Match Recap
North Melbourne
15.13 (103)
vs
Essendon
10.12 (72)
North Melbourne won by 31
North Melbourne defeated Essendon 103–72, by 31 points. The match turned in the first quarter, when North Melbourne outscored Essendon 40–15; North Melbourne won the disposals count 325–280.
Quarter scores
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne | 6.4 (40) | 10.7 (67) | 12.8 (80) | 15.13 (103) | 15.13 (103) |
| Essendon | 2.3 (15) | 3.5 (23) | 6.11 (47) | 10.12 (72) | 10.12 (72) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 Phil Baker | 11 | 3 | 14 | 7 | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #22 Geoff Bryant | 10 | 2 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #23 David Dench | 10 | 5 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #52 Vin Doolan | 12 | 5 | 17 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #16 Doug Farrant | 14 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #18 Paul Feltham | 29 | 8 | 37 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #10 Barry Goodingham | 9 | 6 | 15 | 9 | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #27 Keith Greig | 17 | 3 | 20 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #3 Kerry Haywood | 16 | 5 | 21 | 8 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #33 Glenn Joseph | 13 | 6 | 19 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #53 Ian Lasslett | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #49 Stan Mitchell | 14 | 2 | 16 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #12 Ken Montgomery | 13 | 2 | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #32 Brian Mulvihill | 9 | 5 | 14 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #48 Bill Nunn | 11 | 2 | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #21 John Perry | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #9 David Pretty | 17 | 1 | 18 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #26 Rob Smith | 18 | 7 | 25 | 11 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #2 Ray Taylor | 12 | 5 | 17 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #25 Maurie Wood | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37 Stuart Barclay | 12 | 1 | 13 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #42 John Cassin | 13 | 5 | 18 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #32 Barry Davis | 19 | 3 | 22 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #41 Bruce Dodson | 13 | 2 | 15 | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #1 Neville Fields | 17 | 1 | 18 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #21 Ken Fletcher | 21 | 2 | 23 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #17 Darryl Gerlach | 16 | 3 | 19 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #52 Allan Graco | 8 | 4 | 12 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #2 Bob Greenwood | 21 | 4 | 25 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #15 Don Gross | 19 | 4 | 23 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #14 Wayne Headlam | 7 | 1 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #24 Don McKenzie | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #34 Laurie Moloney | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #8 Bruce Neish | 8 | — | 8 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #10 Alan Noonan | 7 | 1 | 8 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #5 Gary Parkes | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #7 Charlie Payne | 5 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #12 Graeme Schultz | 4 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #39 David Starbuck | 18 | — | 18 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #22 John Williams | 18 | 3 | 21 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |