.A brand new premiership favourite has actually emerged after the ladder-leaders bowed in almighty fashion.The race for a finals berth has actually never ever been additional strong as our team get in the ultimate 3 weeks of the season.Every staff's show analysed and also classed in foxfooty.com.au's Round 21 Record Card!Watch every video game of every around this Toyota AFL Premiership Period LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your totally free trial today > Around 21WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Specify a deposit limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually an identical story for Adelaide versus some of the competition's stronger campaigners-- adequate to make all of them agonize late, yet not enough to view them emerge victors. There continues to be actually encouraging indicators, yet uniformity is actually certainly not their strong suit in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 fingertips, one goal) as well as Josh Rachele (14 disposals, three objectives) were with the greatest for the guests. Ben Keays (18 fingertips, nine handles, one target) continued his tough form, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 credit rating engagements, 3 objectives) was a beacon of light in the main half.Room for improvementThe Crows lost the within fifty count by 16, which when operating back coming from the stat, makes it very hard to gain. However much more disappointingly, they yielded 20 more spaces than they had on their own for the fit-- despite possessing 26 even more hitouts. They may not be two stat collections you may drop in tandem and also count on to gain, so perhaps they were actually privileged to acquire as close as they performed at complete time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to both their personal performance and also of Sydney, the Lions are formally the new premiership favourites-- a just surprising thought provided their begin to 2024. We have actually known it momentarily now, however they are actually therefore back-- as well as it is actually impressive. Onto GWS following week, which will certainly be a much more durable examination than Street Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 rating involvements, 4 goals) stood in the lack of his henchman Eric Hipwood, along with the most effective on ground honours most likely in between him and Hugh McCluggage (28 disposals, nine clearances, one objective). Double Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (thirty three fingertips, 13 clearances) is every opportunity for a ballot also in an additional substantial performance. And Also Webcam Rayner (22 fingertips, three targets) can't be actually overlooked either, in what was an ultra-strong revealing that matched the likes of the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions permitted St Kilda to take 122 marks, but that evidently performed sweet nothing in stopping their romp. You can not ask for much more of an edge after a 14-goal win on the road, so our experts won't! Complete marks.GradeA+' He is actually securing them from the tension'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is today in genuine threat of missing out on finals this season, even with partaking standalone second merely pair of weeks ago. They so virtually turned around a 32-point shortage in the final quarter, yet as an alternative they right now rest on the edge of the top 8 with a fit with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Woe set up some piled stat lines last night, along with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 approvals, 11 score participations) as well as Nic Newman (34 disposals, 12 proofs) at the center. Leader Patrick Cripps (30 disposals, nine inside 50s, one objective) was actually big in the ultimate one-fourth specifically, while Elijah Hollands (21 fingertips, 9 rating participations, two targets) was dangerous around the ground.Room for improvementOn stated value, the Blues were pretty solid across the board, really simply shedding the ruck fight against Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 rushed) certainly didn't aid early when they can've obtained the preliminary momentum, but on the whole, they were actually less unreliable than Collingwood in front of the big sticks. Next full week is actually right now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their spines were actually properly and also genuinely up against the wall surface, the Magpies managed to come away with 4 factors-- on an even much bigger phase provided Pendlebury's 400th video game at AFL degree. They're still effectively as well as really up versus it to play in September, but this succeed must carry out marvels for their peace of mind. A complement against the blatantly out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits them on Friday night.In the votesForward Can Hoskin-Elliott (twenty disposals, 11 score engagements, 10 proofs, two targets) was actually sensational for the monochrome up forward, popping up at critical points throughout the match. Nick Daicos (28 disposals, seven spaces, one goal) was strong around the ground, but will've ased if to do with a greater productivity. Breakthrough man Scott Pendlebury (27 fingertips, nine open spaces) can also snag a vote in game 400! Room for improvementIt had not been quite on paper, yet most notably it experiences, the Pies have actually somewhat acquired their mojo back. They have not regularly been actually a crew to dominate the stat sheet under Craig McRae, however when you take the four points it commonly doesn't matter. If they may make use of the Swans, they are actually back!GradeB+ Kingy discharges on 'disconcerting' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals goal lives! Albeit barely, however the Bombing planes are actually still in the talk for an unexpected September berth. It failed to look feasible at the beginning of the last fourth versus Fremantle, yet eventually, they had the capacity to induce a trouble. Their midfield was actually shooting as well as the forward pipe appeared powerful enough ... they could