.A brand new premiership favourite has actually developed after the ladder-leaders put out in almighty fashion.The ethnicity for a finals berth has never been actually additional intense as our team enter the last 3 full weeks of the season.Every team's show studied and also graded in foxfooty.com.au's Sphere 21 Document Card!Watch every activity of every around this Toyota AFL Premiership Period LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your cost-free test today > Round 21WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICING YOU? Specify a down payment limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually a similar account for Adelaide versus among the competition's stronger campaigners-- good enough to create them agonize behind time, yet insufficient to view all of them show up victors. There remains to be encouraging signs, yet uniformity is actually definitely not their strong point in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one target) and Josh Rachele (14 disposals, three objectives) were actually with the most ideal for the guests. Ben Keays (18 disposals, 9 deals with, one goal) continued his solid kind, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 credit rating engagements, 3 goals) was a lighthouse of illumination in the front half.Room for improvementThe Crows lost the within fifty matter by 16, which when functioning back from the stat, creates it very hard to gain. However a lot more disappointingly, they conceded twenty even more spaces than they had themselves for the match-- despite possessing 26 even more hitouts. They aren't pair of stat collections you may lose in tandem as well as count on to win, so perhaps they were actually privileged to get as close as they performed at total time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to both their personal functionality and also of Sydney, the Lions are formally the brand-new premiership favourites-- a simply surprising thought given their start to 2024. Our experts have actually known it for a little while currently, yet they are actually so back-- as well as it's stimulating. Onto GWS next week, which are going to be actually a much tougher examination than St Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 score engagements, four objectives) stood up in the absence of his partner in crime Eric Hipwood, along with the very best on ground honours probably between him and Hugh McCluggage (28 disposals, 9 spaces, one target). Dual Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (thirty three disposals, 13 allowances) is actually every chance for a vote likewise in yet another big performance. And Also Cam Rayner (22 disposals, 3 goals) can not be forgotten either, in what was an ultra-strong showing that matched the likes of the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions permitted St Kilda to take 122 marks, but that evidently did sweet nothing at all in stopping their romp. You can not ask for so much more of a side after a 14-goal succeed on the road, so we won't! Total marks.GradeA+' He is actually shielding all of them coming from the stress'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' side is right now in real danger of missing finals this time, in spite of partaking standalone second just pair of weeks back. They therefore virtually reversed a 32-point deficiency in the ultimate quarter, yet rather they now sit on the edge of the leading eight with a match with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Blues installed some piled stat lines last evening, along with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 clearances, 11 rating participations) as well as Nic Newman (34 disposals, 12 marks) at the leading edge. Leader Patrick Cripps (30 fingertips, 9 inside 50s, one objective) was significant in the final quarter specifically, while Elijah Hollands (21 fingertips, nine score engagements, two goals) was dangerous across the ground.Room for improvementOn face value, cries were fairly solid all, actually only dropping the ruck battle versus Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 rushed) certainly really did not help early when they can've obtained the preliminary energy, yet in general, they were in fact a lot less imprecise than Collingwood in front of the significant sticks. Following full week is right now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their backs were actually well and also definitely up against the wall, the Magpies had the capacity to happen away along with four points-- on an even bigger stage given Pendlebury's 400th activity at AFL amount. They're still effectively and also really up against it to play in September, but this gain need to carry out wonders for their confidence. A complement against the ridiculously out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits all of them on Friday night.In the votesForward Can Hoskin-Elliott (20 disposals, 11 credit rating involvements, 10 marks, two targets) was actually remarkable for the black and white up onward, turning up at crucial points throughout the fit. Scar Daicos (28 fingertips, 7 spaces, one goal) was powerful around the ground, however would possess suched as to completed with a more significant productivity. Turning point male Scott Pendlebury (27 disposals, nine open spaces) can even impediment a vote in video game 400! Space for improvementIt had not been rather abstractly, however very most importantly it feels, the Pies have rather obtained their mojo back. They haven't consistently been actually a group to control the stat piece under Craig McRae, yet when you take the 4 aspects it normally doesn't matter. If they may make the most of the Swans, they're back!GradeB+ Kingy lets loose on 'startling' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals desire lives! Albeit scarcely, however the Bombers are actually still in the talk for an unexpected September berth. It didn't look feasible at the beginning of the last quarter versus Fremantle, but in the long run, they were able to lead to a trouble. Their midfield was shooting and the foremost line appeared tough sufficient ... they