AFL Record Match Centre, Round 13, 2023

Swans v Saints 13 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 222: Sydney Swans 140, St Kilda 79, draws 3.

Past five: Sydney Swans 3, St Kilda 2. Most recent game: round 23, 2022, Sydney Swans d St Kilda by 14 points at Marvel Stadium.

Highest attendance: 104,239, first semi-final, 1970, at the MCG.

SYDNEY SWANS

Home record: 81-30

Away record: 59-49-3

Highest score: 30.19 (199), round 13, 1982, at the SCG.

Lowest score: 4.2 (26), round 3, 1908, at the Lake Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 171 points, round 12, 1919, at the Lake Oval.

Longest winning sequence: 14, round 12, 1941, to round 2, 1949. Most goals in a game: 14, Harold Robertson, round 12, 1919, at the Lake Oval.

ST KILDA

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Syd – LLLWW StK – LWLWL

KEY OUTS: Syd – P. McCartin (concussion), T. McCartin (concussion), McDonald (ankle), Mills (calf), Parker (suspended), Reid (hamstring); StK –Bytel (concussion), Clark (knee), Jones (quad), McKenzie (calf)

WAIT AND SEE: Syd – Amartey (hamstring), Rampe (neck); StK –Owens (concussion)

MILESTONES: Syd – Lance Franklin (350 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: Was Saints coach Ross Lyon trying to light a fire under star forward Max King when he said he is not a franchise player and that he doesn’t believe in the concept? It could be a genius motivational ploy, although to be fair to King, he has been in good touch.

Talking points

u Future Australian Football Hall of Fame Legend Lance Franklin plays his 350th game tonight. He also played his 100th, 200th and 300th games against the Saints.

u The Swans will look stronger at both ends with Dane Rampe and Joel Amartey back from medium-term injuries.

u The Saints have failed to win (or lose) consecutive games since round five. They’re fifth with a healthy percentage, but several clubs are snapping at their heels.

u A few key Saints such as Jack Sinclair, Jade Gresham and Sebastian Ross were quiet last time out against Hawthorn. They need to get busy early.

Away record: 30-81

Home record: 49-59-3

Highest score: 24.14 (158), round 24, 1991, at Moorabbin.

Lowest score: 0.2 (2), round 3, 1897, at the Lake Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 101 points, round 10, 1998, at the SCG.

Longest winning sequence: 10, round 4, 1990, to round 14, 1995.

Most goals in a game: 15, Tony Lockett, round 13, 1992, at Moorabbin.

u Armed with a monster new seven-year deal, look for Nick Blakey to play well for the Swans.

NEVER MISS AN

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Prediction: Sydney by 11 points

TIGHT AFFAIR: James Rowbottom attempts to shrug off Jack Steele in the Swans’ hard-fought 14-point win over the Saints last season.

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POCKET PROFILE 31 Tom Hickey

Nickname: Hick

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Tom Lynch put me in a headlock

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Justin McInerney

What time should the Grand Final start: In the afternoon

Ideal length of the home and away season: 22 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Sleep

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: I don’t really cut my hair

What sport do you suck at: Most of them

Former footballer you admire most: Tom Bell Hobbies or interests outside football: Dinosaurs and bikes at the moment

Dream job after AFL footy: Firefighter/crypto millionaire

What advice would you give a first-year player: Play for as many clubs as you can

Best advice your mum gave you:

Manners cost nothing

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Chicken Crimpy

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Avril Lavigne

Your go-to karaoke song: Lift by Shannon Noll

Last book you read: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts

Favourite holiday destination: Indonesia

Who should play your coach in a movie: Bruce Willis

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

36.20 (236) v Essendon, R17, 1987, SCG

LOWEST SCORE

0.5 (5) v Carlton, R8, 1899, Princes Park

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

171 points v St Kilda, R12, 1919, Lake Oval

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

12 games – R5, 1918 to GF, 1918; R10, 1933 to R1, 1934; R2, 1935 to R13, 1935; R5, 2014 to R17, 2014

OVERALL RECORD: 2528 games – 1211 wins, 1293 losses, 24 draws

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WORST LOSING SEQUENCE 29

– R7, 1972 to R13, 1973

MOST GAMES

Vic Belcher (also coach S Melb, Fitz), J. Herbie Matthews, John Rantall (also NM, Fitz), Terry Daniher (also Ess), Peter Bedford (also Carl), Jack Sheedy, Len Thompson (also Coll, Fitz), Des Tuddenham (coach S Melb, also Coll, Ess, coach Ess), Paul Roos (also Fitz), Tom Hafey (coach Syd, also Rich, coach Rich, Geel, Coll), Dermott Brereton (also Haw, Coll), Gerard Healy (also Melb), Barry Round (also Foots), John Murphy (also Fitz, NM), Frank Johnson, Paul Kelly, Bob Hammond (coach Syd, also Adel admin), Michael O’Loughlin, Austin Robertson jnr, Barry Hall (also StK, WB), Terry Cashion

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Bob Skilton (rover), Greg Williams (interchange), Norm Smith (coach)

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RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

16 Tony Lockett (v Fitzroy, R19, 1995, Whitten Oval)

15 B ob Pratt (v Essendon, R3, 1934, Lake Oval)

14 Harold Robertson (v St Kilda, R12, 1919, Lake Oval)

12 Tony Lockett (v Richmond, R19, 1996, SCG)

12 Tony Lockett (v Port Adelaide, R16, 1998, SCG)

12 B ob Pratt (v Footscray, R15, 1934, Lake Oval)

12 L indsay White (v Melbourne, R5, 1942, Princes Park)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

J. Herbie Matthews (1940, tied), Ron Clegg (1949, tied), Fred Goldsmith (1955), Bob Skilton (1959, tied; 1963, 1968), Peter Bedford (1970), Graham Teasdale (1977), Barry Round (1981, tied), Greg Williams (1986, tied), Gerard Healy (1988), Paul Kelly (1995), Adam Goodes (2003, tied; 2006)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Ron Barassi (coach Syd, also Melb, Carl, coach Carl, NM, Melb), Roy Cazaly (also StK, coach S Melb, Haw), Bob Pratt, Bob Skilton (also coach S Melb, Melb), Norm Smith (coach S Melb, also Melb, Fitz, coach Melb, Fitz), Ian Stewart (coach Syd, also StK, Rich, coach Carl), Tony Lockett (also StK), Jack Oatey

INDUCTEES: Like McBrien (admin), Johnny Leonard, Laurie Nash, Mark Tandy, Ron Clegg,

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Adam Goodes (centre half-back), Michael O’Loughlin (full-forward)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1934: Bob Pratt (138)

1935: Bob Pratt (97)

1942: Lindsay White (67)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1996: Tony Lockett (114)

1998: Tony Lockett (107)

2014: Lance Franklin* (67)

2017: Lance Franklin* (69)

NORM SMITH MEDALLIST

Ryan O’Keefe (2012)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

Charlie Ricketts (1909), Bert Howson (1918), Jack Bisset (1933)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Paul Roos (2005), John Longmire* (2012)

JIM STYNES MEDALLIST

Ryan O’Keefe (2006)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Adam Goodes (1999), Dan Hannebery (2010), Callum Mills* (2016)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION MVP AWARD

Gerard Healy (1988)

PREMIERSHIPS

1909, 1918, 1933, 2005, 2012

RUNNERS-UP

1899, 1907, 1912, 1914, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1945, 1996, 2006, 2014, 2016, 2022

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1996, 2014, 2016

WOODEN SPOONS

1903, 1922, 1938, 1939, 1962, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1992, 1993, 1994

FINALS

93 games – 42 wins, 51 losses MOST

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

19.22 (136) v North Melbourne, PF, 2014

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

3.8 (26) v Fitzroy, GF, 1899

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL 71 points v North Melbourne, PF, 2014

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL 99 points v Hawthorn, QF, 1987

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

9 Lindsay White, v Essendon, PF, 1942

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Five games (2005-06)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Seven games (1945-87)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

113 games – 55 wins, 58 losses

Premierships 1956, 1957, 1960, 1982

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (2750), 1985 (2777), 1986 (4927), 1987 (3594), 1988 (2516), 1989 (2631), 1990 (2624), 1991 (2907), 1992 (3020), 1993 (3097), 1994 (3327), 1995 (6088), 1996 (9525), 1997 (22,109), 1998 (31,089), 1999 (31,175), 2000 (30,177), 2001 (28,022), 2002 (27,755), 2003 (21,270), 2004 (25,010), 2005 (24,955), (30,382), 2007 (28,764), 2008 (26,721), 2009 (26,269), 2010 (28,671), 2011 (27,106), 2012 (29,873), 2013 (36,358), 2014 (40,126), 2015 (48,836), 2016 (56,523), 2017 (58,838), 2018 (60,934), 2019 (61,912), 2020 (48,322), 2021 (50,144), 2022 (55,394)

* denotes current player or coach

ADAM GOODES

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SYDNEY SWANS

SYDNEY SWANS

Coach John Longmire

Co-captains Dane Rampe, Callum Mills, Luke Parker

Coach Ross Lyon Captain Jack Steele

POCKET PROFILE 43 Cooper Sharman

Nickname: Sharmo

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Mason Wood

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 25 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Watch movies

Dream job after AFL footy: CEO

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Yes

What sport do you suck at: Table tennis

Favourite subject at school: Maths and PE

Former footballer you admire most: Paddy Ryder

Sporting event you cannot miss: Australian Open Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf

Best advice your mum gave you:

Use your manners

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: The Rubens

Your go-to karaoke song: Mr Brightside

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends

Last book you read: Tim Paine’s autobiography

Who should play your coach in a movie: Robert Downey jnr

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

31.18 (204) v Melbourne, R6, 1978, MCG

LOWEST SCORE

0.1 (1) v Geelong, R17, 1899, Corio Oval

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

139 points v Brisbane Lions, R22, 2005, Marvel Stadium

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

19 games – R1, 2009 to R19, 2009

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Ian Stewart (centre), Alex Jesaulenko (half-forward)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Nicky Winmar (half-forward flank), Jim Krakouer (forward pocket)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1902: Charlie Baker (30)

1936: Bill Mohr (101)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1956: Bill Young (56)

1987: Tony Lockett (117)

1991: Tony Lockett (118)

2004: Fraser Gehrig (90)

2005: Fraser Gehrig (74)

NORM SMITH MEDALLIST

Lenny Hayes (2010)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLIST

Allan Jeans (1966)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Nicky Winmar (1996), Robert Harvey (2004), Jason Gram (2008)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Justin Koschitzke (2001), Nick Riewoldt (2002)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Tony Lockett (1987), Robert Harvey (1997), Nick Riewoldt (2004)

PREMIERSHIP

1966

RUNNERS-UP

1913, 1965, 1971, 1997, 2009, 2010

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1997, 2009

WOODEN SPOONS

1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1904, 1909, 1910, 1920, 1924, 1943, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1977, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 2000, 2014

RECORD

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

15 Tony Lockett (v Sydney, R13, 1992, Moorabbin)

13 Tony Lockett (v Carlton, R21, 1991, Waverley Park)

12 Tony Lockett (v Melbourne, R4, 1987, MCG)

12 Tony Lockett (v West Coast, R9, 1989, Moorabbin)

12 Tony Lockett (v Adelaide, R7, 1991, Moorabbin)

12 Tony Lockett (v Sydney, R9, 1991, SCG)

12 Tony Lockett (v Brisbane, R10, 1992, Moorabbin)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Colin Watson (1925), Brian Gleeson (1957), Neil Roberts (1958), Verdun Howell (1959, tied), Ian Stewart (1965 tied, 1966), Ross Smith (1967), Tony Lockett (1987 tied), Robert Harvey (1997, 1998)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Darrel Baldock (also coach StK), Roy Cazaly (also S Melb, coach S Melb, Haw), Ian Stewart (also Rich, coach Carl, coach S Melb), Tony Lockett (also Syd), Malcolm Blight (StK coach, also N Melb, playing coach N Melb, coach Adel, Geel)

INDUCTEES: Bill Mohr, Colin Watson (also coach StK), Dave McNamara (also coach StK), Wels Eicke (also N Melb, coach StK, N Melb), Vic Cumberland (also Melb), Dan Minogue (coach StK, also Coll, Rich, Haw, coach Rich, Haw, Carl, Fitz), Allan Jeans (also coach StK, Haw, Rich), Carl Ditterich (also Melb, coach Melb), Bob McLean (admin), Les Foote (also N Melb, coach StK), Ross Oakley (admin), Alex Jesaulenko (also Carl, coach Carl, StK), Tim Watson (coach StK, also Ess), Ross Smith (also coach StK), Robert Harvey, Neil Roberts, Verdun Howell, Barry Hall (also player Syd, WB), Trevor Barker, Mick Malthouse (also Rich, coach WB, WCE, Coll, Carl), Nathan Burke, Nicky Winmar (also WB)

FINALS

54 games – 22 wins, 31 losses, 1 draw

MOST FINALS

24.14 (158) v Essendon, EF, 1973

3.8 (26) v Carlton, SF, 1908

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

67 points v Essendon, EF, 1973

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

80 points v Brisbane Lions, QF, 2004

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

9 Tony Lockett, v Geelong, EF, 1991

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Two games (1913, 1966, 1972, 1997, 2009, 2010)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Four games (1997-2004)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

107 games – 52 wins, 53 losses, two draws

Premierships 1958, 1996, 2004, 2008

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (4930), 1985 (5708), 1986 (4321), 1987 (3924), 1988 (5799), 1989 (8360), 1990 (11,363), 1991 (9765), 1992 (11,650), 1993 (12,956), 1994 (12,009), 1995 (8870), 1996 (14,375), 1997 (16,610), 1998 (23,204), 1999 (20,793), 2000 (17,855), 2001 (22,248), 2002 (17,696), 2003 (23,626), 2004 (30,534), 2005 (32,043), 2006 (32,327), 2007 (30,394), 2008 (30,063), 2009 (31,906), 2010 (39,021), 2011

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HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY

u Only Errol Gulden (17.6) is averaging more kicks than Lloyd (16.5) this season. Lloyd’s ball use has been outstanding, posting a kicking efficiency of 84 per cent – the highest of the top five kicks at the club.

SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE 50

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area. The first kick or effective handball in a chain

PRESSURE FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

u No player has had more pressure points than Steele this season – averaging 56.3. It isn’t as high as his previous two seasons where he averaged 62.9 and 64.4.

that clears the centre bounce area.

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JACK STEELE

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

TACKLES IN FORWARD 50

u Rowbottom has won only eight forward half intercept possessions this season – ranked equal 16th at the Swans – but the side has generated 26 points from his intercepts – ranked third.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE 50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

BRAD CROUCH

u Crouch has had 34 gathers from a hit-out this season – ranked No. 1 at the Saints and twice as many as Jack Steele. Crouch leads the club for contested possessions, averaging 12.1 a game.

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DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 D.Rich (BL) 6.0 597

2 L.Weller (GCS) 6.0 585

3 J.Short (Rich) 9.0 555

4 L.Ryan (Frem) 11.0 551

5 N.Daicos (Coll) 12.0 543

6 B.Smith (Adel) 11.0 535

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 12.0 76.0

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 11.0 69.3

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 11.0 67.8

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 11.0 66.5

5 T.Atkins (Geel) 12.0 64.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 12.0 63.9

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 12.0 61.8

8 R.Ginbey (WCE) 12.0 58.2

9 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 11.0 57.4

10 T.Bedford (GWS) 6.0 56.5

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

Bulldogs v Power 13 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 36: Western Bulldogs 16, Port Adelaide 20.

Past five: Western Bulldogs 2, Port Adelaide 3.

Most recent game: round 5, 2023, Western Bulldogs lost to Port Adelaide by 14 points at Adelaide Oval.

Highest attendance: 45,115, round 5, 2023, at Adelaide Oval.

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Home record: 9-8

Away record: 7-12

Highest score: 25.16 (166), round 7, 2006, at Football Park.

Lowest score: 5.4 (34), round 19, 2018, at Mars Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 93 points, round 12, 2009, at TIO Stadium.

DASHING DOG: Caleb Daniel gets a handball away, but the Bulldogs fell short of the Power by 14 points at Adelaide Oval last season.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: WB – WWWLL PA – WWWWW

KEY OUTS: WB – Darcy (jaw), Johannisen (hamstring), McLean (back), Richards (hamstring); PA – Clurey (back), Duursma (knee), Georgiades (knee)

WAIT AND SEE: PA – Boak (ribs), Dixon (quad)

MILESTONES: Nil

WATCH OUT FOR: It’s an important night for the Western Bulldogs, who have dropped their past two games after working so hard to get their season back on track. They have traded wins with the Power the past six times, so on that basis it is their turn to triumph.

Talking points

u Port’s 16-goal first-half blitz against Hawthorn last week was the best football played by any club this season.

u A few Bulldogs have been under the pump this week, especially Bailey Smith (kicking efficiency), Aaron Naughton (22 goals in 12 games) and Rory Lobb (is he still a best-22 player?).

u Port makes its first trip to Marvel Stadium for the year, but it is a happy hunting ground – the Power have won their past seven games here.

u The Bulldogs need to score more heavily; their 932 points through 12 games is the sixth-lowest in the competition.

Longest winning sequence: 7, round 14, 2007, to round 10, 2013.

Most goals in a game: 7, Chris Grant, round 3, 2000, at Marvel Stadium.

PORT ADELAIDE

Away record: 8-9

Home record: 12-7

Highest score: 25.11 (161), round 13, 2002, at Football Park.

Lowest score: 5.11 (41), round 15, 2019, at Adelaide Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 86 points, round 20, 2004, at TIO Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 8, round 18, 2000, to round 12, 2005.

Most goals in a game: 8, Jay Schulz, round 14, 2014, at Adelaide Oval.

u Travis Boak and Charlie Dixon are back to strengthen the Power tonight, however, Ryan Burton is a surprise omission and there is still no room for skipper Tom Jonas.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Port Adelaide by nine points

PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 33 Aaron Naughton

Nickname: Naughty

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: ‘Doc’ (Taylor) Duryea

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 23 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Have a nap

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No

Favourite subject at school: Marine study

Former footballer you admire most: ‘Daisy’ (Dale) Thomas Dream job after AFL footy: Lollipop man

Sporting event you cannot miss: Super Bowl Hobbies or interests outside football: Fishing, camping

What advice would you give a first-year player: Don’t be late

What’s something you admire about your club: The people

Favourite Shapes flavour: Cheese and Bacon

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Midnight Oil

Your go-to karaoke song: Single Ladies by Beyonce

Three things on your bucket list: See snow, Greek Islands, swim with whale sharks

Favourite holiday destination: Nashville

STILL SNARLING 140 YEARS ON

The year 1883 was a significant one for the young Melbourne suburb of Footscray.

The newly-reformed Victorian Junior Football Association (the ‘junior’ referring to the competition’s status as opposed to the age of the players) admitted the Footscray Football Club into its ranks, setting the club on a path to being the top-tier AFL outfit that today plays as the Western Bulldogs.

Footscray also issued its first membership tickets in 1883, initiating a connection between fans and players that is, 140 years later, as strong as it has ever been.

Three years later, in 1886, the club took two more significant steps.

First, it moved its home ground and headquarters from ‘Lower Footscray’ (near the Maribyrnong River), via a stint at the Market Reserve (also known as Northern Reserve) to the Western Reserve – now known as Whitten Oval –

in Barkly St, ‘Upper Footscray’. Second, the club joined the Victorian Football Association, then the premier football competition in the state, if not the country.

Within a dozen years, Footscray became a VFA powerhouse, winning a hat-trick of premierships in 1898-1900, and further flags in 1908, 1913, 1919-20 and 1923-24.

The last of those was followed by a ‘Championship of Victoria’ win over the 1924 VFL premier Essendon, and the following year the Bulldogs joined the VFL, by now recognised as the elite competition of the land.

Footscray first qualified for the VFL finals in 1938, and reached the post-season six more times during the 1940s and 1950s, until it claimed a memorable maiden premiership in 1954.

Another Grand Final followed in 1961, which ended in defeat at the hands of Hawthorn.

In 1924, Footscray won the VFA flag and the Championship of Victoria (main photo) and, above, the pioneering 1883 side.

It would be 62 years from the Bulldogs’ first premiership to their second, a fairytale run in 2016 which captured the imagination of the football world.

In between, the club was almost forced into a merger with Fitzroy in 1989, but the power of the people instituted the ‘Fightback Campaign’, and the Bulldogs lived to see another day.

Pioneers of women’s football, in 2017 the Western Bulldogs became a foundation club in the AFLW competition. A year later, they claimed their first premiership in the elite women’s league.

The Western Bulldogs today are a strong club in the nation’s strongest league, a testament to the 140 years of hard work and support of many thousands of loyal players, administrators and fans since Footscray joined the Victorian Junior Football Association in 1883.

PRIDE OF THE WEST:

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

33.15 (213) v St Kilda, R13, 1978, Western Oval

1.8 (14) v Geelong, R12, 1965, Western Oval

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

128 points v North Melbourne, R3, 2021, Marvel Stadium

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Ted Whitten (also coach Foots), Royce Hart (coach Foots, also Rich)

INDUCTEES: Allan Hopkins (also coach Foots), Norm Ware (also coach Foots), Arthur Olliver (also coach Foots), Syd Coventry (coach Foots, also Coll), Bill Goggin (coach Foots, also Geel, coach Geel), Bob Rose (coach Foots, also Coll, coach Coll), John Schultz, Bernie Quinlan (also Fitz, coach Fitz), Charlie Sutton (also coach Foots), Gary Dempsey (also N Melb), Barry Round (also S Melb/Syd), Doug Hawkins (also Fitz), Chris Grant, Scott West, Brad Johnson, Jason Akermanis (also Bris Lions), Barry Hall (also St K, Syd), Terry Wallace (also Haw, Rich, coach Rich), Brad Hardie (also Bris, Coll), Mick Malthouse (coach WB, also St K, Rich, coach WCE, Coll, Carl), Nicky Winmar (also St K)

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Ted Whitten (centre half-back)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Nicky Winmar (half-forward), Michael McLean (interchange)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLIST

1954: Jack Collins (73)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1957: Jack Collins (74)

1978: Kelvin Templeton (118)

1979: Kelvin Templeton (91)

1985: Simon Beasley (93)

NORM SMITH MEDALLIST

Jason Johannisen* (2016)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Charlie Sutton (1954), Luke Beveridge* (2016)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLIST

Barry Hall (2010)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Luke Darcy (2002), Marcus Bontempelli* (2021)

RECORD

AFL COACHES ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Marcus Bontempelli* (2019)

PREMIERSHIPS

1954, 2016

RUNNERS-UP

1961, 2021

WOODEN SPOONS

1959, 1967, 1982, 2003

FINALS

56 games – 21 wins, 35 losses

Del-Re, v Geelong, QF, 1992

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Four games (2016)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Six games (1938-51)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

115 games – 55 wins, 60 losses

Premierships 1963, 1964, 1967, 1970, 2010

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (6491), 1985 (8030), 1986 (8433), 1987 (3452), 1988 (5351), 1989 (5168), 1990 (10,983), 1991 (9598), 1992 (9311),

15 Kelvin Templeton (v St Kilda, R13, 1978, Whitten Oval)

12 Simon Beasley (v Geelong, R16, 1982, Whitten Oval)

12 Simon Beasley (v Richmond, R18, 1985, Waverley Park)

12 Simon Beasley (v Melbourne, R15, 1985, Whitten Oval)

11 Simon Beasley (v Richmond, R1, 1984, Whitten Oval)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Allan Hopkins (1930, tied), Norman Ware (1941), Peter Box (1956), John Schultz (1960), Gary Dempsey (1975), Kelvin Templeton (1980), Brad Hardie (1985), Tony Liberatore (1990), Scott Wynd (1992), Adam Cooney (2008)

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SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Carlton v Gold Coast Suns (MCG) 1.10pm

North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs (MRVL) (T) 4.40pm

Byes: Adelaide Crows, Collingwood, Essendon, Hawthorn, Melbourne, West Coast Eagles

PORT ADELAIDE

IN: Keath, Bruce, Vandermeer, West OUT: Gardner, Baker, O’Brien, Richards, McNeil

Boak, Dixon OUT: Burton, Bonner, Lord0

Boundary: Nicholas PHILLIPS, Adam COOTE, Shane THIELE, Patrick DINEEN

Goal: Matthew BRIDGES, Stephen WILLIAMS EM: Michael CRAIG

WESTERN BULLDOGS

PORT ADELAIDE

POCKET PROFILE 41 Jed McEntee

Nickname: Jeddles or Jedly

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

Orazio Fantasia

What time should the Grand Final start: The usual time

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Listen to music

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: 50/50

What sport do you suck at: Bowling

Favourite subject at school: PE or Maths

Dream job after AFL footy: Carpenter

Sporting event you cannot miss: World Cup Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf, gaming and hanging with friends

What advice would you give a first-year player: Ask questions and don’t be afraid

What’s something you admire about your club: The people

Best advice your mum gave you: Push through it

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Neither

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Haven’t been to one

Favourite podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience

Three things on your bucket list: Travel, play golf overseas and buy a house

Last book you read: The Millionaire Next Door

Favourite holiday destination: Walker Flat, SA (on the Murray River)

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

29.14 (188) v Hawthorn, R13, 2005, Football Park

LOWEST SCORE

3.3 (21) v Collingwood, R20, 2011, Football Park

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

117 points v Hawthorn, R13, 2005, Football Park

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

7 Jay Schulz (v North Melbourne, R13, 2010, Marvel Stadium)

7 Jay Schulz (v Brisbane Lions, R15, 2011, Gabba)

7 Jay Schulz (v North Melbourne, R8, 2012, Football Park)

7 A ngus Monfries (v Geelong, R20, 2013, GMHBA Stadium)

7 Jay Schulz (v Brisbane, R4, 2014, Adelaide Oval)

BROWNLOW MEDALLIST

Ollie Wines* (2021)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

OVERALL RECORD: 606 games – 324 wins, 277

RECORD AT

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

8 Warren Tredrea (v Carlton, R7, 1998, Princes Park)

8 Jay Schulz (v Western Bulldogs, R14, 2014, Adelaide Oval)

7 S cott Cummings (v Essendon, R17, 1997, MCG)

7 Warren Tredrea (v Fremantle, R11, 2003, Football Park)

7 Scott Cummings (v Hawthorn, R2, 1998, Waverley Park)

7 Warren Tredrea (v Essendon, R9, 2003, Marvel Stadium)

7 Daniel Motlop (v Essendon, R7, 2008, Marvel Stadium)

7 Warren Tredrea (v Richmond, R8, 2009, Football Park)

7 Warren Tredrea (v Hawthorn, R13, 2005, Football Park)

7 Warren Tredrea (v Adelaide, R7, 2004, Football Park)

INDUCTEES : Craig Bradley (also Carl), Nathan Buckley (also Bris Lions, Coll, coach Coll), Haydn Bunton snr (also Fitz), John Cahill (coach PA, also coach Coll), Russell Ebert (also NM), Bob McLean (admin PA), Geof Motley, Bob Quinn, Gavin Wanganeen (also Ess), Fos Williams (coach PA), Warren Tredrea, Greg Phillips (also Coll)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Gavin Wanganeen (half-back flank), Byron Pickett (interchange), Peter Burgoyne (interchange)

NORM SMITH MEDALLIST

Byron Pickett (2004)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLIST

Mark Williams (2004)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Michael Wilson (1997), Danyle Pearce (2006)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS Adam Kingsley (2001), Nick Stevens

(40) v Richmond, PF, 2020

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

87 points v North Melbourne, EF, 2005

87 points v North Melbourne, PF, 2007

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

119 points v Geelong, GF, 2007

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

5 Brendon Lade, v Sydney, QF, 2003

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Four games (2004-05)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Four games (1999-2002)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

54 games – 29 wins, 25 losses

Premierships 2001, 2002

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HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY

BAILEY DALE

u Dale leads the Bulldogs for kicks a game with 16.5 this season. He has hit the target by foot 76.8 per cent of the time, which is the highest percentage of the top 10 kicks at the club.

SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE 50

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

HOUSTON

u Houston has laid 22 effective tackles from 28 tackle attempts in games on the road this season –posting a tackle efficiency of 78.6 per cent, which is the highest of the top 10 for attempts at the Power.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

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DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

TACKLES IN FORWARD 50

u Treloar ranks 17th at the Bulldogs for intercept possessions this season with 24 in eight games. But the team has generated a score from 37.5 per cent of his intercepts – the highest percentage of the top 20 intercept players.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE 50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

ZAK BUTTERS

u Butters has won seven more contested possessions than any other Power player on the road this season –averaging a career-high 11.6. He has won 14 contested possessions in each of his past three interstate matches.

TRELOAR

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 D.Rich (BL) 6.0 597

2 L.Weller (GCS) 6.0 585

3 J.Short (Rich) 9.0 555

4 L.Ryan (Frem) 11.0 551

5 N.Daicos (Coll) 12.0 543

6 B.Smith (Adel) 11.0 535

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 12.0 76.0

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 11.0 69.3

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 11.0 67.8

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 11.0 66.5

5 T.Atkins (Geel) 12.0 64.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 12.0 63.9

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 12.0 61.8

8 R.Ginbey (WCE) 12.0 58.2

9 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 11.0 57.4

10 T.Bedford (GWS) 6.0 56.5

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

Hawks v Lions 13 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 53: Hawthorn 33, Brisbane Lions 20.

Past five: Hawthorn 3, Brisbane Lions 2.

Most recent game: round 10, 2022, Hawthorn d Brisbane Lions by 5 points at UTAS Stadium.

Highest attendance: 39,007, round 19, 2007, at the MCG.

HAWTHORN

Home record: 23-6

Away record: 10-14

Highest score: 25.16 (166), round 8, 1994, at Waverley Park.

Lowest score: 5.11 (41), round 7, 1996, at the Gabba.

Greatest winning margin: 99 points, round 8, 1994, at Waverley Park.

Longest winning sequence: 9, round 4, 1990, to round 1, 1995.

Most goals in a game: 11, Jason Dunstall, round 12, 1987, at Metricon Stadium.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Haw – LLWWL BL – WWWWL

KEY OUTS: Haw – Frost (foot), Jiath (calf); BL – Mathieson (hamstring)

WAIT AND SEE: Haw – Mitchell (illness), Wingard (calf); BL – Answerth (concussion), Payne (concussion)

MILESTONES: Nil

WATCH OUT FOR: A lift from the Hawks midfield. They were challenged pre-game against Port last week, but James Worpel aside, were well beaten. Now they come up against the similarly powerful Lions engine room. Another big test for Will Day, Jai Newcombe and Conor Nash.

Talking points

u Brisbane has been a premiership contender, while Hawthorn has been been a cellar-dweller, yet since 2020, the Hawks have won all three encounters.

u Emotional afternoon looming for three-time Hawk premiership forward Jack Gunston as he faces his former club for the first time.

u The Lions have their full-strength backline available for the first time all season. Harris Andrews, Darcy Gardiner and Jack Payne will all play.

u The Hawks’ backline was all at sea last week against Port without suspended skipper James Sicily. His return today is timely, but Sam Frost will be missed.

BRISBANE LIONS

Away record: 6-23

Home record: 14-10

Highest score: 21.22 (148), round 2, 2002, at the Gabba.

Lowest score: 2.5 (17), round 12, 1988, at Princes Park.

Greatest winning margin: 102 points, round 2, 2002, at the Gabba. Longest winning sequence: 6, round 13, 2001, to round 20, 2004. Most goals in a game: 8, Jonathan Brown, round 7, 2006, at Metricon Stadium.

u This is the first of just two MCG games for the Lions, a venue they have won at just twice in the past 10 years.

ASHLEY BROWNE

Prediction: Brisbane Lions by 12 points

YOUNG GUN: Jai Newcombe fires out a handball ahead of Lachie Neale in the Hawks’ upset win over the Lions last season.

POCKET PROFILE 2 Mitch Lewis

Nickname: Mitta, Lewie

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: James Sicily

What time should the Grand Final start: 3.15pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 18 rounds

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Have a nap

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Depends if I need one

What sport do you suck at: FIFA

Favourite subject at school: English

Former footballer you admire most: Matthew Richardson

Dream job after AFL footy: Pro golfer

Sporting event you cannot miss: The Masters Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf, cycling

What advice would you give a first-year player: Work hard

What’s something you admire about your club: The people

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Billy Joel

Your go-to karaoke song: Jealous by Labrinth

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends

Something on your bucket list: Win a flag

Last book you read: Atomic Habits

Favourite holiday destination: Mullingar, Ireland

BEHIND BREUST’S MILESTONE MOTIVATION

Hawthorn, in partnership with Pancare Foundation, is thrilled to announce the second Dare to Hope Match when the Hawks take on Carlton on July 2 at the MCG to raise awareness and funds for the Dare to Hope: Paul Dear Pancreatic Cancer Fund.

Despite Dear’s untimely passing in July last year, this match will proudly carry on his legacy with a new initiative – the Bay of Hope.

Each year, more than 3500 Australian families are devastated by the loss of someone special to pancreatic cancer.

Hawthorn forward Luke Breust has credited an important “pillar” in his support network while celebrating his 500th goal with 500 snags at a barbecue at Bunjil Bagora, Waverley Park, last Tuesday morning.

Breust and 10-year-old Henry have been friends since 2019, sending each other videos and text messages, whether it’s to wish each other happy birthday or a simple good luck message before a game.

Henry also presented Breust with his 2023 playing guernsey during Hawthorn’s Family Day before the start of the season.

So when the star forward kicked his 500th major at Adelaide Oval last Saturday, Henry was the one person he wanted to celebrate with the most.

“I think it was 2019 when we struck up a little connection,” Breust said.

“We exchange videos, we exchange text messages and he’s just been a little pillar in my support network over the last four years.

Despite being a leading cause of cancer deaths, there is not enough awareness and research funding for this devastating disease. To raise the much-needed awareness and funding, the Bay of Hope offers a heart-warming tribute to the 3500 grandparents, parents, partners, siblings, friends and colleagues lost to pancreatic cancer each year.

“I’m so proud of him, he’s growing into a great little boy.

“All the money raised today through gold coin donations will go to the Hawks Community Foundation to help with things like the blind team.

“Hopefully one day Henry can play for the Hawthorn blind team as well.”

Speaking more broadly about the milestone, Breust said it was an honour to be among Hawthorn greats such as Jason Dunstall and Jarryd Roughead who have also notched up 500 career goals.

“When you see the names that are above me on the list, you sort of pinch yourself and say, geez, I don’t sit comfortably anywhere near them, but I’m sure down the track, I’ll reflect on it and enjoy the milestone,” he said.

From a country lad who grew up on a farm in New South Wales to 271 games as one of the best small forwards in the AFL, Breust credited his success story to the values of hard work and dedication.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

u You can pay a special tribute to someone impacted by pancreatic cancer by having them represented in the Bay of Hope by personalising their silhouette with their name and making a donation.

u If you haven’t personally been impacted, you can support the installation by making a donation to contribute to one of the 3500 silhouettes required for the Bay of Hope.

u Visit hawks.team/bayofhope

PILLAR OF SUPPORT: Hawks star Luke Breust with his greatest fan, Henry, and right after kicking his 500th goal.

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

36.15 (231) v Fitzroy, R6, 1991, North Hobart

LOWEST SCORE

1.7 (13) v Melbourne, R9, 1926, MCG

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

165 points v Port Adelaide, R21, 2011, MCG

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

12 games – R9, 1961 to Grand Final, 1961; R2, 2013 to R14, 2013

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE 27

Scott, David Parkin (also coach Haw, Carl, Fitz), Jason Dunstall, John Platten, Kelvin Moore, Robert DiPierdomenico, Darren Jarman (also Adel), Paul Salmon (also Ess), Chris Langford, Shane Crawford, Rick Davies, Terry Wallace (also Rich, Foots, coach WB, Rich)

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Leigh Matthews (forward pocket), Gary Ablett snr (interchange)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1963-1965: John Peck (69, 68, 56)

1968: Peter Hudson (125)

1970-1971: Peter Hudson (146, 140)

FINALS

86 games – 53 wins, 33 losses

OVERALL RECORD: 2071 games – 1006 wins, 1052 losses, 13 draws

RECORD

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

17 Jason Dunstall (v Richmond, R7, 1992, Waverley Park)

16 P eter Hudson (v Melbourne, R5, 1969, Glenferrie Oval)

14 Jason Dunstall (v Footscray, R19, 1996, Waverley Park)

13 Peter Hudson (v South Melbourne, R11, 1969, Glenferrie Oval)

13 P eter Hudson (v South Melbourne, R8, 1970, Glenferrie Oval)

13 L ance Franklin (v North Melbourne, R10, 2012, University of Tasmania Stadium)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Col Austen (1949 tied), Robert DiPierdomenico (1986 tied), John Platten (1987 tied), Shane Crawford (1999), Sam Mitchell (2012), Tom Mitchell (2018)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Leigh Matthews (also coach Coll, Bris Lions), Peter Hudson, John J. Kennedy (also coach Haw, N Melb).

INDUCTEES: Graham Arthur, Bert Chadwick (also Melb, coach Melb, Haw), Michael Tuck, Dan Minogue (also Coll, Rich, coach Rich, Haw, Carl, StK, Fitz), Allan Jeans (coach Haw, also StK, coach StK, Rich), Peter Knights (also coach Bris, Haw), Dermott Brereton (also Coll, Syd), Gary Ayres (also coach Geel, Adel), Gary Ablett snr (also Geel), Don

1975: Leigh Matthews (67)

1977: Peter Hudson (99)

1988-1989: Jason Dunstall (124, 128)

1992: Jason Dunstall (139)

2008: Lance Franklin (102)

2011: Lance Franklin (71)

2013: Jarryd Roughead (68)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Colin Robertson (1983), Gary Ayres (1986, 1988), Paul Dear (1991), Luke Hodge (2008, 2014), Brian Lake (2013), Cyril Rioli (2015)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Paul Hudson (1992), Paul Salmon (1999)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

John J. Kennedy (1961, 1971, 1976), David Parkin (1978), Allan Jeans (1983, 1986, 1989), Alan Joyce (1988, 1991), Alastair Clarkson (2008, 2013, 2014, 2015)

JIM STYNES MEDALLIST

Luke Hodge (2014)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Nick Holland (1995), Sam Mitchell (2003)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Leigh Matthews (1982), Russell Greene (1984), Jason Dunstall (1992), Shane Crawford (1999), Tom Mitchell (2018)

PREMIERSHIPS

1961, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015

RUNNERS-UP

1963, 1975, 1984, 1985, 1987, 2012

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1961, 1971, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 2012, 2013

WOODEN SPOONS

1925, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1941, 1942, 1946, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1965

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

24.22 (166) v North Melbourne, SF, 1982

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

5.15 (45) v North Melbourne, PF, 1977

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL 99 points v Sydney, QF, 1987

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL 78 points v Essendon, GF, 1985

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

8 Michael Moncrieff, v Collingwood, QF, 1978; Dermott Brereton, v Essendon, GF, 1985; Lance Franklin, v W Bulldogs, QF, 2008

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Six games (2013-14)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Four games (1992-96; 2016-)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

134 games – 83 wins, 51 losses

Premierships 1968, 1969, 1977, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1999

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (8051), 1985 (7713), 1986 (7335), 1987 (6516), 1988 (7099), 1989 (8520), 1990 (9882), 1991 (10,006), 1992 (12,338), 1993 (11,388), 1994 (11,245),

2012 (60,841), 2013 (63,353), 2014 (68,650), 2015 (72,924), 2016 (75,351), 2017 (75,663), 2018 (80,302), 2019 (81,211), 2020 (76,343), 2021 (77,079), 2022 (81,494) * denotes current players or coach

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BRISBANE LIONS

Coach Sam Mitchell Captain James Sicily

Coach Chris Fagan Co-captains Harris Andrews, Lachie Neale

POCKET PROFILE 44 Darcy Wilmot

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Kai Lohmann

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Jack Payne

Ideal length of the home and away season: All year round

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Drink Pepsi Max

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: I get my hair cut every Monday by my girlfriend’s dad’s brother

What sport do you suck at: None

Favourite subject at school: VCAL

Former footballer you admire most: Dale Thomas

What advice would you give a first-year player: Do as I say, not as I do Hobbies or interests outside football: Go karting, my dogs

What’s something you admire about your club:

Club mascot Roy the Lion

Favourite Shapes flavour:

Prefer (Harry) Cheezels

Uber Eats or Doordash: Prefer Deliveroo

First concert you attended: The Wiggles

Favourite podcast: High Low With Emrata

Last book you read: Green Sheep

Favourite holiday destination: Springfield

Things on your bucket list: Go to Hong Kong, be the king of Brisbane

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

33.21 (219) v Sydney, R8, 1993, Gabba

LOWEST SCORE

2.5 (17) v Hawthorn, R12, 1988, Ikon Park; v Richmond, R4, 2018, MCG

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

162 points v Sydney, R8, 1993, Gabba

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

20 games – R10, 2001 to R4, 2002

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLIST

Daniel Rich* (2013)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Leigh Matthews (2001, 2002, 2003)

JIM STYNES MEDALLISTS

Jason Akermanis (1999), Ashley McGrath (2013)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Nathan Buckley (1993), Chris Scott (1994), Daniel Rich* (2009), Lewis Taylor (2014)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Three games (2009-19; 2020-21)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

68 games – 31 wins, 35 losses, two draws

Premiership 2013

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

OVERALL RECORD: 830 games –369 wins, 453 losses, 8 draws

4

12 games – R20, 1990 to R10, 1991; R5, 2016 to R17, 2016

MVP AWARD

Michael Voss (2002 tied, 2003)

Lachie Neale* (2020)

PREMIERSHIPS

2001, 2002, 2003

RUNNERS-UP

2004

WOODEN SPOONS

1990, 1991, 1998, 2017

FINALS

34 games – 20 wins, 14 losses MOST FINALS

1987 (3449), 1988 (7607), 1989 (7176), 1990 (5630), 1991 (5696), 1992 (5401), 1993 (5750), 1994 (6158), 1995 (6893), 1996 (10,267), 1997 (16,769), 1998 (16,108), 1999 (16,931), 2000 (20,295), 2001 (18,330), 2002 (22,288), 2003 (24,365), 2004 (30,221), 2005 (28,913), 2006 (26,459), 2007 (21,976), 2008 (22,737), 2009 (24,873), 2010 (26,779), 2011 (20,792), 2012 (20,762), 2013 (24,130), 2014 (24,012), 2015 (25,408), 2016 (23,286), 2017 (21,362), 2018 (24,867), 2019 (28,023), 2020 (29,277), 2021 (40,289), 2022 (43,319) * denotes current player or coach

Fitzroy

OVERALL RECORD: 1928 games – 869 wins, 1034 losses, 25 draws

GRAND FINALS: 13

PREMIERSHIPS: 1898, 1899, 1904, 1905, 1913, 1916, 1922, 1944

HIGHEST SCORE

36.22 (238) v Melbourne, R17, 1979, Waverley Park

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

190 points v Melbourne, R17, 1979, Waverley Park

MOST GAMES

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

26.14 (170) v Carlton, SF, 1996

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

6.6 (42) v Geelong, PF , 2020

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

97 points v Carlton, SF, 1996

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

82 points v Carlton, SF, 2000

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

7 A lastair Lynch v Carlton, SF, 1996; Alastair Lynch v Adelaide, QF, 2002

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Six games (2001-02)

TOP

10 Jonathan Brown (v Carlton, R16, 2007, Gabba)

9 Brad Hardie (v Carlton, R10, 1989, Ikon Park)

9 Daniel Bradshaw (v Melbourne, R4, 2005, Gabba)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Michael Voss (1996 tied), Jason Akermanis (2001), Simon Black (2002), Lachie Neale* (2020)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGEND: Leigh Matthews (coach, also Haw, coach Coll)

INDUCTEES: Peter Knights (Haw, also coach Bris, Haw), Michael Voss (also coach Bris Lions), Nathan Buckley (also Coll, coach Coll), Jason Akermanis (also WB), Nigel Lappin, Brad Hardie (also WB, Coll), Simon Black, Jonathan Brown

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY MEMBERS

Chris Johnson (back pocket), Darryl White (full-back), Michael McLean (interchange)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLIST

2007 – Jonathan Brown (77 goals)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Shaun Hart (2001), Simon Black (2003)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Haydn Bunton (1931, 1932, 1935), Wilfred ‘Chicken’ Smallhorn (1933), Dinny Ryan (1936), Allan Ruthven (1950), Kevin Murray (1969), Bernie Quinlan (1981)

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY MEMBERS

Kevin Murray (half-back), Haydn Bunton (forward pocket), Norm Smith (coach)

Venue

Head-to-head v PWLD

SIMON BLACK

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY

u Hardwick is averaging 13.1 kicks a game this season – ranked fifth at Hawthorn. He has posted a kicking efficiency of 78.3 per cent, which is the second-highest of the top 10 kicks at the club.

SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE 50

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

u Dunkley has fitted in seamlessly in the Lions midfield – ranking No. 1 at the club for forward-half pressure points a game with 35.9 – well ahead of second-placed Lachie Neale on 30.7.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

BLAKE HARDWICK

JOSH DUNKLEY

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

TACKLES IN FORWARD 50

u Sicily has won 48 intercept possessions in the midfield this season – ranked No. 1 at the club. He also leads the club for points generated from his intercepts with 45 –13 more than Jai Newcombe.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE 50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

u No player in the AFL who has played at least five games has won more of the ball in a contest than McInerney this season. He has won 82.1 per cent of his possessions in a contested manner.

JAMES SICILY OSCAR

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 D.Rich (BL) 6.0 597

2 L.Weller (GCS) 6.0 585

3 J.Short (Rich) 9.0 555

4 L.Ryan (Frem) 11.0 551

5 N.Daicos (Coll) 12.0 543

6 B.Smith (Adel) 11.0 535

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 12.0 76.0

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 11.0 69.3

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 11.0 67.8

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 11.0 66.5

5 T.Atkins (Geel) 12.0 64.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 12.0 63.9

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 12.0 61.8

8 R.Ginbey (WCE) 12.0 58.2

9 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 11.0 57.4

10 T.Bedford (GWS) 6.0 56.5

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

Crows v Eagles 13 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 53: Adelaide Crows 23, West Coast Eagles 30.

Past five: Adelaide Crows 2, West Coast Eagles 3.

Most recent game: round 21, 2022, Adelaide Crows d West Coast Eagles by 16 points at Optus Stadium.

Highest attendance: 54,994, round 21, 2019, at Optus Stadium.

ADELAIDE CROWS

Home record: 16-12

Away record: 7-18

Highest score: 21.7 (133), round 2, 2008, at Football Park.

Lowest score: 5.4 (34), round 6, 2020, at the Gabba.

Greatest winning margin: 86 points, round 23, 2013, at Subiaco Oval.

Longest winning sequence: 4, round 14, 1997, to round 22, 1998.

Most goals in a game: 7, Simon Goodwin, round 2, 2008, at Football Park.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Adel – LWLWL WCE – LLLLL

KEY OUTS: Adel – Doedee (knee); WCE – Barrass (hip), Culley (knee), Cripps (ankle), Hewett (concussion), Hurn (hamstring), Jones (ankle), McGovern (hamstring), Naitanui (achilles), Ryan (hamstring)

WAIT AND SEE: Adel – McAdam (quad); WCE – Darling (arm), Duggan (illness), Petrevski-Seton (quad), Jamieson (hip), Shuey (ankle/hamstring)

MILESTONES: Adel – Taylor Walker (250 games), Lachlan Sholl (50 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: A strong performance from the Crows at Adelaide Oval. They’re 5-2 at home and just 1-4 on the road. They need to take care of business today before tackling their travel issues after the bye.

Talking points

u Adelaide’s injury-free run came to a halt last week with dynamic half-back Tom Doedee tearing his ACL in Darwin.

u Sadly for Shannon Hurn, a hamstring injury has robbed him of what surely would have been one last game in his home state. The champion Eagles defender is one of the greatest South Australian players of the modern era.

u This afternoon marks 250 games for evergreen Crows spearhead Taylor Walker, who seems to play better the older he gets.

u What a meteoric rise for West Coast forward Ryan Maric, who debuts for the club this afternoon, barely a week after being the first pick at the Mid-Season Draft.

WEST COAST EAGLES

Away record: 12-16

Home record: 18-7

Highest score: 29.13 (187), round 4, 2000, at the WACA.

Lowest score: 4.7 (31), round 14, 1997, at Football Park.

Greatest winning margin: 135 points, round 19, 1995, at Subiaco Oval.

Longest winning sequence: 5, second preliminary final, 2005, to round 13, 2007; round 10, 2019, to round 18, 2021.

Most goals in a game: 14, Scott Cummings, round 4, 2000, at the WACA.

ASHLEY BROWNE

u Interesting that Adelaide was not given its bye round after playing in the Darwin heat last weekend.

Prediction: Adelaide by 47 points

NEVER MISS AN

BIG MEN FLY: Bailey Williams reaches over the top of Reilly O’Brien in this ruck contest, but it was the Crows who emerged victorious over the Eagles last season.

TAYLOR WALKER

250 TH GAME

POCKET PROFILE 7 Riley Thilthorpe

Filthy

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Rory Sloane

What time should the Grand Final start: 7.10pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 24 rounds

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Cards or go for a walk

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No

What sport do you suck at: Curling

Favourite subject at school: Biology

Former footballer you admire most: Shaun Burgoyne

Sporting event you cannot miss: World Cup final Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf

What advice would you give a first-year player: Work hard, but enjoy it

What’s something you admire about your club: The history

Best advice your mum gave you:

Enjoy sport, it’s just a game

Espresso or cold brew: Neither

Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Uber Eats or Doordash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Kendrick Lamar

Your go to karaoke song: Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls

Favourite podcast: Hamish & Andy

Three things on your bucket list: Skydive, dive with sharks, World Cup final

Last book you read:

Breath by James Nestor

Favourite holiday destination: Canada

Who should play your coach in a movie: Vin Diesel

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

30.8 (188) v Essendon, R10, 2006, Football Park

LOWEST SCORE

2.9 (21) v Essendon, R17, 2021, Marvel Stadium

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

139 pts v Richmond, R16, 1993, Football Park

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE 10 games – R13, 2005 to R22, 2005

OVERALL RECORD: 744 games –384 wins, 358 losses, 2 draws

WORST

BROWNLOW MEDALLIST

Mark Ricciuto (2003 tied)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Malcolm Blight (coach Adel, also N Melb, playing coach N Melb, coach Geel, coach StK)

INDUCTEES: Gary Ayres (coach Adel, also Haw, coach Geel), Darren Jarman (also Haw), Mark Bickley, Wayne Carey (also N Melb), Mark Ricciuto, Graham Cornes (coach Adel, also N Melb), Andrew McLeod, Bob Hammond (admin, also Syd coach), Ben Hart, Simon Goodwin (also coach Melb)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY MEMBERS

Andrew McLeod (ruck-rover)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLIST

1997: Tony Modra (81)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Andrew McLeod (1997, 1998)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Andrew McLeod (2003)

Simon Goodwin (2006)

Bernie Vince (2012)

JIM STYNES MEDALLIST

Andrew McLeod (2005)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Daniel Talia (2012)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLIST

Malcolm Blight (1997, 1998)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP

Andrew McLeod

74 points v Hawthorn, SF, 2015 MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

7 A ndrew McLeod v Western Bulldogs, PF, 1998

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Four games (1997)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Three games (2006-08)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

72 games – 45 wins, 27 losses

Premierships 2003, 2012

RECORD

Tony Modra is Adelaide’s only Coleman medallist, winning the medal in 1997. He also led the AFL goalkicking at the end of the 1993 season after Coleman medallist Gary Ablett didn’t play finals.

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

13 Tony Modra (v Richmond, R16, 1993, Football Park)

13 Tony Modra (v Carlton, R1, 1994, Football Park)

11 S cott Hodges (v Geelong, R23, 1992, Football Park)

10 Tony Modra (v Richmond, R1, 1993, MCG)

10 Tony Modra (v North Melbourne, R8, 1993, Football Park)

10 Tom Lynch (v GWS Giants, R7, 2013, Giants Stadium)

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POCKET PROFILE 39 Greg Clark

Nickname: Clarky

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Patrick Cripps

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Oscar Allen

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 20 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Go to the beach

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No

What sport do you suck at: Golf

Favourite subject at school: Sport

Former footballer you admire most: Ben Cousins

Dream job after AFL footy: Paid to travel somehow

Sporting event you cannot miss: Tour de France

Hobbies or interests outside football: Surfing, cycling, travel

What advice would you give a first-year player: Be a sponge

What’s something you admire about your club: Desire to be better

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Chicken Crimpy

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: The Rubens

Your go-to karaoke song: You Get What You Give

Favourite podcast: This Is Important

Three things on your bucket list: Climb to base camp of Mt Everest, live in Canada, go to Switzerland

Last book you read: Atomic Habits

Favourite holiday destination: Canada

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WOODVILLE-WEST TORRENS

ADELAIDE CROWS

HIGH-FLYING EAGLES HIT BIG STAGE

u Woodville-West Torrens will host Adelaide for the first time in a Hostplus SANFL League match at Adelaide Oval this afternoon.

Following the lead of South Adelaide in round four, the Eagles will tackle the Crows from 12.35pm in what promises to be an exciting curtain-raiser for the Adelaide v West Coast AFL match.

Coming off a pulsating three-point win against Port Adelaide at Alberton, the Eagles will be looking to string together their fourth win in succession as they settle their campaign in the wake of a shaky start.

Reigning Ken Farmer medallist Daniel Menzel returned to the Eagles line-up last week to boot three goals, the final one proving to be the match-winner from a 50m set shot. He will be one player to watch, as will former Crow James Rowe, who will take on his former teammates for the first time, while exciting small forward Max Beattie has been a revelation for the Eagles since his arrival from Wodonga.

Adelaide, still stinging from a heart-breaking two-point loss to Glenelg in round eight, threatens to kick a big score at the home of SA footy after slamming on 19.20 (134) against the Panthers in round four.

The Crows’ deep midfield rotation of Matt Crouch, Harry Schoenberg , Jackson Hately and Tyler Brown will take some curtailing, while athletic forward Lachlan Gollant has been in excellent touch, booting four goals in his last outing.

Keep an eye out for the versatile Luke Nankervis, who has been developing nicely in multiple roles for the Crows in 2023.

ZAC MILBANK

BATTLE LINES: James Rowe is up against his old side.

PHOTO: DAVID MARIUZ SANFL

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

29.18 (192) v Brisbane, R3, 1988, WACA

LOWEST SCORE

1.12 (18) v Essendon, R15, 1989, Windy Hill

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

135 points v Adelaide, R19, 1995, Subiaco Oval

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

12 games – R1, 1991 to R13, 1991

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE 9 games – R5, 2022 to R14, 2022;

2002 to R1, 2023 MOST GAMES

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Chris Judd (2004), Ben Cousins (2005), Matt Priddis (2014)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

INDUCTEES: Ross Glendinning (also NM), Peter Matera, Dean Kemp, Glen Jakovich, Guy McKenna (also coach Gold Coast), John Todd (also coach West Coast), Mick Malthouse (coach West Coast, also StK, Rich, coach WB, Coll, Carl), Dean Cox, Chris Judd (also Carl), Robert Wiley (also Rich)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Peter Matera (wing), Chris Lewis (forward pocket)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLIST

1999: Scott Cummings (88)

2015: Josh Kennedy (75)

2016: Josh Kennedy (80)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Peter Matera (1992), Dean Kemp (1994), Chris Judd (2005), Andrew Embley (2006), Luke Shuey* (2018)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Mick Malthouse (1992, 1994), John Worsfold (2006), Adam Simpson* (2018)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Ben Cousins (1996)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Ben Cousins (2005), Chris Judd (2006)

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

24.18 (162) v North Melbourne, EF, 2012

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

4.10 (34) v Sydney, EF, 2004

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

96 points v North Melbourne, EF, 2012

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

77 points v Essendon, SF, 1996

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

8 Peter Sumich, v Geelong, SF, 1992

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Four games (1992-93; 2018-19)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Four games (1996-98; 1999-2004)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

73 games – 36 wins, 37 losses

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1987 (2800), 1988 (8480), 1989 (9223), 1990 (10,450), 1991 (17,636), 1992 (23,902), 1993 (25,779), 1994 (24,265), 1995 (26,821),

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

14 Scott Cummings (v Adelaide, R4, 2000, WACA)

13 Peter Sumich (v Western Bulldogs, R13, 1991, WACA)

12 Mark LeCras (v Essendon, R6, 2010, Marvel Stadium)

11 Peter Sumich (v Essendon, R15, 1992, MCG)

11 Josh Kennedy (v GWS Giants, R8, 2014, Subiaco Oval)

10 S cott Cummings (v Fremantle, R6, 2000, Subiaco Oval)

10 Josh Kennedy (v Western Bulldogs, R9, 2011, Subiaco Oval)

10 Josh Kennedy (v Carlton, R2, 2015, Subiaco Oval)

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY

NICK MURRAY

u Only eight of Murray’s 54 kicks at Adelaide Oval this season have been ineffective – posting a kicking efficiency of 85.2 per cent –the highest percentage of the top 10 kicks at the Crows.

SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE 50

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

REUBEN GINBEY

u Ginbey has been a shining light for the Eagles in his debut season – ranking sixth in the AFL for tackle attempts with 118. He also ranks fourth for effective tackles with 83 – posting a tackle efficiency of 70.3 per cent, which ranks ninth of the top 25 for attempts.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

TACKLES IN FORWARD 50

u Playing on the wing, Jones has won 25 intercept possessions at Adelaide Oval this season – ranked equal-ninth at the club. The team has scored from 44 per cent of his intercepts –the highest percentage of the top 10 intercept players.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE 50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

u With injuries hitting plenty of midfielders at the club this season, the one constant has been Kelly. He has won 28 gathers from a hit-out – 19 more than any teammate and equal 12th in the AFL.

CHAYCE JONES TIM KELLY

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 D.Rich (BL) 6.0 597

2 L.Weller (GCS) 6.0 585

3 J.Short (Rich) 9.0 555

4 L.Ryan (Frem) 11.0 551

5 N.Daicos (Coll) 12.0 543

6 B.Smith (Adel) 11.0 535

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 12.0 76.0

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 11.0 69.3

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 11.0 67.8

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 11.0 66.5

5 T.Atkins (Geel) 12.0 64.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 12.0 63.9

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 12.0 61.8

8 R.Ginbey (WCE) 12.0 58.2

9 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 11.0 57.4

10 T.Bedford (GWS) 6.0 56.5

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

Dockers v Tigers 13 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 40: Fremantle 17, Richmond 22, drawn 1.

Past five: Fremantle 1, Richmond 3, draws 1.

Most recent game: round 19, 2022, Fremantle drew with Richmond at Marvel Stadium.

Highest attendance: 43,801, round 11, 2012, at the MCG.

FREMANTLE

Home record: 11-10

Away record: 6-12-1

Highest score: 21.12 (138), round 4, 2002, at Subiaco Oval.

Lowest score: 4.5 (29), round 15, 2020, at Metricon Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 66 points, round 4, 2002, at Subiaco Oval.

Longest winning sequence: 3, round 19, 2005, to round 11, 2007; round 11, 2012, to round 5, 2013.

Most goals in a game: 7, Tony Modra, round 4, 2000, at Marvel Stadium.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Frem – LWWWW Rich – WWLLW

KEY OUTS: Frem – Chapman (hamstring), Darcy (hamstring), O’Meara (suspension), Taberner (back); Rich – Gibcus (hamstring), Hopper (calf), Lynch (foot), Soldo (foot), Tarrant (hip)

WAIT AND SEE: Frem – Walters (calf); Rich – Grimes (shoulder), M. Rioli (hamstring), Vlastuin (corked leg)

MILESTONES: Rich – Daniel Rioli (150 games), Liam Baker (100 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: All bar one of Fremantle’s wins this season have come when the Dockers’ score is more than 100 points. For the Tigers to have a fighting chance, they will look to turn this into a scrappy affair.

Talking points

u Caleb Serong is in career-best form as leader of the Dockers’ midfield. He is in the top 10 in the AFL for disposals and clearances.

u Nick Vlastuin is a handy inclusion for the Tigers tonight, adding much-needed experience to the backline.

u Fremantle boasts one of the stingier defences in the AFL, serving as a tough task for a Richmond side that has had its fair share of troubles scoring this year.

u If the Tigers are to get the job done, it will come through their strong rebound game, with Richmond doing most of its damage from the defensive 50.

RICHMOND

Away record: 10-11

Home record: 12-6-1

Highest score: 25.5 (155), round 22, 2017, at Subiaco Oval.

Lowest score: 5.12 (42), round 19, 1997, at the WACA.

Greatest winning margin: 104 points, round 22, 2017, at Subiaco Oval.

Longest winning sequence: 4, round 22, 2017, to round 15, 2020. Most goals in a game: 7, Matthew Richardson, round 14, 1998, at the MCG.

u The past three clashes between the clubs have been low-scoring affairs, with no side scoring more than 56 points in this match-up since 2019.

JACK MAKEHAM

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POCKET PROFILE 41 Bailey Banfield

Nickname: Banners

What time should the Grand Final start: Daytime

Ideal length of the home and away season: 23 rounds

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Read a book, watch the footy, binge on a TV show

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No

What sport do you suck at:

Dancing

Favourite subject at school: Economics

Former footballer you admire most: David Mundy

Sporting event you cannot miss: Super Bowl

What’s something you admire about your club: Sustainability and looking after our natural environment

Best advice your mum gave you: Make good choices

Espresso or cold brew: Cold brew

Favourite Shapes flavour: Barbecue

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Both

Your go to karaoke song: Blank Space by Taylor Swift

Favourite podcast: The Bill Simmons Podcast

Three things on your bucket list: Super Bowl, safari, Europe

Last book you read: Wheel Of Time

Favourite holiday destination: Broome

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

28.12 (180) v Collingwood, R7, 2005, Subiaco Oval

LOWEST SCORE

1.7 (13) v Adelaide, R15, 2009, Football Park

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

113 points v GWS Giants, R20, 2013, Subiaco Oval

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

AFL RISING STAR AWARD Paul Hasleby (2000), Rhys Palmer (2008) , Caleb Serong* (2020)

MVP

Nat Fyfe* (2014, 2015), Andrew Brayshaw* (2022)

OVERALL RECORD: 639 games –

Nine games – R14, 2006 to R22, 2006; R1, 2015 to R9, 2015

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE

games – R22, 2000 to R17, 2001

– 7 wins, 10 losses MOST

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL 14.18 (102) v Melbourne, SF, 2006

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL 7.4 (46) v Adelaide, QF, 2006

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL 30 points v Hawthorn, EF, 2010

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL 69 points v Geelong, SF, 2010

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

6 Matthew Pavlich v Geelong, EF, 2012

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Two games (2013)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Three games (2013-14)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

51 games – 23 wins, 28 losses

THE FACTS

Fremantle played its first game against Richmond in round one, 1995, at the MCG. The Tigers won 12.18 (90) to Fremantle 12.13 (85). The Dockers’ team that day was:

B: Stephen O’Reilly, Jamie Merillo, Scott Chisholm

HB: Dale Kickett, David Muir, Todd Ridley

C: Jason Norrish, Tony Delaney, Ben Allan (captain)

HF: P eter Mann, Quenton Leach, Craig Burrows

F: C hris Groom, Gary Dhurrkay, Winston Abraham

R: Matthew Burton, Peter Bell, Scott Watters

IC: Brendan Krummel, Phil Gilbert, Scott Edwards

Coach: Gerard Neesham

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1995 (18,456), 1996 (19,622), 1997 (19,949), 1998 (22,186), 1999 (24,896), 2000 (24,925), 2001 (23,898), 2002 (23,775), 2003

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

* denotes current player or coach

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

10 Tony Modra (v Melbourne, R10, 1999, MCG)

9 Paul Medhurst (v Brisbane Lions, R9, 2004, Subiaco Oval)

9 Matthew Pavlich (v Carlton, R16, 2005, MCG)

8 John Hutton (v Sydney, R6, 1995, WACA)

8 Matthew Pavlich (v Adelaide, R14, 2005, Football Park)

8 Matthew Pavlich (v North Melbourne, R12, 2008, Subiaco Oval)

8 Matthew Pavlich (v West Coast, R19, 2012, Subiaco Oval)

BROWNLOW MEDALLIST

Nat Fyfe* (2015, 2019)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

INDUCTEES: Peter Bell (also N Melb), Matthew Pavlich

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GWS

SUNDAY,

Byes: Adelaide Crows, Collingwood, Essendon, Hawthorn, Melbourne, West Coast Eagles

Boundary: Nathan DOIG, Josh GARRETT, Jordan RUSSELL, Brett DALGLEISH

Goal: Jason YAZDANI, Sam HUNTER

EM: Peter CHALLEN

RICHMOND

PLAYER LIST

POSS.

