.A brand new premiership favourite has actually emerged after the ladder-leaders capitulated in almighty fashion.The nationality for a finals berth has never ever been actually even more strong as our team enter into the ultimate three weeks of the season.Every group's performance evaluated and also graded in foxfooty.com.au's Round 21 Document Card!Watch every game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Season deal with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of cost test today > Around 21WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Specify a deposit limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually a similar tale for Adelaide versus some of the competition's stronger campaigners-- satisfactory to create all of them squirm behind time, yet insufficient to view all of them appear victors. There remains to be encouraging indicators, but uniformity is actually absolutely not their strength in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one objective) as well as Josh Rachele (14 disposals, three targets) were one of the most effective for the guests. Ben Keays (18 disposals, 9 tackles, one objective) proceeded his tough form, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 rating engagements, three goals) was actually a beacon of light in the frontal half.Room for improvementThe Crows shed the interior 50 count by 16, which when operating in reverse coming from the stat, makes it extremely hard to win. However much more disappointingly, they yielded 20 more allowances than they possessed themselves for the fit-- in spite of possessing 26 even more hitouts. They may not be 2 stat collections you can easily shed in tandem and also anticipate to gain, so possibly they were lucky to get as close as they performed at full time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to both their personal functionality and also of Sydney, the Lions are officially the brand-new premiership favourites-- a just impressive notion given their beginning to 2024. Our team've recognized it for a little while now, yet they are actually so back-- as well as it's exciting. Onto GWS upcoming full week, which will be a much harder examination than Street Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 credit rating involvements, four objectives) stood up in the lack of his partner in crime Eric Hipwood, with the best on ground honours very likely in between him and also Hugh McCluggage (28 fingertips, nine open spaces, one target). Twin Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (33 disposals, thirteen clearances) is every chance for a vote likewise in one more massive performance. And Also Camera Rayner (22 fingertips, 3 goals) can't be failed to remember either, in what was actually an ultra-strong presenting that matched the likes of the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions enabled Street Kilda to take 122 marks, however that evidently performed sweet nothing in quiting their uproar. You can not request so much more of a side after a 14-goal succeed while driving, so our team will not! Total marks.GradeA+' He's protecting all of them coming from the pressure'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' side is actually today in real danger of overlooking finals this season, even with partaking standalone 2nd simply two weeks ago. They therefore almost reversed a 32-point deficiency in the final fourth, yet as an alternative they right now sit on the edge of the best eight with a suit along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Woe set up some stacked stat lines last night, with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 authorizations, 11 credit rating involvements) and Nic Newman (34 fingertips, 12 marks) at the cutting edge. Captain Patrick Cripps (30 disposals, nine inside 50s, one goal) was actually massive in the final quarter in particular, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, nine credit rating engagements, two goals) threatened all over the ground.Room for improvementOn stated value, cries were actually rather strong across the board, really simply losing the ruck battle versus Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 rushed) certainly failed to assist early when they might possess acquired the preliminary drive, but generally, they were really less inaccurate than Collingwood facing the significant sticks. Next full week is actually right now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their spines were actually well as well as truly competing with the wall surface, the Magpies had the capacity to happen away with four factors-- on an even larger phase offered Pendlebury's 400th activity at AFL level. They're still effectively as well as truly up versus it to play in September, but this succeed need to do wonders for their confidence. A match against the ridiculously out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits them on Friday night.In the votesForward Can Hoskin-Elliott (twenty disposals, 11 rating involvements, 10 marks, two targets) was outstanding for the monochrome up ahead, popping up at crucial points throughout the complement. Scar Daicos (28 fingertips, 7 allowances, one objective) was actually tough around the ground, however would certainly possess suched as to finish with a higher efficiency. Turning point guy Scott Pendlebury (27 disposals, nine open spaces) can even impediment a vote in video game 400! Space for improvementIt had not been quite on paper, however most significantly it experiences, the Pies have rather obtained their mojo back. They haven't constantly been a team to dominate the stat sheet under Craig McRae, yet when you take the four factors it normally does not matter. If they can easily benefit from the Swans, they are actually back!GradeB+ Kingy lets loose on 'scary' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals aspiration lives! Albeit barely, yet the Bombers are actually still in the chat for an improbable September berth. It failed to look feasible at the beginning of the final quarter against Fremantle, however eventually, they had the ability to cause a