.A new premiership favourite has surfaced after the ladder-leaders knuckled under in almighty fashion.The nationality for a finals berth has actually never ever been more intense as our team go into the final three full weeks of the season.Every group's production studied and rated in foxfooty.com.au's Sphere 21 Document Card!Watch every activity of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Period cope with no ad-breaks throughout use Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free test today > Round 21WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Establish a down payment limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was an identical account for Adelaide against one of the competitors's stronger advocates-- adequate to create all of them agonize late, yet insufficient to observe them show up winners. There remains to be promising indications, however uniformity is absolutely not their strength in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one goal) and also Josh Rachele (14 disposals, 3 objectives) were actually amongst the most ideal for the guests. Ben Keays (18 fingertips, 9 takes on, one target) continued his powerful form, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 score involvements, 3 targets) was actually a beacon of illumination in the front half.Room for improvementThe Crows lost the interior 50 count by 16, which when functioning back coming from the stat, creates it very hard to gain. Yet even more disappointingly, they yielded twenty additional open spaces than they had on their own for the suit-- despite having 26 even more hitouts. They may not be two stat collections you may drop in tandem and expect to win, therefore perhaps they were lucky to acquire as close as they did at complete time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to both their own efficiency which of Sydney, the Lions are actually formally the brand new premiership favourites-- a merely impressive thought and feelings provided their beginning to 2024. Our experts've known it for a little while currently, however they are so back-- as well as it is actually stimulating. Onto GWS following week, which will certainly be actually a much harder test than St Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 credit rating participations, four targets) stood in the absence of his partner in crime Eric Hipwood, with the very best on ground honours most likely between him as well as Hugh McCluggage (28 fingertips, nine clearances, one objective). Twin Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (33 disposals, thirteen spaces) is every opportunity for a ballot also in another substantial performance. And Also Cam Rayner (22 disposals, 3 targets) can't be forgotten either, in what was an ultra-strong showing that matched the likes of the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions permitted Street Kilda to take 122 marks, however that seemingly did delightful nothing in stopping their romp. You can not request for so much more of an edge after a 14-goal gain when driving, so we won't! Full marks.GradeA+' He's covering all of them from the pressure'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is actually now in real risk of skipping finals this period, even with being in standalone 2nd simply two full weeks back. They therefore nearly turned around a 32-point shortage in the final quarter, yet instead they today remain on the side of the leading 8 along with a complement with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Blues installed some piled stat lines final night, along with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 approvals, 11 rating involvements) and also Nic Newman (34 fingertips, 12 proofs) at the cutting edge. Captain Patrick Cripps (30 disposals, nine inside 50s, one objective) was actually massive in the final quarter in particular, while Elijah Hollands (21 fingertips, 9 rating engagements, 2 targets) threatened across the ground.Room for improvementOn stated value, the Blues were actually quite solid across the board, really merely dropping the ruck war versus Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 hurried) surely didn't help early when they can've acquired the initial momentum, yet generally, they were in fact a lot less incorrect than Collingwood facing the large sticks. Following week is actually right now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their spines were properly and absolutely up against the wall surface, the Magpies had the ability to happen away with four aspects-- on an even bigger stage provided Pendlebury's 400th video game at AFL level. They are actually still properly and also really up against it to play in September, yet this gain need to perform surprises for their self-confidence. A match versus the grossly out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits them on Friday night.In the votesForward Can Hoskin-Elliott (twenty disposals, 11 credit rating engagements, 10 marks, two objectives) was actually melodramatic for the black and white up forward, popping up at crucial points throughout the fit. Chip Daicos (28 fingertips, 7 spaces, one goal) was actually powerful around the ground, but would certainly possess suched as to do with a better performance. Landmark guy Scott Pendlebury (27 disposals, nine spaces) might also grab a vote in video game 400! Space for improvementIt had not been fairly abstractly, yet very most notably it believes, the Pies have relatively obtained their mojo back. They haven't always been a staff to dominate the stat piece under Craig McRae, but when you take the 4 aspects it generally doesn't matter. If they can make the most of the Swans, they are actually back!GradeB+ Kingy releases on 'startling' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals goal lives! Albeit scarcely, but the Bombers are still in the conversation for an extremely unlikely September berth. It really did not appear feasible at the start of the last one-fourth against Fremantle, yet ultimately, they were able to create a trouble. Their midfield was actually firing and also the forward line appeared sturdy enough ... they could not