We’ve dissected every side’s quarter-by-quarter performance in the opening 10 rounds of the 2019 AFL season.
From the very best early in games, to those who come home hard, we take a look at which clubs in particular are the most productive at specific stages of the game.
Adelaide
The Crows have been fair to middling in the opening quarter, winning 4 of 9, and they score the least in this term to rank 11th.
The second quarter has seen the Crows outscore their opponent on 7 occasions, averaging 23.8 points. It is the stage of the game where they mostly outplay their opposition. They rank 4th in the league for 2nd quarters.
The Crows hold sway in the 3rd quarter, winning 5 of 10. It is where they score their second most points during a game. They rank 7th in the league for 3rd quarters.
The final quarter has seen Adelaide concede their most points as their scoring slightly drops off. They’ve won 4 and drawn 1 last terms and rank 12th.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 156 | 160 | 3 | 11 |
| 2 | 7 | 238 | 160 | 43 | 4 |
| 3 | 5 | 211 | 193 | 36 | 7 |
| 4 * | 4 | 192 | 200 | 14 | 12 |
| 20 | 797 | 713 | 84 |
4* denotes one drawn 4th quarter
Brisbane
The Lions have mixed their form in 1st quarters, winning 5 of 9, and conceding 25.5 points. They rank 9th in the league.
Defensive improvement is shown in the 2nd term but scoring slightly drops off. The Lions rank 10th in the league for 2nd quarters.
Brisbane wins most of their games with strong second-half showings. Their 3rd quarter results are ranked 2nd in the league while the final quarter, ranked 5th, has a significant impact.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 221 | 255 | -34 | 9 |
| 2 | 5 | 204 | 219 | -15 | 10 |
| 3 | 7 | 248 | 209 | 39 | 2 |
| 4 | 6 | 224 | 187 | 37 | 5 |
| 23 | 897 | 870 | 27 |
Carlton
The Blues are suspect early in games, conceding more than 26 points in 1st quarters, and winning 4 of 10 opening terms. They rank 13th in 1st quarters.
They improve defensively in the 2nd term, having won 5, but their scoring drops off to less than 15 points. They rank 11th for 2nd quarters.
The 3rd quarter is Carlton’s best, winning 5 and drawing 1, and enjoying their closest differential (-31). They are ranked 6th in the league for 3rd quarters.
Things become dire in the final term where they’ve lost 7 of 10. Carlton has the second worst 4th quarter performance in the league.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 189 | 261 | -72 | 13 |
| 2 | 5 | 149 | 210 | -61 | 11 |
| 3 * | 5 | 187 | 218 | -31 | 6 |
| 4 | 3 | 180 | 230 | -50 | 17 |
| 17 | 705 | 919 | -214 |
3* denotes one drawn 3rd quarter
Collingwood
The Magpies set up their victories with big 1st quarters. They’ve won 9 of 10 while averaging more than 23 points and conceding just over 10. They rank top for 1st quarters.
After sizzling starts, the Pies drop off in the 2nd term. Only three times they’ve outscored their opposition and it is by far their lowest scoring quarter. They rank 14th for 2nd terms.
The 3rd quarter is more stable than the 2nd but still not positive for the Pies. They rank 16th.
After strong beginnings, Collingwood finishes off fairly well with 6 winning final terms. They score the most heavily of their quarters with 26.9 points per and rank 6th in the league for 4th terms.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 236 | 106 | 130 | 1 |
| 2 | 3 | 190 | 227 | -37 | 14 |
| 3 | 3 | 236 | 238 | -2 | 16 |
| 4 | 6 | 269 | 159 | 110 | 6 |
| 21 | 931 | 730 | 201 |
2 denotes one drawn 2nd quarter
3 denotes one drawn 3rd quarter
Essendon
The Bombers have outscored their opposition in 1st quarters on just 3 occasions and are at their lightest for scoring (16.6 points) in this term. They rank 14th in 1st quarters.
2nd quarters improve for the Dons, winning 5, and scoring at 21 points. They rank 9th.
Essendon is more conservative in the 3rd quarter and usually tighten up in defence, conceding just under 18 points (same as their 1st quarters) points. They rank 9th in the league for 3rd terms.
Final quarters are a mixed bag for the Bombers. They’ve won 5, lost 5, and have a slight positive differential. They rank 9th yet again.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 166 | 178 | -12 | 14 |
| 2 | 5 | 212 | 223 | -11 | 9 |
| 3 | 5 | 176 | 178 | -2 | 9 |
| 4 | 5 | 214 | 206 | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | 768 | 785 | -17 |
Fremantle
Freo performs well in the 1st term, outscoring their opponent on 6 occasions. They rank 6th in the league for 1st quarters.
The Dockers drop right off in the 2nd quarter. They’ve won 3 and drawn 1 to rank 13th in the league.
They recover in the 3rd quarter winning 5 of 9, but they’ve only just outscored their opponents. They rank 10th in the league.
