Match Recap
Essendon
16.19 (115)
vs
North Melbourne
9.9 (63)
Essendon won by 52
Essendon defeated North Melbourne 115–63, by 52 points in a comprehensive win. The match turned in the third quarter, when Essendon outscored North Melbourne 43–9; Essendon won the disposals count 315–267.
Quarter scores
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon | 3.7 (25) | 4.10 (34) | 10.17 (77) | 16.19 (115) | 16.19 (115) |
| North Melbourne | 2.0 (12) | 3.4 (22) | 4.7 (31) | 9.9 (63) | 9.9 (63) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 Russell Blew | 19 | 8 | 27 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #2 Wally Buhaj | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #19 Robin Close | 15 | 1 | 16 | 9 | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #32 Barry Davis | 20 | 6 | 26 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #30 John Ellis | 21 | 9 | 30 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #28 Alec Epis | 13 | 1 | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #21 Ken Fletcher | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #20 Ted Fordham | 18 | 1 | 19 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #23 Ken Fraser | 17 | 12 | 29 | 5 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #17 Darryl Gerlach | 8 | 3 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #6 Geoff Gosper | 22 | 2 | 24 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #15 Don Gross | 15 | 7 | 22 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #16 Bruce Lake | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #42 Eddie Lake | 6 | 6 | 12 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #24 Don McKenzie | 8 | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #7 Charlie Payne | 11 | 1 | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #35 Geoff Pryor | 17 | 3 | 20 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #5 David Shaw | 10 | 3 | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #9 Bruce Waite | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #22 John Williams | 7 | 1 | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 Tom Allison | 20 | 3 | 23 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #6 John Dugdale | 19 | — | 19 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #27 Laurie Dwyer | 22 | 1 | 23 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #14 Mick Evans | 14 | 3 | 17 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #16 Doug Farrant | 7 | 2 | 9 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #7 Garry Farrant | 13 | — | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #28 Graham Heal | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #50 Jeff Hopgood | 10 | — | 10 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #33 Mick Howell | 11 | 3 | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #34 Ray Johnston | 12 | 1 | 13 | 4 | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #4 Sam Kekovich | 13 | 2 | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #39 Barry Leslie | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #12 Daryl OBrien | 18 | 6 | 24 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #26 Denis Pagan | 15 | 2 | 17 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #19 Mike Quade | 6 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #24 Michael Redenbach | 13 | 2 | 15 | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #15 Peter Steward | 13 | 4 | 17 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #38 Kevin Sykes | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #2 Ray Taylor | 4 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #25 Maurie Wood | 13 | 1 | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |