 14 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #9 Shane Heard | 15 | 6 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #27 Simon Madden | 6 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #25 Roger Merrett | 15 | 3 | 18 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #19 Brenton Phillips | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #17 Michael Richardson | 17 | 17 | 34 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #3 Paul Salmon | 15 | 2 | 17 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| #26 Mark Thompson | 11 | 14 | 25 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #34 Michael Thomson | 11 | 11 | 22 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #30 Kevin Walsh | 8 | 11 | 19 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |