.A brand new premiership favourite has emerged after the ladder-leaders given up in almighty fashion.The nationality for a finals berth has actually certainly never been additional fierce as our team enter into the last three weeks of the season.Every team's performance evaluated as well as graded in foxfooty.com.au's Sphere 21 Document Card!Watch every game of every around this Toyota AFL Premiership Period deal with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of cost trial today > Round 21WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICING YOU? Set a down payment limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was a similar tale for Adelaide against among the competition's stronger campaigners-- sufficient to make them writhe late, however not enough to see all of them come out victors. There remains to be actually promising indications, but consistency is actually surely not their forte in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one target) and also Josh Rachele (14 fingertips, 3 objectives) were actually one of the most effective for the guests. Ben Keays (18 disposals, nine tackles, one target) continued his strong type, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 disposals, 10 credit rating involvements, three targets) was a sign of light in the front half.Room for improvementThe Crows dropped the interior 50 count by 16, which when functioning backwards from the stat, creates it very hard to win. However a lot more disappointingly, they acknowledged 20 additional spaces than they possessed on their own for the match-- in spite of having 26 even more hitouts. They aren't two stat series you can easily shed in tandem and expect to gain, so maybe they were lucky to receive as close as they performed at total time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to both their very own efficiency which of Sydney, the Lions are actually formally the brand-new premiership favourites-- a merely surprising notion offered their start to 2024. Our team have actually understood it awhile currently, but they are therefore back-- and also it is actually impressive. Onto GWS following full week, which will be a much more durable test than St Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 score involvements, four goals) rose in the absence of his henchman Eric Hipwood, with the very best on ground honours likely between him as well as Hugh McCluggage (28 fingertips, nine open spaces, one objective). Dual Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (33 disposals, 13 open spaces) is actually every chance for a ballot also in an additional large performance. As Well As Webcam Rayner (22 fingertips, three goals) can't be actually neglected either, in what was actually an ultra-strong revealing that matched the likes of the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions enabled Street Kilda to take 122 scores, however that obviously performed sweet nothing at all in ceasing their romp. You can't seek much more of an edge after a 14-goal succeed when driving, so we will not! Full marks.GradeA+' He is actually shielding all of them from the pressure'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is right now in genuine danger of skipping finals this time, in spite of being in standalone 2nd simply two full weeks earlier. They therefore nearly turned around a 32-point shortage in the ultimate one-fourth, but instead they now sit on the side of the leading eight along with a complement along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Woe put up some stacked stat lines last evening, along with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 approvals, 11 score involvements) as well as Nic Newman (34 fingertips, 12 marks) at the cutting edge. Captain Patrick Cripps (30 disposals, nine inside 50s, one goal) was actually significant in the ultimate quarter in particular, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, 9 rating engagements, two targets) was dangerous all over the ground.Room for improvementOn face value, the Blues were actually rather solid all, truly merely shedding the ruck fight versus Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 rushed) certainly really did not assist early when they could possibly possess acquired the first energy, but on the whole, they were really much less imprecise than Collingwood facing the big sticks. Upcoming full week is currently a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their spines were actually well and also really up against the wall structure, the Magpies were able to happen away with four aspects-- on an also much bigger stage offered Pendlebury's 400th game at AFL degree. They are actually still properly and truly up against it to play in September, however this gain need to carry out miracles for their assurance. A suit versus the blatantly out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits them on Friday night.In the votesForward Last will and testament Hoskin-Elliott (20 disposals, 11 rating involvements, 10 proofs, 2 targets) was actually sensational for the black and white up onward, turning up at critical points throughout the fit. Nick Daicos (28 fingertips, 7 clearances, one objective) was strong around the ground, but would've liked to finish with a more significant performance. Milestone guy Scott Pendlebury (27 disposals, nine spaces) can also impediment an enact activity 400! Space for improvementIt wasn't rather on paper, yet very most notably it thinks, the Pies have rather obtained their mojo back. They have not always been a crew to control the stat sheet under Craig McRae, however when you take the four aspects it usually doesn't matter. If they can easily take advantage of the Swans, they are actually back!GradeB+ Kingy releases on 'scary' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals dream is alive! Albeit scarcely, however the Bombers are actually still in the chat for a not likely September berth. It didn't look achievable at the start of the final fourth versus Fremantle, but in the end, they had the capacity to cause a trouble. Their midfield was actually firing as well as the forward pipe looked powerful good enough ... they could not make it, could they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had loads of it, however Jake Stringer (four targets, 10 tackles, 8 disposals) brings home the bacon as best on ground, regardless of his little belongings count-- offered his initial half functionality always kept Essendon within striking distance. Nic Martin (25 disposals, two goals) started really sluggish, but his huge second one-half improved Stringer's foundation when the video game needed to have to be won. Jye Caldwell (32 disposals, seven inside 50s, six takes on) was remarkable in the engine space, as well as ought to state a ballot or more for his efforts.Room for improvementApart from a small spot around allowance, the Bombing planes were actually rather sturdy all game-- as well as had the ability to eliminate a strong Dockers attire that were actually by no means fragile. Where's this been actually the last 2 months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Shore at home (as they need to) this weekend and the finals talk will certainly continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh thus enclose a game they will've had down as an anticipated succeed on the trip to Melbourne. As an alternative, they've soared back thinking about what might've been actually third location. Credit history where it schedules, the Bombing planes played very well-- yet Justin Longmuir will definitely know his side needs to have to close out games just like that if they're to become any type of opportunity of a maiden nightclub premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 disposals, 7 clearances, seven inside threes, two goals) began like a property on fire for the Dockers, as well as maintained them over water for most of the suit. Forwards Jye Amiss (four goals) as well as Josh Treacy (3 targets) enjoyed with higher influence up ahead, while Andrew Brayshaw (33 fingertips, eight authorizations) was actually a bull via the middle of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the inside fifty matter were actually the Dockers pounded thoroughly due to the Bombing planes on Sunday mid-day, in what was or else a fairly even contest. The reduction puts a gap in their top 4 odds for certain, but maybe it was actually the reminder they required to maintain them on their feet heading in to September?GradeC- Lions decide on Saints apart in leveling|01:02 GEELONGThe Pet cats have now all but latched on their own in for September action with their 13th succeed of 2024. It wasn't overly quite except superstar Jeremy Cameron, yet it sufficed to acquire it done-- and also in some cases in finals, you need to gain ugly. Along with Gary Rohan ideally back upcoming week, they'll just acquire stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 disposals, six targets, five inside 50s) was exceptional for the Cats, booting three goals in each one-half to steer his side home. Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, 8 allowances, one objective) as well as Tom Stewart (28 disposals) were actually impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 fingertips, five allowances, pair of goals) and Tyson Stengle (twenty fingertips, nine rating participations, one goal) provided Cameron fantastic assistance in the foremost half.Room for improvementTheir shortage of ruckman hasn't seemed to be anywhere near as much of a concern as people initial felt, as well as last night was one more proof to that concept. They allowed the Crows to score 101 marks as well as capture throughout spots of the suit, yet essentially it operated in their favour enough.GradeBGOLD COAST SUNSGold Coastline's period is actually just about over after however, another unsatisfactory defeat, this time through West Shore. It was the Suns' 17th successive loss when traveling, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's side. Their failure to win away from home is one thing that they must take care of over the off-season given that until they end up being an additional consistent side, finals will certainly not be on the cards.In the votesContested beast Matt Rowell combated hard all evening for the Suns racking up 30 contacts, 21 competed ownerships and ten tackles, while partner in crime Noah Anderson possessed 30 and an objective himself. Ruck Jarrod Witts regulated that fight, tape-recording a tremendous 52 hitouts, 21 fingertips and also a target. Macintosh Andrew booted three goals as a forward. Room for improvementThere's a repeating motif of immaturity at the Suns right now. Damien Hardwick's edge remain to be actually tormented by lack of experience as well as it appears the mental element of having tripped up thus often off of home is actually taking its own toll. The Suns also strained to move the sphere sometimes, going sluggish in switch. They also shed both the allowance (-9) as well as centre clearance (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons take a chance to fantasize after impressive revival|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants came from the clouds to overrun the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, driving themselves right into the best 4. Their 4th one-fourth return produced it 5 consecutive triumphes for Adam Kingsley's side, who have gone from being contact and go for the 8, to a heavy-hitter at the dual opportunity. A hard couple of full weeks stay versus Brisbane, Fremantle and the Western Side Bulldogs, yet we understand when the Orange Tsunami is rolling, they can match it with any person. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred with 5 objectives and also is actually currently leading the Coleman Medal ethnicity, while captain Toby Greene stood when his side required him along with 3.2 from 17 contacts. Lachie Whitfield did whatever he pleased amassing a big 37 fingertips, while midfield bull Tom Environment-friendly was actually the hero along with a link target behind time. Area for improvementThe Giants just kicked 5 goals in the initial three one-fourths, but a seven-goal blitz in the last stanza saw them shake off the line. Kingsley's guys were actually incorrect facing objective early, to ensure is actually definitely something they would certainly wish to repair for following week. The Giants also intensely dropped the center open space matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks missed out on a gold opportunity to mash their finals insurance claims after they were actually overrun due to the GWS Giants on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks blew a 28-point top at the final change as the Giants presented an almighty comeback. It indicates this week's clash versus Carlton is actually properly an elimination final, since you would certainly expect the Hawks to financial institution wins versus Richmond as well as North Melbourne in the last fortnight. Can they respond? In the votesMidfield bull Jai Newcombe was actually prevailing at the charcoal skin, with 30 disposals, 19 opposed ownerships as well as 11 authorizations. Massimo D'Ambrosio has been a wonderful pickup this season and also was magnificent along with 22 contacts and also two majors. Veteran Jack Gunston booted four objectives to justify his inclusion, while Karl Amon also had 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can not participate in three one-fourths of really good regulation football and escape it in a time as near as this one. Mitchell's side will certainly have to stroke their injuries this week ahead of a must-win suit against Carlton. They failed to actually have the answers for Jesse Hogan and couldn't wrestle back momentum late. GradeC-Orange Tidal wave crushes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's time performs life assistance after a frustrating 51-point loss through the Western side Bulldogs on Friday evening. Simon Goodwin's soldiers were actually slow away from the blocks and were not able to battle momentum back after a careless start as their season file plunged to 10-10. Along with a complicated few fittings staying against Port Adelaide (home), Gold Shore (away) and Collingwood (home), it appears as though their season could be over. In the votesCaptain Maximum Gawn combated on all evening despite a highly strapped ankle, amassing 23 fingertips, nine scores and a goal in an appealing battle with Pet dogs ruck Tim English. Youthful gun Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one goal) remains to develop in a brand new midfield role, while protector Jake Bowey (25) located a lot of the footy in defence. Space for improvementThere's plenty for Goodwin's edge to work on after that efficiency. The Dees were pulverized in disposals (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and also easy ownership (-59 ). Melbourne's addressing additionally left behind a little bit of to become preferred, taping 9 skipped tackles in the very first half alone-- the competitors average is actually 8 for an activity. There were loads of players that possessed their colours lowered as well as will certainly would like to rebound following week versus the Power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas resisted a late fee from the Tigers to get a 13-point triumph and also just their 3rd win of the period. There was loads of feeling post-match as players seized as well as celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL match. The Roos host West Shore in Hobart following week as they intend to secure back-to-back wins for the first time given that the opening cycles of last season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was actually positively top-notch, booting a career-high 3 goals coming from thirty three contacts. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually genuinely in the talk for All-Australian honours after twenty disposals, ten tackles as well as forty five hitouts in one more strong display. Pioneer Nick Larkey kicked a bag of 5 targets as the main destroyer. Room for improvementThe main point was the Roos got the gain, but it was actually far coming from convincing. They dropped the within 50s (-16) and also clearances (-6) and allow the Tigers back right into it in the fourth quarter. Let's be honest however, a gain's a gain and it was actually a huge action in the direction of this soccer club ultimately shedding their very easy beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all appreciation for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was ever before a statement to send to the remainder of the competitors, it is actually beating the ladder innovators through 112 aspects. And also it is actually a gain they wouldn't have pencilled in, which indicates they've right now soared in to genuine leading four calculations despite their tough run home. Attempt to desire ... In the votesThe undervalued Willem Drew (32 disposals, 11 credit rating involvements, 8 inside 50s, 8 open spaces) most likely noses out a variety of allies for the three ballots with his efficiency, but it actually may be anybody. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 fingertips, 12 credit rating involvements, one objective), leader Connor Rozee (27 fingertips, one objective) as well as Zak Butters (30 disposals, 10 rating engagements, eight handles) made sure of the best midfield this period. Mitch Georgiades (14 disposals, 11 score involvements, four goals) and Willie Rioli (10 disposals, 4 goals) led the way up forward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 marks, pair of goals) was electricity in change. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing, naught, zilch. Hands down the best well-shaped performance of any staff in 2024 - this set's complete marks and piloting colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers look predestined to take choice 1 into the national draught this year after being up to a 13-point defeat versus North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers presented a perky fightback late, however ultimately failed. Some difficult fixtures versus St Kilda, Hawthorn and also the Gold Coastline are actually to find, but it seems as though a wooden spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis possessed an intriguing duel along with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Baker made 5 shots on objective from 21 disposals. Round magnetic Tim Taranto possessed 27 touches and also eight takes on and also veteran Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn newspaper the Tigers installed some reasonable varieties, gaining the within 50 differential and also giving themselves plenty of possibilities facing the major sticks. They made it possible for the Roos to pile on five objectives behind time in the 3rd region which blew the margin out and was actually inevitably the transforming point of the game. GradeDLyon has no reasons after large loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it poor to claim our experts anticipated this? They had persuading get the Eagles and Bombers all over the last fortnight, yet however the Saints came collapsing pull back to Planet in their 85-point hammering through Brisbane. Blooding the young people and working out what their list will certainly resemble in 2025 is absolutely the top priority right now, as Ross in charge and also co appear readied to make some big consult the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints had their hands on the round on Sunday night, but seemingly it failed to carry out much for completion result. Young Person Mattaes Phillipou (24 disposals, 5 spaces, one objective) crazy another good game in the middle of the ground, while common suspects Jack Sinclair (30 disposals, 8 tackles), Jack Steele (23 disposals, 7 takes on) and also Rowan Marshall (17 disposals, 18 hitouts, two goals) tried hard. He didn't acquire several looks at it, but Tim Membrey (13 disposals, eight score involvements, 8 marks, one objective) looked endangering up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda reduction the video game in the allowance war, permitting the Lions to more than increase their own matter. Merely one target in the very first pair of and a 50% of one-fourths makes for abysmal analysis, despite how excellent the hostility are actually. Richmond upcoming full week is a must-win-- not for just about anything apart from their very own well-being as well as identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the a lot less terms much better illustrate a performance such as this. The most awful reduction in John Longmire's run as coach could not have come at an even worse time for a nightclub who was just 6 full weeks earlier viewed as unsurpassable. As well as keeping that, they're no longer premiership favourites.In the votesIt do without claiming, yet there will not be actually any Swans polling this sphere come Brownlow evening. The performances of Errol Gulden (25 fingertips, six inside 50s, 568 metres gained) as well as Brodie Grundy (15 disposals, 32 hitouts, 8 spaces) deserve noting, however the latter was actually still far off his harmful best.Room for improvementThe merely 2 stat lines the Swans defeated the Electrical power in were hitouts and also tackles-- and the second only occurred due to the fact that you are actually simply dealing with when your staff does not possess the ball (which was a whole lot on Sunday night). It stays to become found in what capacity, yet precisely some significant changes require to become made if the Swans are actually to spare themselves from completely de-railing in 2024. A win on Friday night over Collingwood will do all of them the world of really good, given they are currently no longer an outright hair for a home certifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of energy|12:12 WEST COASTWest Coastline secured their 1st gain given that rounded 10 as well as to begin with under interim train Jarrod Schofield in awesome scenes against the Gold Coastline Suns at Optus Arena. The Eagles had the ability to overcome a 23-point shortage in the 3rd condition along with the home group responsible for them as co-captain Liam Duggan and also experienced Jamie Cripps showed up link along with a pair of late goals to succeed the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo and Tim Kelly were actually outstanding, acquiring 29 and 26 disposals respectively. Secret onward Jake Waterman continued his promote a Coleman Award along with four objectives, while veteran Port Favorite strong wound back the time clock with 22 disposals, six handles and a goal.Room for improvementA gain's a succeed for an Eagles side who has actually battled for a number of years as well as who have actually possessed a super tough month along with the leave of previous coach Adam Simpson. They strained early contending with a Mac Andrew-led Suns onward line, however cleaned up that up immediately at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs continued to press their top 4 cases with an emphatic 51-point victory over Melbourne. The Canines did the harm early, crafting a blistering position 10 moments where they completely managed the video game. Along with suits against Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) and the GWS Giants (home) to find, Luke Beveridge's edge are actually well placed to produce a severe declaration in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led from the front acquiring thirty three disposals, pair of targets and also an enormous 16 rating engagements in what was actually absolutely a three-vote efficiency come Brownlow Award evening. Star midfielder Adam Treloar was instrumental in the triumph, racking up 30 touches as well as 2 goals, while half-back Bailey Dale gave lots of drive with 34 disposals as well as 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a dominant evening for the Doggies, that established the tone early for an emphatic triumph. They did skip some opportunities before goal though which Luke Beveridge would certainly like them to clean before a trip to Adelaide upcoming week. A 51-point success was great, yet it can possess been actually even more if they converted better before the huge sticks.GradeA.