POCKET PROFILE Marlion Pickett

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: None

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Jayden Short

What time should the Grand Final start: 4pm

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Walking with the boys, chilling

Ideal length of the home and away season: Four months

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Yes

What sport do you suck at: Soccer

Favourite subject at school: Sports

Former footballer you admire most: Chris Judd Dream job after AFL footy: Mentor

What advice would you give a first-year player: Just have fun and play

What’s something you admire about your club: Culture

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Chicken Crimpy

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Nil

Home delivery or pick-up: Nil

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Juicy Fest Favourite holiday destination:

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BREAKFAST SCOTTY & GOSS

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

34.18 (222) v St Kilda, R16, 1980, SCG

LOWEST SCORE

0.8 (8) v St Kilda, R16, 1961, Junction Oval

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

168 points v North Melbourne, R2, 1931, Punt Rd Oval

13 games – R15, 2019, to R1, 2020

– R9, 2004 to R1,

(also Coll, coach Rich), Dan Minogue (also Coll, Haw, coach Rich, Haw, Carl, StK, Fitz), Bill Morris, Robert Walls (Carl, Fitz, also coach Fitz, Carl, Bris, Rich), Matthew Richardson, Maurice Rioli, Terry Wallace (also Haw, Foots, coach WB), Jim Deane, Mick Malthouse (also StK, coach WB, WCE, Coll, Carl), Robert Wiley (also Rich)

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Ian Stewart (centre), Francis Bourke (wing), Royce Hart (centre half-forward), Jack Dyer (interchange)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Maurice Rioli (centre)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1920: George Bayliss (62)

1937: Dick Harris (64)

1940: Jack Titus (92)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1980: Michael Roach (107)

1981: Michael Roach (86)

2010: Jack Riewoldt* (78)

2012: Jack Riewoldt* (65)

2018: Jack Riewoldt* (65)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Kevin Bartlett (1980), Maurice Rioli (1982), Dustin Martin* (2017, 2019, 2020)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

Dan Minogue (1920, 1921), Frank ‘Checker’ Hughes (1932), Percy Bentley (1934), Jack Dyer (1943)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Tom Hafey (1967, 1969, 1973, 1974), Tony Jewell (1980), Damien Hardwick* (2017, 2019, 2020)

JIM STYNES MEDALLISTS

Andrew Kellaway (2002), Nathan Brown (2004)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Brett Deledio (2005)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Dustin Martin* (2017)

PREMIERSHIPS

FINALS

94 games – 56 wins, 37 losses, 1

MOST

SCORE IN A FINAL

(167) v Geelong, SF, 1969

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL 1.7 (13) v Collingwood, GF, 1927

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL 118 points v Geelong, SF, 1969

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

points v Geelong, PF, 1995

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

9 Jack Dyer v Essendon, PF, 1944

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Seven games (1973-75)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Four games (2001-15)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

110 games – 50 wins, 60 losses

Premiership 1962

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (6822), 1985 (7137), 1986 (5772), 1987 (2825), 1988 (3154), 1989 (3607), 1990 (4974), 1991 (8377), 1992 (8158),

RECORD AT

1920, 1921, 1932, 1934, 1943, 1967, 1969, 1973, 1974, 1980, 2017, 2019, 2020

RUNNERS-UP

1919, 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1931, 1933, 1940, 1942, 1944, 1972, 1982

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1967, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1982, 2018

WOODEN SPOONS

1916, 1917, 1960, 1987, 1989, 2004, 2007

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

14 Doug Strang (v North Melbourne, R2, 1931, Punt Rd Oval)

12 J ack Baggott (v South Melbourne, R9, 1928, Punt Rd Oval)

11 Michael Roach (v Footscray, R7, 1980, Whitten Oval)

11 Michael Roach (v Hawthorn, R5, 1985, Princes Park)

11 Jack Riewoldt* (v GWS Giants, R10, 2014, Giants Stadium)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Stan Judkins (1930, tied), Bill Morris (1948), Roy Wright (1952, tied; 1954), Ian Stewart (1971), Trent Cotchin* (2012, tied), Dustin Martin* (2017)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS : Kevin Bartlett (also coach Rich), Jack Dyer (also coach Rich), Ian Stewart (also StK, coach S Melb, coach Carl), Royce Hart (also coach Foots), Kevin Sheedy (also coach Ess, GWS)

INDUCTEES : Frank Hughes (also coach Rich, Melb), Henry Harrison (also Melb, Geel), Jack Titus (also coach Rich), Percy Bentley (also coach Rich, Carl), Roy Wright, Vic Thorp, Francis Bourke (also coach Rich), Tom Hafey (Rich, also coach Rich, Geel, Coll, Syd), Allan Jeans (StK, also coach StK, Haw, Rich), Dale Weightman, Charlie Pannam

JACK RIEWOLDT

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY

LUKE RYAN

u Ryan is one of just two Fremantle players to average double-figures for effective kicks a game this season –with 17.9. He has posted a team and career-high kicking efficiency of 90.8 per cent.

SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE 50

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

PRESSURE FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

TRENT COTCHIN

u Cotchin ranks eighth at the Tigers for total pressure acts with 163 in 11 games this season. He has forced a turnover from 24.5 per cent of his pressure acts – the highest percentage of the top 10 at the club for pressure.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

TACKLES IN FORWARD 50

u Clark has won 48 intercept possessions in the defensive half this season – ranked fifth at Fremantle. The Dockers have scored a total of 25 points from his intercepts – ranked second at the club behind Luke Ryan (31).

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE 50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

u Taranto was the only Tiger to win more than 10 contested possessions last round against his former side GWS Giants – tallying 12. He ranks 13th in the competition for contested possessions a game with 13.1.

CLARK

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 D.Rich (BL) 6.0 597

2 L.Weller (GCS) 6.0 585

3 J.Short (Rich) 9.0 555

4 L.Ryan (Frem) 11.0 551

5 N.Daicos (Coll) 12.0 543

6 B.Smith (Adel) 11.0 535

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 12.0 76.0

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 11.0 69.3

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 11.0 67.8

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 11.0 66.5

5 T.Atkins (Geel) 12.0 64.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 12.0 63.9

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 12.0 61.8

8 R.Ginbey (WCE) 12.0 58.2

9 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 11.0 57.4

10 T.Bedford (GWS) 6.0 56.5

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

Kangaroos v Giants 13 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 12: North Melbourne 7, GWS Giants 4, draws 1.

Past five: North Melbourne 2, GWS Giants 2, draws 1.

Most recent game: round 13, 2022, North Melbourne lost to GWS Giants by 49 points at Marvel Stadium.

Highest attendance: 22,295, round 23, 2016, at Marvel Stadium.

NORTH MELBOURNE

Home record: 3-4-1

Away record: 4-0

Highest score: 28.15 (183), round 2, 2012, at Blundstone Arena.

Lowest score: 7.11 (53), round 13, 2022, at Blundstone Arena.

Greatest winning margin: 129 points, round 2, 2012, at Blundstone Arena.

Longest winning sequence: 5, round 2, 2012, to round 12, 2015.

Most goals in a game:

SNAPSHOT

FORM: NM – LLLLL GWS – LLLWL

KEY OUTS: NM – Simpkin (concussion), Greenwood (concussion), Comben (ankle), Davies-Uniacke (hamstring); GWS – Kelly (hamstring), Taylor (hamstring), Daniels (hamstring), Davis (calf), Cumming (calf), Preuss (back)

WAIT AND SEE: GWS – Haynes (concussion), Aleer (ankle)

MILESTONES: GWS – Lachlan Keeffe (100 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: Toby Greene needed only one quarter last week to get GWS back into the game against Richmond. Despite the loss, it’s a timely reminder of what he can do and, without partner-in-crime Brent Daniels, he will need another big game.

Talking points

u The last time these sides met in Tasmania in 2021, GWS almost pulled off an almighty comeback and eventually drew with the Roos.

u Both teams’ past five games have resulted in a combined total of just one win. Only Carlton and West Coast have worse records over the past five weeks.

u Harry Himmelberg played the game of his life when these sides met in round 13 last year, taking 16 marks and gathering 37 disposals. A repeat would see his contract value skyrocket.

u Nick Larkey is flying in recent weeks, booting 16 goals since round seven. He is the in-form key forward on the ground today.

5, Aaron Edwards, round 2, 2012, at Blundstone Arena; Drew Petrie, round 14, 2013, at Marvel Stadium; round 20, 2014, at Manuka Oval; Ben Brown, round 9, 2018, at Blundstone Arena.

GWS GIANTS

Away record: 4-3-1

Home record: 0-4

Highest score: 15.19 (109), round 3, 2017, at Blundstone Arena.

Lowest score: 6.8 (44), round 14, 2013, at Marvel Stadium.

Greatest winning margin: 49 points, round 13, 2022, at Marvel Stadium.

Longest winning sequence: 2, round 23, 2016, to round 3, 2017.

Most goals in a game:

5, Jonathon Patton, round 23, 2016, at Marvel Stadium.

SEB MOTTRAM

u North Melbourne trusted top draft picks Harry Sheezel and George Wardlaw in the centre bounce late in last Sunday’s loss and should show plenty of faith again.

Prediction: GWS Giants by 25 points

DANGER MAN: In-form forward Nick Larkey was kept to just two goals in the Roos’ big loss to the Giants last year, but could play a key role today.

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PLAYER LIST

POCKET PROFILE 7 Jack Ziebell

Nickname: Ziebes

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Kayne Turner

What time should the Grand Final start: Daytime

Ideal length of the home and away season: 30 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Watch movies

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No

Favourite subject at school: Biology

Former footballer you admire most: Mal Michael Dream job after AFL footy: Retired full-time

Sporting event you cannot miss: Super Bowl

Hobbies or interests outside football: Being a father and fishing

What advice would you give a first-year player: Try hard

What’s something you admire about your club: The people Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Pizza

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Hilary Duff

Your go-to karaoke song: I don’t sing

Three things on your bucket list: Super Bowl, US Masters, Formula 1 in Texas

Last book you read: Scar Tissue, the autobiography of Red Hot Chilli Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis

Favourite holiday destination: USA

Who should play your coach in a movie: Kevin Costner

CLUB HISTORY

1.8 (14) v Geelong, R21, 2019, GMHBA Stadium GREATEST

141 points v Richmond, R2, 1990, MCG

– R14, 1998 to PF, 1998

David Dench, Ross Glendinning (also WCE), Barry Davis (also Ess, coach of Ess), Doug Wade (also Geel), Wels Eicke (also StK, coach NM, StK), John Murphy (also Fitz, S Melb), John Kennedy (coach NM, also Haw, coach Haw), John Rantall (also S Melb, Fitz), Gary Dempsey (also Foots), Tom Fitzmaurice (also Ess, Geel, coach Geel), Noel Teasdale, Wayne Carey (also Adel), Brian Dixon (coach NM, also Melb), Glenn Archer, Graham Cornes (also coach Adel), Peter Bell (also Frem), Anthony Stevens, Brent Harvey

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Keith Greig (wing)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Jim Krakouer (forward pocket), Barry Cable (rover, coach), Byron Pickett (interchange)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1941: Sel Murray (88)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1974: Doug Wade (91)

1982: Malcolm Blight (94)

1990: John Longmire (98)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Glenn Archer (1996), Shannon Grant (1999)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Ron Barassi (1975, 1977), Denis Pagan (1996, 1999)

JIM STYNES MEDALLIST

Brent Harvey (2003)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Mick Martyn (1995), Wayne Carey (1998)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Byron Pickett (1998)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Wayne Carey (1995, 1998), Corey McKernan (1996)

PREMIERSHIPS

1975, 1977, 1996, 1999

RUNNERS-UP

1950, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1998

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1976, 1978, 1983, 1998

WOODEN SPOONS

1926, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1940, 1956, 1961, 1968, 1970, 1972, 2021, 2022

FINALS

75 games – 35 wins, 39 losses, 1 draw

MOST FINALS

14 John Longmire (v Melbourne, R14, 1990, MCG)

12 John Longmire (v Richmond, R2, 1990, MCG)

11 Jock Spencer (v South Melbourne, R16, 1950, Lake Oval)

11 Malcolm Blight (v Western Bulldogs, R17, 1981, Whitten Oval)

11 Wayne Carey (v Melbourne, R17, 1996, MCG)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Noel Teasdale (1965 tied), Keith Greig (1973, 1974), Malcolm Blight (1978), Ross Glendinning (1983)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Ron Barassi (coach NM, also Melb, Carl, also coach Carl, Melb, Syd), Barry Cable (also coach NM), Malcolm Blight (also coach NM, Geel, Adel, StK), John J. Kennedy (also coach Haw), Russell Ebert

INDUCTEES: Johnny Lewis (also Melb, coach NM), Allen Aylett, Keith Greig, Les Foote (also StK, coach StK), Wayne Schimmelbusch (also coach NM),

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

21.25 (151) v Collingwood, GF replay, 1977

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

5.10 (40) v Melbourne, EF, 1987

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

67 points v Hawthorn, PF, 1977

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

125 points v Essendon, 1QF, 2000

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

7 Brett Allison, v Geelong, QF, 1996; Wayne Carey v Geelong, QF, 1997; David King v Essendon, QF, 2000; Craig Sholl v Melbourne, PF, 2000

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Five games (1996-97)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Four games (1945-50, 2000-07)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

133 games – 77 wins, 56 losses

Premierships 1965, 1966, 1980, 1995, 1998

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (6374), 1985 (6520), 1986 (5318), 1987 (3430), 1988 (4415), 1989 (3411),

BRENT HARVEY

u 2023 LADDER

NORTH MELBOURNE

1.10pm

North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs (MRVL) (T) 4.40pm

Byes: Adelaide Crows, Collingwood, Essendon, Hawthorn, Melbourne, West Coast Eagles

Boundary: Michael SAUNDERS, Patrick CRAN, Matthew JENKINSON, Lachlan RAYNER

Goal: Matthew MACLURE, Luke EDWARDS EM: Steven PIPERNO

GWS GIANTS

NORTH MELBOURNE

GWS GIANTS

Coach Brett Ratten

Co-captains Luke McDonald, Jy Simpkin

Coach Adam Kingsley

Captain Toby Greene

POCKET PROFILE 7 Lachie Ash

Nickname: Ashy, Ravi

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Tom Green

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Harry Perryman

What time should the Grand Final start: 3.20pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 21 rounds

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Watch footy

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Yes

What sport do you suck at: Basketball

Favourite subject at school: Geography

Former footballer you admire most: Cyril Rioli

Dream job after AFL footy: Farmer

Sporting event you cannot miss: NFL Super Bowl

Hobbies or interests outside football: Golf, café-hopping, beach

What advice would you give a first-year player: Work hard

What’s something you admire about your club: The people within it

Best advice your mum gave you:

Be good and use your manners

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour:

or

Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up

Dog person or cat person: Dog

Your go to karaoke song: Take Me Home, Country Roads

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends

Last book you read:

Why We Sleep

Favourite holiday destination: Queenstown

Who should play your coach in a movie: Hugh Jackman

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

24.16 (160) v Gold Coast Suns, R2, 2017, Giants Stadium

LOWEST SCORE

3.7 (25) v Richmond, Grand Final, 2019, MCG;

3.7 (25) v Sydney, R12, 2020, Optus Stadium

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

108 pts v Gold Coast, R12, 2018, Giants Stadium

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

Six games – R4, 2016 to R9, 2016

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

2019: Jeremy Cameron (67) RUNNER-UP

2019

WOODEN SPOONS

2012, 2013 FINALS

13 games, 7 wins, 6 losses MOST FINALS Nick Haynes* 13

CLUB FORMATION AND KEY DATES

March 13, 2008

The AFL wins the support of the 16 club presidents to establish an 18th team to be based at Blacktown Olympic Park in Sydney’s western suburbs.

October 20, 2009

The AFL Commission approves draft and player concessions for GWS in 2010 and 2011, for its entry to the AFL competition for the 2012 season.

November 9, 2009

Four-time Essendon premiership coach Kevin Sheedy is announced as coach.

July 29, 2010

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE 21

AFL

– R20, 2012 to R18, 2013

9 Jeremy Cameron (v Gold Coast, R23, 2019, Metricon Stadium)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Collingwood, R18, 2013, MCG)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Hawthorn, R6, 2015, Giants Stadium)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Carlton, R22, 2015, Giants Stadium)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Gold Coast Suns, R8, 2016, Giants Stadium)

7 Jeremy Cameron (v Richmond, R3, 2019, Giants Stadium)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

LEGEND: Kevin Sheedy (coach GWS, also Rich, coach Ess)

MOST GOALS IN FINALS

The AFL Commission announces it has granted Team GWS a licence to become the 18th team, starting in 2012. The announcement was made after the formal signing of an agreement with the NSW Government and the Royal Agricultural Society for a $60 million redevelopment of the Sydney Showgrounds.

November 10, 2010

GWS announces a partnership with the ACT Government to play 30 premiership season games and 10 pre-season games in Canberra in the next 10 years.

November 16, 2010

GWS launches its name, logo and colours. The club will be known as the Greater Western Sydney Giants and will wear orange, charcoal and white, with the traditional NSW blue to feature in the away guernsey.

February 19, 2011

GWS plays its first games in the NAB Cup, losing to Sydney by 79 points and Gold Coast by 25 points.

April 9, 2011

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

19.11 (125) v West Coast Eagles, SF, 2017

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

3.7 (25) v Richmond, GF, 2019

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

67 points v West Coast Eagles, SF, 2017

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

6 Steve Johnson v West Coast Eagles, SF, 2017

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Three games (2019)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Two games (2016-17)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

22 games – 9 wins, 13 losses

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

2012 (10,241), 2013 (12,681), 2014 (13,040), 2015 (13,480), 2016 (15,312), 2017 (20,944), 2018 (25,243), 2019 (30,109), 2020 (30,841), 2021 (30,185), 2022 (32,614)

* denotes current players or coach

The Giants play their first game in the newly formed North East Australian Football League.

November 24, 2011

GWS has 11 of the first 14 selections in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft. The No.1 pick is Jonathon Patton.

March 24, 2012

GWS loses its first AFL game, beaten by 63 points by Sydney. Callan Ward kicks the club’s first goal.

May 12, 2012

The Giants win their first AFL game, defeating Gold Coast by 27 points at Manuka Oval.

October 4, 2012

Highly regarded Hawthorn assistant coach Leon Cameron signs a four-year deal to join the Giants.

August 27, 2016

The Giants finish fourth on the ladder to qualify for their first finals series.

September 10, 2016

The Giants win their first final, defeating the Sydney Swans by 36 points in the qualifying final at ANZ Stadium.

September 28, 2019

The Giants play in their first Grand Final, going down to Richmond by 89 points.

CALLAN WARD

HOW YOUR TEAM RATES IN 2023

KICKING EFFICIENCY

u No player in the League is averaging more kicks than Ziebell this season, with 20.7. He has also posted a kicking efficiency of 83.1 per cent, which is the third-highest of the top 10 kicks.

SHOT-AT-GOAL ACCURACY SCORES PER INSIDE 50

CENTRE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

effective

STOPPAGE CLEARANCES DIFFERENTIAL

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

PRESSURE FACTOR DIFFERENTIAL

A team’s pressure points* per 100 opportunities to apply pressure.

u Bedford was the leading pressure player on the ground last week against the Tigers with 68 pressure points. He also had a game-high 11 tackle attempts, of which nine were effective.

The first kick or

handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

JACK ZIEBELL

TOBY BEDFORD

DIFFERENTIAL EXPLAINED

A statistical value is expressed relative to opposition teams. This is calculated as ‘For’ minus ‘Against’ within a game. For example, if Carlton has 15 centre

SCORE FROM OPPOSITION TURNOVERS

Points scored from chains after winning the ball off the opposition.

TACKLES IN FORWARD 50

u Sheezel has won 57 intercept possessions this season – ranked fourth at the club. He also leads the club for points generated from his intercepts with 51 – eight more than Liam Shiels.

clearances to Essendon’s 12, Carlton’s centre clearances differential for the game is 15-12 = +3, while Essendon’s is 12-15 = -3.

SCORE CONCEDED FROM TURNOVERS

Points conceded to the opposition from chains after turnovers.

DEFENSIVE-50 REBOUND TO INSIDE 50

Percentage of defensive-50 rebounds that led to a forward-50 entry within the same chain of possessions.

UNCONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

Possessions gained while under no physical pressure, either from a teammate’s disposal or an opposition’s clanger kick.

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS DIFFERENTIAL

JESSE HOGAN

u Hogan has taken 19 contested marks in seven games interstate this season – 10 more than Sam Taylor. Hogan has finished goalless just twice in these games –booting multiples in every other match.

HARRY SHEEZEL

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 D.Rich (BL) 6.0 597

2 L.Weller (GCS) 6.0 585

3 J.Short (Rich) 9.0 555

4 L.Ryan (Frem) 11.0 551

5 N.Daicos (Coll) 12.0 543

6 B.Smith (Adel) 11.0 535

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 12.0 76.0

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 11.0 69.3

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 11.0 67.8

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 11.0 66.5

5 T.Atkins (Geel) 12.0 64.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 12.0 63.9

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 12.0 61.8

8 R.Ginbey (WCE) 12.0 58.2

9 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 11.0 57.4

10 T.Bedford (GWS) 6.0 56.5

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

Blues v Bombers 13 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

127,

Past five: Carlton 4, Essendon 1. Most recent game: round 13, 2022, Carlton d Essendon by 26 points at the MCG.

Highest attendance: 116,828, Grand Final, 1968, at the MCG.

CARLTON

Home record: 67-53-3

Away record: 60-65-3

Highest score: 27.13 (175), round 14, 1975, at Windy Hill.

Lowest score: 1.2 (8), round 15, 1898, at East Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Greatest winning margin: 102 points, round 2, 1936, at Princes Park.

Longest winning sequence: 13, second semi-final, 1968, to round 10, 1974.

Most goals in a game:

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Ess – LLWWW Carl LLLLL

KEY OUTS: Carl – Newman (hamstring), Hewett (concussion), Williams (knee); Ess – Parish (calf)

WAIT AND SEE: Carl – Pittonet (hand), Silvagni (hip); Ess – Wright (shoulder), Shiel (foot)

MILESTONES: Ess – Jayden Laverde (100 games); Carl – Mitch McGovern (100 games)

WATCH OUT FOR: Will Essendon pull the trigger on Peter Wright? Having missed the entire season with a shoulder injury, the Bombers must be considering throwing their 2022 best and fairest winner straight back into the side. They have fared well without him, but in the context of the season, this is a huge game. They need him.

Talking points

u Carlton has won its past three against Essendon. This included last year’s anniversary game for the Bombers, where an understrength Blues team was still too good.

u Essendon is the second-worst clearance team, but the Blues are no longer the contested beasts they were in 2022, ranking ninth. u Carlton has forgotten how to kick a winning score, finishing on 44, 51, 57 and 59 in its past four games. The Blues rank in the bottom four for points scored.

u Outside the bottom four sides, only Adelaide has conceded more points than Essendon. Is this the week the Blues get their mojo going?

u A win could see the Bombers put themselves two games clear inside the top eight, which would send the Blues’ season into an even greater tailspin.

N IC NEGREPONTIS

Prediction: Carlton by 10 points

9, Harry Vallence, round 2, 1936, at Princes Park; Ken Baxter, round 18, 1939, at Princes Park; Alex Jesaulenko, round 1, 1970, at Princes Park.

ESSENDON

Away record: 53-67-3

Home record: 65-60-3

Highest score: 28.14 (182), round 21, 2005, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 2.2 (14), round 10, 1903, at Princes Park.

Greatest winning margin: 109 points, round 6, 1985, at Windy Hill.

Longest winning sequence: 14, round 3, 1897, to round 5, 1902. Most goals in a game: 9, Greg Stockdale, round 13, 1923, at Windy Hill.

HIGH STAKES: The battle of big men Tom De Koning and Sam Draper could be pivotal.

Played 251: Carlton

Essendon 118, draws 6.

HARRY McKAY 10

POCKET PROFILE 46 Matthew Cottrell

Nickname: The Sheriff

Which current player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy:

Bailey Williams

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day:

Tom De Koning

What time should the Grand Final start: 2.30

Ideal length of the home and away season: 25 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Have a bath

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: Sometimes

What sport do you suck at: Chess

Favourite subject at school: Lunch

Former footballer you admire most: Matthew Bates

Dream job after AFL footy: Play cricket for Australia

Sporting event you cannot miss: Hobart Hurricanes at home

Hobbies or interests outside football: Judo

What advice would you give a

first-year player: Work hard, have fun and smile

What’s something you admire about your club: Past players

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: The new and improved Shapes they made a couple of years back

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Pick-up to save your money

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Eminem, The Rapture

Your go to karaoke song:

Anything from A Star Is Born

Favourite podcast: Dyl & Friends

Three things on your bucket list: Amsterdam, lap of Tassie, Ashes in the UK

Last book you read: Specky Magee

Favourite holiday destination: Moe

Who should play your coach in a movie: Jason Statham

‘PARKO’ AND THE GREAT BLUES OF THE ’90S

Of the nine Carlton premiership coaches in League history, five of them – Jack Worrall, Brighton Diggins, Percy Bentley, Ron Barassi and David Parkin – drew on the unique experiences that defined them as successful footballers at rival VFA/VFL entities.

Parkin’s place in Carlton history is, of course, assured.

The club’s honour board carries the words ‘Coach, D. Parkin’ in gold leaf beside the back-to-back premiership years of 1981 and ’82 and 1995, and its much-vaunted Team of the 20th Century is inextricably linked with the former Hawthorn mentor.

Fittingly, Parkin’s lofty contributions to both Hawthorn and Carlton are to be celebrated at a luncheon to be held in his honour at Zinc, Federation Square, on the Friday before the round 16 contest between the clubs at the MCG.

In keeping with Parkin’s long-held tenet of giving back, all proceeds are to be donated to the past players and officials associations of both clubs.

With the AFL this week acknowledging the 1990s through its King’s Birthday Rivalry Clash, it’s also fitting to reflect on Parkin’s second stint as Carlton senior coach (1991-2000) – and the most recent Blues premiership earned by Stephen Kernahan and ‘The Record Breakers’ almost 30 years ago.

Some time back, Parkin shared his recollections of the 1995 Grand Final victory over Geelong (and the planning) with this

reporter for the book Out Of The Blue – Defining Moments of the Carlton Football Club.

“1995 came after what was really the only time in my life that we had to build,” he said.

“We were pretty ordinary when I came back in 1991, we finished well out of it and we had to put that one together.”

While he contended that the 1995 Carlton outfit comprised “some massively good players, it wasn’t nearly as talented in my mind as the’79 through ’82 team”.

“But this team as a team worked harder in a more committed way,” Parkin said.

“With the great assistance of the psychologist Anthony Stewart, they took ownership like no other I’ve ever coached.

“After the massive disappointment of ’93 and the bigger disappointment of ’94, the players were able to hold themselves together and produce one sensational year to win that premiership in the most defining way.

“There was never any doubt in any stage after round 11 that we weren’t going to bolt it in.

“I could sense it, smell it, feel it on a daily basis. It was going to take a combined opposition from all other teams to actually take it away.”

Of season 1995 in its totality, Parkin doubted that he gleaned more from any other season in his time in the game.

“It (the 1995 season) was a great education for me,” he said.

“It was probably the greatest education I’ve had in life or footy – the understanding that if you’ve got a very committed, experienced and confident group, then you as a leader have just got to give it over to them and trust them to do the job.

“They (the players) picked the team, they debriefed each other and they did all the things which are commonplace in football today –and they were the first to do it.

“I can’t take any kudos other than appointing Anthony Stewart and delegating responsibility to allow him to do it. It was a very exciting time and the best education I think I’ve had in life or footy.”

TONY DE BOLFO, CARLTON HISTORIAN

SPECIAL MOMENT: David Parkin and Stephen Kernahan raise the cup after thrashing Geelong in the 1995 Grand Final.

DAVID PARKIN ON THE 1995 SEASON

CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

30.30 (210) v Hawthorn, R2, 1969, Ikon Park

LOWEST SCORE

0.6 (6) v Collingwood, R5, 1898, Victoria Park

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

140 points v St Kilda, R2, 1985, Moorabbin

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

18 games – R10, 1995 to R2, 1996

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE 14

– R6, 1901 to R2,

2007 to R3,

OVERALL

MOST

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Stephen Silvagni (full-back), John Nicholls (back pocket), Bruce Doull (half-back), Alex Jesaulenko (half-forward), Ron Barassi (ruck-rover), Greg Williams (interchange)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Syd Jackson (half-forward flank)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1906: Mick Grace (45)

1918: Ern Cowley (35)

1922: Horrie Clover (54)

1931: Harry Vallence (72)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1961: Tom Carroll (54)

2006: Brendan Fevola (84)

2009: Brendan Fevola (86)

2021: Harry McKay* (58)

2022: Charlie Curnow* (64)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Wayne Harmes (1979), Bruce Doull (1981), David Rhys-Jones (1987), Greg Williams (1995)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

Jack Worrall (1906-08), Norman Clark (1914-15), Brighton Diggins (1938), Percy Bentley (1945, 1947)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Ron Barassi (1968, 1970), John Nicholls (1972), Alex Jesaulenko (1979), David Parkin (1981-82, 1995), Robert Walls (1987)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Craig Bradley (1997), Brendan Fevola (2005), Nick Stevens (2007)

JIM STYNES MEDALLISTS

Stephen Silvagni (1998), Kade Simpson (2008)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Sam Walsh* (2019)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Greg Williams (1994), Anthony Koutoufides (2000), Chris Judd (2011), Patrick Cripps* (2019)

WOODEN SPOONS

2002, 2005, 2006, 2015, 2018

FINALS

139 games – 65 wins, 72 losses, 2 draws

MOST FINALS Bruce Doull

MOST GOALS IN FINALS Stephen Kernahan

Harry Vallence

Jesaulenko

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

28.9 (177) v Richmond, GF, 1972

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

3.5 (23) v Collingwood, SF, 1903

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

88 points v Collingwood, SF, 1931

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL 97 points v Brisbane, SF, 1996

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

11 Harry Vallence v Collingwood, SF, 1931; v Collingwood, PF, 1932

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Eight games (1906-09)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Five games (1916-19; 1921-28; 1949-59; 1973-76)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

126 games – 67 wins, 59 losses

Premierships 1983, 1997, 2005, 2007 CLUB MEMBERSHIP

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES

13 Horrie Clover (v St Kilda, R12, 1921, Junction Oval)

12 Greg Kennedy (v Hawthorn, R21, 1972, Princes Park)

12 Ross Ditchburn (v St Kilda, R6, 1982, Waverley Park)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Bert Deacon (1947), John James (1961), Gordon Collis (1964), Greg Williams (1994), Chris Judd (2010), Patrick Cripps* (2022)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Ron Barassi (also Melb, coach Melb, Carl, N Melb, Syd), John Nicholls (also coach Carl), Alex Jesaulenko (also coach Carl, also player/coach StK), Ian Stewart (coach Carl, also StK, also Rich, coach S Melb)

