AFL Practice Match Stats: Top stats from every game

Miss any of the first round of practice matches? We’ve got you covered. See all the goalkickers and key stats you need to know from all nine games.

The stats are in from last week’s practice matches and they make for good reading for some clubs and players and not so good for others.

Here’s a look at all the key movers and shakers from the first round of practice matches for the year, courtesy of Champion Data.

Note: Stats now updated to include every match, including Richmond v Geelong, Collingwood v Hawthorn and Sydney v GWS which were played over six periods.

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Shai Bolton kicked three goals for Richmond against Geelong. Picture: Michael Klein

GEELONG v RICHMOND

ON FIRE

Dustin Martin looked back to full fitness and had a big influence as he logged 33 disposals, five marks, four clearances and seven inside 50s for the Tigers.

WORK IN PROGRESS

Richmond premiership defender Noah Balta showed some good signs with his attack on the ball in his new role as a key forward but didn’t hit the scoreboard as he managed just eight disposals and took two marks.

NEW ADDITIONS

Former Adelaide small forward Tyson Stengle caught the eye for the Cats with 14 disposals, six marks and four goals in attack, while draftee Mitch Knevitt logged 11 disposals. For the Tigers, former North Melbourne defender Robbie Tarrant had 10 disposals and took five marks down back, while draftees Tyler Sonsie (18 disposals, five marks, six clearances), Josh Gibcus (eight disposals, five marks) Tom Brown (11 disposals) and Judson Clarke (five disposals) had some nice moments.

WORTH A MENTION…

With Ivan Soldo returning from an ACL injury which saw him miss last season, the Tigers ran with two rucks in Soldo and co-captain Toby Nankervis to good effect. Soldo (eight disposals, two marks, two goals) and Nankervis (15 disposals, six marks, one goal) were both able to find the ball when resting forward and hit the scoreboard.

Top 5 disposals: Dustin Martin (33), Jayden Short (32), Patrick Dangerfield (25), Tom Stewart (25), Quinton Narkle (23)

Top 5 marks: Jayden Short (14), Nick Vlastuin (10), Jason Castagna (10), Jeremy Cameron (9), Nathan Broad (8)

Top 5 clearances: Tyler Sonsie (6), Max Holmes (5), Quinton Narkle (4), Cooper Whyte (4), Cooper Stephens (4), Dustin Martin (4), Shane Edwards (4), Noah Balta (4)

Hitouts: Toby Nankervis (18), Rhys Stanley (16), Ivan Soldo (12), Samson Ryan (10), Shannon Neale (5), Paul Tsapatolis (5), Esava Ratugolea (4), Noah Balta (1), Tom Hawkins (1)

Goals: Tom Hawkins (4), Tyson Stengle (4), Tom Lynch (3), Shai Bolton (3), Liam Baker (2), Jason Castagna (2), Jack Riewoldt (2), Ivan Soldo (2), Quinton Narkle, Jeremy Cameron, Jed Bews, Brad Close, Zach Tuohy, Shannon Neale, Josh Caddy, Shane Edwards, Toby Nankervis, Noah Cumberland, Samson Ryan

Centre bounce attendances: Geelong - Quinton Narkle (20), Cooper Whyte (17), Patrick Dangerfield (17), Brandan Parfitt (14), Cam Guthrie (14), Max Holmes (12), Cooper Stephens (10), Shaun Higgins (6), Joel Selwood (6), Mitch Knevitt (2). Richmond - Dustin Martin (22), Jack Ross (19), Tyler Sonsie (18), Thomson Dow (16), Dion Prestia (15), Will Martyn (12), Jake Aarts (5), Shai Bolton (4), Josh Caddy (3), Shane Edwards (2)

Kick-ins: Nick Vlastuin (8), Jayden Short (6), Tom Stewart (5), Tom Brown (2), Nathan Broad (2), Hugo Ralphsmith (2), Zach Tuohy (2), Nick Stevens (2), Ben Miller (1), Bigoa Nyuon (1), Jake Kolodjashnij (1)

Nick Daicos was lively in his first game for Collingwood. Picture: Michael Klein

COLLINGWOOD v HAWTHORN

ON FIRE

Collingwood small forward Jamie Elliott was the standout player on the day, logging 13 disposals, three marks, one clearance and five goals as he eyes a bumper 2022.

