Game Information
Optus Stadium
Team Stats
-
Disposals
- FRE 380
- 284 HAW
-
Kicks
- FRE 204
- 161 HAW
-
Handballs
- FRE 176
- 123 HAW
-
Free Kicks
- FRE 15
- 14 HAW
-
Clearances
- FRE 25
- 27 HAW
-
Inside 50
- FRE 37
- 33 HAW
-
Tackles
- FRE 56
- 41 HAW
-
Hit-Outs
- FRE 31
- 25 HAW
Score Worm
Game Leaders
Goals
20
M. Taberner2 Goals
22
L. Breust2 Goals
Disposals
8
A. Brayshaw33 Disposals
6
T. Mitchell32 Disposals
Contested Possessions
7
N. Fyfe14 Contested Possessions
6
T. Mitchell17 Contested Possessions
Scoring Plays
| fourth Quarter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 22:45 |  | J. Gunston Behind | 48 - 32 |
| 18:15 | | L. Breust Goal | 48 - 31 |
| 16:50 | | J. Sicily Behind | 48 - 25 |
| 15:38 |  | M. Frederick Behind | 48 - 24 |
| 13:18 | | M. Taberner Behind | 47 - 24 |
| 3:29 | | J. Sicily Goal | 46 - 24 |
| third Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 20:35 | | M. Taberner Goal | 46 - 18 |
| 17:54 | | B. Bewley Goal | 40 - 18 |
| 15:43 | | J. Gunston Behind | 34 - 18 |
| 8:08 | | Rushed | 34 - 17 |
| 5:53 | | L. Schultz Goal | 34 - 16 |
| second Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 20:45 | | Rushed | 28 - 16 |
| 19:08 | | C. Wingard Behind | 28 - 15 |
| 17:32 | | T. Colyer Goal | 28 - 14 |
| 14:57 | | R. Lobb Behind | 22 - 14 |
| 13:50 | | N. Fyfe Behind | 21 - 14 |
| 9:17 | | J. Gunston Goal | 20 - 14 |
| 5:22 | | S. Darcy Behind | 20 - 8 |
| 1:19 | | Rushed | 19 - 8 |
| first Quarter | |||
| Time | Team | Play | Score |
| 22:39 | | M. Taberner Goal | 19 - 7 |
| 14:34 | | N. Fyfe Goal | 13 - 7 |
| 12:42 | | C. Nash Behind | 7 - 7 |
| 10:52 | | Rushed | 7 - 6 |
| 8:48 | | L. Breust Goal | 6 - 6 |
| 4:11 | | S. Darcy Goal | 6 - 0 |
AFL News
![]()
Three vacancies, three different methods: Fascinating subplot in footy's coach hunt
Tasmania wants experience, Carlton is betting on untapped talent, and Essendon wants to keep its search within the family. It's fascinating watching three very different recruitment methods at play, writes Rohan Connolly.
![]()
AFL Round 17: Ins and outs, fixtures, games, tips, odds -- everything you need to know
Round 17 of the 2026 AFL season kicks off with a Thursday night blockbuster between Geelong and Brisbane at GMHBA Stadium. Then, on Friday evening, Sydney and the Western Bulldogs do battle at the SCG.
![]()
Cox: 'Can see both sides' in Scott's comments on absent Stengle
On Red Time, Mason Cox says AFL clubs face a delicate balance between prioritising player wellbeing and protecting themselves financially.
![]()
Hird: Lions need to be at their best to beat Geelong
On ESPN Footy Central, James Hird declares the Lions will be 'up there with Fremantle' as premiership favourites if they can knock off the Cats in Geelong.
![]()
Contenders on 'fraud watch': Every AFL club ranked in July tiers
Yes, Fremantle are clearly in their own tier and flying, but which contenders look legit and which ones are on 'fraud watch'? It's time for our July tiers -- where does your team sit?
![]()
Expert tips, best tips for Round 17 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 17 of the AFL season? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPNfootytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 FRE
|
56 | 148.2 | WWWWW |
| 2 |
 SYD
|
52 | 136.9 | WWWLW |
| 3 |
 HAW
|
42 | 113.7 | WWLWW |
| 4 |
 BL
|
40 | 111.7 | LWWWW |
| 5 |
 ADEL
|
40 | 111.4 | WWWLW |
| 6 |
 GEEL
|
36 | 117.1 | LLWLL |
| 7 |
 MELB
|
36 | 104.2 | LLWWL |
| 8 |
 WB
|
36 | 90.8 | WWLWL |
| 9 |
 NMFC
|
32 | 92.2 | WLWWW |
| 10 |
 COLL
|
30 | 104.2 | WLLWW |
| 11 |
 SUNS
|
28 | 101.2 | LLLLL |
| 12 |
 CARL
|
28 | 95.6 | WWWWW |
| 13 |
 STK
|
24 | 100.6 | LLLWL |
| 14 |
 GWS
|
24 | 99.3 | WWLLL |
| 15 |
 PORT
|
20 | 100.9 | LWLLW |
| 16 |
 WCE
|
16 | 71.5 | WLLLL |
| 17 |
 RICH
|
8 | 61.8 | WLLLL |
| 18 |
 ESS
|
4 | 71.0 | LLLLL |