couldn't create it, could possibly they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had a lot of it, however Jake Stringer (four goals, 10 deals with, eight fingertips) takes the cake as ideal on ground, even with his tiny possession matter-- offered his first half efficiency maintained Essendon within striking range. Nic Martin (25 disposals, two objectives) started really slow, however his major second fifty percent built on Stringer's foundation when the video game needed to be succeeded. Jye Caldwell (32 disposals, 7 inside 50s, six takes on) was actually awesome in the engine area, and ought to state a ballot or two for his efforts.Room for improvementApart from a small spot around space, the Bombing planes were fairly tough all game-- and also had the capacity to get over a strong Dockers outfit that were actually by no means fragile. Where's this been the final two months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Shoreline in your home (as they ought to) this weekend break as well as the finals chat are going to continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh therefore close in an activity they will possess had down as an anticipated succeed on the tour to Melbourne. Instead, they have actually soared back thinking about what could possess been 3rd spot. Credit report where it's due, the Bombing planes played effectively-- however Justin Longmuir will know his side needs to close the books video games just like that if they're to become any chance of a maiden club premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Young (27 fingertips, 7 approvals, 7 inside 5s, 2 targets) began like a house on fire for the Dockers, and also maintained them above water for the majority of the suit. Ahead Jye Amiss (four goals) and also Josh Treacy (three goals) played with higher influence up onward, while Andrew Brayshaw (thirty three fingertips, eight approvals) was a bull via the center of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the interior fifty count were actually the Dockers beaten comprehensively due to the Bombers on Sunday mid-day, in what was actually otherwise a fairly also contest. The loss places an opening in their leading 4 chances without a doubt, however maybe it was actually the suggestion they needed to keep them on their toes moving right into September?GradeC- Lions decide on Saints apart in leveling|01:02 GEELONGThe Cats have currently almost secured on their own in for September activity along with their 13th gain of 2024. It wasn't excessively rather except superstar Jeremy Cameron, however it sufficed to get it performed-- as well as in some cases in finals, you need to have to succeed ugly. Along with Gary Rohan ideally back upcoming full week, they'll just receive stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 fingertips, 6 objectives, 5 inside 50s) was actually excellent for the Felines, booting three targets in each one-half to steer his edge home. Tanner Bruhn (23 fingertips, 8 spaces, one target) and Tom Stewart (28 fingertips) were impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 disposals, five open spaces, 2 objectives) and also Tyson Stengle (twenty fingertips, nine score involvements, one objective) gave Cameron fantastic support in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir absence of ruckman hasn't seemed to be to become anywhere near as much of an issue as individuals first thought, and also the other day was actually another testimony to that theory. They enabled the Crows to rack up 101 scores and gain control throughout spots of the suit, but inevitably it functioned in their favour enough.GradeBGOLD coastline SUNSGold Shoreline's period is almost over after yet one more frustrating loss, this time at the hands of West Coastline. It was actually the Suns' 17th successive reduction when driving, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's side. Their inability to win far from home is one thing that they need to address over the off-season because till they come to be a more consistent edge, finals are going to certainly not get on the cards.In the votesContested monster Matt Rowell fought hard all evening for the Suns scoring 30 touches, 21 contested possessions as well as ten addresses, while henchman Noah Anderson had 30 as well as a goal himself. Ruck Jarrod Witts controlled that war, capturing a massive 52 hitouts, 21 disposals as well as a target. Mac Andrew booted three targets as an ahead. Room for improvementThere's a repeating concept of immaturity at the Suns right now. Damien Hardwick's edge continue to be plagued by inexperience as well as it seems to be the psychological aspect of having actually tripped up thus typically out of home is taking its toll. The Suns also battled to move the round at times, going slow in switch. They likewise dropped both the open space (-9) and also centre allowance (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons attempt to fantasize after EPIC resurgence|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants originated from the clouds to swamp the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pushing on their own into the leading four. Their 4th quarter resurgence created it 5 consecutive victories for Adam Kingsley's side, who have gone from being actually contact and also go for the 8, to a heavy-hitter at the double chance. A challenging few full weeks remain versus Brisbane, Fremantle and the Western Side Bulldogs, but we understand when the Orange Tsunami is spinning, they can match it along with anyone. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred along with 5 objectives and is actually currently leading the Coleman Medal race, while captain Toby Greene rose when his edge needed him with 3.2 from 17 touches. Lachie Whitfield performed whatever he felt free to piling up a substantial 37 disposals, while midfield upward Tom Green was the hero with a clutch objective late. Room for improvementThe Giants only kicked five targets in the first 3 fourths, yet a seven-goal strike in the last verse observed them shake off the line. Kingsley's males were unreliable before target early, so that is most definitely one thing they will wish to correct for next week. The Giants also intensely lost the facility clearance matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks skipped a gold option to mash their finals claims after they were overwhelmed due to the GWS Giants on Sunday mid-day. The Hawks streamed a 28-point top at the last improvement as the Giants organized an almighty revival. It indicates this week's clash versus Carlton is successfully an eradication last, since you will anticipate the Hawks to financial institution wins against Richmond and North Melbourne in the last fortnight. Can they react? In the votesMidfield upward Jai Newcombe was actually prominent at the coal face, along with 30 disposals, 19 contended ownerships and 11 authorizations. Massimo D'Ambrosio has been actually an exceptional pick up this period and was magnificent along with 22 touches and pair of majors. Veteran Jack Gunston booted 4 targets to absolve his inclusion, while Karl Amon also had 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can't play 3 fourths of really good regulation football as well as get away with it in a period as close as this set. Mitchell's edge will need to stroke their cuts recently in front of a must-win fit versus Carlton. They failed to actually have the explanation for Jesse Hogan as well as couldn't wrestle back drive late. GradeC-Orange Tidal wave squashes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's period is on lifestyle support after an unsatisfactory 51-point loss through the Western side Bulldogs on Friday night. Simon Goodwin's troops were actually sluggish out of the blocks and were actually not able to wrestle momentum back after a mediocre beginning as their period report slumped to 10-10. With a challenging handful of fittings staying against Slot Adelaide (home), Gold Shore (away) as well as Collingwood (home), it appears as though their season might be over. In the votesCaptain Max Gawn battled on all night regardless of a highly strapped ankle joint, generating 23 fingertips, nine scores and also a target in an interesting battle with Pets ruck Tim English. Youthful gun Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one objective) remains to increase in a brand new midfield duty, while protector Jake Bowey (25) discovered a lot of the footy in protection. Space for improvementThere's lots for Goodwin's side to work on afterwards efficiency. The Dees were actually smashed in fingertips (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and also uncontested things (-59 ). Melbourne's taking on additionally left a little bit of to be preferred, videotaping nine overlooked handles in the initial half alone-- the competitors standard is eight for a video game. There were a lot of gamers that possessed their colours decreased as well as will definitely wish to get better next week against the Energy. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas resisted an advanced charge coming from the Tigers to protect a 13-point victory as well as just their 3rd succeed of the season. There was actually plenty of feeling post-match as gamers seized and also commemorated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL match. The Roos host West Coastline in Hobart upcoming week as they target to secure next success for the very first time considering that the opening rounds of final season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was actually absolutely world-class, booting a career-high three objectives coming from thirty three contacts. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually absolutely in the chat for All-Australian honours after twenty disposals, ten takes on and also 45 hitouts in another powerful display. Initiate Scar Larkey booted a bag of five goals as the chief guided missile destroyer. Room for improvementThe main point was the Roos obtained the win, however it was far coming from convincing. They lost the within 50s (-16) and allowances (-6) and also allow the Tigers back right into it in the fourth quarter. Allow's be honest though, a succeed's a gain and it was a major action in the direction of this regulation football club ultimately shedding their effortless beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all appreciation for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was actually ever a statement to deliver to the remainder of the competition, it's beating the step ladder forerunners through 112 aspects. And it is actually a gain they definitely would not have actually booked, which implies they have actually now climbed in to real leading four calculations in spite of their challenging run home. Risk to goal ... In the votesThe underrated Willem Drew (32 fingertips, 11 score participations, 8 inside 50s, eight clearances) possibly slips by a wide variety of colleagues for the three votes along with his efficiency, yet it really could be any person. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 disposals, 12 rating participations, one target), captain Connor Rozee (27 disposals, one goal) and Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 credit rating involvements, 8 handles) was sure of the most ideal midfield this time. Mitch Georgiades (14 disposals, 11 credit rating engagements, 4 goals) as well as Willie Rioli (10 fingertips, 4 goals) blazed a trail up forward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 scores, two goals) was electric in transition. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, absolutely nothing, naught, nada. Hands down the most well-rounded functionality of any kind of staff in 2024 - this's total marks and flying colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers appear destined to take pick 1 in to the nationwide draught this year after being up to a 13-point defeat against North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers organized a perky fightback late, yet eventually fell short. Some difficult components against St Kilda, Hawthorn as well as the Gold Coastline are actually to find, yet it appears as though a wooden spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis possessed a fascinating battle with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Cook developed five tries on objective from 21 fingertips. Ball magnet Tim Taranto had 27 contacts and also 8 deals with and experienced Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn paper the Tigers put up some realistic amounts, winning the within 50 differential as well as providing on their own loads of opportunities before the significant sticks. They enabled the Roos to pile on 5 targets behind time in the 3rd quarter which blew the frame out as well as was actually essentially the switching point of the game. GradeDLyon possesses no justifications after substantial loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it bad to say our experts expected this? They possessed convincing gain the Eagles and also Bombers all over the final fortnight, however regrettably the Saints happened crashing back down to The planet in their 85-point working at the hands of Brisbane. Blooding the youth as well as exercising what their checklist will look like in 2025 is actually surely the concern right now, as Ross the Boss and carbon monoxide look set to make some big employ the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints possessed their palms on the sphere on Sunday evening, yet plainly it didn't perform considerably for the end result. Child Mattaes Phillipou (24 fingertips, 5 clearances, one goal) crazy an additional good game in the middle of the ground, while common suspects Port Sinclair (30 fingertips, 8 addresses), Jack Steele (23 disposals, seven addresses) and Rowan Marshall (17 disposals, 18 hitouts, pair of goals) strove. He failed to obtain several consider it, however Tim Membrey (13 fingertips, eight score participations, 8 scores, one target) appeared threatening up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the video game in the allowance war, allowing the Lions to much more than increase their very own matter. Merely one goal in the very first pair of and also a 50% of one-fourths makes for abysmal reading, irrespective of how great the hostility are actually. Richmond following full week is a must-win-- not for everything apart from their personal well-being and identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the less terms much better explain a performance enjoy this. Awful reduction in John Longmire's run as train could not have actually come with a much worse time for a club who was actually only six full weeks back viewed as hard to beat. As well as with that, they are actually no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt goes without mentioning, but there will not be any kind of Swans ballot this around come Brownlow night. The performances of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, six inside 50s, 568 metres gained) and also Brodie Grundy (15 disposals, 32 hitouts, eight allowances) are worth keeping in mind, however the latter was still away his destructive best.Room for improvementThe only pair of stat lines the Swans defeated the Energy in were hitouts and addresses-- and also the second only came about because you're just tackling when your crew does not possess the sphere (which was actually a whole lot on Sunday evening). It remains to become observed in what capability, however accurately some major adjustments need to have to become brought in if the Swans are to conserve on their own from totally de-railing in 2024. A gain on Friday night over Collingwood would do all of them the planet of great, offered they are actually currently no more a downright hair for a home qualifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of drive|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shoreline secured their initial gain considering that round 10 as well as first under acting instructor Jarrod Schofield in thrilling arenas against the Gold Coastline Suns at Optus Arena. The Eagles were able to eliminate a 23-point deficit in the 3rd condition with the home crowd responsible for all of them as co-captain Liam Duggan and veteran Jamie Cripps appeared link along with a pair recently objectives to gain the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo as well as Tim Kelly were terrific, acquiring 29 and also 26 disposals specifically. Trick onward Jake Waterman proceeded his push for a Coleman Medal along with 4 goals, while expert Port Favorite wound back the time clock with 22 disposals, six deals with and also a goal.Room for improvementA gain's a win for an Eagles side that has had a hard time for a number of years and who have actually possessed a very tough month along with the departure of past instructor Adam Simpson. They had a hard time early contending with a Mac Andrew-led Suns forward series, but washed that up quickly at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs remained to push their best 4 cases with an emphatic 51-point success over Melbourne. The Dogs carried out the damage early, crafting a blistering opening ten mins where they entirely managed the activity. With suits against Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) and the GWS Giants (home) to come, Luke Beveridge's side are effectively positioned to help make a major statement in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led coming from the frontal acquiring thirty three fingertips, 2 goals and also a monstrous 16 rating engagements in what was actually certainly a three-vote efficiency happened Brownlow Medal evening. Celebrity midfielder Adam Treloar was instrumental in the victory, acquiring 30 contacts as well as 2 goals, while half-back Bailey Dale delivered lots of drive with 34 fingertips and also 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a prevalent evening for the Doggies, that specified the tone early for an emphatic success. They did skip some chances in front of target though which Luke Beveridge would certainly certainly like them to clean up in front of a journey to Adelaide following full week. A 51-point triumph was great, but it could possibly possess been actually even more if they turned a lot better before the huge sticks.GradeA.