WORK IN PROGRESS

Jack Gunston is still not fully fit after missing almost all of last year with a back injury and struggled to impact as he recorded just eight disposals, one mark and one behind in attack for the Hawks.

NEW ADDITIONS

Father-son draftee Nick Daicos slotted in seamlessly to the Magpies’ line-up as he racked up 17 disposals, two clearances and a goal playing a mixture of midfield and forward. Former Western Bulldogs utility Patrick Lipinski was one of Collingwood’s best players in his first game for the club with 17 disposals, three marks, seven clearances and a goal. Former Geelong big man Nathan Kreuger (eight disposals, three marks, two goals) had his moments in attack for the Pies, while rookie draftee Charlie Dean (seven disposals, two marks) impressed at full-back. Hawthorn’s No.7 draft pick last year, Josh Ward was a standout for his side with 15 disposals, three marks and four clearances. Former Collingwood ruckman Max Lynch battled hard to record 19 disposals and 28 hitouts, while No.26 draft pick Connor MacDonald finished with 17 disposals for the Hawks. Rookie draftee Ned Long finished with 20 disposals and one goal.

WORTH A MENTION…

Collingwood big man Mason Cox made headlines for his new prescription goggles, but he also had a bumper day as he recorded 14 disposals, six marks, 15 hitouts, four clearances and kicked three goals in just three quarters.

Top 5 disposals: James Sicily (27), Liam Shiels (26), Blake Hardwick (25), Jai Newcombe (23), Finlay Macrae (22)

Top 5 marks: James Sicily (8), Brody Mihocek (7), Blake Hardwick (6), Lachlan Bramble (6), Mitch Lewis (6), Jackson Callow (6), Oliver Henry (6), Mason Cox (6)

Top 5 clearances: Patrick Lipinski (7), Max Lynch (7), Brodie Grundy (6), Tom Mitchell (5), Liam Shiels (5),

Hitouts: Max Lynch (28), Brodie Grundy (20), Ned Reeves (16), Mason Cox (15), Darcy Cameron (13), Aiden Begg (4), Ben McEvoy (3), Mitch Lewis (1), Nathan Kreuger (1)

Goals: Jamie Elliott (5), Mason Cox (3), Brody Mihocek (3), Jack Ginnivan (3), Nathan Kreuger (2), Reef McInnes (2), Dylan Moore (2), Jackson Callow (2), Patrick Lipinski, Caleb Poulter, Nick Daicos, Liam Shiels, James Worpel, Tom Phillips, Ned Long, Max Lynch, Mitch Lewis, Ned Reeves, Jacob Koschitzke, Seamus Mitchell

Centre bounce attendances: Collingwood - Patrick Lipinski (18), Callum Brown (16), Taylor Adams (14), Jack Crisp (14), Finlay Macrae (13), Tyler Brown (12), Jamie Elliott (9), Trey Ruscoe (9), Nick Daicos (8), Reef McInnes (7), Harvey Harrison (4), Scott Pendlebury (2), Brayden Maynard (2), Steele Sidebottom (1). Hawthorn - Tom Mitchell (23), James Worpel (22), Liam Shiels (16), Jai Newcombe (12), Jaeger O’Meara (10), Tom Phillips (10), Conor Nash (9), Finn Maginness (8), Ned Long (5), Dan Howe (3), Josh Ward (3), Connor Macdonald (1)

Kick-ins: Jack Madgen (9), Scott Pendlebury (5), Blake Hardwick (4), James Sicily (3), Trey Ruscoe (2), Liam McMahon (2), Nick Daicos (2), Darcy Moore (1), Jack Scrimshaw (1), Lachlan Bramble (1)

Luke Parker had 29 disposals for Sydney against GWS. Picture: Getty Images

SYDNEY v GWS

ON FIRE

Lachie Whitfield was lethal off halfback for the Giants, logging 24 kicks, seven handballs, 12 marks and nine rebound 50s as he set up the side’s attack from the back half.

WORK IN PROGRESS

The Giants are without a firm No.1 ruckman entering 2022. Matt Flynn (12 disposals, two marks, 15 hitouts) and Braydon Preuss (six disposals, four marks, 10 hitouts) are likely to both get a run in different matches this year.

NEW ADDITIONS

Former Port Adelaide ruckman-forward Peter Ladhams (10 disposals, four marks, two goals) was solid for Sydney in attack and helping out Tom Hickey in the ruck. Draftees Lachlan Rankin (6 disposals), Angus Sheldrick (six disposals) and Matt Roberts (five disposals) all played as part of an extended squad for the Swans. Finn Callaghan was the best of the Giants’ draftees with 11 disposals and is firmly in the mix for an early-season AFL debut on a wing. Fellow GWS draftees Leek Aleer (six disposals, three marks) and Josh Fahey (five disposals) showed some glimpses, while former West Coast big man Jarrod Brander had seven disposals and kicked two goals up forward.

WORTH A MENTION…

After a rough past couple of years which have not been helped by some injury troubles, Stephen Coniglio caught the eye for the Giants with 30 disposals, six marks and three clearances through the midfield.

Top 5 disposals: Lachie Whitfield (31), Stephen Coniglio (30), Luke Parker (29), Josh Kelly (26), Chad Warner (25), Errol Gulden (25)

Top 5 marks: Lachie Whitfield (12), Jake Riccardi (8), Isaac Cumming (7), Chad Warner (7), Harry Cunningham (6), Stephen Coniglio (6), Josh Kelly (6), Connor Idun (6), Lachlan Keefe (6)

Top 5 clearances: Luke Parker (9), Tom Hickey (6), Stephen Coniglio (5), Callan Ward (5), Tim Tarranto (4), Justin McInerney (4)

Hitouts: Matt Flynn (15), Tom Hickey (14), Braydon Preuss (10), Peter Ladhams (9), Jake Riccardi (5), Cam Sinclair (3), Kieran Briggs (2), Lachlan McAndrew (2), Hayden McLean (2)

Goals: Jake Riccardi (3), Harry Himmelberg (2), Jesse Hogan (2), Bobby Hill (2), Jarrod Brander (2), Peter Ladhams (2), Hayden McLean (2), Tom Green, Conor Stone, Brayden Preuss, Luke Parker, Errol Gulden, Oliver Florent, Will Hayward, Lance Franklin, Angus Sheldrick, Sam Reid

Centre bounce attendances: Sydney - Luke Parker (19), Chad Warner (15), Isaac Heeney (13), Oliver Florent (9), James Rowbottom (8), Errol Gulden (6), Dylan Stephens (4), Angus Sheldrick (4), Matthew Roberts (3), Ryan Clarke (2), Justin McInerney (2). GWS - Callan Ward (15), Stephen Coniglio (13), Tom Green (12), Josh Kelly (11), Lachie Ash (8), Tim Taranto (8), Ryan Angwin (5), Bobby Hill (4), Finn Callaghan (3)

Kick-ins: Lachie Whitfiled (10), Jake Lloyd (7), Nick Blakey (4), Braeden Campbell (3), Isaac Cumming (2), James Peatling (2), Harry Perryman (2), Lachlan Rankin (1), Matt de Boer (1)

Tex Wanganeen made an impact for Essendon. Picture: Getty Images

ESSENDON v WESTERN BULLDOGS

ON FIRE

Western Bulldogs midfielder Jack Macrae was the top-ranked player on the ground in a dominant performance which saw him rack up 32 disposals, eight marks and four clearances as he sets himself for another big year.

WORK IN PROGRESS

The No. 1 draft pick from 2020, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan managed just two disposals and a single mark for the Bulldogs, raising questions over how much senior football he will play this season.

NEW ADDITIONS

Tex Wanganeen only had four touches for the Bombers but made the most of his opportunities with two goals. Bombers draftees Ben Hobbs (six disposals) and Kaine Baldwin (seven disposals, four marks) did some nice things in their club debuts. Bulldogs mature-age rookie draftee Robbie McComb had nine disposals while Arthur Jones had 10 disposals and three marks.

WORTH A MENTION …

Andrew McGrath attended just one centre bounce for the game as part of a new role that is expected to see him spend a lot more time at halfback this year. Zach Merrett and Dylan Shiel each attended 21 centre bounces and Darcy Parish went to 15, giving some clues as to how the Bombers might set up this year.

Top 5 disposals: Josh Dunkley (35), Jack Macrae (32), Andy McGrath (31), Darcy Parish (30), Lachie Hunter (29), Bailey Dale (29)

Top 5 marks: James Stewart (11), Jordan Ridley (9), Archie Perkins (9), Kyle Langford (9), Lachie Hunter (9)

Top 5 clearances: Josh Dunkley (12), Darcy Parish (8), Tom Liberatore (7), Jack Macrae (4), Dylan Shiel (3), Ben Hobbs (3)

Hit-outs: Sam Draper (20), Tim English (17), Stefan Martin (17), Peter Wright (9), Aaron Francis (2)

Goals: Will Snelling (3), Jason Johannisen (3), Tex Wanganeen (2), Archie Perkins (2), Aaron Naughton (2), Kyle Langford, Nick Hind, Devon Smith, Kaine Baldwin, Matt Guelfi, Lachie Hunter, Adam Treloar, Marcus Bontempelli, Latham Vandermeer, Stefan Martin, Mitch Hannan

Centre bounce attendances: Essendon – Zach Merrett (21), Dylan Shiel (21), Darcy Parish (15), Ben Hobbs (7), Archie Perkins (5), Kyle Langford (3), Nik Cox (3), Jye Caldwell (2), Andy McGrath (1) Western Bulldogs – Tom Liberatore (21), Jackson Macrae (19), Josh Dunkley (16), Adam Treloar (9), Marcus Bontempelli (6), Lachie Hunter (5), Robbie McComb (2)

Kick-ins: Bailey Dale (5), Caleb Daniel (3), Jordan Ridley (3), Mason Redman (2), Ed Richards (1), Andy McGrath (1), Tom Cutler (1), Jayden Laverde (1)

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Adam Cerra had 26 disposals in his first game for Carlton. Picture: Getty Images

CARLTON v ST KILDA

ON FIRE

Adam Cerra was Carlton’s top-ranked player on the ground in his first game in new colours. The former Fremantle midfielder racked up 26 disposals, four marks, four clearances and kicked two goals playing onball.

WORK IN PROGRESS

St Kilda forward-midfielder Jade Gresham did not have his biggest game as he returns from an Achilles injury this year, recording only 11 disposals, one mark and two clearances.

NEW ADDITIONS

Former Kangaroo Tom Campbell assumed the No.1 ruck role on the day for the Saints and had an impact with 24 hit-outs, 16 disposals and a goal. George Hewett slotted straight into Carlton’s onball brigade and had 27 disposals and five clearances.

WORTH A MENTION …

Mitch McGovern was solid in his new role in defence for Carlton, with 14 disposals and four marks, playing alongside other key defenders in Oscar McDonald (nine disposals, six marks) and Jacob Weitering (10 disposals, four marks).

Top 5 disposals: Jack Sinclair (30), Patrick Cripps (27), George Hewett (27), Lachie O’Brien (26), Adam Cerra (26)

Top 5 marks: Tim Membrey (13), Patrick Cripps (8), Jack Sinclair (8), Josh Battle (8), Jack Silvagni (8)

Top 5 clearances: Patrick Cripps (8), Marc Pittonet (7), George Hewett (5), Jack Newnes (5), Adam Cerra (4)

Hit-outs: Tom Campbell (24), Marc Pittonet (17), Alex Mirkov (11), Jack Silvagni (4), Jack Hayes (4)

Goals: Adam Cerra (2), Jack Silvagni (2), Matthew Owies (2), Jack Higgins (2), Jack Steele, Tim Membrey, Tom Campbell, Max King, Mason Wood, Dan Butler, Matthew Kennedy, Corey Durdin, Brodie Kemp

Centre bounce attendances: Carlton – Patrick Cripps (19), Adam Cerra (14), George Hewett (14), Matt Kennedy (10), Zac Fisher (5), Lachie Fogarty (1). St Kilda – Jack Steele (19), Seb Ross (13), Zak Jones (11), Brad Crouch (10), Hunter Clark (6), Jade Gresham 2, Jack Higgins (2)

Kick-ins: Nic Newman (5), Jack Sinclair (4), Josh Battle (3), Mitch McGovern (3), Brad Hill (2), Jimmy Webster (2), Zac Williams (2), Zac Williams (2), Ben Paton (1), Jarrod Lienert (1), Adam Saad (1)

Ben Brown kicked five goals for Melbourne. Picture: Michael Klein

MELBOURNE v NORTH MELBOURNE

ON FIRE

Demons captain Max Gawn was the No. 1 ranked player on the ground, the big ruckman having a big outing with 19 disposals, eight marks, 21 hit-outs, 3 clearances and two goals.

WORK IN PROGRESS

Melbourne key forward Sam Weideman managed only four disposals and one behind from limited game time as he pushes to break into a premiership forward line this year.

NEW ADDITIONS

Former Gold Coast midfielder Hugh Greenwood was in the thick of it for the Kangaroos with 18 disposals and a game-high nine clearances. No. 1 draft pick Jason Horne-Francis had 17 disposals and four clearances, while former Tiger Callum Coleman-Jones had nine disposals and three clearances before coming off the ground with a knee problem. Other Kangaroos draftees Paul Curtis (9 disposals) and Josh Goater (7 disposals) were relatively quiet.

WORTH A MENTION …

Adam Tomlinson got through his first match back from an ACL and was handy with 14 disposals and six marks.

Top 5 disposals: Clayton Oliver (40), Christian Salem (28), Ed Langdon (26), Jack Ziebell (26), Tarryn Thomas (25)

Top 5 marks: Ed Langdon (12), Max Gawn (8), Ben Brown (8), Christian Salem (7), Adam Tomlinson (6)

Top 5 clearances: Hugh Greenwood (9), Tarryn Thomas (7), Tom Powell (5), Clayton Oliver (5), Christian Petracca (5)

Hit-outs: Max Gawn (21), Todd Goldstein (18), Luke Jackson (11), Callum Coleman-Jones (10), Sam Weideman (4), Tom McDonald (3), Jacob Edwards (3), Nick Larkey (1)

Goals: Ben Brown (5), James Harmes (3), Tom McDonald (3), Max Gawn (2), Kyle Chandler (2), Jack Mahony (2), Clayton Oliver, Christian Petracca, Alex Neal-Bullen, Charlie Spargo, Angus Brayshaw, Tom Powell, Lachie Young, Nick Larkey, Cameron Zurhaar

Centre bounce attendances: Melbourne – Clayton Oliver (23), Christian Petracca (21), Tom Sparrow (15), James Harmes (12), Kysaiah Pickett (8), James Jordon (6), Toby Bedford (3), Alex Neal-Bullen (2). North Melbourne – Hugh Greenwood (25), Will Phillips (18), Tom Powell (16), Tarryn Thomas (16), Jason Horne-Francis (12), Charlie Lazzaro (3)

Kick-ins: Steven May (5), Jack Ziebell (5), Christian Salem (3), Josh Walker (2), Aidan Corr (1), Kayne Turner (1), Josh Goater (1)

Jarrod Berry was best afield for Brisbane with 25 disposals. Picture: Getty Images

BRISBANE v ADELAIDE

ON FIRE

Jarrod Berry was a standout for the Lions, with the midfielder-forward logging 25 disposals, five marks, five clearances and kicking three goals in the club’s big win.

WORK IN PROGRESS

Adelaide needs forward Darcy Fogarty to step up this year, but he managed just four disposals in a quiet game.

NEW ADDITIONS

Brisbane draftee had 12 disposals in a promising first-up performance but then copped a one-week ban for a dangerous tackle from the AFL’s match review officer. Former Geelong ruckman Darcy Fort (10 disposals, six clearances, 14 hit-outs) split the ruck duties with Oscar McInerney for the Lions. Adelaide No. 6 draft pick Josh Rachele had an eye-catching first game for the Crows with 17 disposals, five marks and three goals. Fellow draftee Jake Soligo (nine disposals, three clearances) had his moments.

WORTH A MENTION …

Former No.1 draft pick Cam Rayner hit the ground running for the Lions in his return from an ACL injury, logging 15 disposals and five marks.

Top 5 disposals: Jarrod Berry (25), Lachie Neale (24), Zac Bailey (24), Andrew McPherson (22), Rory Laird (21)

Top 5 marks: Darcy Gardiner (7), Dan McStay (7), Joe Daniher (6), Josh Rachele (5), Jarrod Berry (5), Lachie Neale (5), Cam Rayner (5), Charlie Cameron (5)

Top 5 clearances: Darcy Fort (6), Rory Laird (5), Jarrod Berry (5), Lachie Neale (4), Ben Keays (4), Harry Schoenberg (4)

Hit-outs: Oscar McInerney (23), Reilly O’Brien (19), Darcy Fort (14), Kieran Strachan (7)

Goals: Dan McStay (4), Charlie Cameron (3), Joe Daniher (3), Jarrod Berry (3), Josh Rachele (3), Lachie Neale (2), Noah Answorth (2), Riley Thilthorpe (2), Zac Bailey, Jarryd Lyons, Hugh McCluggage, Brandon Starcevich, James Rowe, Shane McAdam

Centre bounce attendances: Brisbane – Lachie Neale (23), Jarryd Lyons (15), Hugh McCluggage (14), Zac Bailey (13), Jarrod Berry (12), Cam Rayner (12), Nakia Cockatoo (4). Adelaide – Rory Laird (21), Matt Crouch (17), Sam Berry (17), Harry Schoenberg (17), Ben Keays (9), Jackson Hately (7), Luke Pedlar (5)

Kick-ins: Daniel Rich (7), Andrew McPherson (6), Chayce Jones (2), Ben Davis (2), Mitchell Hinge (1)

Zak Butters was on fire for Port Adelaide. Picture: Getty Images

GOLD COAST v PORT ADELAIDE

ON FIRE

A few recruiters around the country are kicking themselves that they didn’t snap up Zak Butters earlier than Port Adelaide at pick 12 in the 2018 national draft. The midfielder was best afield with 32 disposals, seven marks and three clearances as he eyes another bumper year.

WORK IN PROGRESS

Former Carlton big man Levi Casboult had a quiet first outing for the Suns with only four disposals and one mark.

NEW ADDITIONS

Former Tiger Mabior Chol shone brightly for the Suns, making the most of his opportunities forward with three goals from his five touches. Draftee Josh Sinn caught the eye for the Power with 13 disposals, three clearances and a goal in his first outing. Former Greater Western Sydney forward Jeremy Finlayson had 10 disposals, four clearances and two behinds for Port Adelaide.

WORTH A MENTION …

A mid-season draftee for the Suns last year, Ned Moyle was the leading ruckman on the ground with nine disposals, three marks, three clearances and 26 hit-outs in the absence of co-captain Jarrod Witts.

Top 5 disposals: Zak Butters (32), Touk Miller (30), Darcy Byrne-Jones (27), Karl Amon (26), Lachie Weller (25)

Top 5 marks: Zak Butters (7), Steven Motlop (5), Will Powell (5), Izak Rankine (5), Darcy Byrne-Jones (4), Mitch Georgiades (4), Aliir Aliir (4), Todd Marshall (4)

Top 5 clearances: Touk Miller (7), Matt Rowell (6), Noah Anderson (5), Jeremy Finlayson (4), Dan Houston (4), Robbie Gray (4), Ollie Wines (4)

Hit-outs: Ned Moyle (26), Sam Hayes (17), Scott Lycett (10), Jeremy Finlayson (7), Levi Casboult (6), Mabior Chol (3), Todd Marshall (1)

Goals: Mabior Chol (3), Jeremy Sharp (2), Alex Davies (2), Josh Corbett (2), Robbie Gray (2), Karl Amon, Josh Sinn, Sam Powell-Pepper, Sam Mayes, Izak Rankine, Alex Sexton

Centre bounce attendances: Gold Coast – Noah Anderson (15), Touk Miller (14), Matt Rowell (11), Brayden Fiorini (8), Alex Davies (7), Izak Rankine (2). Port Adelaide – Travis Boak (12), Ollie Wines (11), Willem Drew (7), Karl Amon (6), Xavier Duursma (5), Zak Butters (5), Jackson Mead (5), Sam Powell-Pepper (2), Connor Rozee (2), Robbie Gray (1), Darcy Byrne-Jones (1)

Kick-ins: Lachie Weller (11), Will Powell (6), Trent McKenzie (4), Ryan Burton (3), Riley Bonner (3), Oleg Markov (2)

Andrew Brayshaw had 35 touches for Fremantle. Picture: Getty Images

WEST COAST v FREMANTLE

ON FIRE

Andrew Brayshaw was on fire through the midfield for the Dockers with 35 disposals, eight marks and five clearances as he comes off a top-three finish in last year’s best-and-fairest.

WORK IN PROGRESS

Exciting small forward Willie Rioli managed just three disposals and one goal in his first hitout for the club since 2019 due to an anti-doping code ban.

NEW ADDITIONS

Train-on player Hugh Dixon was one of the Eagles’ better performers with 13 disposals and two goals. West Coast draftee Campbell Chesser managed just one disposal and now faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines with a foot injury. Gold Coast recruit Will Brodie shone through the middle for the Dockers with 28 disposals and nine clearances. Former Geelong utility Jordan Clark, logged 15 touches, seven marks and a goal for Fremantle.

WORTH A MENTION …

A breakout year coming up for Michael Frederick? The forward has kicked just nine goals from 17 games over the past two years for Fremantle, but bagged five majors in the practice match win.

Top 5 disposals: Andrew Brayshaw (35), Will Brodie (28), Andrew Gaff (25), Caleb Serong (23), Tim Kelly (22)

Top 5 marks: Andrew Brayshaw (8), Blake Acres (8), Jordan Clark (7), Lachie Schultz (7), Jake Waterman (6), Luke Foley (6), Josh Rotham (6), Mitch Crowden (6), Heath Chapman (6)

Top 5 clearances: Will Brodie (9), Tim Kelly (8), Caleb Serong (8), Nic Naitanui (6), Andrew Brayshaw (5)

Hit-outs: Lloyd Meek (26), Nic Naitanui (16), Bailey Williams (13), Rory Lobb (12), Hugh Dixon (1)

Goals: Michael Frederick (5), Travis Colyer (3), Bailey Banfield (3), Jake Waterman (3), Hugh Dixon (2), Lachie Schultz (2), Matt Taberner (2), Willie Rioli, Caleb Serong, Heath Chapman, Blake Acres, Jordan Clark, Lloyd Meek, Rory Lobb, Joel Western

Centre bounce attendances: West Coast – Tim Kelly (18), Connor West (15), Jack Redden (14), Jamaine Jones (11), Xavier O’Neill (8), Andrew Gaff (7), Elliot Yeo (6), Jack Petruccelle (4), Dom Sheed (1). Fremantle – Caleb Serong (22), Mitch Crowden (22), Andrew Brayshaw (21), Will Brodie (19)

Kick-ins: Alex Witherden (4), Jeremy McGovern (3), Shannon Hurn (3), Nathan Wilson (2), Hayden Young (2), Brennan Cox (2), Jordan Clark (1), Ethan Hughes (1)

Originally published as AFL Practice Match Stats: Top stats from every game