not produce it, might they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had loads of it, however Jake Stringer (4 objectives, 10 tackles, 8 fingertips) brings home the bacon as greatest on ground, regardless of his tiny belongings count-- given his initial fifty percent functionality kept Essendon within striking proximity. Nic Martin (25 disposals, two objectives) started really slow-moving, however his huge 2nd one-half improved Stringer's base when the activity required to be succeeded. Jye Caldwell (32 fingertips, 7 inside 50s, six deals with) was actually excellent in the engine room, and need to state a ballot or two for his efforts.Room for improvementApart coming from a tiny blip around space, the Bombers were actually fairly tough all activity-- and also were able to conquer a strong Dockers clothing that were actually rarely unsteady. Where's this been actually the last pair of months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Coast in the house (as they must) this weekend as well as the finals discussion will continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh therefore close in an activity they would certainly possess possessed down as an assumed succeed on the air travel to Melbourne. Instead, they have actually flown back thinking about what could possess been actually third place. Credit report where it schedules, the Bombers played well-- but Justin Longmuir are going to know his edge needs to have to terminate the account games easily if they are actually to be any chance of a maiden club premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 disposals, seven authorizations, seven inside eights, two objectives) began like a house on fire for the Dockers, as well as maintained them over water for most of the match. Ahead Jye Amiss (four targets) and also Josh Treacy (three objectives) played with high influence up ahead, while Andrew Brayshaw (thirty three disposals, eight approvals) was actually a bull via the center of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the interior fifty count were the Dockers beaten comprehensively due to the Bombers on Sunday afternoon, in what was or else a rather even competition. The reduction places a gap in their best four chances without a doubt, yet possibly it was actually the pointer they needed to maintain all of them on their feet heading right into September?GradeC- Cougars select Saints apart in demolition|01:02 GEELONGThe Kitties possess now all but latched themselves in for September activity along with their 13th win of 2024. It had not been excessively fairly with the exception of super star Jeremy Cameron, but it was enough to receive it performed-- and sometimes in finals, you need to have to succeed hideous. With Gary Rohan ideally back upcoming week, they'll only get stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 fingertips, 6 goals, 5 inside 50s) was actually excellent for the Pet cats, booting three objectives in each half to steer his edge home. Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, 8 clearances, one goal) and also Tom Stewart (28 disposals) were impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 disposals, five spaces, 2 goals) and Tyson Stengle (twenty fingertips, 9 rating engagements, one goal) gave Cameron fantastic assistance in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir shortage of ruckman have not seemed to be to be anywhere near as much of a problem as people initial believed, as well as the other day was yet another proof to that theory. They permitted the Crows to acquire 101 scores as well as gain control throughout patches of the match, but inevitably it worked in their favor enough.GradeBGOLD shore SUNSGold Shore's period is actually almost over after yet one more disappointing loss, this time through West Shore. It was the Suns' 17th consecutive reduction when driving, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's side. Their lack of ability to win out of home is actually something that they must address over the off-season since up until they become a more consistent side, finals are going to certainly not get on the cards.In the votesContested creature Matt Rowell combated hard all night for the Suns racking up 30 contacts, 21 competed belongings as well as 10 addresses, while partner in crime Noah Anderson possessed 30 and a target himself. Ruck Jarrod Witts managed that battle, capturing an immense 52 hitouts, 21 fingertips and also an objective. Mac Andrew booted three objectives as a forward. Space for improvementThere's a repeating motif of immaturity at the Suns now. Damien Hardwick's edge remain to be tormented by lack of skill and it appears the mental element of having faltered thus often far from home is taking its own toll. The Suns additionally battled to relocate the ball sometimes, going slow in shift. They additionally dropped both the allowance (-9) as well as centre open space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons take a chance to fantasize after impressive rebound|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants stemmed from the clouds to swamp the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pushing themselves in to the best 4. Their fourth quarter revival created it five successive success for Adam Kingsley's edge, that have gone from being actually touch and go for the 8, to a big shot at the dual chance. A hard few weeks continue to be against Brisbane, Fremantle as well as the Western Bulldogs, yet we know when the Orange Tsunami is actually spinning, they may match it along with any individual. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred along with 5 goals and also is actually currently leading the Coleman Medal nationality, while captain Toby Greene stood up when his side needed him with 3.2 from 17 touches. Lachie Whitfield carried out whatever he felt free to piling up a significant 37 fingertips, while midfield bull Tom Veggie was the hero along with a clutch target late. Room for improvementThe Giants merely booted five targets in the very first 3 fourths, but a seven-goal blitz in the ultimate verse observed them get over free throw line. Kingsley's guys were actually imprecise facing objective early, to make sure that is definitely something they will intend to correct for upcoming full week. The Giants also highly shed the facility space matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks missed out on a gold opportunity to push their finals claims after they were swamped by the GWS Giants on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks streamed a 28-point top at the final improvement as the Giants organized an almighty return. It suggests recently's clash versus Carlton is efficiently an elimination last, due to the fact that you will anticipate the Hawks to banking company gains against Richmond as well as North Melbourne in the last week. Can they react? In the votesMidfield upward Jai Newcombe was prominent at the charcoal face, with 30 disposals, 19 disputed belongings and also 11 authorizations. Massimo D'Ambrosio has been actually an excellent pick up this time and was magnificent along with 22 touches and also two majors. Expert Port Gunston booted four objectives to prove his introduction, while Karl Amon likewise possessed 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can not participate in three quarters of great regulation football as well as escape it in a period as close as this one. Mitchell's edge will certainly need to stroke their cuts this week in advance of a must-win fit versus Carlton. They didn't actually have the explanation for Jesse Hogan and also could not wrestle back momentum behind time. GradeC-Orange Tsunami crushes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's time gets on lifestyle support after a frustrating 51-point defeat through the Western Bulldogs on Friday evening. Simon Goodwin's troops were sluggish out of the blocks and also were actually not able to battle drive back after a sloppy start as their time record slumped to 10-10. With a tricky few fixtures remaining against Port Adelaide (home), Gold Shoreline (away) as well as Collingwood (home), it looks as though their time may be over. In the votesCaptain Maximum Gawn battled on all night despite a heavily strapped ankle joint, generating 23 fingertips, nine scores and also a target in a fascinating cope Dogs ruck Tim English. Young gun Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one objective) remains to grow in a new midfield function, while guardian Jake Bowey (25) found plenty of the footy in support. Space for improvementThere's a lot for Goodwin's side to service after that performance. The Dees were pulverized in fingertips (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) as well as uncontested property (-59 ). Melbourne's tackling also left a little to be desired, recording nine overlooked addresses in the initial fifty percent alone-- the competitors average is actually 8 for a video game. There were actually loads of gamers that had their colours decreased and are going to would like to recover following week against the Electrical power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas resisted an advanced fee from the Tigers to safeguard a 13-point success as well as merely their 3rd succeed of the time. There was a lot of emotion post-match as gamers embraced and also celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL suit. The Roos hold West Coast in Hobart following week as they strive to secure back-to-back triumphes for the first time considering that the opening rounds of last season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was completely top-notch, booting a career-high 3 goals coming from thirty three touches. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually absolutely in the talk for All-Australian honours after twenty fingertips, ten handles and also forty five hitouts in another solid display. Lead Scar Larkey booted a bag of five goals as the principal battleship. Room for improvementThe main thing was actually the Roos received the succeed, but it was far coming from convincing. They shed the interior 50s (-16) and also open spaces (-6) and allow the Tigers back right into it in the 4th quarter. Let's be actually straightforward however, a succeed's a win and it was actually a major measure towards this regulation football club finally dropping their quick and easy beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all praise for Ryan Lester|08:12 slot ADELAIDEWow. If there was actually ever before a declaration to send out to the rest of the competitors, it's beating the step ladder leaders by 112 factors. As well as it is actually a gain they would not have actually pencilled in, which means they have actually now soared right into legitimate best four estimations regardless of their challenging run home. Take a chance to aspiration ... In the votesThe undervalued Willem Drew (32 disposals, 11 credit rating engagements, eight inside 50s, eight clearances) possibly noses out a huge selection of allies for the 3 votes with his functionality, but it really might be anyone. Other midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 disposals, 12 score participations, one target), leader Connor Rozee (27 disposals, one objective) and also Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 score involvements, eight addresses) made sure of the most ideal midfield this time. Mitch Georgiades (14 fingertips, 11 rating involvements, four goals) and Willie Rioli (10 fingertips, four goals) blazed a trail up forward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 marks, two goals) was electricity in switch. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing, naught, zilch. Pass on the absolute most all-round efficiency of any group in 2024 - this one's full marks as well as flying colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers appear predestined to take pick 1 right into the nationwide draught this year after being up to a 13-point defeat versus North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers presented a spirited fightback late, yet inevitably fell short. Some difficult fittings against St Kilda, Hawthorn and also the Gold Shore are to follow, however it appears as though a wooden spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis had an amazing duel along with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Cook made 5 gos on objective from 21 fingertips. Sphere magnet Tim Taranto possessed 27 contacts and also eight takes on as well as seasoned Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn newspaper the Tigers set up some acceptable numbers, gaining the interior fifty differential and providing themselves lots of possibilities before the major sticks. They permitted the Roos to pile on five targets late in the third region which wasted the frame out as well as was actually ultimately the switching point of the video game. GradeDLyon possesses no excuses after large loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it poor to state our company expected this? They had convincing gain the Eagles and also Bombers throughout the final fortnight, yet regrettably the Saints came plunging back down to Earth in their 85-point working by Brisbane. Blooding the young people and working out what their listing will look like in 2025 is actually surely the concern right now, as Ross the Boss and co look set to create some huge contact the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints possessed their palms on the ball on Sunday evening, yet obviously it failed to do much for the end outcome. Kid Mattaes Phillipou (24 disposals, five open spaces, one goal) crazy an additional great video game during the ground, while standard suspects Port Sinclair (30 fingertips, 8 addresses), Port Steele (23 disposals, seven takes on) and also Rowan Marshall (17 disposals, 18 hitouts, two goals) tried hard. He failed to get many consider it, however Tim Membrey (13 fingertips, 8 rating involvements, 8 marks, one target) looked endangering up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the video game in the clearance fight, permitting the Lions to much more than increase their personal matter. Just one objective in the very first pair of as well as a 50% of one-fourths makes for abysmal analysis, no matter just how really good the opposition are actually. Richmond following full week is actually a must-win-- except anything besides their personal well-being as well as identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the a lot less words far better illustrate a performance similar to this. The most awful loss in John Longmire's run as train couldn't have come with an even worse time for a club who was merely 6 full weeks ago viewed as irresistible. And also with that, they're no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt do without saying, but there won't be actually any kind of Swans polling this round come Brownlow evening. The performances of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 568 metres acquired) as well as Brodie Grundy (15 fingertips, 32 hitouts, 8 open spaces) cost taking note, but the latter was still away his destructive best.Room for improvementThe simply two stat lines the Swans beat the Energy in were actually hitouts and also handles-- and also the latter simply came about considering that you're simply dealing with when your staff does not possess the sphere (which was a great deal on Saturday night). It stays to be observed in what ability, however clearly some big changes need to be brought in if the Swans are actually to conserve themselves coming from completely de-railing in 2024. A succeed on Friday night over Collingwood would do all of them the planet of great, offered they are actually currently no more a complete hair for a home certifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of drive|12:12 WEST COASTWest Coastline secured their very first gain due to the fact that rounded 10 and first under interim instructor Jarrod Schofield in thrilling arenas against the Gold Coastline Suns at Optus Coliseum. The Eagles managed to conquer a 23-point deficiency in the third phrase along with the home crowd responsible for them as co-captain Liam Duggan and experienced Jamie Cripps turned up link along with a pair recently goals to gain the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo and also Tim Kelly were superb, acquiring 29 and 26 fingertips respectively. Trick forward Jake Waterman proceeded his push for a Coleman Medal along with 4 goals, while expert Jack Beloved strong wound back the clock along with 22 disposals, 6 tackles and also a goal.Room for improvementA win's a win for an Eagles side that has actually struggled for a number of years and also who have possessed an incredibly daunting month along with the leave of previous trainer Adam Simpson. They struggled early contending with a Macintosh Andrew-led Suns forward collection, yet washed that up promptly at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs remained to press their leading four claims along with an emphatic 51-point success over Melbourne. The Pet dogs performed the damage early, creating a blistering opening ten mins where they completely managed the video game. With suits versus Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) and the GWS Giants (home) ahead, Luke Beveridge's edge are actually properly put to produce a significant declaration in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led from the frontal scoring 33 disposals, two objectives and a tremendous 16 rating participations in what was actually undoubtedly a three-vote performance come Brownlow Award evening. Superstar midfielder Adam Treloar contributed in the victory, acquiring 30 contacts as well as pair of objectives, while half-back Bailey Dale delivered plenty of drive with 34 fingertips and 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was actually a dominant evening for the Doggies, that specified the tone early for an emphatic success. They performed overlook some possibilities in front of target though which Luke Beveridge would certainly certainly like them to tidy up ahead of a trip to Adelaide upcoming full week. A 51-point victory was actually great, yet it can have been actually a lot more if they transformed a lot better facing the large sticks.GradeA.