.A new premiership favourite has actually developed after the ladder-leaders submitted in almighty fashion.The race for a finals berth has never ever been actually even more tough as our experts go into the final three weeks of the season.Every team's show evaluated as well as rated in foxfooty.com.au's Around 21 File Card!Watch every game of every around this Toyota AFL Premiership Period cope with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free of cost test today > Round 21WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICING YOU? Specify a deposit limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was a comparable tale for Adelaide against among the competition's more powerful campaigners-- good enough to create all of them writhe late, however insufficient to find them emerge victors. There continues to be appealing signs, but consistency is actually surely not their strength in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 fingertips, one goal) and also Josh Rachele (14 disposals, three targets) were actually among the greatest for the website visitors. Ben Keays (18 fingertips, nine addresses, one objective) proceeded his sturdy type, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 credit rating engagements, three objectives) was actually a sign of light in the front half.Room for improvementThe Crows dropped the within 50 count through 16, which when functioning backwards coming from the stat, makes it really hard to win. However much more disappointingly, they conceded twenty additional allowances than they had on their own for the suit-- in spite of having 26 additional hitouts. They aren't two stat collections you may drop in tandem and also count on to gain, therefore possibly they were actually blessed to receive as close as they carried out at complete time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to each their personal functionality which of Sydney, the Lions are actually formally the brand new premiership favourites-- a merely astonishing idea offered their start to 2024. Our experts've understood it awhile currently, however they are so back-- as well as it's amazing. Onto GWS next full week, which will certainly be actually a much harder examination than St Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 rating engagements, 4 targets) stood up in the lack of his henchman Eric Hipwood, along with the greatest on ground honours likely between him and also Hugh McCluggage (28 disposals, nine spaces, one target). Dual Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (thirty three fingertips, 13 open spaces) is every chance for a ballot likewise in one more big performance. And Camera Rayner (22 disposals, three objectives) can not be forgotten either, in what was actually an ultra-strong presenting that matched the similarity the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions permitted Street Kilda to take 122 marks, but that plainly carried out delightful nothing at all in quiting their riot. You can't request far more of a side after a 14-goal win on the road, so we won't! Total marks.GradeA+' He is actually sheltering them from the stress'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' side is actually today in genuine hazard of missing finals this season, even with partaking standalone 2nd only two weeks earlier. They therefore almost reversed a 32-point deficit in the last one-fourth, yet as an alternative they now rest on the edge of the leading 8 with a complement along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Woe put up some stacked stat lines final evening, along with George Hewett (32 fingertips, 12 authorizations, 11 credit rating involvements) and also Nic Newman (34 disposals, 12 symbols) at the cutting edge. Captain Patrick Cripps (30 fingertips, nine inside 50s, one goal) was large in the final quarter particularly, while Elijah Hollands (21 fingertips, nine credit rating involvements, two targets) was dangerous all over the ground.Room for improvementOn face value, the Blues were actually quite strong all, actually simply dropping the ruck fight versus Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (six rushed) undoubtedly didn't help early when they could've acquired the first momentum, yet in general, they were actually much less incorrect than Collingwood facing the major sticks. Following week is actually now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their backs were actually well as well as really up against the wall surface, the Magpies managed to happen away with four points-- on an even much bigger stage offered Pendlebury's 400th activity at AFL degree. They are actually still properly and truly up versus it to play in September, however this gain ought to perform miracles for their peace of mind. A complement versus the grossly out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits all of them on Friday night.In the votesForward Will Hoskin-Elliott (twenty fingertips, 11 rating participations, 10 symbols, pair of goals) was melodramatic for the white and black up ahead, turning up at critical points throughout the fit. Chip Daicos (28 fingertips, 7 allowances, one objective) was actually powerful around the ground, yet will've just liked to do with a higher effectiveness. Landmark male Scott Pendlebury (27 disposals, 9 spaces) can even impediment a vote in game 400! Area for improvementIt had not been pretty theoretically, yet very most notably it thinks, the Pies have quite acquired their mojo back. They have not constantly been actually a group to control the stat sheet under Craig McRae, however when you take the 4 aspects it typically does not matter. If they can make the most of the Swans, they're back!GradeB+ Kingy discharges on 'worrying' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals dream is alive! Albeit scarcely, yet the Bombing planes are still in the discussion for an unexpected September berth. It really did not look possible at the beginning of the final fourth against Fremantle, yet in the end, they managed to lead to an upset. Their midfield was actually firing and the forward line looked strong sufficient ... they could not create it, might they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders possessed loads of it, but Jake Stringer (four targets, 10 takes on, 8 fingertips) takes the cake as greatest on ground, even with his tiny belongings matter-- provided his very first half functionality maintained Essendon within striking proximity. Nic Martin (25 fingertips, two objectives) started quite slow-moving, but his huge second one-half improved Stringer's base when the activity required to be gained. Jye Caldwell (32 fingertips, 7 inside 50s, six tackles) was outstanding in the motor room, as well as ought to assert a ballot or 2 for his efforts.Room for improvementApart from a tiny blip around open space, the Bombing planes were pretty strong all video game-- as well as managed to beat a strong Dockers outfit that were actually rarely weakened. Where's this been actually the final 2 months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Shore at home (as they should) this weekend break and the finals conversation are going to continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh therefore close in a game they would've possessed down as an expected gain on the tour to Melbourne. Instead, they have actually soared back thinking about what can've been actually third spot. Credit score where it schedules, the Bombers played well-- however Justin Longmuir will recognize his side needs to have to terminate the account video games easily if they're to be any type of possibility of a maiden nightclub premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 disposals, seven approvals, 7 inside threes, pair of objectives) started like a residence on fire for the Dockers, as well as maintained them over water for a lot of the match. Forwards Jye Amiss (four objectives) and also Josh Treacy (three targets) had fun with high effect up ahead, while Andrew Brayshaw (33 disposals, eight clearances) was a bull by means of the middle of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the interior fifty matter were actually the Dockers pounded adequately by the Bombing planes on Sunday afternoon, in what was typically a fairly even competition. The loss puts a gap in their best 4 possibilities for sure, yet maybe it was actually the suggestion they needed to have to maintain them on their toes moving in to September?GradeC- Lions choose Saints apart in leveling|01:02 GEELONGThe Pussy-cats possess now all but latched on their own in for September action along with their 13th gain of 2024. It had not been very pretty except super star Jeremy Cameron, however it sufficed to receive it performed-- as well as often in finals, you need to have to gain unsightly. With Gary Rohan with any luck back upcoming full week, they'll simply acquire stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 disposals, six objectives, five inside 50s) was impressive for the Kitties, booting 3 objectives in each fifty percent to guide his edge home. Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, 8 allowances, one goal) and also Tom Stewart (28 fingertips) were actually impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 disposals, 5 clearances, 2 targets) as well as Tyson Stengle (20 fingertips, 9 credit rating engagements, one target) gave Cameron wonderful support in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir lack of ruckman have not appeared to become anywhere near as a lot of a concern as people initial believed, as well as last night was another testament to that theory. They made it possible for the Crows to acquire 101 scores as well as gain control throughout spots of the suit, however inevitably it worked in their favour enough.GradeBGOLD shore SUNSGold Coastline's period is actually all but over after however, an additional disappointing defeat, this time around through West Coast. It was actually the Suns' 17th successive loss when driving, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's side. Their lack of ability to succeed out of home is one thing that they need to take care of over the off-season since up until they end up being an even more consistent edge, finals will definitely not perform the cards.In the votesContested beast Matt Rowell combated hard all evening for the Suns scoring 30 contacts, 21 competed things as well as 10 deals with, while henchman Noah Anderson had 30 and also a goal themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts controlled that battle, documenting an enormous 52 hitouts, 21 disposals as well as a goal. Macintosh Andrew booted 3 goals as an onward. Room for improvementThere's a recurring motif of immaturity at the Suns at this moment. Damien Hardwick's side remain to be actually tormented through lack of experience as well as it appears the psychological element of having actually tripped up so usually off of home is actually taking its cost. The Suns likewise strained to relocate the sphere sometimes, going slow-moving in switch. They likewise shed both the open space (-9) and facility space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons risk to hope after legendary rebound|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants originated from the clouds to overwhelm the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, driving on their own in to the leading four. Their 4th quarter comeback created it 5 consecutive success for Adam Kingsley's side, who have gone from being contact as well as go for the eight, to a big shot at the dual odds. A hard few weeks continue to be versus Brisbane, Fremantle and also the Western Side Bulldogs, but we understand when the Orange Tsunami is actually rolling, they can match it with anyone. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred with 5 goals as well as is actually now leading the Coleman Medal race, while captain Toby Greene stood when his edge required him with 3.2 coming from 17 contacts. Lachie Whitfield did whatever he satisfied piling up a substantial 37 disposals, while midfield bull Tom Environment-friendly was actually the hero along with a clutch objective behind time. Room for improvementThe Giants only kicked 5 targets in the initial 3 quarters, yet a seven-goal strike in the last stanza viewed them shake off free throw line. Kingsley's men were actually unreliable before goal early, in order that is actually undoubtedly something they 'd desire to correct for following full week. The Giants additionally heavily lost the centre open space matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks overlooked a golden option to press their finals cases after they were swamped by the GWS Giants on Sunday mid-day. The Hawks blew a 28-point top at the last improvement as the Giants presented an almighty return. It means this week's clash versus Carlton is properly an elimination ultimate, due to the fact that you 'd anticipate the Hawks to banking company gains versus Richmond as well as North Melbourne in the last fortnight. Can they answer? In the votesMidfield bull Jai Newcombe was prominent at the charcoal face, with 30 disposals, 19 opposed ownerships and 11 approvals. Massimo D'Ambrosio has actually been a superb pick up this season and also was actually splendid along with 22 contacts as well as two majors. Expert Jack Gunston booted 4 goals to prove his incorporation, while Karl Amon additionally possessed 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can't participate in 3 quarters of great football as well as get away with it in a period as near as this. Mitchell's side will definitely must stroke their injuries this week in advance of a must-win suit versus Carlton. They really did not really possess the explanation for Jesse Hogan and could not battle back momentum late. GradeC-Orange Tidal wave crushes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's period gets on life support after a frustrating 51-point defeat by the Western Bulldogs on Friday evening. Simon Goodwin's troops were actually slow-moving out of the blocks and were unable to battle momentum back after a mediocre beginning as their time report sagged to 10-10. Along with a tricky handful of installations continuing to be against Port Adelaide (home), Gold Shoreline (away) and also Collingwood (home), it appears as though their season may be over. In the votesCaptain Maximum Gawn combated on all night despite an intensely strapped ankle, generating 23 fingertips, 9 marks and also an objective in an intriguing cope Canines ruck Tim English. Youthful weapon Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one target) remains to increase in a new midfield duty, while guardian Jake Bowey (25) found lots of the footy in support. Space for improvementThere's lots for Goodwin's side to focus on after that efficiency. The Dees were pulverized in fingertips (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and easy ownership (-59 ). Melbourne's tackling also left behind a little bit of to be intended, documenting nine skipped takes on in the first half alone-- the competitors standard is actually 8 for a game. There were loads of gamers who possessed their colours reduced and also will definitely desire to recuperate upcoming full week against the Power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas held back a late cost from the Tigers to safeguard a 13-point success and merely their 3rd win of the time. There was actually a lot of emotional state post-match as gamers seized and celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL match. The Roos range West Coastline in Hobart upcoming full week as they target to clinch back-to-back triumphes for the very first time since the opening cycles of last season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was actually absolutely top-notch, booting a career-high three targets coming from 33 touches. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually really in the talk for All-Australian honours after 20 disposals, 10 addresses as well as forty five hitouts in another tough display. Direct Nick Larkey booted a bag of five goals as the principal destroyer. Room for improvementThe main thing was the Roos obtained the gain, yet it was much from convincing. They lost the interior 50s (-16) as well as spaces (-6) and also let the Tigers back into it in the 4th one-fourth. Allow's be honest though, a win's a succeed and also it was actually a large step in the direction of this soccer club eventually shedding their simple beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all appreciation for Ryan Lester|08:12 slot ADELAIDEWow. If there was ever before a claim to send to the remainder of the competitors, it's beating the ladder leaders by 112 aspects. As well as it is actually a gain they wouldn't have actually pencilled in, which indicates they have actually right now rocketed into real top 4 estimations regardless of their challenging operate home. Dare to goal ... In the votesThe underrated Willem Drew (32 disposals, 11 credit rating engagements, 8 inside 50s, eight clearances) perhaps squeezes by a variety of teammates for the three votes with his efficiency, however it actually can be any person. Other midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 disposals, 12 credit rating participations, one target), captain Connor Rozee (27 disposals, one objective) and also Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 score engagements, eight handles) made certain of the most effective midfield this time. Mitch Georgiades (14 fingertips, 11 score involvements, four objectives) as well as Willie Rioli (10 disposals, 4 targets) broke the ice up forward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 marks, pair of targets) was actually power in switch. Choose, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing at all, naught, zilch. Pass on the absolute most well-rounded performance of any type of staff in 2024 - this's complete symbols and taking flight colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers appear destined to take selection 1 into the national draft this year after falling to a 13-point loss against North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers staged a perky fightback late, yet inevitably fell short. Some challenging fixtures versus St Kilda, Hawthorn and also the Gold Coastline are to follow, yet it appears as though a timber spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis possessed an intriguing duel with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Baker created five tries on target coming from 21 fingertips. Ball magnetic Tim Taranto had 27 contacts and eight deals with and also veteran Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn paper the Tigers set up some practical numbers, gaining the interior 50 differential and also offering on their own a lot of chances in front of the large sticks. They made it possible for the Roos to overdo 5 targets late in the third region which wasted the scope out and also was actually essentially the turning score of the activity. GradeDLyon possesses no reasons after massive loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it bad to say we anticipated this? They had persuading get the Eagles and Bombers around the final fortnight, yet regrettably the Saints came crashing pull back to Earth in their 85-point hammering at the hands of Brisbane. Blooding the young people as well as working out what their listing is going to resemble in 2025 is certainly the priority right now, as Ross in charge and also co appear set to create some big contact the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints possessed their hands on the round on Sunday evening, yet evidently it failed to carry out considerably for completion result. Young Person Mattaes Phillipou (24 fingertips, 5 clearances, one goal) mad another really good game at the center of the ground, while common suspects Jack Sinclair (30 disposals, eight handles), Port Steele (23 disposals, 7 addresses) and Rowan Marshall (17 disposals, 18 hitouts, pair of targets) strove. He failed to receive lots of check out it, yet Tim Membrey (thirteen disposals, 8 rating participations, eight scores, one objective) looked intimidating up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the activity in the space war, enabling the Lions to much more than increase their personal matter. Merely one goal in the 1st 2 as well as a half one-fourths produces abysmal analysis, no matter how really good the resistance are. Richmond upcoming week is actually a must-win-- except just about anything besides their very own well-being and also identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the a lot less terms much better explain a functionality enjoy this. The worst reduction in John Longmire's operate as train could not have actually come at a worse time for a nightclub who was merely 6 full weeks earlier considered unbeatable. And with that, they are actually no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt do without claiming, but there will not be actually any sort of Swans ballot this round happened Brownlow evening. The functionalities of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, six inside 50s, 568 metres got) and also Brodie Grundy (15 fingertips, 32 hitouts, 8 spaces) are worth taking note, yet the latter was actually still far off his harmful best.Room for improvementThe simply pair of stat lines the Swans trumped the Energy in were actually hitouts and addresses-- and the second simply transpired because you are actually merely handling when your group doesn't possess the sphere (which was a great deal on Saturday night). It continues to be to become found in what capacity, yet precisely some significant modifications require to become created if the Swans are actually to conserve on their own coming from completely de-railing in 2024. A gain on Friday evening over Collingwood would certainly do them the planet of excellent, offered they are actually now no more an outright hair for a home qualifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of drive|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shoreline secured their first win given that circular 10 as well as to begin with under acting instructor Jarrod Schofield in electrifying cultures against the Gold Shoreline Suns at Optus Coliseum. The Eagles were able to get over a 23-point deficiency in the third phrase with the home group responsible for all of them as co-captain Liam Duggan as well as proficient Jamie Cripps arised clutch with a pair recently goals to win the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo as well as Tim Kelly were outstanding, racking up 29 and 26 fingertips specifically. Trick ahead Jake Waterman continued his push for a Coleman Medal along with four objectives, while professional Port Favorite wound back the time clock with 22 disposals, 6 tackles and also a goal.Room for improvementA win's a gain for an Eagles side that has battled for a number of years as well as who have had a very tough month along with the departure of former instructor Adam Simpson. They battled early contending with a Macintosh Andrew-led Suns forward collection, but cleansed that up promptly at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs continued to press their best four insurance claims with an emphatic 51-point victory over Melbourne. The Pet dogs did the damage early, coming up with a blistering opening ten mins where they totally regulated the video game. With suits against Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) as well as the GWS Giants (home) to find, Luke Beveridge's side are well placed to produce a serious claim in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led coming from the frontal scoring thirty three disposals, pair of targets and a whopping 16 rating engagements in what was absolutely a three-vote performance happened Brownlow Award night. Celebrity midfielder Adam Treloar was instrumental in the triumph, acquiring 30 contacts as well as 2 objectives, while half-back Bailey Dale offered loads of drive with 34 fingertips and also 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a prevalent evening for the Doggies, who specified the tone early for an emphatic triumph. They carried out skip some opportunities in front of goal though which Luke Beveridge would certainly like all of them to tidy up in advance of an excursion to Adelaide following week. A 51-point victory was actually great, but it could possibly have been even more if they transformed much better facing the significant sticks.GradeA.