| Pos | Team | Pts | P | W | D | L | For | Against | % | Stk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney | 56 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 1773 | 1220 | 145.33 | 1W |
| 2 | Carlton | 44 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1687 | 1479 | 114.06 | 2L |
| 3 | Geelong | 44 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1590 | 1438 | 110.57 | 3W |
| 4 | Brisbane Lions | 42 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 1605 | 1338 | 119.96 | 6W |
| 5 | Fremantle | 42 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 1428 | 1263 | 113.06 | 1L |
| 6 | Essendon | 42 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 1422 | 1440 | 98.75 | 1L |
| 7 | GWS Giants | 40 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 1532 | 1395 | 109.82 | 2W |
| 8 | Melbourne | 40 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 1352 | 1282 | 105.46 | 2W |
| 9 | Port Adelaide | 40 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 1448 | 1400 | 103.43 | 1L |
| 10 | Western Bulldogs | 36 | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1571 | 1367 | 114.92 | 1W |
| 11 | Gold Coast | 36 | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1479 | 1395 | 106.02 | 1W |
| 12 | Collingwood | 36 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 1479 | 1438 | 102.85 | 3L |
| 13 | Hawthorn | 36 | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1338 | 1402 | 95.44 | 1W |
| 14 | Adelaide | 26 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1389 | 1323 | 104.99 | 1W |
| 15 | St Kilda | 24 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1206 | 1324 | 91.09 | 1L |
| 16 | West Coast | 12 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1170 | 1665 | 70.27 | 7L |
| 17 | North Melbourne | 8 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1190 | 1850 | 64.32 | 1L |
| 18 | Richmond | 8 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1101 | 1741 | 63.24 | 4L |
Essendon vs Adelaide (Marvel Stadium, July 19)
Adelaide narrowly defeated Essendon with a final score of 17.13 (115) to 17.11 (113). The match was a nail-biter with both teams exchanging leads throughout. Adelaide’s ability to capitalize on key moments in the fourth quarter secured their win, making it a critical victory for their finals aspirations.
GWS Giants vs Gold Coast (ENGIE Stadium, July 20)
GWS Giants dominated Gold Coast, winning 14.5 (89) to 6.14 (50). The Giants established their superiority early in the game and maintained control throughout, effectively shutting down Gold Coast’s offensive efforts and securing a comprehensive victory.
St Kilda vs West Coast (Marvel Stadium, July 20)
St Kilda cruised to an easy victory over West Coast, finishing 17.11 (113) to 6.5 (41). St Kilda’s strong performance across all four quarters highlighted their dominance, leaving West Coast struggling to keep up.
Hawthorn vs Collingwood (MCG, July 20)
Hawthorn outplayed Collingwood with a decisive 20.13 (133) to 9.13 (67) victory. Hawthorn’s relentless pressure and efficient scoring made the difference, as Collingwood was unable to respond to the Hawks’ aggressive play.
Geelong vs Western Bulldogs (GMHBA Stadium, July 20)
Western Bulldogs defeated Geelong 13.17 (95) to 7.6 (48). The Bulldogs showcased consistent performance and strategic superiority, particularly in the second half, which enabled them to secure a crucial away win.
Port Adelaide vs Richmo nd (Adelaide Oval, July 20)
Port Adelaide triumphed over Richmond with a score of 16.20 (116) to 11.9 (75). Port Adelaide’s forward line was exceptional, effectively converting opportunities into scores and maintaining control throughout the match.
Brisbane Lions vs Sydney (Gabba, July 21)
Brisbane Lions edged out Sydney in a close contest, ending 11.13 (79) to 11.11 (77). The Lions’ resilience and tactical prowess in the closing stages were pivotal in securing the narrow victory.
Fremantle vs Melbourne (Optus Stadium, July 21)
Fremantle convincingly defeated Melbourne 17.14 (116) to 10.6 (66). Fremantle’s solid defensive strategy and effective offense were key to their dominant performance, keeping Melbourne at bay throughout the game.
Carlton vs North Melbourne (Marvel Stadium, July 21)
Carlton secured a victory over North Melbourne, finishing 16.11 (107) to 14.4 (88). Carlton’s consistent scoring and defensive efforts ensured their win, making a significant impact on their ladder position.
This round of AFL saw some thrilling contests and crucial victories, significantly impacting the overall standings as the season progresses.