INDUCTEES: George Coulthard, Harry Vallence, Horrie Clover (also coach Carl), Rod McGregor, Bruce Doull, Geoff Southby, Stephen Kernahan, Stephen Silvagni, David Parkin (also Haw, coach Haw, Carl, Fitz), Craig Bradley, Robert Walls (also Fitz, coach Carl, Fitz, Bris, Rich), Ken Hands (also coach Carl), Peter Bedford (also S Melb), Peter McKenna (also Coll), Greg Williams (also Geel, Syd), Jack Worrall (coach Carl, also Fitz, coach Ess), Dan Minogue (coach Carl, also Coll, Rich, Haw, coach Rich, Haw, StK, Fitz), Sir Kenneth Luke (admin), Ern Henfry, Anthony Koutoufides, Wayne Johnston, Ken Hunter, Mick Malthouse (coach Carl, also StK, Rich, coach WB, WCE, Coll), Chris Judd (also WCE), Mike Fitzpatrick

PREMIERSHIPS

1906, 1907, 1908, 1914, 1915, 1938, 1945, 1947, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1995

RUNNERS-UP

1904, 1909, 1910, 1916, 1921, 1932, 1949, 1962, 1969, 1973, 1986, 1993, 1999

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1969, 1979, 1985, 1987, 1995

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

32.16 (208) v Western Bulldogs, R22, 1982, Whitten Oval LOWEST SCORE

0.9 (9) v Fitzroy, R1, 1899, Brunswick St Oval

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

165 points v South Melbourne, R18, 1964, Windy Hill

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

20 games – R1, 2000 to R20, 2000

WORST

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY MEMBERS

Gavin Wanganeen (half-back), Norm McDonald (half-back), Michael Long (wing)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1900: Albert Thurgood (24)

1901: Fred Hiskins (34)

1923: Greg Stockdale (64)

1949: John Coleman (85)

1950: John Coleman (112)

1951: John Coleman (75)

1952: John Coleman (103)

1953: John Coleman (96)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1959: Ron Evans (69)

1960: Ron Evans (67)

1966: Ted Fordham (73)

2000: Matthew Lloyd (94)

2001: Matthew Lloyd (96)

2003: Matthew Lloyd (87)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Billy Duckworth (1984), Simon Madden (1985), Michael Long (1993), James Hird (2000)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

Jack Worrall (1911, 1912), Syd Barker (1923, 1924), Dick Reynolds (1942, 1946, 1949)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Dick Reynolds (1950), John Coleman (1962, 1965), Kevin Sheedy (1984, 1985, 1993, 2000)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Gavin Wanganeen (1993), Gary O’Donnell (1994), Mark Mercuri (2000)

JIM STYNES MEDALLISTS

James Hird (2000), Matthew Lloyd (2001)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Dyson Heppell* (2011), Andrew McGrath* (2017)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Terry Daniher (1983), Tim Watson (1989)

PREMIERSHIPS

WOODEN SPOONS

1907, 1918, 1921, 1933, 2016

FINALS

132 games – 69 wins, 61 losses, 2 draws

MOST FINALS

Bill Hutchison 2 8

MOST GOALS IN FINALS

Matthew Lloyd 52

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

31.12 (198) v North Melbourne, QF, 2000

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

1.8 (14) v Melbourne, RR final, 1897

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

133 points v Collingwood, PF, 1984

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

96 points v Adelaide, 1st EF, 2009

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

7 Tom Reynolds, v Richmond, GF, 1943; Gordon Lane, v Melbourne, GF, 1946; Ted Fordham, v St Kilda, GF, 1965; Matthew Lloyd, v North Melbourne, QF, 2000

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Seven games (1949-51)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Seven games (2004-21)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

113 games – 56 wins, 56 losses, one draw

Premierships 1981, 1984, 1990, 1993, 1994, 2000 CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (10,231), 1985 (11,376), 1986 (12,607), 1987 (8432), 1988 (8432), 1989

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

14 John Coleman (v Fitzroy, R7, 1954, Windy Hill)

13 John Coleman (v Geelong, R8, 1952, Brisbane Exhibition Ground)

13 Matthew Lloyd (v Sydney, R3, 1999, MCG)

13 John Coleman (v Hawthorn, R8, 1952, Windy Hill)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Dick Reynolds (1934, 1937, 1938), Bill Hutchison (1952 tied, 1953), Graham Moss (1976), Gavin Wanganeen (1993), James Hird (1996 tied)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: John Coleman (also coach Ess), Bill Hutchison, Dick Reynolds (also coach Ess), Kevin Sheedy (coach Ess, also Rich, also coach GWS)

INDUCTEES: Albert Thurgood, Jack Clarke (also coach Ess), Tom Fitzmaurice (also Geel, N Melb, coach Geel), Jack Moriarty (also Fitz), Graham Moss, Simon Madden, Barry Davis (also N Melb, coach Ess), Tim Watson (also coach StK), Ken Fraser, Terry Daniher (also S Melb), Michael Long, Des Tuddenham (also Coll, playing coach Ess, coach S Melb), Paul Salmon (also Haw), Gavin Wanganeen (also Port Adel), Jack Worrall (coach Ess, also Fitz, coach Carl), James Hird (also coach Ess), Matthew Lloyd, Ron Evans

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Dick Reynolds (half-forward), John Coleman (full-forward)

1897, 1901, 1911, 1912, 1923, 1924, 1942, 1946, 1949, 1950, 1962, 1965, 1984, 1985, 1993, 2000

RUNNERS-UP

1898, 1902, 1908, 1941, 1943, 1947, 1948, 1951, 1957, 1959, 1968, 1983, 1990, 2001

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1951, 1953, 1957, 1968, 1989, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2001

DUSTIN FLETCHER

* Two of Essendon’s premierships (1897 and 1924) were won after round-robin finals series when no Grand Finals were played.

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

32.16 (208) v Western Bulldogs, R22, 1982, Whitten Oval LOWEST SCORE

0.9 (9) v Fitzroy, R1, 1899, Brunswick St Oval

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

165 points v South Melbourne, R18, 1964, Windy Hill

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

20 games – R1, 2000 to R20, 2000

WORST

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY MEMBERS

Gavin Wanganeen (half-back), Norm McDonald (half-back), Michael Long (wing)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1900: Albert Thurgood (24)

1901: Fred Hiskins (34)

1923: Greg Stockdale (64)

1949: John Coleman (85)

1950: John Coleman (112)

1951: John Coleman (75)

1952: John Coleman (103)

1953: John Coleman (96)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1959: Ron Evans (69)

1960: Ron Evans (67)

1966: Ted Fordham (73)

2000: Matthew Lloyd (94)

2001: Matthew Lloyd (96)

2003: Matthew Lloyd (87)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Billy Duckworth (1984), Simon Madden (1985), Michael Long (1993), James Hird (2000)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

Jack Worrall (1911, 1912), Syd Barker (1923, 1924), Dick Reynolds (1942, 1946, 1949)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Dick Reynolds (1950), John Coleman (1962, 1965), Kevin Sheedy (1984, 1985, 1993, 2000)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLISTS

Gavin Wanganeen (1993), Gary O’Donnell (1994), Mark Mercuri (2000)

JIM STYNES MEDALLISTS

James Hird (2000), Matthew Lloyd (2001)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Dyson Heppell* (2011), Andrew McGrath* (2017)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Terry Daniher (1983), Tim Watson (1989)

PREMIERSHIPS

WOODEN SPOONS

1907, 1918, 1921, 1933, 2016

FINALS

132 games – 69 wins, 61 losses, 2 draws

MOST FINALS

Bill Hutchison 2 8

MOST GOALS IN FINALS

Matthew Lloyd 52

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

31.12 (198) v North Melbourne, QF, 2000

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

1.8 (14) v Melbourne, RR final, 1897

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

133 points v Collingwood, PF, 1984

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

96 points v Adelaide, 1st EF, 2009

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

7 Tom Reynolds, v Richmond, GF, 1943; Gordon Lane, v Melbourne, GF, 1946; Ted Fordham, v St Kilda, GF, 1965; Matthew Lloyd, v North Melbourne, QF, 2000

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Seven games (1949-51)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Seven games (2004-21)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

113 games – 56 wins, 56 losses, one draw

Premierships 1981, 1984, 1990, 1993, 1994, 2000 CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (10,231), 1985 (11,376), 1986 (12,607), 1987 (8432), 1988 (8432), 1989

RECORD AT CURRENT VENUES

14 John Coleman (v Fitzroy, R7, 1954, Windy Hill)

13 John Coleman (v Geelong, R8, 1952, Brisbane Exhibition Ground)

13 Matthew Lloyd (v Sydney, R3, 1999, MCG)

13 John Coleman (v Hawthorn, R8, 1952, Windy Hill)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Dick Reynolds (1934, 1937, 1938), Bill Hutchison (1952 tied, 1953), Graham Moss (1976), Gavin Wanganeen (1993), James Hird (1996 tied)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: John Coleman (also coach Ess), Bill Hutchison, Dick Reynolds (also coach Ess), Kevin Sheedy (coach Ess, also Rich, also coach GWS)

INDUCTEES: Albert Thurgood, Jack Clarke (also coach Ess), Tom Fitzmaurice (also Geel, N Melb, coach Geel), Jack Moriarty (also Fitz), Graham Moss, Simon Madden, Barry Davis (also N Melb, coach Ess), Tim Watson (also coach StK), Ken Fraser, Terry Daniher (also S Melb), Michael Long, Des Tuddenham (also Coll, playing coach Ess, coach S Melb), Paul Salmon (also Haw), Gavin Wanganeen (also Port Adel), Jack Worrall (coach Ess, also Fitz, coach Carl), James Hird (also coach Ess), Matthew Lloyd, Ron Evans

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Dick Reynolds (half-forward), John Coleman (full-forward)

1897, 1901, 1911, 1912, 1923, 1924, 1942, 1946, 1949, 1950, 1962, 1965, 1984, 1985, 1993, 2000

RUNNERS-UP

1898, 1902, 1908, 1941, 1943, 1947, 1948, 1951, 1957, 1959, 1968, 1983, 1990, 2001

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1951, 1953, 1957, 1968, 1989, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2001

DUSTIN FLETCHER

* Two of Essendon’s premierships (1897 and 1924) were won after round-robin finals series when no Grand Finals were played.

2023 LEAGUE LEADERS

DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 D.Rich (BL) 6.0 597

2 L.Weller (GCS) 6.0 585

3 J.Short (Rich) 9.0 555

4 L.Ryan (Frem) 11.0 551

5 N.Daicos (Coll) 12.0 543

6 B.Smith (Adel) 11.0 535

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 12.0 76.0

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 11.0 69.3

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 11.0 67.8

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 11.0 66.5

5 T.Atkins (Geel) 12.0 64.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 12.0 63.9

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 12.0 61.8

8 R.Ginbey (WCE) 12.0 58.2

9 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 11.0 57.4

10 T.Bedford (GWS) 6.0 56.5

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.

Demons v Magpies 13 ROUND

HEAD to HEAD

Played 242: Melbourne 84, Collingwood 153, draws 5.

Past five: Melbourne 1, Collingwood 4.

Most recent game: round 21, 2022, Melbourne lost to Collingwood by 7 points at the MCG.

Highest attendance: 115,902, Grand Final, 1956, at the MCG.

MELBOURNE

Home record: 54-82-2

Away record: 30-71-3

Highest score: 25.18 (168), round 20, 1982, at Victoria Park.

Lowest score: 1.5 (11), round 10, 1898, at Victoria Park.

Greatest winning margin: 94 points, round 10, 1939, at the MCG.

Longest winning sequence: 7, round 10, 1939, to R16, 1941; second semi-final, 1955, to R2, 1957. Most goals in a game: 10, George Margitich, round 18, 1933, at Victoria Park.

SNAPSHOT

FORM: Melb – WWLLW Coll – WWWWW

KEY OUTS: Melb – Bowey (concussion), Harmes (suspension), Petty (foot); Coll – De Goey (suspension), Howe (arm), Sidebottom (knee)

WAIT AND SEE: Melb – McDonald (ankle), Oliver (hamstring/blister); Coll – Elliott (shoulder), Hoskin-Elliott (ankle), Lipinski (shoulder), McCreery (ankle), McStay (finger)

WATCH OUT FOR: The King’s Birthday clash is one of the most highly-anticipated games of the year, with many expecting both sides to feature at the pointy end of the season. With the Magpies 11-1 and atop the table, can the Demons get their biggest win of the past 12 months and stake their claims as a premiership threat?

Talking points

u Collingwood has won seven of the past eight meetings between the sides dating back to round 23, 2017, a game that cost Melbourne a finals berth that season.

u After his off-season move, this will be Brodie Grundy’s first game against the side he played 177 games for between 2013-22.

u Brownlow Medal favourite and Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos has averaged more than 35 disposals when he hasn’t been tagged. Will the Demons send a run-with player to the superstar?

u Jordan De Goey ’s suspension hurts the Pies midfield, while the Demons will be sweating on Clayton Oliver, whose return from a hamstring injury has been complicated by an infection.

COLLINGWOOD

Away record: 82-54-2

Home record: 71-30-3

Highest score: 27.11 (173), round 2, 1996, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 2.2 (14), Grand Final, 1960, at the MCG.

Greatest winning margin: 109 points, round 15, 1919, at the MCG.

Longest winning sequence: 13, semi-final, 1928, to round 5, 1935; round 19, 1968, to round 17, 1974.

Most goals in a game:

10, Gordon Coventry, round 18, 1933, at Victoria Park; Peter McKenna, round 6, 1971, at the MCG; Saverio Rocca, round 2, 1997, at the MCG.

LACHLAN GELEIT

u Since round 10, 2022, the Demons haven’t beaten a top-four team. This might be the game they take a big scalp.

Prediction: Collingwood by 13 points

Brody Mihocek tackles Steven May in the Magpies’ seven-point win over the Demons in round 21 last season.

THE EMBODIMENT OF DEMON SPIRIT

Neale Daniher’s impact on the community is unmatched. A man of honour, integrity and resilience, his actions and achievements continue to inspire all. His fight against Motor Neurone Disease – what he affectionally calls ‘The Beast’ – is one of selflessness, that everyone is behind.

Daniher’s connection to the Melbourne Football Club is as deep and authentic as they come.

His words line the four walls, inspiring players, coaches and staff; those currently wearing the red and blue, as well as all who have come before.

For the Demons, he makes a difference, each and every day. Once a coach, always a coach, as they say.

Daniher’s embodiment of the Demon Spirit also sets him apart.

It’s the grit, determination, never-give-up attitude. It’s the

selfless acts, to fight for future generations; to fight for a cure. It’s the positive outlook and that warming smile. It’s making all feel ‘Proud to Belong’.

Ahead of today’s Big Freeze match, nine years since its inception, Daniher’s impact is at the forefront.

From his lessons on football and life to his witty jokes. From the sliders to the blue beanies atop the heads of so many. When it comes to the Big Freeze, it’s the sense of pride, alongside some perspective, that brings the community together like nothing else.

For Melbourne CEO Gary Pert, being at the heart of Daniher’s campaign and the Big Freeze game is an honour that extends far beyond the field.

“The Big Freeze is not just another game; it instils hope for everyone affected by Motor Neurone Disease,” Pert said.

“It’s an opportunity for the entire AFL industry to unite as one and demonstrate our unwavering support for those battling ‘The Beast’.

“Neale, (wife) Jan and the entire Daniher family are part of the extended Melbourne family. They will always have our love and support.

“Our players, coaches and staff, as well as our members and supporters, all feel a sense of extreme pride in supporting Neale, and those affected by MND.

“We look forward to 90,000 blue beanies filling the stands of the MCG today and raising more funds and awareness for Neale and the team at FightMND.”

The blue beanie is synonymous with Daniher and his fight. Get yours from fightmnd.org.au, Coles, Bunnings or around the MCG today. Join the FightMND Army and help in the search for a cure.

