.A new premiership favourite has emerged after the ladder-leaders surrendered in almighty fashion.The race for a finals berth has actually never ever been actually even more ferocious as our team go into the ultimate 3 weeks of the season.Every staff's production analysed as well as classed in foxfooty.com.au's Round 21 Record Card!Watch every video game of every around this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks in the course of use Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free test today > Round 21WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Specify a deposit limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually a similar tale for Adelaide versus among the competition's stronger campaigners-- satisfactory to make all of them writhe late, yet insufficient to see them appear winners. There continues to be actually encouraging signs, however uniformity is absolutely not their strong suit in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 fingertips, one target) and Josh Rachele (14 disposals, 3 targets) were one of the very best for the website visitors. Ben Keays (18 disposals, 9 handles, one target) proceeded his powerful kind, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 disposals, 10 score engagements, three objectives) was actually a lighthouse of illumination in the front half.Room for improvementThe Crows shed the interior fifty matter through 16, which when operating in reverse coming from the stat, makes it quite hard to succeed. However even more disappointingly, they yielded 20 more allowances than they had on their own for the complement-- despite having 26 additional hitouts. They aren't two stat series you may lose in tandem as well as expect to succeed, so maybe they were lucky to obtain as close as they did at complete time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to each their personal functionality and also of Sydney, the Lions are formally the brand-new premiership favourites-- a simply astonishing thought and feelings provided their beginning to 2024. Our team have actually understood it momentarily right now, yet they are actually therefore back-- and also it's thrilling. Onto GWS upcoming full week, which are going to be actually a much harder exam than Street Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 fingertips, 10 rating engagements, 4 goals) stood in the lack of his henchman Eric Hipwood, along with the most ideal on ground honours probably in between him as well as Hugh McCluggage (28 fingertips, 9 allowances, one objective). Twin Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (thirty three disposals, thirteen clearances) is every odds for a vote also in yet another significant functionality. And Web Cam Rayner (22 fingertips, 3 goals) can't be actually overlooked either, in what was an ultra-strong revealing that matched the likes of the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions permitted Street Kilda to take 122 scores, yet that evidently carried out wonderful absolutely nothing in stopping their romp. You can't request for far more of a side after a 14-goal gain when driving, so our company will not! Complete marks.GradeA+' He is actually securing all of them coming from the stress'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is actually today in authentic risk of skipping finals this period, even with partaking standalone 2nd simply pair of weeks ago. They therefore nearly turned around a 32-point deficiency in the final fourth, however instead they today rest on the edge of the leading eight along with a complement along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Woe installed some piled stat lines final evening, with George Hewett (32 fingertips, 12 approvals, 11 score involvements) and Nic Newman (34 disposals, 12 symbols) at the leading edge. Leader Patrick Cripps (30 fingertips, 9 inside 50s, one objective) was actually large in the ultimate fourth in particular, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, 9 score involvements, two targets) was dangerous all over the ground.Room for improvementOn face value, cries were actually fairly solid all, really merely losing the ruck battle against Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 hurried) certainly failed to help early when they might've acquired the preliminary energy, yet generally, they were really a lot less unreliable than Collingwood before the major sticks. Following full week is currently a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their backs were actually effectively and really up against the wall structure, the Magpies had the ability to happen away with four factors-- on an even greater phase provided Pendlebury's 400th video game at AFL amount. They are actually still effectively and absolutely up against it to play in September, but this succeed should carry out surprises for their self-confidence. A suit against the grossly out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits them on Friday night.In the votesForward Can Hoskin-Elliott (twenty fingertips, 11 score participations, 10 proofs, pair of goals) was actually outstanding for the black and white up forward, appearing at crucial points throughout the match. Scar Daicos (28 disposals, seven spaces, one target) was actually strong around the ground, but would certainly've just liked to completed with a greater efficiency. Landmark guy Scott Pendlebury (27 fingertips, nine clearances) might even impediment a vote in activity 400! Area for improvementIt had not been fairly on paper, but very most notably it feels, the Pies have actually rather received their mojo back. They have not constantly been actually a team to dominate the stat sheet under Craig McRae, however when you take the four aspects it typically does not matter. If they can easily capitalize on the Swans, they are actually back!GradeB+ Kingy lets loose on 'worrying' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals aspiration is alive! Albeit hardly, however the Bombers are still in the conversation for a not likely September berth. It failed to appear feasible at the beginning of the last quarter versus Fremantle, however