Season Leaders
Goals
19
J. Gunston59 Goals
13
L. Morris63 Goals
Disposals
3
J. Newcombe597 Disposals
9
L. Neale690 Disposals
Contested Possessions
3
J. Newcombe299 Contested Possessions
9
L. Neale310 Contested Possessions
Team Stats
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Disposals
- HAW 8903
- 8604 BL
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Kicks
- HAW 5189
- 5545 BL
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Handballs
- HAW 3714
- 3059 BL
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Free Kicks
- HAW 432
- 397 BL
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Clearances
- HAW 857
- 925 BL
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Inside 50
- HAW 1312
- 1328 BL
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Tackles
- HAW 1350
- 1117 BL
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Hit-Outs
- HAW 997
- 839 BL
Game Information
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2026 AFL Standings
| POS | Team | Pts. | % | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FRE | 76 | 137.2 | WWLWL |
| 2 |  SYD | 72 | 136.1 | WWWWW |
| 3 |  BL | 64 | 121.7 | WLWWW |
| 4 |  HAW | 64 | 120.1 | WWLDW |
| 5 |  GEEL | 60 | 122.3 | WWWWW |
| 6 |  ADEL | 60 | 117.3 | LWWLW |
| 7 |  MELB | 60 | 109.6 | LWWWL |
| 8 |  WB | 54 | 95.4 | WLLDW |
| 9 |  COLL | 52 | 102.4 | WLWDL |
| 10 |  CARL | 50 | 101.5 | WWWDW |
| 11 |  STK | 40 | 102.8 | WLLWL |
| 12 |  GWS | 40 | 98.9 | LWLWL |
| 13 |  SUNS | 36 | 94.5 | LLWLW |
| 14 |  NMFC | 36 | 88.8 | LLWLL |
| 15 |  PORT | 28 | 88.1 | LLLLW |
| 16 |  WCE | 16 | 69.2 | LLLLL |
| 17 |  RICH | 12 | 62.5 | LWLLL |
| 18 |  ESS | 8 | 64.6 | LLLLL |