trouble. Their midfield was actually shooting as well as the forward line looked solid good enough ... they could not produce it, can they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had lots of it, but Jake Stringer (four objectives, 10 handles, eight disposals) takes the cake as ideal on ground, despite his small ownership count-- offered his 1st one-half functionality kept Essendon within striking proximity. Nic Martin (25 fingertips, two targets) began incredibly slow-moving, yet his huge 2nd one-half improved Stringer's groundwork when the activity needed to be won. Jye Caldwell (32 disposals, 7 inside 50s, 6 deals with) was awesome in the motor area, as well as ought to state a vote or more for his efforts.Room for improvementApart from a small spot around space, the Bombing planes were actually rather sturdy all game-- and also had the ability to eliminate a powerful Dockers outfit that were never weakened. Where's this been the final two months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Coastline in the house (as they need to) this weekend break as well as the finals talk will certainly continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh therefore enclose a game they would certainly possess had down as an anticipated win on the air travel to Melbourne. Rather, they've soared back thinking of what might've been actually 3rd spot. Credit rating where it's due, the Bombing planes played very well-- but Justin Longmuir are going to recognize his side needs to have to liquidate activities easily if they're to become any odds of a maiden nightclub premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 disposals, seven clearances, 7 inside nines, two targets) started like a home on fire for the Dockers, and maintained all of them over water for many of the match. Forwards Jye Amiss (four goals) and Josh Treacy (three objectives) had fun with higher influence up ahead, while Andrew Brayshaw (33 disposals, 8 approvals) was actually an upward through the middle of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the interior 50 matter were actually the Dockers beaten adequately due to the Bombing planes on Sunday mid-day, in what was otherwise a relatively even competition. The reduction places a hole in their top 4 possibilities for sure, yet perhaps it was actually the reminder they needed to keep all of them on their toes heading right into September?GradeC- Lions pick Saints apart in leveling|01:02 GEELONGThe Pet cats possess currently all but secured themselves in for September action along with their 13th gain of 2024. It had not been excessively quite with the exception of super star Jeremy Cameron, but it was enough to obtain it carried out-- and also often in finals, you need to have to gain unsightly. With Gary Rohan hopefully back next week, they'll simply acquire stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 disposals, six objectives, 5 inside 50s) was actually superior for the Pussy-cats, kicking three objectives in each one-half to steer his side home. Tanner Bruhn (23 fingertips, eight clearances, one objective) and also Tom Stewart (28 disposals) were impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 disposals, five spaces, two goals) and also Tyson Stengle (twenty fingertips, 9 credit rating involvements, one target) gave Cameron great support in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir absence of ruckman hasn't seemed to be to be anywhere near as much of a concern as folks first assumed, and the other day was an additional proof to that theory. They allowed the Crows to acquire 101 marks and also capture throughout spots of the match, however essentially it did work in their favor enough.GradeBGOLD coastline SUNSGold Coast's season is actually almost over after however, one more unsatisfactory defeat, this time by West Shore. It was actually the Suns' 17th consecutive loss while driving, a damning stat for Damien Hardwick's side. Their incapacity to win off of home is something that they have to address over the off-season due to the fact that till they end up being an even more steady side, finals are going to not be on the cards.In the votesContested beast Matt Rowell fought hard all evening for the Suns scoring 30 contacts, 21 contested properties and also ten addresses, while partner in crime Noah Anderson possessed 30 as well as a goal themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts managed that struggle, recording a monstrous 52 hitouts, 21 disposals as well as an objective. Macintosh Andrew booted three objectives as a forward. Space for improvementThere's a reoccuring theme of immaturity at the Suns right now. Damien Hardwick's side continue to be actually pestered through lack of skill and it seems the psychological element of having faltered thus typically far from home is taking its own toll. The Suns likewise battled to relocate the ball sometimes, going slow-moving in shift. They also shed both the clearance (-9) and also center space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons risk to fantasize after impressive revival|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants stemmed from the clouds to overwhelm the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pressing on their own right into the top 4. Their 4th one-fourth revival made it 5 successive success for Adam Kingsley's side, who have actually gone from being touch and go for the eight, to a heavy-hitter at the dual possibility. A difficult couple of full weeks remain versus Brisbane, Fremantle as well as the Western Bulldogs, however we know when the Orange Tsunami is spinning, they can match it along with anybody. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred along with 5 targets and also is actually currently leading the Coleman Medal race, while leader Toby Greene stood up when his side needed him with 3.2 from 17 contacts. Lachie Whitfield did whatever he felt free to generating a huge 37 fingertips, while midfield bull Tom Eco-friendly was actually the hero with a clutch objective behind time. Space for improvementThe Giants merely booted 5 goals in the very first 3 quarters, yet a seven-goal blitz in the ultimate verse found all of them get over the line. Kingsley's guys were inaccurate facing target early, to ensure that is definitely something they will wish to correct for next full week. The Giants also heavily dropped the center allowance count (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks missed out on a golden option to push their finals claims after they were overwhelmed due to the GWS Giants on Sunday mid-day. The Hawks blew a 28-point lead at the ultimate improvement as the Giants staged an almighty revival. It suggests recently's clash against Carlton is actually properly a removal last, due to the fact that you 'd assume the Hawks to financial institution succeeds versus Richmond as well as North Melbourne in the last week. Can they respond? In the votesMidfield upward Jai Newcombe was actually prominent at the coal skin, with 30 disposals, 19 opposed ownerships and 11 clearances. Massimo D'Ambrosio has been a superb pick up this time and also was brilliant with 22 contacts and 2 majors. Pro Jack Gunston booted four goals to justify his inclusion, while Karl Amon likewise possessed 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can't play 3 fourths of really good soccer as well as escape it in a season as near as this set. Mitchell's side will must stroke their wounds today in front of a must-win complement versus Carlton. They didn't definitely have the answers for Jesse Hogan as well as could not wrestle back energy late. GradeC-Orange Tidal wave squashes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's season performs life help after an unsatisfactory 51-point defeat at the hands of the Western side Bulldogs on Friday night. Simon Goodwin's troops were sluggish out of the blocks as well as were actually unable to battle momentum back after a mediocre begin as their time record plunged to 10-10. With a tricky handful of components continuing to be versus Slot Adelaide (home), Gold Coastline (away) and Collingwood (home), it looks as though their time may be over. In the votesCaptain Max Gawn combated on all evening even with a highly strapped ankle, generating 23 disposals, nine marks and a target in an interesting battle with Pet dogs ruck Tim English. Young gun Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one goal) continues to increase in a brand new midfield duty, while protector Jake Bowey (25) discovered loads of the footy in protection. Space for improvementThere's a lot for Goodwin's side to work on after that performance. The Dees were actually shattered in disposals (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) as well as easy things (-59 ). Melbourne's dealing with also left behind a little to become wanted, documenting 9 skipped handles in the very first one-half alone-- the competition standard is 8 for a game. There were plenty of gamers that possessed their colours decreased and will definitely want to rebound next full week against the Power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas held back an advanced charge coming from the Tigers to secure a 13-point triumph as well as simply their third gain of the time. There was lots of feeling post-match as players embraced and also commemorated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL suit. The Roos host West Shore in Hobart next full week as they target to clinch back-to-back wins for the first time because the position rounds of final season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was actually definitely top-notch, booting a career-high 3 goals coming from thirty three contacts. Ruck Tristan Xerri is really in the chat for All-Australian honours after 20 disposals, ten tackles as well as 45 hitouts in one more sturdy screen. Initiate Chip Larkey kicked a bag of five targets as the main destroyer. Space for improvementThe main point was actually the Roos received the gain, yet it was actually much coming from convincing. They shed the inside 50s (-16) and also allowances (-6) as well as allow the Tigers back right into it in the fourth quarter. Let's be truthful however, a gain's a gain as well as it was actually a significant measure in the direction of this regulation football club lastly shedding their very easy beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all approval for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was ever a claim to send to the rest of the competition, it is actually hammering the step ladder leaders through 112 factors. And it's a succeed they would not have actually pencilled in, which indicates they have actually currently climbed into real top 4 calculations regardless of their difficult run home. Risk to dream ... In the votesThe underrated Willem Drew (32 fingertips, 11 score engagements, eight inside 50s, 8 allowances) perhaps noses out a variety of colleagues for the 3 ballots along with his efficiency, but it actually could be any individual. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 fingertips, 12 score participations, one target), leader Connor Rozee (27 fingertips, one target) and Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 credit rating engagements, eight deals with) ensured of the greatest midfield this time. Mitch Georgiades (14 fingertips, 11 credit rating involvements, four objectives) as well as Willie Rioli (10 fingertips, 4 goals) broke the ice up ahead, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 marks, 2 targets) was actually power in switch. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing at all, naught, nada. Pass on the absolute most well-rounded functionality of any staff in 2024 - this one's complete marks and taking flight colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers appear destined to take pick 1 right into the nationwide draft this year after being up to a 13-point loss against North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers organized a spirited fightback behind time, but eventually failed. Some tough fittings versus St Kilda, Hawthorn and the Gold Shoreline are actually to find, yet it seems to be as though a timber spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis had a fascinating battle with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Cook generated five gos on goal coming from 21 disposals. Ball magnetic Tim Taranto had 27 contacts and 8 takes on and proficient Dion Prestia possessed a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn paper the Tigers installed some sensible numbers, gaining the within fifty differential and providing on their own plenty of opportunities facing the significant sticks. They enabled the Roos to pile on 5 objectives late in the 3rd region which blew the frame out as well as was actually essentially the switching score of the video game. GradeDLyon possesses no reasons after big loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it negative to claim our company anticipated this? They possessed persuading sway the Eagles and Bombers around the last week, yet regrettably the Saints happened collapsing pull back to The planet in their 85-point working through Brisbane. Blooding the young people as well as working out what their checklist is going to appear like in 2025 is definitely the priority right now, as Ross the Boss as well as carbon monoxide appear readied to bring in some significant calls in the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints possessed their hands on the round on Sunday night, however evidently it really did not carry out considerably for completion outcome. Child Mattaes Phillipou (24 disposals, 5 allowances, one objective) mad another good video game at the center of the ground, while typical suspects Port Sinclair (30 fingertips, 8 tackles), Port Steele (23 disposals, 7 handles) and Rowan Marshall (17 fingertips, 18 hitouts, 2 goals) strove. He didn't acquire a lot of consider it, yet Tim Membrey (thirteen fingertips, eight score involvements, 8 marks, one objective) looked intimidating up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the video game in the space struggle, allowing the Lions to more than increase their personal count. Just one target in the 1st pair of as well as a half one-fourths produces abysmal analysis, no matter how excellent the opposition are. Richmond upcoming week is actually a must-win-- except anything other than their personal wellness and identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the a lot less phrases much better explain a performance such as this. Awful loss in John Longmire's run as instructor couldn't have come with a much worse opportunity for a nightclub that was merely six full weeks earlier considered unsurpassable. And with that, they're no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt goes without saying, however there won't be any type of Swans ballot this round happened Brownlow night. The efficiencies of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 568 metres gained) as well as Brodie Grundy (15 fingertips, 32 hitouts, 8 allowances) cost keeping in mind, but the latter was actually still far off his devastating best.Room for improvementThe merely pair of stat lines the Swans defeated the Energy in were hitouts as well as tackles-- as well as the second simply happened because you are actually just taking on when your team does not have the sphere (which was actually a great deal on Saturday night). It remains to be observed in what capability, but plainly some huge adjustments need to become made if the Swans are to save on their own from completely de-railing in 2024. A succeed on Friday night over Collingwood would certainly perform all of them the globe of good, offered they are right now no longer a downright padlock for a home qualifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of momentum|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shoreline secured their first win due to the fact that circular 10 and also initially under acting trainer Jarrod Schofield in electrifying arenas against the Gold Coastline Suns at Optus Stadium. The Eagles had the capacity to conquer a 23-point deficit in the third term along with the home group behind them as co-captain Liam Duggan as well as proficient Jamie Cripps appeared link with a set lately targets to succeed the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo and Tim Kelly were wonderful, scoring 29 and 26 fingertips specifically. Trick forward Jake Waterman continued his push for a Coleman Award with 4 goals, while pro Port Favorite wound back the time clock along with 22 disposals, six takes on as well as a goal.Room for improvementA gain's a succeed for an Eagles side that has strained for numerous years and also that have actually possessed a super daunting month along with the leave of former coach Adam Simpson. They strained very early emulating a Macintosh Andrew-led Suns onward series, but washed that up promptly at half opportunity. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs remained to press their top 4 insurance claims along with an emphatic 51-point victory over Melbourne. The Pet dogs carried out the damage early, producing a blistering position ten mins where they totally managed the activity. With matches versus Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) and also the GWS Giants (home) to come, Luke Beveridge's side are well placed to create a major declaration in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led coming from the frontal acquiring thirty three fingertips, 2 goals and a monstrous 16 credit rating engagements in what was absolutely a three-vote functionality happened Brownlow Medal evening. Star midfielder Adam Treloar was instrumental in the triumph, racking up 30 contacts and also two goals, while half-back Bailey Dale gave lots of travel along with 34 disposals and 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a leading evening for the Doggies, that specified the tone early for an emphatic triumph. They performed overlook some opportunities facing target though which Luke Beveridge will no question like them to clean ahead of a journey to Adelaide upcoming full week. A 51-point triumph was actually terrific, but it could possibly possess been even more if they changed much better in front of the big sticks.GradeA.