ultimately, they were able to lead to a trouble. Their midfield was actually shooting as well as the foremost pipe looked powerful enough ... they could not produce it, can they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had plenty of it, but Jake Stringer (four objectives, 10 deals with, eight disposals) takes the cake as finest on ground, even with his tiny belongings count-- given his very first fifty percent efficiency always kept Essendon within striking proximity. Nic Martin (25 fingertips, 2 objectives) started very sluggish, but his significant 2nd half built on Stringer's structure when the activity needed to have to be gained. Jye Caldwell (32 disposals, seven inside 50s, 6 tackles) was actually spectacular in the engine room, as well as must state a vote or two for his efforts.Room for improvementApart coming from a tiny spot around allowance, the Bombing planes were actually quite sturdy all video game-- and managed to eliminate a sturdy Dockers ensemble that were actually never feeble. Where's this been actually the last two months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Coastline in the home (as they should) this weekend as well as the finals chat will definitely continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh thus approach a video game they would've possessed down as an expected win on the tour to Melbourne. Rather, they've soared back thinking of what might possess been 3rd location. Credit where it schedules, the Bombing planes played effectively-- yet Justin Longmuir will definitely understand his edge requires to liquidate video games just like that if they are actually to become any chance of a maiden club premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 fingertips, seven approvals, seven inside sevens, pair of targets) began like a home on fire for the Dockers, as well as kept them above water for many of the match. Forwards Jye Amiss (four targets) as well as Josh Treacy (three objectives) had fun with higher effect up ahead, while Andrew Brayshaw (33 disposals, eight clearances) was actually a bull through the middle of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the inside fifty matter were the Dockers pounded adequately by the Bombers on Sunday mid-day, in what was actually or else a relatively also competition. The loss places an opening in their top four possibilities without a doubt, but maybe it was the suggestion they needed to maintain them on their toes heading into September?GradeC- Lions decide on Saints apart in leveling|01:02 GEELONGThe Cats possess currently almost secured on their own in for September activity with their 13th gain of 2024. It wasn't very fairly with the exception of super star Jeremy Cameron, however it was enough to obtain it performed-- and also often in finals, you need to gain awful. With Gary Rohan perhaps back next full week, they'll simply receive stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 fingertips, 6 targets, five inside 50s) was actually outstanding for the Felines, kicking three goals in each one-half to steer his side home. Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, 8 open spaces, one target) as well as Tom Stewart (28 fingertips) were actually impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 disposals, 5 clearances, two goals) as well as Tyson Stengle (20 fingertips, 9 credit rating involvements, one target) gave Cameron terrific assistance in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir shortage of ruckman hasn't appeared to be anywhere near as a lot of a concern as folks first believed, and last night was actually an additional proof to that idea. They allowed the Crows to acquire 101 scores as well as capture throughout patches of the match, yet essentially it did work in their favour enough.GradeBGOLD shoreline SUNSGold Coastline's time is actually almost over after yet an additional disappointing loss, this time through West Coastline. It was the Suns' 17th successive reduction while driving, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's edge. Their inability to win away from home is actually one thing that they need to take care of over the off-season since up until they become an additional consistent side, finals will certainly not get on the cards.In the votesContested creature Matt Rowell fought hard all evening for the Suns racking up 30 touches, 21 contested properties and 10 deals with, while henchman Noah Anderson possessed 30 and also a goal themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts controlled that fight, taping a monstrous 52 hitouts, 21 disposals and also a target. Macintosh Andrew booted 3 objectives as a forward. Space for improvementThere's a recurring theme of immaturity at the Suns today. Damien Hardwick's side continue to be actually pestered through inexperience as well as it seems the psychological aspect of having tripped up therefore usually far from home is actually taking its toll. The Suns also had a hard time to relocate the round sometimes, going slow-moving in change. They likewise shed both the open space (-9) as well as center allowance (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons dare to hope after EPIC rebound|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants originated from the clouds to swamp the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pushing themselves into the top four. Their fourth one-fourth rebound produced it five consecutive wins for Adam Kingsley's edge, that have gone coming from being touch as well as go for the 8, to a heavy-hitter at the dual odds. A hard couple of weeks continue to be versus Brisbane, Fremantle and also the Western Side Bulldogs, yet we know when the Orange Tidal wave is actually spinning, they can easily match it along with any person. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred with 5 objectives and also is actually currently leading the Coleman Award ethnicity, while captain Toby Greene stood when his side needed him with 3.2 coming from 17 contacts. Lachie Whitfield performed whatever he satisfied accumulating a large 37 disposals, while midfield upward Tom Eco-friendly was the hero along with a link target behind time. Area for improvementThe Giants only booted 5 goals in the initial three quarters, but a seven-goal assault in the last verse viewed all of them overcome free throw line. Kingsley's males were inaccurate in front of goal early, to ensure is actually absolutely something they would certainly want to fix for following week. The Giants likewise highly dropped the centre allowance count (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks skipped a gold option to press their finals cases after they were overwhelmed due to the GWS Giants on Sunday mid-day. The Hawks streamed a 28-point lead at the last adjustment as the Giants organized an almighty return. It implies this week's clash against Carlton is actually successfully an eradication ultimate, since you would certainly expect the Hawks to banking company wins versus Richmond and also North Melbourne in the final week. Can they answer? In the votesMidfield upward Jai Newcombe was prevailing at the coal skin, along with 30 disposals, 19 opposed belongings and 11 clearances. Massimo D'Ambrosio has been actually an exceptional pickup this time and also was actually brilliant with 22 touches as well as two majors. Professional Port Gunston booted four targets to justify his introduction, while Karl Amon likewise had 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can not participate in three fourths of great football and also get away with it in a season as near as this set. Mitchell's side will definitely have to stroke their injuries today in front of a must-win suit versus Carlton. They failed to really have the answers for Jesse Hogan and also could not wrestle back drive behind time. GradeC-Orange Tidal wave squashes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's period gets on life support after a frustrating 51-point defeat by the Western Bulldogs on Friday night. Simon Goodwin's troops were sluggish out of the blocks as well as were unable to battle drive back after a careless beginning as their time report dropped to 10-10. With a challenging few fittings staying against Slot Adelaide (home), Gold Shoreline (away) and Collingwood (home), it looks as though their time might be over. In the votesCaptain Max Gawn combated on all evening despite an intensely strapped ankle joint, collecting 23 disposals, nine marks as well as an objective in an interesting battle with Canines ruck Tim English. Young weapon Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one objective) continues to expand in a brand new midfield task, while defender Jake Bowey (25) located plenty of the footy in protection. Area for improvementThere's lots for Goodwin's side to focus on afterwards performance. The Dees were pulverized in disposals (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) as well as easy belongings (-59 ). Melbourne's tackling also left a little to become intended, videotaping nine overlooked addresses in the first one-half alone-- the competitors standard is actually eight for a video game. There were actually lots of players who had their colours reduced and will definitely wish to bounce back next week versus the Electrical power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas held back an advanced fee from the Tigers to get a 13-point triumph as well as just their third succeed of the time. There was actually loads of emotion post-match as players seized and celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL match. The Roos range West Coast in Hobart upcoming week as they strive to clinch back-to-back success for the first time since the opening rounds of final season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was actually completely top-notch, booting a career-high 3 goals from 33 touches. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually really in the talk for All-Australian honours after twenty disposals, ten deals with and also 45 hitouts in one more tough display screen. Head Chip Larkey booted a bag of five objectives as the main battleship. Room for improvementThe important things was actually the Roos acquired the gain, however it was actually much from convincing. They lost the interior 50s (-16) and spaces (-6) as well as permit the Tigers back in to it in the fourth one-fourth. Let's be actually sincere however, a gain's a succeed as well as it was a large step in the direction of this regulation football club finally shedding their very easy beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all approval for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was actually ever before a statement to send to the rest of the competition, it's beating the ladder forerunners by 112 aspects. And it is actually a win they wouldn't have actually pencilled in, which implies they've now climbed in to genuine best four estimations despite their challenging run home. Take a chance to goal ... In the votesThe undervalued Willem Drew (32 disposals, 11 credit rating participations, eight inside 50s, 8 spaces) perhaps slips by a variety of colleagues for the three ballots along with his efficiency, however it truly might be anyone. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 fingertips, 12 score engagements, one objective), captain Connor Rozee (27 fingertips, one goal) as well as Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 credit rating involvements, eight handles) ensured of the greatest midfield this time. Mitch Georgiades (14 fingertips, 11 score engagements, 4 targets) and Willie Rioli (10 fingertips, four goals) led the way up forward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 scores, pair of objectives) was electric in transition. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing at all, naught, nada. Hands down the best well-rounded efficiency of any kind of team in 2024 - this's full proofs and flying colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers look predestined to take selection 1 in to the national draught this year after falling to a 13-point defeat against North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers organized a perky fightback behind time, however essentially failed. Some hard fittings versus St Kilda, Hawthorn as well as the Gold Shore are actually to find, but it seems as though a wood spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis had an exciting battle with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Cook created 5 tries on objective coming from 21 fingertips. Sphere magnetic Tim Taranto possessed 27 touches and also eight deals with and also experienced Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn paper the Tigers set up some sensible numbers, winning the within fifty differential and giving themselves lots of chances before the large sticks. They enabled the Roos to pile on 5 targets behind time in the 3rd sector which blew the frame out as well as was essentially the switching score of the video game. GradeDLyon has no justifications after large defeat|07:22 ST KILDAIs it negative to claim our company expected this? They possessed convincing gain the Eagles and also Bombers throughout the last fortnight, but however the Saints happened crashing hold back to Planet in their 85-point hammering at the hands of Brisbane. Blooding the youth as well as working out what their checklist will certainly resemble in 2025 is actually surely the concern currently, as Ross in charge and also carbon monoxide look readied to make some large hire the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints had their palms on the ball on Sunday night, however evidently it failed to do much for the end outcome. Child Mattaes Phillipou (24 fingertips, 5 spaces, one goal) crazy one more good video game in the middle of the ground, while common suspects Port Sinclair (30 disposals, 8 tackles), Port Steele (23 disposals, seven addresses) and also Rowan Marshall (17 disposals, 18 hitouts, 2 goals) strove. He didn't acquire a lot of consider it, but Tim Membrey (thirteen fingertips, eight score engagements, 8 scores, one objective) appeared endangering up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the game in the open space struggle, permitting the Lions to greater than increase their personal matter. Just one goal in the initial two and a half fourths produces abysmal reading, despite just how great the opposition are. Richmond upcoming week is a must-win-- not for everything other than their very own wellness and also identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the a lot less words better describe a performance like this. The worst loss in John Longmire's run as instructor could not have come with a much worse opportunity for a nightclub that was merely six full weeks earlier considered hard to beat. And also with that said, they're no longer premiership favourites.In the votesIt goes without pointing out, however there will not be actually any Swans polling this sphere happened Brownlow evening. The performances of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 568 metres obtained) and Brodie Grundy (15 disposals, 32 hitouts, eight allowances) cost noting, but the latter was still far off his detrimental best.Room for improvementThe simply two stat lines the Swans defeated the Electrical power in were hitouts and also tackles-- and the second simply occurred because you are actually simply dealing with when your team doesn't possess the sphere (which was actually a whole lot on Saturday night). It continues to be to be viewed in what capacity, yet plainly some major improvements require to be created if the Swans are to save themselves coming from totally de-railing in 2024. A gain on Friday night over Collingwood would certainly do all of them the planet of really good, given they are now no longer a downright lock for a home qualifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of energy|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shoreline gotten their initial win since circular 10 as well as first under interim instructor Jarrod Schofield in awesome scenes versus the Gold Coast Suns at Optus Stadium. The Eagles had the capacity to get rid of a 23-point shortage in the third condition with the home group responsible for them as co-captain Liam Duggan and also seasoned Jamie Cripps arised link with a set of late objectives to win the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo as well as Tim Kelly were superb, acquiring 29 as well as 26 disposals respectively. Key onward Jake Waterman proceeded his promote a Coleman Award with 4 targets, while pro Port Favorite strong wound back the clock with 22 disposals, 6 takes on and a goal.Room for improvementA gain's a gain for an Eagles side who has had a hard time for several years and also that have actually possessed an extremely challenging month along with the leave of past trainer Adam Simpson. They strained very early contending with a Mac computer Andrew-led Suns forward line, yet cleaned up that up promptly at half opportunity. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs remained to push their leading four claims with an emphatic 51-point triumph over Melbourne. The Pets performed the damages early, assembling a blistering opening ten moments where they entirely managed the activity. Along with suits versus Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) and also the GWS Giants (home) ahead, Luke Beveridge's side are actually properly positioned to make a serious statement in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led from the main scoring 33 disposals, two goals and a monstrous 16 score involvements in what was actually certainly a three-vote performance come Brownlow Award evening. Superstar midfielder Adam Treloar was instrumental in the victory, acquiring 30 touches and also two goals, while half-back Bailey Dale supplied plenty of drive along with 34 fingertips and also 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was actually a leading evening for the Doggies, who specified the tone early for an emphatic triumph. They performed skip some chances facing target though which Luke Beveridge would certainly no doubt like them to tidy up ahead of an excursion to Adelaide following full week. A 51-point triumph was actually great, but it can have been much more if they changed a lot better before the huge sticks.GradeA.