.A brand-new premiership favourite has actually arised after the ladder-leaders put out in almighty fashion.The race for a finals berth has certainly never been actually additional ferocious as our experts enter into the last three weeks of the season.Every crew's performance evaluated and also classed in foxfooty.com.au's Sphere 21 File Card!Watch every video game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Period cope with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free trial today > Round 21WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Prepare a deposit limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually a comparable account for Adelaide versus some of the competition's stronger advocates-- good enough to make all of them squirm behind time, however inadequate to view all of them emerge victors. There remains to be encouraging signs, but consistency is certainly not their strong point in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one goal) and also Josh Rachele (14 fingertips, three targets) were actually with the most effective for the guests. Ben Keays (18 fingertips, nine tackles, one objective) proceeded his tough form, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 rating engagements, 3 targets) was a flare of lighting in the frontal half.Room for improvementThe Crows dropped the interior fifty count by 16, which when working back from the stat, makes it quite hard to win. Yet even more disappointingly, they yielded twenty additional open spaces than they possessed themselves for the suit-- despite having 26 more hitouts. They aren't pair of stat collections you can easily drop in tandem and also expect to gain, thus perhaps they were actually privileged to acquire as close as they did at total time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to both their very own performance and also of Sydney, the Lions are formally the brand-new premiership favourites-- a simply surprising notion offered their begin to 2024. Our experts have actually known it momentarily now, but they are therefore back-- and it is actually stimulating. Onto GWS upcoming week, which are going to be a much tougher test than Street Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 credit rating involvements, 4 goals) rose in the lack of his partner in crime Eric Hipwood, along with the very best on ground honours most likely between him and Hugh McCluggage (28 disposals, 9 open spaces, one goal). Double Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (33 fingertips, 13 spaces) is every possibility for a vote also in an additional huge efficiency. And Cam Rayner (22 fingertips, 3 goals) can't be actually forgotten either, in what was actually an ultra-strong showing that matched the likes of the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions permitted Street Kilda to take 122 marks, however that evidently performed wonderful nothing in ceasing their romp. You can't ask for a lot more of a side after a 14-goal win when traveling, so our team will not! Full marks.GradeA+' He is actually covering them coming from the stress'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is now in real threat of missing out on finals this period, despite sitting in standalone 2nd merely pair of weeks ago. They so almost turned around a 32-point deficit in the final quarter, however as an alternative they now sit on the side of the leading eight with a fit along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Woe put up some piled stat lines last evening, along with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 clearances, 11 score involvements) and Nic Newman (34 disposals, 12 symbols) at the forefront. Captain Patrick Cripps (30 fingertips, nine inside 50s, one target) was substantial in the final fourth in particular, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, 9 credit rating engagements, pair of targets) threatened across the ground.Room for improvementOn face value, the Blues were fairly solid all, truly just losing the ruck struggle versus Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 hurried) surely failed to aid early when they can possess acquired the first momentum, however generally, they were really less imprecise than Collingwood facing the big sticks. Following full week is now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their spines were properly as well as really up against the wall structure, the Magpies were able to happen away with 4 points-- on an also bigger stage offered Pendlebury's 400th video game at AFL amount. They are actually still properly and absolutely up against it to play in September, but this gain ought to do wonders for their peace of mind. A suit versus the grossly out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits all of them on Friday night.In the votesForward Can Hoskin-Elliott (twenty disposals, 11 credit rating involvements, 10 symbols, two objectives) was sensational for the white and black up ahead, popping up at crucial points throughout the suit. Scar Daicos (28 fingertips, seven spaces, one objective) was tough around the ground, but would certainly've just liked to do with a better effectiveness. Milestone guy Scott Pendlebury (27 disposals, nine spaces) could even grab an enact game 400! Room for improvementIt wasn't fairly theoretically, but most notably it believes, the Pies have actually somewhat obtained their mojo back. They have not constantly been a group to dominate the stat sheet under Craig McRae, however when you take the four factors it generally doesn't matter. If they can capitalize on the Swans, they are actually back!GradeB+ Kingy releases on 'worrying' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals aspiration lives! Albeit rarely, but the Bombing planes are actually still in the talk for an improbable September berth. It didn't appear possible at the start of the final fourth versus Fremantle, however in the end, they managed to lead to a trouble. Their midfield was actually shooting and also the foremost pipe appeared tough good enough ... they couldn't produce it, can they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had a lot of it, however Jake Stringer (four goals, 10 addresses, 8 disposals) brings home the bacon as finest on ground, even with his small things matter-- provided his first one-half performance always kept Essendon within striking proximity. Nic Martin (25 fingertips, pair of objectives) started incredibly slow, yet his huge 2nd fifty percent improved Stringer's structure when the game needed to have to be gained. Jye Caldwell (32 disposals, 7 inside 50s, six addresses) was awesome in the motor room, as well as ought to state a ballot or 2 for his efforts.Room for improvementApart from a tiny spot around space, the Bombing planes were actually rather powerful all activity-- and had the ability to get rid of a strong Dockers attire that were actually never feeble. Where's this been actually the final 2 months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Shore in your home (as they must) this weekend and also the finals conversation will definitely continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh therefore close in a video game they would certainly've had down as an expected win on the trip to Melbourne. As an alternative, they have actually flown back thinking of what might possess been third place. Debt where it schedules, the Bombers participated in effectively-- yet Justin Longmuir will recognize his edge needs to have to terminate the account activities just like that if they're to be any sort of opportunity of a maiden club premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 disposals, 7 clearances, 7 inside 5s, two goals) began like a home on fire for the Dockers, and maintained all of them over water for most of the match. Ahead Jye Amiss (four targets) and also Josh Treacy (three objectives) enjoyed with higher influence up onward, while Andrew Brayshaw (thirty three disposals, 8 approvals) was an upward via the middle of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the inside fifty count were the Dockers pounded comprehensively by the Bombing planes on Sunday mid-day, in what was actually or else a fairly also competition. The loss puts an opening in their best 4 possibilities for certain, but maybe it was actually the reminder they required to maintain all of them on their toes heading in to September?GradeC- Cougars select Saints apart in demolition|01:02 GEELONGThe Pet cats have currently almost locked themselves in for September activity with their 13th gain of 2024. It wasn't excessively quite except superstar Jeremy Cameron, yet it sufficed to get it performed-- and also at times in finals, you need to gain ugly. With Gary Rohan perhaps back upcoming week, they'll only get stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 disposals, 6 goals, five inside 50s) was excellent for the Pussy-cats, booting three objectives in each one-half to guide his side home. Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, 8 clearances, one objective) as well as Tom Stewart (28 disposals) were actually impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 disposals, 5 clearances, pair of objectives) and Tyson Stengle (twenty fingertips, 9 credit rating engagements, one goal) gave Cameron excellent help in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir shortage of ruckman hasn't appeared to become anywhere near as a lot of a concern as folks 1st reckoned, and also the other day was actually another testament to that theory. They allowed the Crows to rack up 101 marks as well as gain control throughout patches of the match, but essentially it worked in their favor enough.GradeBGOLD shore SUNSGold Coast's season is actually all but over after yet one more disappointing defeat, this time through West Coastline. It was actually the Suns' 17th consecutive reduction while driving, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's side. Their inability to gain far from home is actually something that they need to resolve over the off-season due to the fact that till they end up being an additional constant edge, finals will certainly certainly not get on the cards.In the votesContested beast Matt Rowell fought hard all night for the Suns scoring 30 touches, 21 contested possessions as well as 10 handles, while partner in crime Noah Anderson possessed 30 and a goal themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts controlled that battle, taping a massive 52 hitouts, 21 disposals and a target. Mac computer Andrew booted three objectives as an ahead. Room for improvementThere's a reoccuring theme of immaturity at the Suns now. Damien Hardwick's side continue to be plagued through lack of experience and it appears the psychological aspect of having actually tripped up therefore often away from home is actually taking its own cost. The Suns also battled to relocate the round sometimes, going slow in transition. They also lost both the open space (-9) and also center open space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons dare to dream after EPIC return|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants arised from the clouds to swamp the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pushing on their own into the leading four. Their fourth quarter comeback made it 5 consecutive triumphes for Adam Kingsley's edge, who have gone from being touch and also go for the eight, to a big shot at the dual possibility. A challenging few weeks remain versus Brisbane, Fremantle as well as the Western Bulldogs, but we know when the Orange Tsunami is actually spinning, they can match it along with any person. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred with five goals and also is actually right now leading the Coleman Award nationality, while captain Toby Greene rose when his side required him along with 3.2 coming from 17 touches. Lachie Whitfield performed whatever he felt free to amassing a big 37 fingertips, while midfield bull Tom Veggie was actually the hero with a clutch target late. Area for improvementThe Giants simply booted 5 objectives in the very first three fourths, but a seven-goal strike in the final verse saw them get over free throw line. Kingsley's men were actually imprecise in front of objective early, so that is undoubtedly something they will intend to take care of for next week. The Giants likewise heavily dropped the center allowance matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks missed a golden chance to mash their finals claims after they were actually overwhelmed due to the GWS Giants on Sunday mid-day. The Hawks blew a 28-point top at the last adjustment as the Giants organized an almighty resurgence. It means this week's clash against Carlton is actually efficiently an eradication last, because you would certainly anticipate the Hawks to financial institution succeeds versus Richmond and also North Melbourne in the final week. Can they react? In the votesMidfield bull Jai Newcombe was prominent at the charcoal face, along with 30 fingertips, 19 opposed possessions as well as 11 approvals. Massimo D'Ambrosio has actually been actually a fantastic pick up this period as well as was actually splendid with 22 contacts and also pair of majors. Professional Port Gunston booted 4 goals to absolve his incorporation, while Karl Amon likewise had 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can not participate in three quarters of good regulation football and escape it in a period as close as this set. Mitchell's edge are going to need to lick their injuries today in front of a must-win match versus Carlton. They really did not actually possess the explanation for Jesse Hogan and also couldn't wrestle back drive late. GradeC-Orange Tsunami crushes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's period is on lifestyle assistance after an unsatisfactory 51-point defeat by the Western Bulldogs on Friday evening. Simon Goodwin's troops were actually slow away from the blocks as well as were actually not able to wrestle momentum back after a mediocre start as their time record plunged to 10-10. With a tricky few components continuing to be versus Port Adelaide (home), Gold Coast (away) and Collingwood (home), it appears as though their time might be over. In the votesCaptain Max Gawn combated on all evening despite an intensely strapped ankle joint, piling up 23 disposals, nine marks and a target in a fascinating cope Canines ruck Tim English. Young weapon Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one objective) remains to grow in a brand-new midfield function, while defender Jake Bowey (25) found loads of the footy in defence. Room for improvementThere's a lot for Goodwin's edge to deal with afterwards efficiency. The Dees were smashed in disposals (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) as well as easy property (-59 ). Melbourne's tackling likewise left a little bit of to become wanted, recording nine skipped tackles in the 1st fifty percent alone-- the competitors average is actually 8 for a video game. There were lots of gamers that had their colours reduced and will definitely desire to bounce back upcoming week against the Electrical power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas resisted an advanced charge from the Tigers to secure a 13-point success as well as simply their third succeed of the season. There was a lot of emotional state post-match as gamers embraced as well as commemorated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL match. The Roos host West Shoreline in Hobart upcoming full week as they intend to clinch next triumphes for the very first time considering that the opening cycles of final season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was actually absolutely world-class, booting a career-high three objectives coming from 33 contacts. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually truly in the chat for All-Australian honours after twenty disposals, 10 addresses and 45 hitouts in one more solid display. Pioneer Chip Larkey kicked a bag of 5 targets as the principal battleship. Room for improvementThe main thing was the Roos acquired the succeed, however it was far from convincing. They dropped the inside 50s (-16) as well as allowances (-6) and let the Tigers back into it in the fourth one-fourth. Allow's be actually truthful however, a gain's a win and also it was actually a large measure in the direction of this soccer nightclub lastly losing their effortless beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all appreciation for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was ever before a statement to deliver to the remainder of the competition, it's beating the step ladder forerunners through 112 factors. And it's a win they would not have pencilled in, which means they've now climbed right into genuine best four computations in spite of their hard operate home. Attempt to goal ... In the votesThe underrated Willem Drew (32 fingertips, 11 rating involvements, eight inside 50s, eight allowances) perhaps slips by a wide variety of teammates for the 3 ballots along with his efficiency, but it really could be anyone. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 disposals, 12 score engagements, one goal), captain Connor Rozee (27 fingertips, one target) as well as Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 rating involvements, eight tackles) saw to it of the greatest midfield this season. Mitch Georgiades (14 disposals, 11 credit rating engagements, four goals) and Willie Rioli (10 fingertips, 4 objectives) blazed a trail up forward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 marks, pair of goals) was electric in switch. Choose, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing at all, naught, nada. Hands down the absolute most well-rounded efficiency of any sort of crew in 2024 - this's total proofs and flighting colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers appear destined to take pick 1 into the national draught this year after being up to a 13-point defeat against North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers presented a perky fightback late, however inevitably failed. Some difficult fixtures versus Street Kilda, Hawthorn and also the Gold Coastline are actually ahead, but it seems to be