.A brand-new premiership favourite has actually surfaced after the ladder-leaders submitted in almighty fashion.The nationality for a finals berth has actually certainly never been even more tough as our company go into the ultimate 3 full weeks of the season.Every team's show studied and also classed in foxfooty.com.au's Around 21 Record Card!Watch every video game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Period cope with no ad-breaks in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost trial today > Round 21WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Set a down payment limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was an identical story for Adelaide against among the competitors's stronger advocates-- sufficient to make all of them twist behind time, however insufficient to see them show up winners. There continues to be encouraging signs, yet congruity is undoubtedly not their strength in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 fingertips, one goal) and Josh Rachele (14 disposals, three objectives) were with the most effective for the visitors. Ben Keays (18 disposals, 9 addresses, one objective) continued his strong type, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 credit rating participations, three targets) was a guidepost of illumination in the frontal half.Room for improvementThe Crows lost the inside fifty matter by 16, which when functioning back coming from the stat, makes it quite hard to succeed. However a lot more disappointingly, they conceded twenty even more spaces than they possessed themselves for the fit-- even with having 26 even more hitouts. They may not be two stat series you can easily drop in tandem and also count on to win, thus maybe they were lucky to get as close as they carried out at complete time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to both their very own functionality and also of Sydney, the Lions are actually officially the brand new premiership favourites-- a merely amazing idea provided their begin to 2024. Our team've known it for a little while right now, however they are therefore back-- as well as it's fantastic. Onto GWS upcoming week, which will certainly be a much harder test than St Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 fingertips, 10 rating involvements, 4 goals) stood in the absence of his henchman Eric Hipwood, with the very best on ground honours most likely between him and Hugh McCluggage (28 fingertips, nine clearances, one goal). Twin Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (33 fingertips, 13 spaces) is every odds for a vote additionally in another massive performance. And Webcam Rayner (22 disposals, three targets) can't be actually overlooked either, in what was an ultra-strong presenting that matched the likes of the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions enabled Street Kilda to take 122 scores, yet that plainly did delightful nothing in quiting their romp. You can't request much more of an edge after a 14-goal succeed when driving, so our experts won't! Total marks.GradeA+' He is actually protecting them from the pressure'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is right now in genuine danger of missing finals this time, in spite of partaking standalone 2nd simply 2 weeks ago. They therefore virtually turned around a 32-point deficiency in the final one-fourth, however rather they today sit on the side of the best 8 along with a match along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Woe installed some piled stat lines final evening, with George Hewett (32 fingertips, 12 authorizations, 11 rating involvements) and also Nic Newman (34 fingertips, 12 symbols) at the cutting edge. Captain Patrick Cripps (30 fingertips, 9 inside 50s, one goal) was massive in the ultimate quarter in particular, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, nine rating involvements, pair of goals) was dangerous all around the ground.Room for improvementOn face value, cries were actually rather solid across the board, truly only losing the ruck battle versus Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 hurried) surely failed to help early when they might possess gotten the preliminary energy, but overall, they were really less incorrect than Collingwood in front of the big sticks. Next full week is now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their backs were actually well as well as truly up against the wall structure, the Magpies had the ability to come away along with 4 factors-- on an also bigger phase given Pendlebury's 400th game at AFL degree. They're still properly and really up against it to play in September, yet this gain ought to do surprises for their assurance. A suit versus the ridiculously out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits them on Friday night.In the votesForward Can Hoskin-Elliott (20 fingertips, 11 rating engagements, 10 symbols, two objectives) was actually sensational for the monochrome up onward, appearing at critical points throughout the suit. Nick Daicos (28 fingertips, 7 spaces, one goal) was powerful around the ground, yet would certainly've just liked to do with a better productivity. Milestone man Scott Pendlebury (27 fingertips, 9 open spaces) could possibly also snag a vote in game 400! Space for improvementIt wasn't pretty on paper, yet most notably it experiences, the Pies have quite obtained their mojo back. They have not regularly been a group to control the stat piece under Craig McRae, but when you take the four aspects it normally does not matter. If they can make the most of the Swans, they're back!GradeB+ Kingy lets loose on 'disconcerting' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals aspiration is alive! Albeit hardly, but the Bombing planes are still in the discussion for an unexpected September berth. It failed to appear feasible at the beginning of the last quarter versus Fremantle, yet in the long run, they had the ability to create an upset. Their midfield was firing and also the forward line appeared strong enough ... they couldn't create it, could they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had plenty of it, yet Jake Stringer (4 goals, 10 addresses, eight disposals) brings home the bacon as best on ground, despite his small ownership matter-- provided his first fifty percent efficiency always kept Essendon within striking proximity. Nic Martin (25 fingertips, pair of goals) began extremely slow-moving, but his major 2nd one-half built on Stringer's groundwork when the game required to become won. Jye Caldwell (32 fingertips, seven inside 50s, six addresses) was actually fantastic in the engine area, and must claim a ballot or more for his efforts.Room for improvementApart from a little spot around space, the Bombing planes were actually pretty tough all activity-- and also were able to conquer a solid Dockers outfit that were actually rarely weakened. Where's this been actually the final pair of months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Shoreline at home (as they need to) this weekend break and also the finals chat are going to continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh therefore approach a video game they would certainly've possessed down as an expected win on the trip to Melbourne. Instead, they've flown back thinking of what might've been actually third location. Credit rating where it's due, the Bombers played well-- yet Justin Longmuir will definitely know his side needs to terminate the account games easily if they're to become any sort of opportunity of a maiden nightclub premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Young (27 disposals, seven clearances, 7 inside eights, two goals) started like a home on fire for the Dockers, as well as maintained all of them above water for the majority of the match. Forwards Jye Amiss (four goals) and Josh Treacy (3 goals) had fun with high effect up onward, while Andrew Brayshaw (33 fingertips, eight authorizations) was a bull via the middle of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the inside fifty count were actually the Dockers pounded adequately due to the Bombers on Sunday afternoon, in what was actually or else a reasonably even contest. The loss places a gap in their top four possibilities for certain, however perhaps it was the pointer they needed to have to keep them on their feet heading in to September?GradeC- Cougars pick Saints apart in demolition|01:02 GEELONGThe Kitties possess right now all but locked themselves in for September action with their 13th gain of 2024. It wasn't overly rather with the exception of super star Jeremy Cameron, but it was enough to obtain it carried out-- as well as sometimes in finals, you require to gain hideous. Along with Gary Rohan hopefully back upcoming full week, they'll only get stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 fingertips, 6 goals, five inside 50s) was outstanding for the Pet cats, booting three targets in each one-half to guide his edge home. Tanner Bruhn (23 fingertips, 8 allowances, one objective) as well as Tom Stewart (28 disposals) were actually impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 disposals, 5 open spaces, two targets) as well as Tyson Stengle (20 disposals, 9 credit rating engagements, one goal) provided Cameron wonderful assistance in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir shortage of ruckman have not seemed to be to be anywhere near as much of an issue as individuals initial believed, and also yesterday was an additional proof to that concept. They allowed the Crows to rack up 101 marks as well as capture throughout spots of the suit, but eventually it functioned in their favor enough.GradeBGOLD shore SUNSGold Shore's period is almost over after however, another unsatisfactory loss, this time by West Coast. It was the Suns' 17th successive reduction while driving, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's edge. Their incapacity to gain out of home is actually one thing that they need to attend to over the off-season because till they become a more regular side, finals will not be on the cards.In the votesContested monster Matt Rowell dealt with hard all evening for the Suns scoring 30 contacts, 21 contested properties and also 10 tackles, while partner in crime Noah Anderson possessed 30 and also an objective themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts managed that struggle, taping a whopping 52 hitouts, 21 fingertips and also an objective. Macintosh Andrew booted 3 objectives as an ahead. Space for improvementThere's a reoccuring theme of immaturity at the Suns immediately. Damien Hardwick's side continue to be actually pestered by lack of skill and also it appears the psychological aspect of having actually tripped up thus typically away from home is taking its own toll. The Suns also battled to relocate the round sometimes, going slow-moving in transition. They likewise lost both the allowance (-9) and facility space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons risk to dream after impressive resurgence|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants arised from the clouds to swamp the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pushing themselves in to the top four. Their fourth quarter revival made it five successive victories for Adam Kingsley's edge, that have gone from being contact as well as go for the eight, to a heavy-hitter at the double chance. A difficult few full weeks stay versus Brisbane, Fremantle and also the Western Side Bulldogs, however we understand when the Orange Tidal wave is rolling, they may match it with anyone. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred along with 5 goals and also is actually right now leading the Coleman Medal nationality, while captain Toby Greene rose when his edge required him along with 3.2 coming from 17 contacts. Lachie Whitfield performed whatever he pleased collecting a significant 37 disposals, while midfield upward Tom Green was actually the hero along with a link target behind time. Area for improvementThe Giants only kicked 5 goals in the first 3 one-fourths, but a seven-goal strike in the last stanza saw all of them shake off the line. Kingsley's guys were actually imprecise facing target early, in order that is most definitely something they will intend to fix for following week. The Giants additionally intensely shed the centre clearance count (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks missed out on a gold chance to push their finals insurance claims after they were actually overrun due to the GWS Giants on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks blew a 28-point lead at the final adjustment as the Giants organized an almighty revival. It suggests today's clash versus Carlton is properly an eradication final, since you 'd expect the Hawks to financial institution succeeds versus Richmond as well as North Melbourne in the last fortnight. Can they answer? In the votesMidfield upward Jai Newcombe was prevailing at the coal face, with 30 disposals, 19 contested possessions as well as 11 clearances. Massimo D'Ambrosio has actually been an excellent pickup this time and also was actually brilliant along with 22 touches and also 2 majors. Pro Jack Gunston booted 4 targets to justify his addition, while Karl Amon also possessed 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can not participate in three quarters of good soccer and get away with it in a season as close as this one. Mitchell's side will must lick their cuts recently ahead of a must-win suit versus Carlton. They didn't really have the answers for Jesse Hogan as well as could not battle back momentum late. GradeC-Orange Tidal wave crushes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's period performs life support after an unsatisfying 51-point loss through the Western side Bulldogs on Friday night. Simon Goodwin's soldiers were sluggish away from the blocks and also were unable to battle drive back after a mediocre beginning as their season document dropped to 10-10. With a challenging few fittings staying against Slot Adelaide (home), Gold Shoreline (away) as well as Collingwood (home), it looks as though their period may be over. In the votesCaptain Max Gawn fought on all night even with an intensely strapped ankle joint, accumulating 23 disposals, 9 marks as well as an objective in an intriguing cope Dogs ruck Tim English. Youthful gun Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one target) remains to develop in a new midfield duty, while protector Jake Bowey (25) discovered a lot of the footy in defence. Area for improvementThere's plenty for Goodwin's side to work with afterwards functionality. The Dees were actually pounded in disposals (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and also easy property (-59 ). Melbourne's handling likewise left behind a little to become intended, videotaping nine skipped handles in the 1st fifty percent alone-- the competition average is eight for an activity. There were actually a lot of players who had their colours lowered and will intend to bounce back following full week versus the Electrical power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas held back a late fee coming from the Tigers to secure a 13-point victory as well as simply their third succeed of the time. There was a lot of emotional state post-match as gamers embraced as well as celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL match. The Roos hold West Shoreline in Hobart upcoming week as they intend to clinch back-to-back wins for the very first time since the opening cycles of last season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was actually positively exclusive, booting a career-high 3 objectives from thirty three touches. Ruck Tristan Xerri is really in the conversation for All-Australian honours after 20 fingertips, 10 tackles and also 45 hitouts in yet another sturdy show. Lead Chip Larkey booted a bag of 5 targets as the main destroyer. Area for improvementThe important point was the Roos got the succeed, however it was far coming from convincing. They lost the within 50s (-16) as well as open spaces (-6) and also permit the Tigers back into it in the fourth one-fourth. Permit's be honest however, a win's a gain and also it was actually a large action in the direction of this regulation football club ultimately dropping their quick and easy beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all approval for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was ever a claim to send to the rest of the competition, it's beating the ladder leaders by 112 aspects. And it's a win they wouldn't have actually pencilled in, which suggests they have actually now soared in to legitimate best 4 computations regardless of their challenging operate home. Take a chance to goal ... In the votesThe undervalued Willem Drew (32 disposals, 11 rating engagements, eight inside 50s, eight open spaces) possibly edges out a huge selection of teammates for the three ballots with his performance, but it truly may be any individual. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 fingertips, 12 credit rating engagements, one objective), leader Connor Rozee (27 fingertips, one goal) as well as Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 score involvements, eight tackles) made certain of the greatest midfield this period. Mitch Georgiades (14 disposals, 11 score involvements, four goals) and also Willie Rioli (10 disposals, four goals) led the way up onward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 scores, pair of goals) was actually electricity in shift. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, absolutely nothing, naught, nada. By far the best all-around functionality of any type of crew in 2024 - this's full symbols and also flying colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers look predestined to take choice 1 in to the national draft this year after being up to a 13-point loss against North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers presented a spirited fightback late, yet essentially fell short. Some hard fittings versus St Kilda, Hawthorn as well as the Gold Shoreline are ahead, however it seems as though a wood spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis had an amazing battle with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Baker produced five chances on objective from 21 fingertips. Round magnet Tim Taranto possessed 27 contacts as well as 8 deals with and veteran Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn newspaper the Tigers installed some realistic varieties, succeeding the inside 50 differential and providing on their own loads of possibilities in front of the significant sticks. They made it possible for the Roos to overdo 5 objectives behind time in the 3rd region which blew the frame out as well as was actually eventually the turning score of the game. GradeDLyon has no excuses after huge loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it negative to say our team anticipated this? They possessed prodding draw the Eagles as well as Bombers across the final fortnight, yet however the Saints happened collapsing back down to Planet in their 85-point working by Brisbane. Blooding the youth and also working out what their list is going to appear like in 2025 is definitely the top priority currently, as Ross the one in charge and co appear readied to make some huge hire the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints possessed their palms on the sphere on Sunday night, but obviously it didn't perform a lot for completion result. Child Mattaes Phillipou (24 fingertips, five spaces, one objective) mad one more great video game in the middle of the ground, while standard suspects Jack Sinclair (30 disposals, 8 addresses), Jack Steele (23 disposals, 7 handles) and also Rowan Marshall (17 disposals, 18 hitouts, two targets) tried hard. He failed to acquire lots of check out it, however Tim Membrey (thirteen disposals, 8 rating participations, eight marks, one goal) appeared endangering up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda reduction the game in the allowance fight, permitting the Lions to much more than increase their personal matter. Just one target in the 1st 2 and a 50 percent one-fourths makes for abysmal analysis, no matter how excellent the resistance are actually. Richmond following full week is actually a must-win-- except everything besides their own wellbeing and also identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the much less terms far better explain an efficiency such as this. Awful loss in John Longmire's run as instructor could not have come at an even worse time for a club that was actually merely six weeks earlier considered unbeatable. As well as with that said, they're no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt do without mentioning, but there won't be actually any sort of Swans polling this sphere come Brownlow evening. The performances of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 568 metres gained) and also Brodie Grundy (15 fingertips, 32 hitouts, 8 clearances) are worth taking note, but the latter was still far off his harmful best.Room for improvementThe only pair of stat lines the Swans defeated the Power in were actually hitouts as well as handles-- as well as the second merely transpired because you're only handling when your team doesn't possess the round (which was actually a lot on Saturday evening). It continues to be to become observed in what capacity, yet plainly some huge changes need to have to be made if the Swans are actually to conserve themselves coming from completely de-railing in 2024. A gain on Friday night over Collingwood would do all of them the world of excellent, provided they are right now no more an absolute lock for a home qualifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of momentum|12:12 WEST COASTWest Coast safeguarded their 1st win because rounded 10 and to begin with under acting coach Jarrod Schofield in awesome scenes versus the Gold Coastline Suns at Optus Coliseum. The Eagles were able to eliminate a 23-point shortage in the 3rd term with the home group behind all of them as co-captain Liam Duggan as well as proficient Jamie Cripps came up clutch along with a set recently objectives to gain the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo and also Tim Kelly were actually superb, acquiring 29 as well as 26 fingertips respectively. Key ahead Jake Waterman continued his require a Coleman Award along with 4 objectives, while professional Port Beloved blowing wound back the clock along with 22 fingertips, six handles and also a goal.Room for improvementA gain's a win for an Eagles side who has actually struggled for several years and also who have actually had an incredibly difficult month along with the exit of former train Adam Simpson. They had a hard time early contending with a Mac computer Andrew-led Suns ahead line, but washed that up immediately at half opportunity. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs continued to press their best 4 insurance claims along with an emphatic 51-point success over Melbourne. The Pet dogs performed the harm early, creating a blistering opening 10 mins where they fully handled the video game. With suits versus Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) as well as the GWS Giants (home) to follow, Luke Beveridge's edge are properly put to create a severe claim in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led coming from the frontal racking up thirty three disposals, 2 objectives as well as a monstrous 16 rating involvements in what was actually absolutely a three-vote efficiency come Brownlow Medal evening. Star midfielder Adam Treloar was instrumental in the success, racking up 30 touches and also pair of objectives, while half-back Bailey Dale provided plenty of travel along with 34 fingertips as well as 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a leading night for the Doggies, that prepared the tone early for an emphatic victory. They performed overlook some opportunities in front of objective though which Luke Beveridge would certainly no doubt like them to tidy up ahead of a travel to Adelaide next full week. A 51-point victory was actually great, however it could possess been actually a lot more if they changed better in front of the huge sticks.GradeA.