They will always have our love and support

DEMONS CEO GARY PERT ON THE DANIHER FAMILY

SPECIAL PERSON: Neale Daniher with Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and (inset) during his coaching days with the Demons.

After suffering years of disappointment, Melbourne fans finally enjoyed an unforgettable ride in 2021 as their side broke a 57-year premiership drought.

While the wait was riddled with plenty of turmoil, there were still lots of moments worthy of reflecting on to encapsulate what it has been like being a Demons supporter.

Over those 57 years of heartbreak, hope, anguish and optimism, Ian Munro kept a record of life as a Melbourne supporter and summarises how all Demon fans have felt in his book Between the Flags: Making sense of 57 years of heartache.

What started as a deep dive into the VFL’s efforts to equalise the competition by creating a country zoning method for recruiting – as well as a tribute to 1988 Grand Final coach John Northey – has become a memoir that all Melbourne fans can relate to.

Conducting dozens of interviews with former players and coaches, as well as members of the cheer squad during the dark times, Munro investigates what shifted for the club and why Melbourne supporters decided to stay loyal and trust that one day the tide would turn.

“What I was trying to get at really was, why did we stay with the club?

DROUGHT-BREAKER A GAME-CHANGER

ZAC SHARPE

What makes you stick with a losing cause like that?” he said.

With the Demons flying again in 2023, Between the Flags: Making sense of 57 years of heartache is a timely reflection of the sacrifice and

pain Demon fans have experienced. Munro highlights the strength, resilience and loyalty those fans showcase today in the hope it can make sense for everyone who felt the pain over 57 years.

Between the Flags: Making sense of 57 years of heartache by Ian Munro. RRP: $39.95 at bookshops; $45, including postage, at betweentheflags57.com.au

To purchase online ($45.00 incl. postage and handling Australia-wide) or find participating bookshops (RRP $39.95) go to www.betweentheflags57.com.au

WHILE STOCKS LAST

BROTHERS IN ARMS: Narrm players (from left) Kysaiah Pickett, Steven May and Deakyn Smith model the club’s Indigenous guernsey. May is in the version that will be worn today.

POCKET PROFILE 11 Max Gawn

Nickname: Dougy

Which current AFL player gave you the biggest bath in junior footy: Levi Casboult

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Adam Tomlinson

What time should the Grand Final start: 1.10pm on Sunday

Ideal length of the home and away season: 22 rounds

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: LOL

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Have a nap

What sport do you suck at: Basketball

Favourite subject at school: Maths

Former footballer you admire most: Clinton King

Dream job after AFL footy: Work for my mum

Sporting event you cannot miss: Le Tour (Tour de France) Hobbies or interests outside football: Cycling, eating

What advice would you give a first-year player: Don’t smoke

What’s something you admire about your club: Proud to belong

Best advice your mum gave you:

Don’t rock up late to work

Espresso or cold brew: Espresso

Favourite Shapes flavour: Savoury

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

Dog person or cat person: Dog

First concert you attended: Hanson at Frankston shopping centre

Your go-to karaoke song: Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Favourite podcast: Mine (Gus and Gawny with Angus Brayshaw) or Stanley St Social

Three things on your bucket list: Le Tour, dinner with Miley Cyrus, win Tattslotto

Last book you read: Chased By Pandas

Favourite holiday destination: Bormio in Italy or San Sebastián in Spain

Who should play your coach in a movie: Tom Brady – he talks about him enough

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

28.14 (182) v North Melbourne, R21, 1986, MCG; v North Melbourne, R5, 1991, MCG

LOWEST SCORE

0.2 (2) v Fitzroy, R16, 1899, Brunswick St Oval

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

141 points v Hawthorn, R9, 1926, MCG

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE 19

AFL TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Ron Barassi (ruck-rover), Norm Smith (coach)

INDIGENOUS TEAM OF THE CENTURY

Byron Pickett (interchange)

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1897: Jack Leith (22)

1904: Vince Coutie (39)

1911: Harry Brereton (46)

1912: Harry Brereton (56)

1943: Fred Fanning (62)

1944: Fred Fanning (87)

1945: Fred Fanning (67)

MOST GOALS IN FINALS

OVERALL RECORD: 2499 games –1143 wins, 1334 losses, 22 draws

RECORD AT CURRENT

TOP

PERFORMANCES

18 Fred Fanning (v St Kilda, R19, 1947, Junction Oval)

13 Harry Davie (v Carlton, R14, 1925, Princes Park)

12 Norm Smith (v Footscray, R17, 1941, MCG)

12 G eorge Margitich (v North Melbourne, R17, 1931, MCG)

12 B ob C. Johnson (v Hawthorn, R11, 1933, MCG)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Ivor Warne-Smith (1926, 1928), Don Cordner (1946), Brian Wilson (1982), Peter Moore (1984), Jim Stynes (1991), Shane Woewodin (2000)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Ron Barassi (also Carl, coach Carl, NM, Melb, Syd), Norm Smith (also playing coach Fitz, coach Melb, S Melb)

INDUCTEES: Allan La Fontaine (also coach Melb), Bert Chadwick (also Haw, coach Melb, Haw), Bill McClelland (admin), David Christy, Henry Harrison (admin), Ivor Warne-Smith (also coach Melb), Jack Mueller, Percy Beames (also coach Melb), Frank Hughes (coach Melb, also Rich, coach Rich), Vic Cumberland (also StK), Robert Flower, Gerard Healy (also Syd), Jim Stynes, Stuart Spencer, Peter Moore (also Coll), Tom Wills (admin), Carl Ditterich (also StK, coach Melb), Johnny Lewis (also NM, coach NM), Brian Dixon (also coach NM), Stan Heal, Bob B. Johnson, Hassa Mann, Simon Goodwin (coach Melb, also player Adel), David Neitz

1947: Fred Fanning (97)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLIST

2002: David Neitz (75)

NORM SMITH MEDALLIST

Christian Petracca* (2021)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

Bert Chadwick (1926), Frank ‘Checker’ Hughes (1939, 1940, 1941, 1948)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Norm Smith (1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1964), Simon Goodwin* (2021)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Jared Rivers (2004), Jesse Hogan (2015), Luke Jackson (2021)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Jim Stynes (1991)

AFL COACHES ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Max Gawn* (2018), Clayton Oliver* (2021), Clayton Oliver* (2022)

PREMIERSHIPS

1900, 1926, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1948, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1964, 2021

RUNNERS-UP

1946, 1954, 1958, 1988, 2000

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1955, 1956, 1958, 1990, 2021

WOODEN SPOONS

1905, 1906, 1919, 1923, 1951, 1969, 1974, 1978, 1981, 1997, 2008, 2009

FINALS

92 games – 54 wins, 36 losses, 2 draws

MOST FINALS

HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL

25.16 (166) v Collingwood, PF, 1948

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL

0.8 (8) v Essendon, Final, 1897

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL

118 points v North Melbourne, EF, 1987

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL

96 points v Hawthorn, GF, 1988

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL

10 G arry Lyon (v W Bulldogs, SF, 1994)

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Six games (1940-46)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Three games (1897; 1936-37; 1961-62; 2002-05)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES

101 games – 47 wins, 54 losses

Premierships 1971, 1987, 1989

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

1984 (6297), 1985 (5801), 1986 (4511), 1987 (3122), 1988 (10,078), 1989 (8184), 1990 (10,111), 1991 (10,153), 1992 (8681), 1993 (10,097), 1994 (10,648), 1995 (9544), 1996 (12,964), 1997 (15,350), 1998 (17,870), 1999 (19,713), 2000 (18,227), 2001 (21,409), 2002 (20,152), 2003 (20,555), 2004 (20,647), 2005 (24,805), 2006 (24,698), 2007 (28,077), 2008 (32,600), 2009 (31,506), 2010 (33,358), 2011 (36,937), 2012 (35,459), 2013 (33,177), 2014 (35,911), 2015 (35,953), 2016 (39,146), 2017 (42,233), 2018 (44,275), 2019 (52,421), 2020 (40,571), 2021 (53,188), 2022 (66,484) * denotes current player or coach

DAVID NEITZ

MELBOURNE

Coach Simon Goodwin Captain Max Gawn

Coach Craig McRae Captain Darcy Moore

POCKET PROFILE 46 Mason Cox

Nickname: Coxy

Which teammate will become an AFL coach one day: Tom Mitchell

What time should the Grand Final start: 7pm

Ideal length of the home and away season: 22 games

How do you pass the time before a night game when you’re on the road: Talk to family in America

Do you get your hair cut before a big game on TV: No

What sport do you suck at: Tennis

Favourite subject at school: Science – physics

Former footballer you admire most: Brian Taylor

Dream job after AFL footy: Podcast or radio host

Sporting event you cannot miss: Super Bowl

Hobbies or interests outside football: Podcasting

Espresso or cold brew: Tea

What advice would you give a first-year player: Stay true to yourself

What’s something you admire about your club: The supporters

Uber Eats or DoorDash: Uber Eats

Home delivery or pick-up: Home delivery

First concert you attended: Willie Nelson

Your go to karaoke song:

Drops of Jupiter by Train

Favourite podcast: The Mason Cox Show

Three things on your bucket list: Skydive, see seven different continents, get married

Last book you read:

How To Win Friends And Influence People

Favourite holiday destination: Patagonia, South America

Who should play your coach in a movie: Peter Dinklage

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CLUB HISTORY

HIGHEST SCORE

32.19 (211) v St Kilda, R17, 1980, Waverley Park

LOWEST SCORE

0.8 (8) v South Melbourne, R11, 1897, Victoria Park

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN

178 points v St Kilda, R4, 1979, Victoria Park

BEST WINNING SEQUENCE

20 games – SF replay, 1928 to R18, 1929

WORST LOSING SEQUENCE 13

Coll), John Cahill (coach Coll), Gavin Brown, Des Tuddenham (also playing coach Ess, coach S Melb), Tony Shaw (also coach Coll), Dermott Brereton (also Haw, Syd), Nathan Buckley (also Bris, coach Coll), Ron Todd, Brad Hardie (also Bris, WB), Mick Malthouse (coach Coll, also St K, Rich, coach WB, WCE, Carl), Greg Phillips, Michael Taylor

LEADING GOALKICKER MEDALLISTS

1898: Archie Smith (31)

1903: Teddy Lockwood (33)

1905: Charlie H. Pannam (38)

1907-09: Dick Lee (45, 50, 55)

1914: Dick Lee (57)

1916-17: Dick Lee (46, 50)

1919: Dick Lee (47)

1926-30: Gordon Coventry (78, 88, 78, 118, 105)

1933: Gordon Coventry (108)

1938-39: Ron Todd (102, 98)

1946: Des Fothergill (63)

JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS

1958: Ian Brewer (67)

1972-1973: Peter McKenna (130, 84)

1986: Brian Taylor (100)

NORM SMITH MEDALLISTS

Tony Shaw (1990), Nathan Buckley (2002), Scott Pendlebury* (2010)

PREMIERSHIP COACH MEDALLISTS

George Angus (1910), Jock McHale (1917, 1919, 1927-30, 1935-36)

JOCK McHALE MEDALLISTS

Phonse Kyne (1953, 1958), Leigh Matthews (1990), Mick Malthouse (2010)

JIM STYNES MEDALLIST

Dane Swan (2010)

MICHAEL TUCK MEDALLIST

Heath Shaw (2011)

AFL RISING STAR AWARD

Jaidyn Stephenson (2018), Nick Daicos* (2022)

AFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

MVP AWARD

Darren Millane (1990), Dane Swan (2010)

PREMIERSHIPS

1902, 1903, 1910, 1917, 1919, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1935, 1936, 1953, 1958, 1990, 2010

RUNNERS-UP

WOODEN SPOONS

1976, 1999

FINALS

188 games – 82 wins, 101 losses, 5 draws

MOST

TOP

17 G ordon Coventry (v Fitzroy, R12, 1930, Victoria Park)

16 G ordon Coventry (v Hawthorn, R13, 1929, Victoria Park)

16 P eter McKenna (v South Melbourne, R19, 1969, Victoria Park)

15 G ordon Coventry (v Essendon, R11, 1933, Victoria Park)

BROWNLOW MEDALLISTS

Syd Coventry (1927), Albert Collier (1929), Harry Collier (1930 tied), Marcus Whelan (1939), Des Fothergill (1940 tied), Len Thompson (1972), Peter Moore (1979), Nathan Buckley (2003 tied), Dane Swan (2011)

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

LEGENDS: Gordon Coventry, Leigh Matthews (coach Coll, also Haw, also coach Bris Lions), Jock McHale (also coach Coll)

INDUCTEES: Albert Collier (also Fitz), Bob Rose (also coach Coll, Foots), Bruce Andrew (admin), Charlie H. Pannam (also Rich, coach Rich), Dan Minogue (also Rich, Haw, coach Rich, Haw, Carl, St K, Fitz), Dick Lee, Harry Collier, Jack Regan, Jack Hamilton (admin), Phonse Kyne (also coach Coll), Syd Coventry (also coach Foots), Des Fothergill, Len Fitzgerald, Lou Richards, Len Thompson (also S Melb, Fitz), Tom Hafey (coach Coll, also Rich, coach Rich, Geel, Syd), Peter Daicos, Peter McKenna (also Carl), Wayne Richardson, Peter Moore (also Melb), Murray Weideman (also coach

1901, 1905, 1911, 1915, 1918, 1920, 1922, 1925, 1926, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1952, 1955, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1966, 1970, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 2002, 2003, 2011, 2018

McCLELLAND TROPHY

1959, 1960, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1970, 2010, 2011

HIGHEST

IN A FINAL 23.15 (153) v Fitzroy, EF, 1984

LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL 1.5 (11) v Fitzroy, PF, 1898

GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL 69 points v W Bulldogs, EF, 1974

GREATEST LOSING MARGIN IN A FINAL 133 points v Essendon, PF, 1984

MOST GOALS IN A FINAL 11 Ron Todd v Geelong, PF, 1938; Ron Todd v St Kilda, PF, 1939

BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK

Six games (1935-37)

WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK

Seven games (1904-09)

PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES 98

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DISPOSALS KICKS HANDBALLSMARKS

Disposing of the ball via a handball or kick.Disposing of the ball by foot. Disposing of the ball by hand.

SCORE INVOLVEMENTS AFL PLAYER RATINGS

Scoring chains where the player had a disposal, hit-out to advantage, kick-in or knock-on.

As seen on AFL.com.au. The most advanced metric of player performance available using data from 2023.

Catching a kicked ball that has travelled 15m.

HIT-OUTS TO ADVANTAGE STOPPAGE CLEARANCES

A hit-out that reaches an intended teammate.

CENTRE CLEARANCES

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the centre bounce area.

The first kick or effective handball in a chain that clears the ball-up or throw-in area.

INSIDE 50s

Distance gained with the ball by running, kicking or handballing, combining measures towards and away from goal.

1 D.Rich (BL) 6.0 597

2 L.Weller (GCS) 6.0 585

3 J.Short (Rich) 9.0 555

4 L.Ryan (Frem) 11.0 551

5 N.Daicos (Coll) 12.0 543

6 B.Smith (Adel) 11.0 535

A mark under physical pressure of an opponent or in a pack.

PRESSURE POINTS

METRES GAINED TACKLES CONTESTED

Moving the ball from the midfield into the forward zone. Excludes multiple entries within the same chain of possession.

Weighted sum of pressure acts – 3.75 for physical pressure, 2.25 for closing, 1.5 for chasing and 1.2 for corralling.

1 M.Rowell (GCS) 12.0 76.0

2 T.Liberatore (WB) 11.0 69.3

3 J.Dunkley (BL) 11.0 67.8

4 J.Rowbottom (Syd) 11.0 66.5

5 T.Atkins (Geel) 12.0 64.7

6 T.Taranto (Rich) 12.0 63.9

7 M.Bontempelli (WB) 12.0 61.8

8 R.Ginbey (WCE) 12.0 58.2

9 A.Brayshaw (Frem) 11.0 57.4

10 T.Bedford (GWS) 6.0 56.5

Using physical contact to prevent an opponent in possession of the ball from getting an effective disposal.