The Dockers come home strong with the best 4th quarter in the league, winning 8 of 10 with a hefty differential of +63.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 200 | 181 | 19 | 6 |
| 2 * | 3 | 161 | 172 | -11 | 13 |
| 3 | 5 | 194 | 199 | -5 | 10 |
| 4 | 8 | 211 | 148 | 63 | 1 |
| 22 | 766 | 700 | 66 |
2* denotes one drawn 2nd quarter
Geelong
The Cats are dominant in the 1st quarter, winning 8 of 10. They score most heavily here, averaging almost 30 points. They rank 2nd in the league for 1st terms.
Geelong takes their 1st quarter form into the 2nd, winning 9 of 10. They rank 1st in the league.
The dominance drops off somewhat slightly in the 3rd but they’ve still won 6 and score at almost 27 points. They rank 4th in the league for 3rd quarters.
The Cats finish off fairly strongly with 7 final quarter wins and only concede 13.2 points. They rank 2nd in the league.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 * | 8 | 293 | 191 | 102 | 2 |
| 2 | 9 | 209 | 144 | 65 | 1 |
| 3 | 6 | 269 | 221 | 48 | 4 |
| 4 | 7 | 232 | 132 | 100 | 2 |
| 30 | 1003 | 688 | 315 |
1* denotes one drawn 1st quarter
Gold Coast
The Suns play their bets footy early as evidenced by 6 of 10 pst quarter wins. They rank 4th in the league.
It drops off massively in the 2nd term, winning just 2, and suffering a differential of -104. They rank 18th.
Gold Coast improves slightly in the 3rd, outscoring their opponents on 4 occasions for a ranking of 14.
The 4th quarter is similar to their 3rd. They have won 5 and rank 11th.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 * | 6 | 205 | 181 | 24 | 4 |
| 2 | 2 | 117 | 221 | -104 | 18 |
| 3 | 4 | 142 | 201 | -59 | 14 |
| 4 | 5 | 153 | 216 | -63 | 11 |
| 17 | 617 | 819 | -202 |
1* denotes one drawn 1st quarter
GWS Giants
The Giants mix their form in the 1st, winning 5 and losing 5. They rank 8th in the league.
The 2nd term is much the same with 5 wins and 1 draw to tank 7th.
The 3rd quarter is when GWS turn it on. They’ve won 8 of 10, score at 27.7 points, and rank 1st.
The 4th is their second best in terms of results, winning 6, but they concede their most points at more than 20. They rank 6th.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 234 | 163 | 71 | 8 |
| 2 * | 5 | 240 | 185 | 55 | 7 |
| 3 | 8 | 277 | 183 | 94 | 1 |
| 4 | 6 | 203 | 203 | 0 | 6 |
| 24 | 954 | 734 | 220 |
2* denotes one drawn 2nd quarter
Hawthorn
The Hawks are solid in the 1st term, winning 5 and drawing 1 of 10 to rank 7th in the league.
The 2nd quarter is their worst. They’ve on 3 and score at just 15.6. It gives them a rank of 15.
Hawthorn recovers in the 3rd term, scoring at their highest (24.4 points) and conceding their least (18). They rank 3rd for 3rd quarters.
Their last quarter is also strong. They’ve won 6 and drawn 1 and rank 3rd despite a -12 differential.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 201 | 187 | 14 | 7 |
| 2 | 3 | 156 | 193 | -37 | 15 |
| 3 | 6 | 244 | 180 | 64 | 3 |
| 4 | 6 | 196 | 208 | -12 | 3 |
| 20 | 797 | 768 | 29 |
1 denotes one drawn 1st quarter
4 denotes one drawn 4th quarter
Melbourne
The Demons have won 4 1st quarters, conceding 25 points. They rank 12th.
Their 2nd term is similar, yet they score just 14 points, also for a rank of 12th.
3rd terms for Melbourne has them outscoring their opponents on 4 occasions at their worst differential. They rank 15th.
And their 4th terms have again produced 4 wins but they concede 25.9 points. They also rank 15th.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 190 | 250 | -60 | 12 |
| 2 | 4 | 140 | 167 | -27 | 12 |
| 3 | 4 | 166 | 238 | -72 | 15 |
| 4 | 4 | 197 | 259 | -62 | 15 |
| 16 | 693 | 914 | -221 |
North Melbourne
North’s 1st term has seen them outscore their rivals 4 times. It is their best defensive term and delivers their best differential. They rank 10th.
The 2nd term is an issue, conceding more than 27 points, and winning just twice. They rank 17th.
The Kangaroos’ 3rd quarter is the worst in the league. They have won 3 and score at their lowest to tank 18th.
The 4th term improves with 5 wins and an average score of 22.7 points while conceding 24.4. They rank 12th.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 * | 4 | 197 | 182 | 15 | 10 |
| 2 | 2 | 197 | 273 | -76 | 17 |
| 3 | 3 | 184 | 232 | -48 | 18 |
| 4 | 5 | 227 | 244 | -17 | 12 |
| 14 | 805 | 931 | -126 |
1* denotes one drawn 1st quarter
Port Adelaide
The Power are slow beginners, outscoring their opponents in just 3 of 10 first terms and conceding 24.4 points. They rank 17th.
They bounce back quickly in the 2nd quarter, winning 7 of 10 with a big differential of +93 to rank 3rd in the league.
Port Adelaide’s 3rd quarter is ok, winning 5 and losing 5, but they are outscored over the season to date. They rank 11th.
And the 4th term is decent with 5 times outscoring their rivals for a positive differential. They rank 8th.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 166 | 244 | -78 | 17 |
| 2 | 7 | 237 | 144 | 93 | 3 |
| 3 | 5 | 191 | 213 | -22 | 11 |
| 4 | 5 | 221 | 190 | 31 | 8 |
| 20 | 815 | 791 | 24 |
Richmond
The Tigers begin well, winning 7 of 10 1st terms and are at their best defensively. They rank 3rd.
The 2nd quarter is also a positive with 6 wins and 1 draw to rank 5th.
Richmond’s good form continues into the 3rd term where they’ve outscored their opponents 6 times for a rank of 5.
It is the 4th term which is a worry, winning 4 of 10 to rank 13th while scoring only 18.1 points.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 204 | 157 | 47 | 3 |
| 2 * | 6 | 211 | 183 | 28 | 5 |
| 3 | 6 | 247 | 232 | 15 | 5 |
| 4 | 4 | 181 | 222 | -41 | 13 |
| 23 | 843 | 794 | 49 |
2* denotes one drawn 2nd quarter
St Kilda
The Saints are slow to start, outscored in 6 of 10 1st terms. They concede 22.5 points which is their most return to rank 15th.
St Kilda are dominant in 2nd quarters, winning 8 of 10. They score 22.1 points and concede 17.2 to rank 2nd.
The form drops off in the 3rd, outscoring their opponents on just 3 occasions to rank 17th.
The Saints average just 15.1 points in the 4th term and concede 20.4 to rank 14th.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 169 | 225 | -56 | 15 |
| 2 | 8 | 221 | 172 | 49 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 202 | 209 | -7 | 17 |
| 4 | 4 | 151 | 204 | -53 | 14 |
| 18 | 743 | 810 | -67 |
1 denotes one drawn 1st quarter
3 denotes one drawn 3rd quarter
Sydney
Sydney are slowish starters, winning 4 of 10 1st terms. They do concede almost 25 points to rank 14th.
The Swans improve in the 2nd term, outscoring their rivals on 5 occasions while averaging 24.4 points to rank 8th.
The 3rd term is a battle with a rank of 12th due to winning 4 and drawing 1.
The 4th quarter is a problem for Sydney with just 3 times outscoring their opponents, scoring just 15.8 and ranking 18th.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 174 | 248 | -74 | 14 |
| 2 | 5 | 244 | 212 | 32 | 8 |
| 3 * | 4 | 176 | 208 | -32 | 12 |
| 4 | 3 | 158 | 212 | -54 | 18 |
| 16 | 752 | 880 | -128 |
3* denotes one drawn 3rd quarter
West Coast
The Eagles are solid starters, winning 6 of 10 1st quarters for a rank of 5th.
The reigning premiers drop well away in the 2nd term, outscoring their rivals just 3 times and conceding their most at 21.5 to rank 16th.
The 3rd quarter isn’t great either, winning 4 of 10, to rank 13th.
West Coast are better in the 4th term, ranking 7th in the league and scoring at their heaviest at 21.3 points.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 198 | 168 | 30 | 5 |
| 2 | 3 | 171 | 215 | -44 | 16 |
| 3 | 4 | 184 | 196 | -12 | 13 |
| 4 | 5 | 213 | 175 | 38 | 7 |
| 18 | 766 | 754 | 12 |
Western Bulldogs
The Dogs are terrible in the 1st term, winning just 1 and drawing 1 of 10. They concede 26 points while scoring a little less than 20 to rank 18th.
The 2nd quarter is much better, outscoring their opponents on 6 occasions, while tightening defence enormously. They rank 6th.
The Bulldogs’ 3rd term is solid, winning 5 and scoring at 22.7 to rank 8th.
But their game ebbs and flows into the 4th quarter where they have won just 3 of 10 and concede almost 23 points. They rank 16th.
| Qtr | Won | For | Against | Differential | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 * | 1 | 198 | 260 | -62 | 18 |
| 2 | 6 | 189 | 166 | 23 | 6 |
| 3 | 5 | 227 | 213 | 14 | 8 |
| 4 | 3 | 202 | 229 | -27 | 16 |
| 15 | 816 | 868 | -52 |
1* denotes one drawn 1st quarter