.A brand-new premiership favourite has actually surfaced after the ladder-leaders knuckled under in almighty fashion.The ethnicity for a finals berth has actually never been even more ferocious as our team enter the ultimate 3 weeks of the season.Every group's performance analyzed as well as classed in foxfooty.com.au's Round 21 File Card!Watch every video game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Period LIVE with no ad-breaks in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of charge test today > Around 21WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually a comparable account for Adelaide versus one of the competition's stronger advocates-- good enough to create all of them wriggle behind time, yet not nearly enough to find all of them show up winners. There remains to be encouraging indications, but congruity is actually definitely not their strength in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one objective) and also Josh Rachele (14 disposals, three objectives) were actually amongst the most effective for the guests. Ben Keays (18 fingertips, 9 tackles, one objective) continued his solid type, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 disposals, 10 credit rating participations, 3 objectives) was a guidepost of light in the front half.Room for improvementThe Crows dropped the inside fifty count through 16, which when operating in reverse coming from the stat, makes it extremely hard to succeed. But a lot more disappointingly, they conceded twenty more clearances than they had on their own for the complement-- despite possessing 26 more hitouts. They may not be 2 stat collections you may shed in tandem as well as anticipate to succeed, thus possibly they were actually blessed to acquire as close as they performed at total time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to each their very own functionality and that of Sydney, the Lions are formally the brand-new premiership favourites-- a simply astonishing idea provided their start to 2024. We've understood it momentarily right now, yet they are actually therefore back-- and also it is actually thrilling. Onto GWS upcoming full week, which will definitely be a much harder test than Street Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 credit rating participations, four goals) stood up in the absence of his henchman Eric Hipwood, with the very best on ground honours most likely between him and Hugh McCluggage (28 disposals, 9 clearances, one goal). Double Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (thirty three disposals, thirteen spaces) is actually every possibility for a ballot likewise in one more large performance. And Web Cam Rayner (22 disposals, 3 goals) can not be forgotten either, in what was actually an ultra-strong presenting that matched the likes of the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions made it possible for Street Kilda to take 122 marks, but that evidently did pleasant absolutely nothing in ceasing their riot. You can't request for a lot more of an edge after a 14-goal win while driving, so our experts will not! Total marks.GradeA+' He's sheltering them from the tension'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' side is actually now in authentic hazard of missing finals this time, despite being in standalone 2nd just pair of full weeks back. They so nearly reversed a 32-point shortage in the ultimate one-fourth, yet instead they today remain on the side of the best eight along with a complement with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Woe put up some stacked stat lines last evening, with George Hewett (32 fingertips, 12 approvals, 11 rating participations) and Nic Newman (34 fingertips, 12 marks) at the leading edge. Captain Patrick Cripps (30 disposals, 9 inside 50s, one goal) was actually big in the last quarter in particular, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, 9 credit rating participations, two objectives) threatened around the ground.Room for improvementOn face value, the Blues were quite strong across the board, definitely just shedding the ruck fight against Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 hurried) certainly failed to aid early when they could possibly've acquired the preliminary momentum, but on the whole, they were actually a lot less imprecise than Collingwood facing the large sticks. Upcoming week is now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their backs were actually effectively and also absolutely competing with the wall surface, the Magpies had the ability to happen away with 4 aspects-- on an even much bigger phase offered Pendlebury's 400th video game at AFL amount. They're still properly and also definitely up versus it to play in September, but this win must perform marvels for their confidence. A suit against the ridiculously out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits all of them on Friday night.In the votesForward Last will and testament Hoskin-Elliott (20 fingertips, 11 score engagements, 10 proofs, pair of goals) was actually remarkable for the monochrome up forward, turning up at critical points throughout the complement. Scar Daicos (28 fingertips, 7 allowances, one target) was strong around the ground, but will've ased if to do with a greater productivity. Breakthrough guy Scott Pendlebury (27 fingertips, nine open spaces) could also impediment a vote in video game 400! Space for improvementIt wasn't rather abstractly, but most notably it feels, the Pies have actually relatively acquired their mojo back. They haven't regularly been a crew to dominate the stat sheet under Craig McRae, however when you take the 4 aspects it commonly does not matter. If they can easily capitalize on the Swans, they're back!GradeB+ Kingy lets loose on 'disconcerting' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals desire lives! Albeit hardly, yet the Bombers are still in the conversation for an unexpected September berth. It really did not look possible at the beginning of the last fourth against Fremantle, yet in the end, they had the capacity to induce a distress. Their midfield was firing and the forward pipe looked strong enough ... they couldn't create it, might they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had plenty of it, but Jake Stringer (4 targets, 10 handles, 8 disposals) triumphes as finest on ground, in spite of his small property matter-- provided his 1st half efficiency always kept Essendon within striking span. Nic Martin (25 fingertips, 2 targets) started incredibly slow, yet his major 2nd half improved Stringer's foundation when the video game required to become gained. Jye Caldwell (32 fingertips, seven inside 50s, 6 takes on) was outstanding in the motor area, as well as must declare a vote or 2 for his efforts.Room for improvementApart coming from a tiny spot around space, the Bombers were pretty tough all activity-- as well as had the ability to beat a sturdy Dockers ensemble that were never weak. Where's this been the final pair of months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Shore in the house (as they ought to) this weekend and the finals discussion are going to continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh therefore approach a video game they will possess had down as an anticipated succeed on the tour to Melbourne. As an alternative, they've flown back thinking about what could've been 3rd area. Credit scores where it schedules, the Bombers participated in very well-- but Justin Longmuir will know his side needs to terminate the account 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, seven authorizations, 7 inside nines, pair of objectives) started like a property on fire for the Dockers, and also kept them above water for a lot of the suit. Forwards Jye Amiss (four goals) as well as Josh Treacy (three goals) had fun with high influence up forward, while Andrew Brayshaw (thirty three disposals, eight clearances) was a bull with the middle of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the interior fifty matter were the Dockers pounded comprehensively by the Bombers on Sunday afternoon, in what was otherwise a relatively also contest. The loss puts a hole in their best 4 odds for certain, but possibly it was actually the tip they needed to maintain them on their feet heading into September?GradeC- Lions decide on Saints apart in leveling|01:02 GEELONGThe Cats possess right now almost secured on their own in for September activity along with their 13th gain of 2024. It wasn't very pretty with the exception of superstar Jeremy Cameron, yet it sufficed to acquire it done-- and in some cases in finals, you require to win hideous. With Gary Rohan with any luck back next week, they'll merely obtain stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 disposals, 6 targets, five inside 50s) was actually excellent for the Pet cats, kicking three goals in each one-half to guide his edge home. Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, eight open spaces, one goal) and also Tom Stewart (28 fingertips) were impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 fingertips, five allowances, 2 goals) and Tyson Stengle (twenty disposals, nine credit rating engagements, one objective) offered Cameron wonderful support in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir shortage of ruckman hasn't seemed to become anywhere near as much of an issue as folks 1st thought, and the other day was actually one more testimony to that theory. They enabled the Crows to rack up 101 marks as well as capture throughout spots of the match, yet eventually it functioned in their favor enough.GradeBGOLD shoreline SUNSGold Coastline's time is almost over after yet another unsatisfactory loss, this time around at the hands of West Coastline. It was actually the Suns' 17th consecutive reduction when driving, a damning stat for Damien Hardwick's edge. Their inability to succeed off of home is something that they should address over the off-season given that until they become an even more constant side, finals will certainly certainly not perform the cards.In the votesContested beast Matt Rowell combated hard all evening for the Suns scoring 30 touches, 21 competed possessions as well as ten takes on, while henchman Noah Anderson had 30 as well as a goal themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts controlled that war, capturing an immense 52 hitouts, 21 fingertips and also a goal. Macintosh Andrew booted three objectives as an ahead. Area for improvementThere's a persisting concept of immaturity at the Suns right now. Damien Hardwick's edge remain to be actually tormented through inexperience and it seems to be the mental variable of having tottered thus commonly far from home is taking its cost. The Suns likewise struggled to move the sphere at times, going sluggish in switch. They additionally shed both the allowance (-9) and center allowance (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons attempt to fantasize after impressive resurgence|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants arised from the clouds to overwhelm the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pressing themselves into the leading 4. Their fourth one-fourth return produced it 5 successive success for Adam Kingsley's edge, that have actually gone coming from being touch and go for the eight, to a heavy-hitter at the dual possibility. A difficult couple of full weeks stay versus Brisbane, Fremantle and also the Western Bulldogs, however we understand when the Orange Tsunami is actually spinning, they can easily match it with anybody. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred along with 5 goals and also is actually right now leading the Coleman Award nationality, while leader Toby Greene stood when his edge needed him with 3.2 from 17 touches. Lachie Whitfield performed whatever he felt free to generating a substantial 37 disposals, while midfield upward Tom Veggie was actually the hero along with a clutch objective late. Space for improvementThe Giants only booted 5 goals in the initial 3 fourths, yet a seven-goal strike in the last stanza observed all of them overcome the line. Kingsley's males were incorrect facing target early, to make sure that is most definitely one thing they will wish to fix for following full week. The Giants likewise greatly lost the centre allowance count (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks skipped a golden opportunity to press their finals claims after they were actually swamped due to the GWS Giants on Sunday mid-day. The Hawks streamed a 28-point top at the last modification as the Giants staged an almighty rebound. It means today's clash against Carlton is actually successfully a removal ultimate, considering that you 'd assume the Hawks to bank gains versus Richmond and also North Melbourne in the final week. Can they answer? In the votesMidfield upward Jai Newcombe was actually prominent at the coal skin, along with 30 disposals, 19 contested belongings as well as 11 authorizations. Massimo D'Ambrosio has actually been actually a fantastic pick-up this season and also was actually excellent along with 22 touches and also 2 majors. Professional Jack Gunston booted 4 goals to justify his introduction, while Karl Amon additionally had 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can not play three fourths of great football and get away with it in a period as near as this. Mitchell's side are going to have to stroke their cuts this week in front of a must-win match against Carlton. They failed to definitely have the answers for Jesse Hogan and also could not battle back drive behind time. GradeC-Orange Tidal wave squashes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's time is on lifestyle assistance after a disappointing 51-point defeat through the Western Bulldogs on Friday evening. Simon Goodwin's soldiers were slow-moving away from the blocks as well as were not able to wrestle momentum back after a careless beginning as their time document slumped to 10-10. With a complicated few installations continuing to be against Port Adelaide (home), Gold Coast (away) as well as Collingwood (home), it appears as though their time might be over. In the votesCaptain Maximum Gawn combated on all night despite a greatly strapped ankle, amassing 23 disposals, 9 marks as well as a goal in a fascinating battle with Pets ruck Tim English. Youthful gun Trent Rivers (25 fingertips, one objective) continues to expand in a brand new midfield role, while protector Jake Bowey (25) located lots of the footy in protection. Space for improvementThere's lots for Goodwin's side to deal with afterwards efficiency. The Dees were actually pulverized in fingertips (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) as well as easy possession (-59 ). Melbourne's dealing with likewise left behind a little to become intended, videotaping nine missed handles in the very first fifty percent alone-- the competitors standard is 8 for an activity. There were a lot of players that had their colours lowered as well as will certainly would like to recover following full week versus the Power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas resisted a late charge coming from the Tigers to safeguard a 13-point victory and just their third win of the time. There was lots of emotional state post-match as players embraced and also commemorated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL suit. The Roos host West Shoreline in Hobart following week as they intend to secure back-to-back wins for the very first time given that the opening cycles of last season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was completely exclusive, booting a career-high three goals coming from 33 touches. Ruck Tristan Xerri is absolutely in the conversation for All-Australian honours after twenty fingertips, 10 takes on as well as forty five hitouts in another solid screen. Initiate Nick Larkey kicked a bag of 5 goals as the principal battleship. Room for improvementThe important point was the Roos got the gain, but it was actually much coming from convincing. They lost the within 50s (-16) and also open spaces (-6) and let the Tigers back in to it in the 4th quarter. Allow's be honest though, a gain's a gain as well as it was actually a big action towards this football club eventually dropping their effortless beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all praise for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was actually ever a statement to send out to the rest of the competitors, it is actually hammering the step ladder forerunners by 112 aspects. And it is actually a win they wouldn't have actually booked, which implies they've right now soared right into real leading four calculations despite their hard operate home. Dare to aspiration ... In the votesThe underrated Willem Drew (32 fingertips, 11 score engagements, 8 inside 50s, 8 open spaces) probably slips by a plethora of colleagues for the three votes with his functionality, yet it definitely may be any person. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 disposals, 12 score involvements, one target), leader Connor Rozee (27 disposals, one target) and also Zak Butters (30 disposals, 10 rating involvements, eight takes on) was sure of the very best midfield this period. Mitch Georgiades (14 fingertips, 11 score involvements, 4 targets) and also Willie Rioli (10 fingertips, 4 targets) led the way up forward, while Dan Houston (24 disposals, 12 marks, two targets) was actually electrical in switch. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, absolutely nothing, naught, nada. Hands down the most well-rounded efficiency of any sort of group in 2024 - this set's total proofs as well as flying colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers appear destined to take selection 1 right into the national draught this year after being up to a 13-point defeat against North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers staged a perky fightback late, but eventually fell short. Some challenging fixtures against St Kilda, Hawthorn and the Gold Coastline are actually to come, but it seems to be as though a timber spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis had an intriguing duel along with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Baker made five tries on goal coming from 21 fingertips. Ball magnetic Tim Taranto had 27 contacts and also eight takes on and experienced Dion Prestia possessed a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn newspaper the Tigers put up some sensible numbers, winning the inside fifty differential as well as providing on their own lots of chances in front of the huge sticks. They made it possible for the Roos to overdo 5 objectives behind time in the third quarter which wasted the margin out and also was actually ultimately the switching point of the game. GradeDLyon has no excuses after massive loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it negative to mention our team anticipated this? They had prodding wins over the Eagles and Bombers all over the last week, but regrettably the Saints happened plunging pull back to Earth in their 85-point working by Brisbane. Blooding the youth and working out what their checklist is going to appear like in 2025 is surely the priority now, as Ross the one in charge and co look set to make some huge hire the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints possessed their hands on the sphere on Sunday evening, yet plainly it didn't carry out much for completion result. Young Person Mattaes Phillipou (24 fingertips, 5 open spaces, one objective) crazy one more good video game in the middle of the ground, while usual suspects Port Sinclair (30 fingertips, 8 addresses), Port Steele (23 fingertips, 7 takes on) and Rowan Marshall (17 disposals, 18 hitouts, two targets) tried hard. He didn't receive many looks at it, but Tim Membrey (thirteen fingertips, 8 rating participations, eight marks, one target) appeared endangering up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the video game in the open space fight, making it possible for the Lions to greater than increase their very own count. Merely one target in the 1st two as well as a 50 percent one-fourths makes for abysmal reading, no matter exactly how good the resistance are. Richmond following full week is actually a must-win-- except just about anything apart from their personal wellbeing and also identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the a lot less terms far better explain a performance similar to this. Awful loss in John Longmire's operate as trainer could not have come at an even worse time for a nightclub that was only 6 full weeks ago seen as unsurpassable. And with that, they're no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt goes without claiming, but there will not be any kind of Swans ballot this round happened Brownlow evening. The efficiencies of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, six inside 50s, 568 metres obtained) as well as Brodie Grundy (15 fingertips, 32 hitouts, 8 open spaces) cost noting, but the latter was actually still away his damaging best.Room for improvementThe simply two stat lines the Swans trumped the Power in were hitouts and handles-- as well as the second simply occurred given that you are actually just taking on when your group doesn't have the ball (which was actually a whole lot on Sunday evening). It stays to be viewed in what capability, but precisely some major changes need to become brought in if the Swans are to spare on their own from completely de-railing in 2024. A win on Friday evening over Collingwood would certainly perform them the planet of great, provided they are right now no longer a downright hair for a home certifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of momentum|12:12 WEST COASTWest Coast gotten their 1st gain considering that rounded 10 and initially under interim instructor Jarrod Schofield in exhilarating cultures versus the Gold Shoreline Suns at Optus Stadium. The Eagles had the ability to get over a 23-point shortage in the third phrase with the home crowd behind them as co-captain Liam Duggan as well as experienced Jamie Cripps appeared clutch along with a set of late goals to gain the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo and Tim Kelly were terrific, acquiring 29 as well as 26 fingertips respectively. Trick ahead Jake Waterman proceeded his require a Coleman Award with four goals, while pro Jack Beloved strong wound back the clock along with 22 fingertips, 6 deals with and a goal.Room for improvementA succeed's a gain for an Eagles edge that has actually battled for a number of years and also that have actually had an extremely tough month along with the leave of previous instructor Adam Simpson. They struggled early contending with a Mac Andrew-led Suns forward line, but cleaned that up promptly at half opportunity. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs remained to push their leading 4 claims with an emphatic 51-point victory over Melbourne. The Canines performed the damages early, producing a blistering position 10 minutes where they entirely controlled the video game. With suits versus Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) as well as the GWS Giants (home) to follow, Luke Beveridge's side are actually effectively put to help make a significant declaration in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led from the front racking up 33 disposals, two targets and a tremendous 16 credit rating involvements in what was surely a three-vote functionality happened Brownlow Award night. Superstar midfielder Adam Treloar contributed in the victory, scoring 30 touches as well as two objectives, while half-back Bailey Dale provided loads of drive with 34 disposals as well as 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a prevalent night for the Doggies, who set the tone early for an emphatic victory. They did skip some possibilities before target though which Luke Beveridge would certainly no doubt like them to tidy up before a trip to Adelaide upcoming full week. A 51-point success was terrific, however it might have been actually much more if they turned better before the huge sticks.GradeA.