Who is top of the AFL ladder in 2026?

After Round 14, Fremantle Dockers and Sydney Swans are both on 48 points — Fremantle lead by percentage (147.9% to 143.7%). Geelong Cats (36pts) and Melbourne (36pts) sit 3rd and 4th. Hawthorn are 5th on 34 points.

Which teams are in the AFL top 8 in 2026?

After Round 14 the top 8 are: 1. Fremantle, 2. Sydney Swans, 3. Geelong Cats, 4. Melbourne, 5. Hawthorn, 6. Adelaide Crows, 7. Brisbane Lions, 8. Western Bulldogs. Gold Coast SUNS sit 9th on 28 points, the first team outside the eight.

How many rounds in the 2026 AFL season?

The 2026 AFL home and away season consists of 23 rounds. The top 8 teams on the ladder at the end of Round 23 qualify for the finals series, which runs through September 2026.

What is AFL percentage and how is it calculated?

AFL percentage is calculated by dividing a team's total points scored (points for) by their total points conceded (points against) and multiplying by 100. It is used to separate teams level on competition points on the ladder. A higher percentage means more points scored relative to points conceded.

Who are the AFL premiership favourites in 2026?

Fremantle ($4.00) remain the clear market favourites. Sydney Swans ($5.50) are next after winning to join Fremantle on 48 points. Hawthorn ($8.50) and Brisbane Lions ($8.50) are next, with Geelong ($9.00) the biggest mover after rising to 3rd. Check our AFL Premiership Odds 2026 page for the full futures market.

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AFL 2026 · After Round 15

AFL Ladder 2026

Short Answer

The AFL ladder after Round 15 shows Fremantle clear on top with 52 points (13-1). Sydney Swans 2nd on 48pts. Hawthorn jump to 3rd after winning (38pts, 9-4-1). Four teams level on 36pts at 4th through 7th — Geelong, Adelaide, Melbourne and Western Bulldogs all separated by percentage. Brisbane 8th on 32pts. Updated after every round; all 18 teams ranked by premiership points, percentage the tiebreaker.

Key Findings

→AFL teams receive 4 premiership points for a win, 2 for a draw and 0 for a loss
→Percentage (points scored divided by points conceded, multiplied by 100) is the tiebreaker when teams are equal on points
→The top 8 teams at the end of Round 23 qualify for the AFL finals series
→After Round 15, Fremantle lead on 52pts (13-1). Hawthorn jump to 3rd on 38pts. Four teams level on 36pts (4th–7th)
→The bottom teams receive priority selections in the national draft at the end of the season

Live 2026 AFL ladder after Round 15. Fremantle 52pts (13-1, 144.4%) clear at the top. Sydney 48pts (12-2). Hawthorn jump to 3rd on 38pts with a win. Four teams on 36pts — Geelong (4th, 120.6%), Adelaide (5th, 113.2%), Melbourne (6th, 104.2%), Western Bulldogs (7th, 92.8%). Brisbane hold 8th on 32pts. North Melbourne climb to 10th (WC position) on 28pts after a win.

Updated after Round 15 · 22 June 2026 · 23-round season · Top 8 qualify for finals

2026 AFL Ladder - Round 15 Standings

Finals position (top 8)