make it, could they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders possessed lots of it, yet Jake Stringer (4 targets, 10 takes on, eight fingertips) triumphes as absolute best on ground, regardless of his tiny belongings matter-- given his 1st fifty percent efficiency kept Essendon within striking distance. Nic Martin (25 disposals, two goals) began very sluggish, yet his significant second fifty percent improved Stringer's structure when the activity needed to become gained. Jye Caldwell (32 disposals, seven inside 50s, six deals with) was excellent in the engine area, and also should claim a vote or two for his efforts.Room for improvementApart from a little blip around space, the Bombing planes were actually quite tough all activity-- and 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 Coastline at home (as they should) this weekend as well as the finals chat will continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh therefore close in an activity they will've had down as an anticipated succeed on the air travel to Melbourne. As an alternative, they have actually soared back thinking of what could possibly've been actually 3rd location. Credit score where it schedules, the Bombing planes played quite possibly-- however Justin Longmuir will know his side requires to close out games just like that if they're to be any type of opportunity of a maiden nightclub premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 disposals, 7 approvals, 7 inside 5s, pair of objectives) started like a property on fire for the Dockers, and maintained all of them above water for the majority of the suit. Ahead Jye Amiss (4 goals) and also Josh Treacy (three targets) had fun with higher influence up ahead, while Andrew Brayshaw (33 disposals, 8 approvals) was an upward through the middle of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the within fifty count were actually the Dockers pounded thoroughly by the Bombing planes on Sunday afternoon, in what was actually or else a relatively even competition. The loss places an opening in their top 4 opportunities for sure, however perhaps it was the suggestion they needed to have to keep them on their feet moving into September?GradeC- Lions choose Saints apart in demolition|01:02 GEELONGThe Pet cats have currently almost secured themselves in for September activity along with their 13th gain of 2024. It wasn't very pretty with the exception of super star Jeremy Cameron, yet it was enough to get it carried out-- as well as in some cases in finals, you need to have to succeed ugly. With Gary Rohan with any luck back upcoming full week, they'll only receive stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 fingertips, six goals, 5 inside 50s) was actually excellent for the Kitties, kicking 3 objectives in each half to steer his side home. Tanner Bruhn (23 fingertips, eight clearances, one objective) and Tom Stewart (28 fingertips) were actually impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 disposals, 5 clearances, two targets) as well as Tyson Stengle (20 fingertips, nine credit rating involvements, one objective) provided Cameron wonderful support in the foremost half.Room for improvementTheir absence of ruckman hasn't seemed to be anywhere near as a lot of an issue as people first suspected, as well as the other day was actually yet another proof to that idea. They enabled the Crows to acquire 101 marks as well as gain control throughout patches of the suit, yet ultimately it worked in their favor enough.GradeBGOLD shore SUNSGold Coastline's season is actually almost over after however, another disappointing loss, this moment through West Coastline. It was actually the Suns' 17th successive loss when traveling, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's edge. Their incapability to gain off of home is actually one thing that they should resolve over the off-season because until they come to be an even more constant side, finals are going to certainly not perform the cards.In the votesContested beast Matt Rowell battled hard all evening for the Suns racking up 30 touches, 21 contested belongings as well as 10 addresses, while partner in crime Noah Anderson possessed 30 and also an objective themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts controlled that struggle, taping an immense 52 hitouts, 21 fingertips as well as an objective. Macintosh Andrew booted three objectives as an ahead. Space for improvementThere's a reoccuring style of immaturity at the Suns right now. Damien Hardwick's edge remain to be actually tormented by inexperience and also it seems the mental factor of having actually faltered thus usually off of home is actually taking its own toll. The Suns also struggled to move the sphere sometimes, going slow-moving in transition. They likewise dropped both the open space (-9) as well as facility allowance (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons dare to fantasize after legendary revival|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants stemmed from the clouds to swamp the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pushing themselves into the best four. Their 4th quarter return made it five consecutive victories for Adam Kingsley's edge, who have actually gone coming from being contact and also go for the 8, to a big shot at the double possibility. A tough couple of weeks remain against Brisbane, Fremantle as well as the Western Bulldogs, yet we understand when the Orange Tidal wave is spinning, they may match it along with any person. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred along with five targets and is actually right now leading the Coleman Medal race, while leader Toby Greene stood up when his side needed him with 3.2 coming from 17 contacts. Lachie Whitfield performed whatever he pleased generating a substantial 37 fingertips, while midfield bull Tom Environment-friendly was actually the hero along with a link objective late. Space for improvementThe Giants only booted five targets in the initial three fourths, but a seven-goal strike in the ultimate stanza viewed all of them get over the line. Kingsley's guys were actually inaccurate facing target early, to make sure that is undoubtedly one thing they 'd desire to take care of for upcoming full week. The Giants additionally greatly dropped the centre allowance matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks skipped a gold chance to press their finals cases after they were actually overwhelmed due to the GWS Giants on Sunday mid-day. The Hawks streamed a 28-point top at the last adjustment as the Giants presented an almighty rebound. It suggests this week's clash against Carlton is successfully an eradication last, due to the fact that you 'd anticipate the Hawks to bank gains against Richmond as well as North Melbourne in the last fortnight. Can they answer? In the votesMidfield upward Jai Newcombe was actually prominent at the charcoal skin, along with 30 fingertips, 19 disputed properties and also 11 approvals. Massimo D'Ambrosio has been a terrific pick-up this time as well as was actually brilliant with 22 contacts and also pair of majors. Pro Port Gunston booted 4 goals to vindicate his inclusion, while Karl Amon also had 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can't participate in 3 fourths of great football and also escape it in a time as near as this one. Mitchell's edge are going to need to stroke their cuts today before a must-win complement against Carlton. They didn't really possess the explanation for Jesse Hogan as well as could not wrestle back drive behind time. GradeC-Orange Tsunami crushes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's season gets on life support after an unsatisfactory 51-point defeat at the hands of the Western side Bulldogs on Friday night. Simon Goodwin's soldiers were actually slow-moving out of the blocks as well as were not able to wrestle drive back after a careless begin as their period document dropped to 10-10. Along with a complicated handful of fittings continuing to be against Slot Adelaide (home), Gold Shore (away) as well as Collingwood (home), it looks as though their season could be over. In the votesCaptain Maximum Gawn battled on all night even with a highly strapped ankle, generating 23 disposals, nine marks and also a goal in a fascinating battle with Dogs ruck Tim English. Youthful weapon Trent Rivers (25 fingertips, one objective) continues to increase in a brand new midfield function, while guardian Jake Bowey (25) discovered loads of the footy in defence. Room for improvementThere's plenty for Goodwin's edge to deal with after that functionality. The Dees were pounded in disposals (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and also uncontested property (-59 ). Melbourne's dealing with likewise left a little bit of to be intended, tape-recording 9 missed handles in the initial one-half alone-- the competition average is 8 for an activity. There were actually loads of players who possessed their colours decreased as well as will definitely intend to recover upcoming week against the Electrical power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas resisted a late cost coming from the Tigers to safeguard a 13-point victory and also merely their 3rd win of the time. There was actually plenty of feeling post-match as gamers seized as well as celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL match. The Roos range West Shoreline in Hobart upcoming week as they aim to clinch back-to-back victories for the very first time considering that the opening rounds of last season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was actually positively top-notch, booting a career-high three targets from thirty three touches. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually absolutely in the chat for All-Australian honours after twenty disposals, 10 takes on as well as forty five hitouts in one more solid screen. Pioneer Nick Larkey kicked a bag of 5 objectives as the principal destroyer. Area for improvementThe important point was actually the Roos received the win, however it was much from convincing. They dropped the inside 50s (-16) as well as clearances (-6) as well as allow the Tigers back in to it in the 4th one-fourth. Permit's be actually truthful however, a gain's a succeed and also it was actually a large action towards this football club lastly shedding their effortless beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all appreciation for Ryan Lester|08:12 slot ADELAIDEWow. If there was actually ever before a statement to deliver to the remainder of the competition, it's hammering the ladder innovators by 112 factors. And also it is actually a gain they definitely would not have pencilled in, which indicates they have actually right now soared in to authentic best four computations regardless of their tough run home. Dare to dream ... In the votesThe belittled Willem Drew (32 fingertips, 11 credit rating participations, eight inside 50s, 8 open spaces) possibly edges out a huge selection of teammates for the 3 votes along with his functionality, but it truly might be any person. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 fingertips, 12 score participations, one target), leader Connor Rozee (27 disposals, one goal) and Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 rating involvements, 8 deals with) saw to it of the most effective midfield this period. Mitch Georgiades (14 fingertips, 11 credit rating participations, four objectives) as well as Willie Rioli (10 fingertips, four targets) broke the ice up onward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 marks, pair of goals) was electric in shift. Choose, umpires!Room for improvementNil, absolutely nothing, naught, nada. Pass on one of the most all-around efficiency of any type of staff in 2024 - this's full marks and taking flight colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers look fated to take pick 1 right into the nationwide draft this year after being up to a 13-point defeat against North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers staged a perky fightback behind time, however ultimately failed. Some hard fixtures versus St Kilda, Hawthorn as well as the Gold Shore are actually to find, however it seems as though a wood spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis possessed an exciting battle along with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Cook developed five shots on objective from 21 disposals. Sphere magnet Tim Taranto possessed 27 touches as well as 8 addresses and seasoned Dion Prestia possessed a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn paper the Tigers set up some practical numbers, winning the interior fifty differential as well as offering themselves a lot of opportunities facing the huge sticks. They made it possible for the Roos to pile on five goals behind time in the third quarter which blew the margin out and was essentially the turning score of the activity. GradeDLyon possesses no reasons after huge defeat|07:22 ST KILDAIs it poor to say our company anticipated this? They possessed persuading gain the Eagles and Bombers across the last week, however unfortunately the Saints came crashing back down to The planet in their 85-point hammering at the hands of Brisbane. Blooding the youth as well as exercising what their listing will appear like in 2025 is certainly the priority now, as Ross in charge and also co look set to make some significant employ the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints had their hands on the sphere on Sunday night, yet seemingly it failed to carry out much for the end result. Young Person Mattaes Phillipou (24 disposals, 5 clearances, one target) crazy an additional excellent video game during the ground, while usual suspects Port Sinclair (30 disposals, eight addresses), Jack Steele (23 disposals, seven tackles) as well as Rowan Marshall (17 fingertips, 18 hitouts, 2 objectives) tried hard. He failed to obtain several take a look at it, yet Tim Membrey (13 fingertips, 8 credit rating participations, eight scores, one objective) appeared threatening up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the game in the clearance struggle, making it possible for the Lions to much more than double their own matter. Only one target in the initial 2 and also a 50 percent one-fourths creates abysmal analysis, regardless of just how great the hostility are. Richmond upcoming full week is a must-win-- not for everything besides their very own well-being as well as identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the much less terms far better illustrate an efficiency like this. The worst loss in John Longmire's run as train could not have come at an even worse time for a nightclub who was only 6 weeks ago viewed as unbeatable. And also with that, they are actually no longer premiership favourites.In the votesIt goes without stating, yet there will not be actually any Swans ballot this sphere happened Brownlow night. The performances of Errol Gulden (25 fingertips, six inside 50s, 568 metres got) and Brodie Grundy (15 disposals, 32 hitouts, 8 open spaces) cost noting, yet the latter was still far off his devastating best.Room for improvementThe only two stat lines the Swans trumped the Electrical power in were actually hitouts as well as addresses-- and the latter simply happened considering that you are actually simply tackling when your team doesn't have the ball (which was actually a whole lot on Saturday evening). It stays to become seen in what capacity, yet precisely some huge modifications need to have to become brought in if the Swans are actually to conserve themselves coming from completely de-railing in 2024. A win on Friday night over Collingwood would certainly do all of them the planet of good, given they are actually currently no more a downright lock for a home training final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of momentum|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shore protected their 1st win given that circular 10 and initially under interim instructor Jarrod Schofield in electrifying scenes against the Gold Shoreline Suns at Optus Coliseum. The Eagles had the ability to eliminate a 23-point deficit in the 3rd condition along with the home group responsible for them as co-captain Liam Duggan as well as seasoned Jamie Cripps arised link with a set lately targets to succeed the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo as well as Tim Kelly were actually terrific, acquiring 29 as well as 26 fingertips specifically. Key ahead Jake Waterman continued his push for a Coleman Medal with four targets, while pro Port Favorite wound back the clock along with 22 fingertips, six deals with as well as a goal.Room for improvementA gain's a win for an Eagles side that has strained for several years and also who have actually possessed an incredibly daunting month along with the exit of previous trainer Adam Simpson. They struggled early emulating a Macintosh Andrew-led Suns onward product line, yet washed that up without delay at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs continued to press their best four insurance claims with an emphatic 51-point success over Melbourne. The Pets performed the damage early, crafting a blistering position ten moments where they completely controlled the video game. Along with matches against Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) as well as the GWS Giants (home) ahead, Luke Beveridge's edge are actually effectively put to produce a significant statement in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led from the front scoring 33 disposals, pair of objectives and also a whopping 16 score engagements in what was actually definitely a three-vote efficiency come Brownlow Medal evening. Superstar midfielder Adam Treloar was instrumental in the victory, acquiring 30 contacts as well as 2 objectives, while half-back Bailey Dale provided plenty of drive along with 34 disposals as well as 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a leading night for the Doggies, that prepared the mood early for an emphatic success. They performed overlook some chances facing goal though which Luke Beveridge would certainly certainly like all of them to clean in advance of a trip to Adelaide following week. A 51-point success was actually terrific, however it might have been even more if they converted much better in front of the significant sticks.GradeA.