.A brand-new premiership favourite has actually emerged after the ladder-leaders bowed in almighty fashion.The race for a finals berth has certainly never been actually even more brutal as our team get in the ultimate 3 weeks of the season.Every staff's performance analyzed and also graded in foxfooty.com.au's Around 21 Record Card!Watch every video game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Time LIVE with no ad-breaks in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free of cost trial today > Round 21WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Establish a deposit limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually a similar tale for Adelaide against among the competitors's stronger campaigners-- satisfactory to create them writhe behind time, yet insufficient to observe them visit winners. There remains to be appealing indications, yet uniformity is undoubtedly not their forte in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one target) as well as Josh Rachele (14 disposals, three targets) were actually with the best for the site visitors. Ben Keays (18 disposals, 9 tackles, one target) proceeded his powerful type, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 score involvements, three targets) was actually a flare of illumination in the front half.Room for improvementThe Crows lost the within 50 count through 16, which when operating in reverse from the stat, creates it quite hard to succeed. Yet much more disappointingly, they acknowledged twenty even more clearances than they possessed themselves for the complement-- in spite of possessing 26 even more hitouts. They may not be pair of stat product lines you can lose in tandem and expect to succeed, therefore perhaps they were actually fortunate to receive as close as they did at complete time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to each their own functionality which of Sydney, the Lions are actually formally the brand-new premiership favourites-- a just unbelievable notion given their begin to 2024. Our team have actually known it momentarily currently, yet they are actually so back-- and it is actually amazing. Onto GWS next full week, which will definitely be a much tougher test than Street Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 rating engagements, four targets) rose in the absence of his henchman Eric Hipwood, along with the very best on ground honours very likely between him and also Hugh McCluggage (28 fingertips, 9 allowances, one objective). Twin Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (33 fingertips, thirteen clearances) is actually every opportunity for a ballot likewise in one more significant efficiency. And Also Cam Rayner (22 fingertips, three objectives) can't be forgotten either, in what was actually an ultra-strong showing that matched the similarity the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions permitted Street Kilda to take 122 scores, however that evidently carried out pleasant nothing in stopping their riot. You can not request so much more of an edge after a 14-goal succeed while driving, so our experts won't! Full marks.GradeA+' He is actually protecting all of them from the stress'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is actually right now in legitimate danger of missing finals this season, regardless of being in standalone 2nd only pair of weeks ago. They so virtually turned around a 32-point deficiency in the final quarter, yet rather they today remain on the edge of the top 8 along with a match along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Blues installed some stacked stat lines final night, with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 authorizations, 11 credit rating participations) and also Nic Newman (34 fingertips, 12 proofs) at the center. Leader Patrick Cripps (30 fingertips, 9 inside 50s, one goal) was actually huge in the ultimate quarter in particular, while Elijah Hollands (21 fingertips, nine score participations, two goals) threatened throughout the ground.Room for improvementOn stated value, the Blues were quite solid all, definitely simply shedding the ruck fight versus Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 rushed) surely failed to assist early when they could possibly've gotten the preliminary momentum, but generally, they were in fact a lot less inaccurate than Collingwood in front of the huge sticks. Next week is now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their spines were actually properly and really up against the wall surface, the Magpies managed to come away with 4 factors-- on an also bigger phase provided Pendlebury's 400th game at AFL degree. They're still well and definitely up versus it to play in September, however this gain should do surprises for their confidence. A match against the ridiculously out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits all of them on Friday night.In the votesForward Can Hoskin-Elliott (twenty disposals, 11 score participations, 10 proofs, 2 objectives) was actually melodramatic for the white and black up forward, popping up at critical points throughout the complement. Scar Daicos (28 disposals, 7 spaces, one target) was powerful around the ground, however will possess ased if to completed with a better performance. Milestone male Scott Pendlebury (27 fingertips, nine spaces) could possibly also snag a vote in video game 400! Space for improvementIt had not been quite on paper, yet very most importantly it feels, the Pies have actually rather received their mojo back. They have not always been actually a crew to dominate the stat piece under Craig McRae, yet when you take the four aspects it usually does not matter. If they can easily make the most of the Swans, they're back!GradeB+ Kingy lets loose on 'scary' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals desire is alive! Albeit scarcely, however the Bombing planes are actually still in the talk for an unexpected September berth. It failed to appear possible at the beginning of the last fourth against Fremantle, yet in the end, they had the ability to create a distress. Their