Outside top 8

Pos	Team	P	W	L	D	PF	PA	%	Pts	Next	Odds	Form
1	Fremantle	14	13	1	0	1411	977	144.4	52	GCFC	$3.75	WWWBW
2	Sydney Swans	14	12	2	0	1578	1098	143.7	48	BL	$6.00	LWWWB
3 ▲	Hawthorn	14	9	4	1	1361	1199	113.5	38	GWS	$8.00	WWLBW
4 ▼	Geelong Cats	15	9	6	0	1490	1236	120.6	36	BYE	$10.00	WLLWL
5 ▲	Adelaide Crows	14	9	5	0	1257	1110	113.2	36	PORT	$11.00	LBWWW
6 ▼	MelbourneTOP 6	15	9	6	0	1430	1373	104.2	36	BYE	$41.00	LLWWL
7 ▲	Western Bulldogs	15	9	6	0	1270	1369	92.8	36	BYE	$41.00	WWWLW
8 ▼	Brisbane Lions	14	8	6	0	1425	1314	108.4	32	SYD	$8.00	LWWWB
9	Gold Coast SUNS	14	7	7	0	1330	1263	105.3	28	FRE	$34.00	LBLLL
10 ▲	North MelbourneWC	14	7	7	0	1215	1339	90.7	28	ESS	$251.00	BLWWW
11 ▲	Collingwood	14	6	7	1	1147	1130	101.5	26	RICH	$101.00	WLLBW
12 ▼	St Kilda	15	6	9	0	1334	1326	100.6	24	BYE	$151.00	LLLWL
13 ▼	GWS GIANTS	14	6	8	0	1280	1276	100.3	24	HAW	$67.00	WBLLL
14	Carlton	14	6	8	0	1137	1248	91.1	24	WCE	$81.00	WWWBW
15	Port Adelaide	14	4	10	0	1125	1140	98.7	16	ADEL	$501.00	LBWLL
16	West Coast Eagles	14	4	10	0	1023	1407	72.7	16	CARL	$1001.00	LWLLB
17	Richmond	14	2	12	0	915	1492	61.3	8	COLL	$1001.00	WLBLL
18	Essendon	14	1	13	0	1027	1458	70.4	4	NMFC	$1001.00	LLLLB

Source: AFL.com · Updated after Round 15, 22 June 2026 · Green = top 8 · Odds: Sportsbet

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AFL Ladder Analysis - Round 15

🔥 Story of the Ladder

Fremantle win to pull clear on 52pts (13-1) - now four points clear of Sydney (48pts). Hawthorn jump from 5th to 3rd after winning (38pts). Four teams jammed on 36pts in positions 4–7: Geelong, Adelaide, Melbourne and Western Bulldogs — all separated by percentage. Geelong and Melbourne both lost but had played 15 games; Adelaide and the Bulldogs won to force their way level.

⚔️ The Finals Logjam

Positions 4 through 7 are a tangle of 36-point teams: Geelong (120.6%), Adelaide (113.2%), Melbourne (104.2%) and Western Bulldogs (92.8%). Brisbane hold 8th on 32pts. North Melbourne climb to 10th (WC spot) after winning — now on 28pts equal with Gold Coast SUNS (9th), who dropped to 7-7 after a loss. The finals race is wide open across positions 4–10.

📉 Bottom Watch

Essendon marooned at 18th on 4pts (1-13). Richmond 17th on 8pts (2-12). West Coast and Port Adelaide both on 16pts at 15th and 16th. Carlton win to climb to 14th on 24pts — now equal with GWS and St Kilda but below on percentage. St Kilda drop from 10th to 12th after losing again.

🏆 Premiership Race

Fremantle ($3.75) extend their lead and shorten further. Sydney ($6.00) remain 2nd. Hawthorn ($8.00) and Brisbane ($8.00) next. Adelaide ($11.00) firming. Geelong ($10.00) steady. Check our AFL Premiership Odds for full markets.

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Frequently asked questions

After Round 15, Fremantle Dockers lead on 52 points (13-1, 144.4%). They are four points clear of Sydney Swans (48pts, 12-2). Hawthorn sit 3rd on 38pts (9-4-1) after winning in Round 15.

After Round 15 the top 8 are: 1. Fremantle (52pts), 2. Sydney Swans (48pts), 3. Hawthorn (38pts), 4. Geelong Cats (36pts), 5. Adelaide Crows (36pts), 6. Melbourne (36pts), 7. Western Bulldogs (36pts), 8. Brisbane Lions (32pts). Gold Coast SUNS sit 9th on 28pts and North Melbourne are 10th on 28pts in the wild card position.

The 2026 AFL home and away season consists of 23 rounds. The top 8 teams at the end of Round 23 qualify for the finals series which runs through September 2026.

AFL percentage is points for divided by points against, multiplied by 100. It separates teams level on competition points. After Round 15, four teams are tied on 36pts at positions 4–7 — Geelong (120.6%), Adelaide (113.2%), Melbourne (104.2%) and Western Bulldogs (92.8%) all separated purely by percentage.

Check our AFL Premiership Odds 2026 page for the current futures market. Fremantle ($3.75) are outright favourites after extending their lead. Sydney ($6.00), Hawthorn ($8.00) and Brisbane ($8.00) are next, with Adelaide ($11.00) and Geelong ($10.00) the key contenders.