as though a wooden spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis possessed a fascinating battle along with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Cook produced five gos on target coming from 21 disposals. Round magnetic Tim Taranto had 27 touches and also 8 deals with and veteran Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn paper the Tigers installed some reasonable numbers, gaining the interior fifty differential and providing themselves loads of opportunities before the significant sticks. They allowed the Roos to overdo 5 targets late in the 3rd area which wasted the frame out and also was essentially the turning score of the video game. GradeDLyon possesses no excuses after massive defeat|07:22 ST KILDAIs it poor to mention we expected this? They had prodding sway the Eagles and also Bombers around the final fortnight, but sadly the Saints happened collapsing pull back to Planet in their 85-point hammering at the hands of Brisbane. Blooding the young people and also exercising what their listing will definitely look like in 2025 is actually absolutely the priority now, as Ross in charge as well as carbon monoxide appear set to create some large consult the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints had their hands on the sphere on Sunday evening, yet obviously it didn't do much for completion outcome. Child Mattaes Phillipou (24 fingertips, 5 spaces, one objective) crazy another excellent activity in the middle of the ground, while usual suspects Port Sinclair (30 disposals, 8 takes on), Port Steele (23 disposals, seven handles) and also Rowan Marshall (17 fingertips, 18 hitouts, 2 objectives) tried hard. He failed to obtain numerous examine it, but Tim Membrey (13 disposals, 8 credit rating participations, 8 scores, one objective) appeared threatening up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the game in the open space battle, enabling the Lions to much more than increase their own count. Just one goal in the initial 2 and a half of fourths produces abysmal reading, regardless of how really good the opposition are actually. Richmond next full week is actually a must-win-- not for everything aside from their personal wellbeing and identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the less terms far better explain a functionality like this. Awful loss in John Longmire's run as train could not have come with a worse opportunity for a club that was simply 6 weeks back considered irresistible. And also keeping that, they're no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt goes without claiming, however there won't be actually any sort of Swans polling this sphere come Brownlow evening. The efficiencies of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, six inside 50s, 568 metres got) and also Brodie Grundy (15 fingertips, 32 hitouts, eight spaces) are worth noting, however the latter was actually still far off his detrimental best.Room for improvementThe merely two stat lines the Swans trumped the Energy in were actually hitouts and also deals with-- and the last merely occurred since you're just dealing with when your staff doesn't possess the round (which was actually a great deal on Saturday night). It remains to be seen in what capacity, but precisely some significant adjustments need to be made if the Swans are actually to save on their own coming from absolutely de-railing in 2024. A win on Friday night over Collingwood would do them the globe of good, given they are actually currently no longer a downright padlock for a home certifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of momentum|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shoreline protected their 1st gain given that round 10 and to begin with under interim instructor Jarrod Schofield in electrifying cultures versus the Gold Shoreline Suns at Optus Stadium. The Eagles had the capacity to eliminate a 23-point shortage in the third phrase with the home crowd responsible for all of them as co-captain Liam Duggan as well as veteran Jamie Cripps appeared clutch with a pair recently targets to win the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo and also Tim Kelly were superb, racking up 29 and also 26 fingertips respectively. Secret forward Jake Waterman proceeded his promote a Coleman Award along with 4 goals, while pro Jack Beloved strong wound back the clock along with 22 fingertips, six deals with as well as a goal.Room for improvementA succeed's a gain for an Eagles side who has battled for a number of years as well as who have had a tremendously tough month along with the departure of past instructor Adam Simpson. They strained early contending with a Mac computer Andrew-led Suns ahead series, but cleaned up that up immediately at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs remained to push their top 4 insurance claims along with an emphatic 51-point victory over Melbourne. The Pet dogs did the damages early, crafting a blistering position 10 mins where they completely managed the video game. With suits versus Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) as well as the GWS Giants (home) to come, Luke Beveridge's side are actually effectively positioned to produce a severe statement in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led from the frontal scoring 33 disposals, 2 targets as well as an immense 16 rating involvements in what was absolutely a three-vote functionality come Brownlow Medal evening. Star midfielder Adam Treloar was instrumental in the victory, scoring 30 touches as well as 2 targets, while half-back Bailey Dale gave lots of drive along with 34 disposals as well as 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was actually a dominant night for the Doggies, that established the mood early for an emphatic victory. They performed miss some opportunities before objective though which Luke Beveridge would certainly no question like them to clean up in advance of an excursion to Adelaide next full week. A 51-point victory was terrific, however it can have been even more if they converted a lot better in front of the large sticks.GradeA.