Match Recap
North Melbourne
14.10 (94)
vs
Essendon
21.14 (140)
Essendon won by 46
Essendon defeated North Melbourne 140–94, by 46 points in a comprehensive win. The match turned in the second quarter, when Essendon outscored North Melbourne 34–9; Essendon led disposals 364–312 while North Melbourne edged tackles 37–10.
Quarter scores
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne | 3.2 (20) | 4.5 (29) | 7.10 (52) | 14.10 (94) | 14.10 (94) |
| Essendon | 6.4 (40) | 11.8 (74) | 16.14 (110) | 21.14 (140) | 21.14 (140) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 David Ackerly | 10 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #33 Brett Allison | 7 | 5 | 12 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #17 Mark Arceri | 18 | 9 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #40 Paul Bryce | 9 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #23 Alastair Clarkson | 15 | 4 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #6 Ian Fairley | 6 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #29 Peter German | 19 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #8 Phil Krakouer | 19 | 7 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #9 Matthew Larkin | 14 | 13 | 27 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #43 John Longmire | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #39 Jason Love | 13 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #50 Mick Martyn | 8 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #41 John McCarthy | 12 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #19 Dean McRae | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #4 John Mossop | 11 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #52 Anthony Rock | 7 | 2 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #15 Ross Smith | 8 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #32 Shaun Smith | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #31 Paul Spargo | 15 | 6 | 21 | 6 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #7 Darren Steele | 12 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 Greg Anderson | 19 | 8 | 27 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #31 Dean Bailey | 10 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #12 Steven Clark | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #6 Anthony Daniher | 7 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #5 Terry Daniher | 19 | 12 | 31 | 6 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #22 Bill Duckworth | 8 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #15 Alan Ezard | 17 | 7 | 24 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #10 Garry Foulds | 11 | 4 | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #16 Paul Hamilton | 7 | 8 | 15 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #33 Glenn Hawker | 14 | 17 | 31 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| #35 Gavin Keane | 14 | 7 | 21 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #27 Simon Madden | 14 | 3 | 17 | 11 | — | 5 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #38 Brendon Moore | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #44 Gary ODonnell | 7 | 9 | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #25 Andrew Rogers | 11 | 2 | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #3 Paul Salmon | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #42 Peter Somerville | 13 | 6 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 1 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
| #21 Dean Wallis | 7 | 6 | 13 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| #32 Tim Watson | 22 | 11 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| #13 Darren Williams | 13 | 11 | 24 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |