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Essendon

2016 season
3-19 Record
61.0%
1437
Points For
2356
Points Against
-
Points
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2016
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Season Overview

Essendon recorded 3 wins, 19 losses and 0 draws across 22 games in 2016.

3
Wins
19
Losses
0
Draws
22
Games Played
1437
Points For
2356
Points Against
61.0%
Percentage
Team Leaders
Totals Averages
Zach Merrett
Disposals
Zach Merrett
657
Zach Merrett
Kicks
Zach Merrett
349
Zach Merrett
Handballs
Zach Merrett
308
Joe Daniher
Marks
Joe Daniher
141
Joe Daniher
Goals
Joe Daniher
43
Joe Daniher
Behinds
Joe Daniher
32
Zach Merrett
Tackles
Zach Merrett
136
Matthew Leuenberger
Hitouts
Matthew Leuenberger
558
Zach Merrett
Inside 50s
Zach Merrett
108
Martin Gleeson
Rebound 50s
Martin Gleeson
69
Zach Merrett
Clearances
Zach Merrett
95
Zach Merrett
Contested Possessions
Zach Merrett
229
Zach Merrett
Uncontested Possessions
Zach Merrett
440
James Kelly
Clangers
James Kelly
68
Zach Merrett
Frees For
Zach Merrett
31
Matthew Leuenberger
Frees Against
Matthew Leuenberger
31
Joe Daniher
Contested Marks
Joe Daniher
52
Joe Daniher
Marks Inside 50
Joe Daniher
53
Matt Dea
Intercept Marks
Matt Dea
38
Michael Hartley
One Percenters
Michael Hartley
185
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti
Bounces
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti
23
Zach Merrett
Goal Assists
Zach Merrett
12
Zach Merrett
Supercoach
Zach Merrett
2452
Zach Merrett
Dream Team Points
Zach Merrett
2587
Zach Merrett
Metres Gained
Zach Merrett
9559
Zach Merrett
Ground Ball Gets
Zach Merrett
163
Joe Daniher
Minutes
Joe Daniher
2294.1
Zach Merrett
Centre Clearances
Zach Merrett
34
Zach Merrett
Stoppage Clearances
Zach Merrett
60
Zach Merrett
Turnovers
Zach Merrett
104
Matthew Leuenberger
Hitouts To Advantage
Matthew Leuenberger
146
Michael Hartley
Spoils
Michael Hartley
176
Michael Hartley
Contested Def One On Ones
Michael Hartley
76
Joe Daniher
Contested Off One On Ones
Joe Daniher
89
Matt Dea
Intercepts
Matt Dea
127
Centre Bounce Attendances
-
-
Joe Daniher
Shots at Goal
Joe Daniher
92
Zach Merrett
Score Involvements
Zach Merrett
130
Zach Merrett
Pressure Acts
Zach Merrett
503
Kick Ins
-
-
Ruck Contests
-
-
Zach Merrett
Effective Kicks
Zach Merrett
228
Joe Daniher
Marks on the Lead
Joe Daniher
38
Orazio Fantasia
Tackles Inside 50
Orazio Fantasia
26
Zach Merrett
AFL Player Rating Points
Zach Merrett
311
Kick-ins Played On
-
-
James Kelly
Defensive 50 Possessions
James Kelly
177
Zach Merrett
Defensive Midfield Possessions
Zach Merrett
310
Zach Merrett
Attacking Midfield Possessions
Zach Merrett
189
Joe Daniher
Attacking 50 Possessions
Joe Daniher
103

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Grand Final

Grand Final Sat 26 Sep FINAL
Fremantle FRE
89–96
Brisbane Lions BRI
M.C.G.
AFLW
Qualifying & Elimination Finals Sat 7 Nov AFLW FINAL
Geelong GEE
52–56
Melbourne MEL
IKON Park
Qualifying & Elimination Finals Sat 7 Nov AFLW FINAL
North Melbourne NTH
49–13
Carlton CAR
IKON Park
Qualifying & Elimination Finals Sun 8 Nov AFLW FULL TIME Final data pending
Sydney SYD
—–—
Western Bulldogs WBD
Henson Park
Qualifying & Elimination Finals Sun 8 Nov AFLW FULL TIME Final data pending
Gold Coast GCS
—–—
Hawthorn HAW
People First Stadium
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