midfield was actually firing and also the forward pipe appeared strong sufficient ... they could not produce it, can they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders possessed loads of it, yet Jake Stringer (four objectives, 10 tackles, 8 fingertips) triumphes as absolute best on ground, regardless of his tiny ownership count-- given his first one-half performance maintained Essendon within striking span. Nic Martin (25 fingertips, 2 targets) began very sluggish, but his large 2nd fifty percent built on Stringer's groundwork when the video game needed to have to be won. Jye Caldwell (32 disposals, seven inside 50s, six deals with) was amazing in the motor room, and also should claim a ballot or two for his efforts.Room for improvementApart from a tiny blip around allowance, the Bombing planes were fairly tough all activity-- and had the capacity to get rid of a powerful Dockers ensemble that were actually never feeble. Where's this been the last 2 months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Shore in your home (as they must) this weekend and also the finals discussion will continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh thus close in an activity they will've had down as an expected succeed on the flight to Melbourne. Rather, they have actually soared back thinking of what might've been 3rd area. Credit report where it's due, the Bombers played extremely well-- yet Justin Longmuir will definitely understand his side needs to close the books games just like that if they're to become any sort of opportunity of a maiden club premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 disposals, 7 approvals, seven inside nines, 2 targets) started like a house on fire for the Dockers, and also maintained them over water for a lot of the suit. Forwards Jye Amiss (4 targets) and Josh Treacy (3 objectives) enjoyed with high influence up onward, while Andrew Brayshaw (thirty three fingertips, 8 clearances) was an upward with the middle of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the within 50 matter were the Dockers pounded comprehensively due to the Bombers on Sunday afternoon, in what was otherwise a reasonably also competition. The loss puts a hole in their best 4 possibilities for certain, yet maybe it was actually the tip they needed to maintain them on their feet moving right into September?GradeC- Cougars pick Saints apart in leveling|01:02 GEELONGThe Pussy-cats possess right now all but locked themselves in for September activity with their 13th succeed of 2024. It wasn't very fairly except celebrity Jeremy Cameron, however it was enough to acquire it done-- and also occasionally in finals, you need to have to gain ugly. With Gary Rohan with any luck back next week, they'll just get stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 disposals, six goals, five inside 50s) was actually exceptional for the Cats, kicking 3 objectives in each half to steer his edge home. Tanner Bruhn (23 fingertips, 8 open spaces, one objective) and Tom Stewart (28 disposals) were actually impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 disposals, 5 clearances, 2 goals) as well as Tyson Stengle (20 disposals, nine rating engagements, one target) provided Cameron excellent assistance in the foremost half.Room for improvementTheir absence of ruckman hasn't seemed to be to be anywhere near as a lot of a concern as folks initial thought, as well as last night was another testament to that idea. They permitted the Crows to acquire 101 marks as well as capture throughout spots of the match, but ultimately it functioned in their favour enough.GradeBGOLD coastline SUNSGold Shoreline's season is just about over after however, another unsatisfying defeat, this time through West Shoreline. It was the Suns' 17th consecutive reduction on the road, a damning stat for Damien Hardwick's edge. Their lack of ability to succeed off of home is actually something that they have to take care of over the off-season considering that till they become an even more steady edge, finals will definitely not be on the cards.In the votesContested beast Matt Rowell battled hard all night for the Suns scoring 30 contacts, 21 competed things and 10 tackles, while partner in crime Noah Anderson possessed 30 and also a goal themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts regulated that struggle, tape-recording a massive 52 hitouts, 21 fingertips and an objective. Mac Andrew booted three targets as an ahead. Area for improvementThere's a persisting theme of immaturity at the Suns at this moment. Damien Hardwick's side continue to be tormented through lack of skill and also it seems to be the psychological element of having tripped up therefore often away from home is taking its toll. The Suns also had a hard time to relocate the ball at times, going slow in switch. They likewise lost both the allowance (-9) as well as facility allowance (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons dare to hope after legendary rebound|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants came from the clouds to swamp the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, driving themselves in to the leading 4. Their fourth one-fourth comeback created it 5 successive triumphes for Adam Kingsley's edge, that have gone from being touch and also go for the 8, to a heavy-hitter at the dual chance. A difficult handful of weeks stay versus Brisbane, Fremantle and the Western Side Bulldogs, yet we know when the Orange Tidal wave is actually rolling, they can match it with any individual. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred along with 5 goals and also is currently leading the Coleman Medal ethnicity, while leader Toby Greene rose when his side needed him with 3.2 from 17 contacts. Lachie Whitfield did whatever he satisfied piling up a significant 37 disposals, while midfield bull Tom Green was actually the hero along with a link objective late. Space for improvementThe Giants merely kicked five targets in the 1st three one-fourths, yet a seven-goal blitz in the last stanza viewed all of them get over the line. Kingsley's men were actually incorrect in front of goal early, to ensure that is undoubtedly something they 'd would like to fix for next full week. The Giants also heavily lost the facility space count (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks missed a golden opportunity to press their finals insurance claims after they were overwhelmed due to the GWS Giants on Sunday mid-day. The Hawks blew a 28-point top at the ultimate improvement as the Giants presented an almighty comeback. It indicates recently's clash against Carlton is properly an elimination final, considering that you would certainly assume the Hawks to banking company wins versus Richmond and also North Melbourne in the last week. Can they respond? In the votesMidfield bull Jai Newcombe was prevailing at the coal face, along with 30 fingertips, 19 disputed belongings as well as 11 authorizations. Massimo D'Ambrosio has actually been an exceptional pickup this season as well as was exceptional along with 22 contacts and pair of majors. Expert Port Gunston booted 4 goals to vindicate his incorporation, while Karl Amon likewise possessed 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can't play three fourths of good regulation football and escape it in a time as close as this set. Mitchell's side will definitely need to stroke their wounds this week before a must-win suit versus Carlton. They didn't really have the answers for Jesse Hogan as well as couldn't battle back energy behind time. GradeC-Orange Tidal wave crushes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's time gets on lifestyle support after a disappointing 51-point loss through the Western side Bulldogs on Friday night. Simon Goodwin's soldiers were slow-moving out of the blocks and were actually unable to battle drive back after a careless beginning as their season document dropped to 10-10. Along with a complicated couple of installations continuing to be versus Slot Adelaide (home), Gold Coastline (away) and Collingwood (home), it appears as though their time could be over. In the votesCaptain Max Gawn combated on all night in spite of a heavily strapped ankle, piling up 23 fingertips, 9 scores and a target in a fascinating cope Pets ruck Tim English. Youthful weapon Trent Rivers (25 fingertips, one objective) remains to expand in a brand new midfield function, while guardian Jake Bowey (25) found a lot of the footy in protection. Space for improvementThere's plenty for Goodwin's side to work with afterwards efficiency. The Dees were smashed in fingertips (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) as well as uncontested things (-59 ). Melbourne's dealing with also left behind a little to become preferred, videotaping nine overlooked takes on in the initial fifty percent alone-- the competitors average is actually eight for a video game. There were loads of gamers who had their colours lowered and will certainly desire to recover next week against the Electrical power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas postponed a late cost coming from the Tigers to secure a 13-point success and just their third gain of the season. There was actually a lot of emotion post-match as players seized and celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL suit. The Roos hold West Coastline in Hobart next week as they intend to clinch next wins for the very first time given that the position rounds of final season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was definitely top-notch, booting a career-high 3 targets coming from 33 touches. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually absolutely in the chat for All-Australian honours after 20 fingertips, ten tackles and also forty five hitouts in another tough display screen. Head Scar Larkey kicked a bag of five targets as the chief guided missile destroyer. Room for improvementThe main thing was the Roos obtained the succeed, yet it was far coming from convincing. They lost the inside 50s (-16) as well as open spaces (-6) as well as let the Tigers back into it in the fourth quarter. Permit's be sincere however, a win's a succeed as well as it was actually a large measure towards this regulation football nightclub eventually dropping their quick and easy beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all praise for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was ever a declaration to deliver to the rest of the competitors, it is actually beating the ladder leaders through 112 aspects. And it's a succeed they would not have actually booked, which suggests they've right now rocketed right into real top four computations regardless of their tough run home. Take a chance to goal ... In the votesThe underrated Willem Drew (32 fingertips, 11 rating participations, 8 inside 50s, 8 open spaces) possibly slips by a huge selection of colleagues for the 3 votes with his efficiency, yet it definitely could be any person. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 fingertips, 12 rating involvements, one goal), captain Connor Rozee (27 disposals, one objective) and also Zak Butters (30 disposals, 10 credit rating engagements, 8 tackles) made certain of the very best midfield this season. Mitch Georgiades (14 disposals, 11 score participations, 4 objectives) and also Willie Rioli (10 fingertips, 4 objectives) blazed a trail up ahead, while Dan Houston (24 disposals, 12 marks, two targets) was actually electricity in transition. Choose, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing, naught, nada. Hands down the best well-rounded performance of any kind of group in 2024 - this one's complete marks as well as flying colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers appear destined to take pick 1 right into the national draught this year after being up to a 13-point loss versus North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers staged a spirited fightback behind time, however inevitably fell short. Some hard fittings versus Street Kilda, Hawthorn as well as the Gold Shoreline are actually to follow, yet it seems as though a wooden spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis had an exciting duel with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Baker generated 5 shots on objective coming from 21 fingertips. Ball magnet Tim Taranto possessed 27 touches as well as eight handles as well as proficient Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn paper the Tigers installed some affordable numbers, gaining the inside fifty differential and offering themselves plenty of opportunities facing the huge sticks. They permitted the Roos to overdo five objectives late in the 3rd area which blew the scope out as well as was actually ultimately the switching point of the activity. GradeDLyon has no justifications after big loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it poor to mention our experts anticipated this? They possessed persuading sway the Eagles and also Bombers around the last fortnight, however regrettably the Saints came plunging pull back to Planet in their 85-point working through Brisbane. Blooding the young people and exercising what their checklist will resemble in 2025 is certainly the priority currently, as Ross the one in charge and co appear readied to make some big call the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints had their palms on the round on Sunday night, however obviously it really did not carry out considerably for completion outcome. Young Person Mattaes Phillipou (24 disposals, five spaces, one objective) mad an additional great activity in the middle of the ground, while common suspects Jack Sinclair (30 disposals, 8 tackles), Jack Steele (23 disposals, seven takes on) as well as Rowan Marshall (17 fingertips, 18 hitouts, 2 objectives) tried hard. He failed to acquire several looks at it, yet Tim Membrey (13 fingertips, eight rating engagements, eight scores, one objective) appeared threatening up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the activity in the space battle, allowing the Lions to more than double their very own matter. Just one target in the first 2 and a half of quarters creates abysmal analysis, irrespective of how excellent the opposition are. Richmond next full week is actually a must-win-- except anything apart from their very own wellbeing as well as identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the less phrases better explain a functionality like this. Awful reduction in John Longmire's run as train could not have actually come with a much worse time for a club that was actually merely 6 weeks ago viewed as irresistible. As well as with that, they're no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt do without mentioning, however there will not be actually any sort of Swans ballot this around happened Brownlow night. The performances of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 568 metres obtained) as well as Brodie Grundy (15 disposals, 32 hitouts, 8 clearances) are worth keeping in mind, however the latter was actually still far off his detrimental best.Room for improvementThe only two stat lines the Swans trumped the Electrical power in were actually hitouts and takes on-- as well as the second simply transpired due to the fact that you're merely taking on when your staff does not have the ball (which was a great deal on Saturday evening). It remains to be observed in what capability, but accurately some large changes need to have to become made if the Swans are to conserve on their own from absolutely de-railing in 2024. A gain on Friday night over Collingwood would perform all of them the planet of really good, given they are actually currently no more an outright hair for a home qualifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of momentum|12:12 WEST COASTWest Coastline safeguarded their 1st win considering that rounded 10 and first under interim train Jarrod Schofield in thrilling cultures against the Gold Shore Suns at Optus Stadium. The Eagles had the capacity to eliminate a 23-point deficit in the third phrase along with the home group behind all of them as co-captain Liam Duggan and veteran Jamie Cripps showed up clutch with a pair recently goals to gain the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo as well as Tim Kelly were actually excellent, racking up 29 and also 26 fingertips respectively. Trick onward Jake Waterman proceeded his push for a Coleman Medal with four goals, while professional Jack Favorite wound back the clock along with 22 disposals, six handles and also a goal.Room for improvementA win's a win for an Eagles side that has actually strained for several years and also that have possessed an extremely difficult month along with the exit of past coach Adam Simpson. They battled very early emulating a Macintosh Andrew-led Suns ahead product line, but washed that up without delay at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs continued to push their leading four claims with an emphatic 51-point victory over Melbourne. The Canines performed the harm early, putting together a blistering position 10 moments where they completely controlled the video game. With matches versus Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) and the GWS Giants (home) to follow, Luke Beveridge's side are well placed to help make a serious declaration in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led from the frontal acquiring thirty three disposals, 2 targets and also an enormous 16 rating participations in what was actually absolutely a three-vote efficiency come Brownlow Award evening. Star midfielder Adam Treloar contributed in the triumph, racking up 30 contacts and also 2 targets, while half-back Bailey Dale delivered plenty of drive with 34 disposals and also 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was actually a dominant evening for the Doggies, that specified the tone early for an emphatic victory. They carried out miss some options facing objective though which Luke Beveridge would certainly no question like all of them to clean ahead of a journey to Adelaide upcoming week. A 51-point success was actually great, yet it might possess been actually much more if they converted better before the significant sticks.GradeA.