.A brand-new premiership favourite has actually surfaced after the ladder-leaders surrendered in almighty fashion.The nationality for a finals berth has actually certainly never been actually even more intense as our experts enter the final three weeks of the season.Every staff's production analyzed and rated in foxfooty.com.au's Sphere 21 Document Card!Watch every activity of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your totally free test today > Round 21WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICING YOU? Set a deposit limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually an identical story for Adelaide against some of the competitors's more powerful campaigners-- sufficient to make all of them squiggle late, yet not nearly enough to see all of them come out victors. There continues to be actually encouraging indications, however congruity is undoubtedly not their strong point in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one goal) and Josh Rachele (14 disposals, 3 targets) were actually amongst the best for the guests. Ben Keays (18 disposals, nine handles, one goal) proceeded his powerful form, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 rating participations, three goals) was actually a sign of light in the frontal half.Room for improvementThe Crows lost the interior 50 matter by 16, which when functioning back from the stat, makes it incredibly hard to succeed. But even more disappointingly, they conceded twenty more allowances than they had on their own for the complement-- even with having 26 additional hitouts. They aren't pair of stat product lines you can lose in tandem as well as expect to succeed, therefore perhaps they were actually fortunate to obtain as close as they carried out at complete time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to each their very own performance and that of Sydney, the Lions are actually formally the brand-new premiership favourites-- a just impressive thought given their beginning to 2024. We have actually understood it momentarily currently, yet they are actually so back-- and it is actually exciting. Onto GWS following full week, which are going to be actually a much tougher examination than St Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 score engagements, four targets) rose in the absence of his henchman Eric Hipwood, with the greatest on ground honours probably between him and Hugh McCluggage (28 fingertips, 9 allowances, one target). Dual Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (thirty three fingertips, 13 spaces) is every chance for a ballot also in another substantial performance. As Well As Camera Rayner (22 fingertips, 3 targets) 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 allowed Street Kilda to take 122 scores, yet that obviously carried out sweet nothing at all in ceasing their romp. You can not request a lot more of a side after a 14-goal succeed while driving, so our experts won't! Total marks.GradeA+' He's securing them coming from the stress'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is actually now in legitimate danger of skipping finals this time, even with sitting in standalone 2nd merely two weeks back. They so virtually turned around a 32-point deficiency in the final fourth, however as an alternative they now sit on the side of the leading 8 along with a complement along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Woe set up some piled stat lines final night, along with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 clearances, 11 rating engagements) as well as Nic Newman (34 fingertips, 12 proofs) at the leading edge. Captain Patrick Cripps (30 disposals, nine inside 50s, one target) was actually large in the last fourth especially, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, 9 credit rating involvements, 2 targets) was dangerous across the ground.Room for improvementOn stated value, the Blues were fairly sound across the board, truly simply shedding the ruck struggle against Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 rushed) absolutely really did not aid early when they can possess gained the initial energy, yet in general, they were actually a lot less incorrect than Collingwood facing the major sticks. Following week is actually right now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their spines were actually properly as well as absolutely up against the wall, the Magpies had the capacity to happen away with 4 factors-- on an also larger stage provided Pendlebury's 400th game at AFL amount. They're still properly and truly up versus it to play in September, however this gain must carry out wonders for their confidence. A match versus the ridiculously out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits them on Friday night.In the votesForward Will Hoskin-Elliott (twenty fingertips, 11 rating engagements, 10 proofs, two targets) was sensational for the black and white up onward, appearing at crucial points throughout the match. Chip Daicos (28 disposals, 7 spaces, one target) was actually sturdy around the ground, however would certainly've ased if to completed with a more significant productivity. Turning point man Scott Pendlebury (27 fingertips, 9 spaces) might even snag an enact game 400! Area for improvementIt had not been rather abstractly, yet very most significantly it experiences, the Pies have rather got their mojo back. They have not always been a staff to dominate the stat piece under Craig McRae, yet when you take the four points it usually does not matter. If they may capitalize on the Swans, they're back!GradeB+ Kingy discharges on 'alarming' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals goal lives! Albeit scarcely, however the Bombers are actually still in the conversation for an extremely unlikely September berth. It failed to appear possible at the beginning of the ultimate fourth versus Fremantle, however in the long run, they had the ability to create a distress. Their midfield was shooting and also the foremost line appeared sturdy enough ... they could not create it, might they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had a lot of it, however Jake Stringer (four objectives, 10 deals with, eight disposals) triumphes as greatest on ground, regardless of his little belongings matter-- given his first fifty percent efficiency kept Essendon within striking range. Nic Martin (25 disposals, 2 targets) began extremely slow-moving, yet his huge second half improved Stringer's structure when the game needed to become gained. Jye Caldwell (32 disposals, 7 inside 50s, six handles) was actually outstanding in the motor space, as well as ought to claim a vote or more for his efforts.Room for improvementApart coming from a tiny blip around space, the Bombing planes were actually rather sturdy all video game-- and also were able to conquer a tough Dockers ensemble that were rarely weakened. Where's this been actually the final two months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Coastline in the house (as they should) this weekend and also the finals discussion will certainly continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh thus close in an activity they will've had down as an anticipated gain on the flight to Melbourne. Instead, they have actually soared back thinking about what can possess been 3rd place. Credit scores where it's due, the Bombers played quite possibly-- but Justin Longmuir will recognize his edge needs to close the books games easily if they're to be any possibility of a maiden club premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Young (27 fingertips, seven approvals, seven inside 5s, pair of goals) began like a residence on fire for the Dockers, and also kept them above water for most of the match. Forwards Jye Amiss (4 targets) as well as Josh Treacy (three goals) played with high influence up forward, while Andrew Brayshaw (thirty three fingertips, eight authorizations) was actually a bull through the center of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the within fifty matter were the Dockers pounded comprehensively by the Bombers on Sunday afternoon, in what was typically a rather also contest. The reduction puts an opening in their top four opportunities without a doubt, yet maybe it was actually the suggestion they needed to have to keep all of them on their feet moving in to September?GradeC- Lions decide on Saints apart in demolition|01:02 GEELONGThe Cats possess right now all but latched themselves in for September action along with their 13th succeed of 2024. It had not been overly pretty with the exception of superstar Jeremy Cameron, however it sufficed to receive it done-- and also sometimes in finals, you require to gain awful. Along with Gary Rohan hopefully back following full week, they'll merely obtain stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 disposals, six objectives, five inside 50s) was excellent for the Kitties, kicking three targets in each one-half to steer his edge home. Tanner Bruhn (23 fingertips, 8 spaces, one objective) as well as Tom Stewart (28 fingertips) were impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 fingertips, 5 spaces, pair of objectives) and Tyson Stengle (20 disposals, 9 credit rating involvements, one goal) offered Cameron great support in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir absence of ruckman hasn't appeared to become anywhere near as much of an issue as individuals first felt, as well as the other day was one more testament to that concept. They permitted the Crows to score 101 scores and gain control throughout patches of the match, however inevitably it worked in their favour enough.GradeBGOLD shoreline SUNSGold Coast's period is all but over after yet one more disappointing loss, this moment through West Shore. It was actually the Suns' 17th consecutive loss while driving, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's edge. Their failure to succeed far from home is actually something that they should address over the off-season because till they come to be an additional consistent side, finals will definitely not get on the cards.In the votesContested beast Matt Rowell fought hard all night for the Suns racking up 30 contacts, 21 contested ownerships and also ten deals with, while partner in crime Noah Anderson possessed 30 and also an objective themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts controlled that battle, videotaping an immense 52 hitouts, 21 fingertips and also a target. Mac computer Andrew booted 3 targets as an onward. Space for improvementThere's a recurring theme of immaturity at the Suns today. Damien Hardwick's edge remain to be pestered through lack of skill and it seems the psychological factor of having failed so typically far from home is taking its own cost. The Suns additionally struggled to relocate the sphere at times, going slow in change. They additionally lost both the clearance (-9) and center space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons dare to dream after legendary comeback|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants originated from the clouds to overrun the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, driving themselves in to the leading 4. Their 4th one-fourth resurgence made it 5 consecutive wins for Adam Kingsley's edge, that have gone coming from being actually touch and go for the eight, to a heavy-hitter at the dual odds. A difficult handful of full weeks continue to be against Brisbane, Fremantle and also the Western Side Bulldogs, but we know when the Orange Tidal wave is spinning, they can match it with anybody. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred along with 5 objectives as well as is now leading the Coleman Award ethnicity, while captain Toby Greene stood when his edge required him with 3.2 from 17 contacts. Lachie Whitfield carried out whatever he pleased piling up a substantial 37 disposals, while midfield bull Tom Eco-friendly was actually the hero along with a clutch goal behind time. Area for improvementThe Giants merely booted 5 targets in the initial three one-fourths, but a seven-goal strike in the final stanza viewed them shake off free throw line. Kingsley's males were unreliable in front of target early, so that is actually undoubtedly one thing they would certainly would like to take care of for next full week. The Giants also intensely dropped the facility open space count (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks overlooked a gold option to mash their finals cases after they were actually overrun due to the GWS Giants on Sunday mid-day. The Hawks blew a 28-point top at the last change as the Giants organized an almighty resurgence. It indicates this week's clash versus Carlton is actually efficiently an eradication ultimate, given that you will assume the Hawks to bank gains against Richmond and North Melbourne in the last fortnight. Can they respond? In the votesMidfield bull Jai Newcombe was prominent at the charcoal face, with 30 disposals, 19 disputed ownerships and also 11 approvals. Massimo D'Ambrosio has actually been actually a terrific pickup this period and also was brilliant along with 22 contacts and two majors. Pro Port Gunston booted 4 goals to absolve his addition, while Karl Amon additionally had 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can't play three one-fourths of excellent regulation football as well as get away with it in a period as close as this set. Mitchell's edge will definitely must stroke their wounds today in advance of a must-win complement against Carlton. They really did not actually possess the answers for Jesse Hogan and also could not wrestle back momentum late. GradeC-Orange Tsunami squashes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's season gets on life support after a frustrating 51-point defeat through the Western Bulldogs on Friday night. Simon Goodwin's troops were actually slow out of the blocks and also were not able to battle energy back after a sloppy start as their season document slumped to 10-10. Along with a challenging handful of fittings continuing to be versus Port Adelaide (home), Gold Shoreline (away) and also Collingwood (home), it looks as though their period may be over. In the votesCaptain Maximum Gawn battled on all night despite a highly strapped ankle, accumulating 23 fingertips, 9 marks and a goal in an intriguing battle with Dogs ruck Tim English. Young gun Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one objective) continues to expand in a new midfield function, while protector Jake Bowey (25) found plenty of the footy in protection. Space for improvementThere's a lot for Goodwin's edge to service afterwards efficiency. The Dees were smashed in fingertips (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and uncontested belongings (-59 ). Melbourne's taking on likewise left a little to become desired, taping 9 overlooked tackles in the 1st half alone-- the competition average is 8 for a video game. There were actually a lot of gamers who had their colours reduced and also will definitely would like to bounce back following full week against the Power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas held back an advanced cost coming from the Tigers to protect a 13-point triumph and also just their third gain of the season. There was loads of feeling post-match as players embraced and commemorated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL match. The Roos host West Shoreline in Hobart following week as they strive to secure next wins for the first time due to the fact that the position cycles of final season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was actually positively elite, booting a career-high three goals from thirty three touches. Ruck Tristan Xerri is really in the discussion for All-Australian honours after twenty fingertips, 10 deals with and forty five hitouts in another sturdy screen. Direct Scar Larkey booted a bag of 5 goals as the main guided missile destroyer. Space for improvementThe important point was the Roos got the succeed, yet it was much coming from convincing. They lost the interior 50s (-16) and also open spaces (-6) and also allow the Tigers back right into it in the fourth one-fourth. Let's be straightforward however, a succeed's a win as well as it was a major action in the direction of this soccer club ultimately losing their simple beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all praise for Ryan Lester|08:12 slot ADELAIDEWow. If there was ever before a statement to deliver to the remainder of the competitors, it's hammering the step ladder leaders by 112 points. And it is actually a gain they definitely would not have actually pencilled in, which indicates they've currently climbed into real leading four estimates even with their hard operate home. Risk to desire ... In the votesThe belittled Willem Drew (32 fingertips, 11 score involvements, eight inside 50s, eight allowances) perhaps slips by a myriad of teammates for the 3 ballots along with his performance, however it definitely may be any individual. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 disposals, 12 rating engagements, one target), captain Connor Rozee (27 disposals, one target) and also Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 score engagements, 8 tackles) saw to it of the best midfield this season. Mitch Georgiades (14 disposals, 11 score participations, four objectives) as well as Willie Rioli (10 fingertips, four objectives) led the way up onward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 marks, pair of targets) was actually electricity in transition. Choose, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing at all, naught, zilch. Hands down one of the most all-round performance of any type of crew in 2024 - this one's total marks as well as piloting colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers look fated to take selection 1 right into the national draft this year after being up to a 13-point loss versus North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers organized a perky fightback late, but essentially failed. Some difficult fittings versus St Kilda, Hawthorn as well as the Gold Shore are actually to come, yet it appears as though a wood spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis possessed an exciting duel with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Baker created five gos on goal coming from 21 fingertips. Ball magnet Tim Taranto had 27 touches and also 8 tackles and also veteran Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn paper the Tigers set up some sensible amounts, gaining the interior fifty differential and also offering themselves loads of possibilities before the significant sticks. They enabled the Roos to overdo five targets behind time in the 3rd region which blew the scope out as well as was actually inevitably the switching score of the game. GradeDLyon possesses no justifications after massive defeat|07:22 ST KILDAIs it negative to say our company anticipated this? They had persuading wins over the Eagles and Bombers all over the final fortnight, yet unfortunately the Saints came collapsing hold back to The planet in their 85-point hammering through Brisbane. Blooding the young people and working out what their listing is going to resemble in 2025 is actually undoubtedly the top priority currently, as Ross the Boss and also co appear set to create some big calls in the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints possessed their palms on the sphere on Sunday evening, but plainly it didn't carry out a lot for the end result. Youngster Mattaes Phillipou (24 fingertips, five spaces, one target) crazy an additional excellent video game at the center of the ground, while standard suspects Port Sinclair (30 disposals, eight takes on), Jack Steele (23 fingertips, 7 addresses) as well as Rowan Marshall (17 fingertips, 18 hitouts, two goals) strove. He failed to get lots of examine it, yet Tim Membrey (13 fingertips, eight rating involvements, eight marks, one objective) looked threatening up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda reduction the game in the allowance fight, allowing the Lions to much more than multiply their personal matter. Just one goal in the 1st pair of and a 50 percent fourths creates abysmal reading, despite how great the hostility are. Richmond following week is actually a must-win-- except anything apart from their very own wellbeing as well as identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the much less words far better describe a functionality such as this. Awful loss in John Longmire's operate as coach couldn't have come at a much worse opportunity for a club that was actually just 6 full weeks back viewed as unsurpassable. As well as with that said, they are actually no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt goes without stating, yet there won't be actually any type of Swans polling this round come Brownlow evening. The efficiencies of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, six inside 50s, 568 metres got) and Brodie Grundy (15 fingertips, 32 hitouts, eight allowances) cost taking note, yet the latter was actually still far off his detrimental best.Room for improvementThe merely 2 stat lines the Swans beat the Electrical power in were hitouts and also deals with-- as well as the latter simply came about because you're merely taking on when your crew does not have the round (which was actually a whole lot on Sunday night). It continues to be to become viewed in what capacity, however precisely some significant improvements need to have to be created if the Swans are to save on their own coming from absolutely de-railing in 2024. A win on Friday night over Collingwood will perform them the world of really good, provided they are right now no more an absolute padlock for a home training final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of momentum|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shoreline safeguarded their 1st win given that circular 10 as well as initially under interim coach Jarrod Schofield in awesome scenes versus the Gold Coastline Suns at Optus Arena. The Eagles were able to eliminate a 23-point shortage in the third phrase with the home group behind all of them as co-captain Liam Duggan as well as proficient Jamie Cripps showed up link with a set lately goals to succeed the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo and also Tim Kelly were excellent, scoring 29 as well as 26 fingertips specifically. Key ahead Jake Waterman continued his push for a Coleman Medal along with 4 targets, while veteran Port Favorite wound back the time clock with 22 fingertips, 6 deals with and also a goal.Room for improvementA win's a gain for an Eagles edge that has struggled for numerous years and also that have actually possessed a super demanding month along with the departure of former train Adam Simpson. They battled very early emulating a Mac Andrew-led Suns ahead series, however cleaned that up quickly at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs remained to press their leading 4 claims along with an emphatic 51-point triumph over Melbourne. The Dogs carried out the damages early, creating a blistering opening 10 mins where they completely regulated the video game. Along with suits against Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) as well as the GWS Giants (home) to find, Luke Beveridge's side are properly positioned to create a major declaration in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led from the front racking up 33 fingertips, two objectives and a monstrous 16 score involvements in what was actually undoubtedly a three-vote performance come Brownlow Medal night. Celebrity midfielder Adam Treloar contributed in the triumph, acquiring 30 contacts as well as two targets, while half-back Bailey Dale offered plenty of drive with 34 disposals and 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a prevalent night for the Doggies, who established the mood early for an emphatic success. They carried out overlook some opportunities in front of target though which Luke Beveridge would no question like them to clean up in advance of a vacation to Adelaide upcoming week. A 51-point victory was terrific, yet it could have been actually even more if they converted a lot better in front of the significant sticks.GradeA.