.A brand-new premiership favourite has developed after the ladder-leaders put out in almighty fashion.The race for a finals berth has never ever been more tough as our team enter into the ultimate 3 full weeks of the season.Every staff's performance analysed as well as rated in foxfooty.com.au's Sphere 21 Report Card!Watch every game of every around this Toyota AFL Premiership Time deal with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost trial today > Round 21WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICING YOU? Prepare a down payment limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually a comparable account for Adelaide against among the competitors's stronger campaigners-- adequate to create them squirm late, yet inadequate to view all of them appear victors. There continues to be actually encouraging indicators, however consistency is absolutely not their strong suit in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one goal) as well as Josh Rachele (14 fingertips, three objectives) were among the greatest for the visitors. Ben Keays (18 fingertips, 9 takes on, one objective) proceeded his powerful type, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 rating involvements, 3 objectives) was a sign of light in the front half.Room for improvementThe Crows dropped the interior 50 matter through 16, which when operating back coming from the stat, creates it very hard to succeed. However a lot more disappointingly, they yielded 20 more clearances than they had themselves for the complement-- in spite of having 26 additional hitouts. They may not be pair of stat series you can easily lose in tandem and anticipate to gain, so maybe they were actually fortunate to obtain as close as they performed at total time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to each their very own efficiency and that of Sydney, the Lions are actually formally the brand-new premiership favourites-- a merely surprising notion offered their start to 2024. We have actually recognized it for a little while currently, however they are actually so back-- and also it is actually exciting. Onto GWS following week, which will be a much harder test than Street Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 fingertips, 10 credit rating participations, four goals) stood up in the lack of his henchman Eric Hipwood, with the greatest on ground honours likely in between him and also Hugh McCluggage (28 disposals, nine open spaces, one target). Double Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (33 fingertips, thirteen allowances) is every odds for a ballot additionally in one more significant efficiency. And Cam Rayner (22 fingertips, 3 targets) can not be actually failed to remember either, in what was actually an ultra-strong showing that matched the likes of the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions allowed St Kilda to take 122 scores, however that plainly did pleasant absolutely nothing in stopping their uproar. You can not request much more of a side after a 14-goal gain on the road, so we won't! Full marks.GradeA+' He's sheltering them from the tension'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is actually today in legitimate risk of overlooking finals this season, even with sitting in standalone 2nd just 2 weeks back. They therefore nearly turned around a 32-point shortage in the ultimate one-fourth, but rather they right now sit on the edge of the top eight along with a fit along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Blues installed some piled stat lines final evening, along with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 authorizations, 11 credit rating involvements) and also Nic Newman (34 fingertips, 12 proofs) at the forefront. Leader Patrick Cripps (30 fingertips, 9 inside 50s, one goal) was massive in the ultimate one-fourth especially, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, nine credit rating engagements, two objectives) threatened all over the ground.Room for improvementOn face value, the Blues were quite solid across the board, really simply shedding the ruck struggle against Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 hurried) undoubtedly didn't assist early when they could've obtained the preliminary drive, yet in general, they were really less unreliable than Collingwood before the huge sticks. Following full week is right now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their spines were actually well as well as genuinely up against the wall, the Magpies had the ability to come away with 4 factors-- on an even much bigger stage given Pendlebury's 400th game at AFL level. They're still properly and definitely up versus it to play in September, however this gain should carry out marvels for their self-confidence. A fit versus the blatantly out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits them on Friday night.In the votesForward Will Hoskin-Elliott (twenty fingertips, 11 score participations, 10 proofs, 2 targets) was sensational for the black and white up onward, appearing at crucial points throughout the suit. Nick Daicos (28 disposals, seven clearances, one target) was solid around the ground, however would certainly possess ased if to finish with a greater effectiveness. Landmark guy Scott Pendlebury (27 disposals, 9 clearances) could possibly even snag an enact video game 400! Room for improvementIt had not been quite theoretically, however very most significantly it experiences, the Pies have actually quite received their mojo back. They haven't always been a staff to dominate the stat slab under Craig McRae, yet when you take the 4 factors it normally doesn't matter. If they may benefit from the Swans, they're back!GradeB+ Kingy releases on 'disconcerting' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals aspiration is alive! Albeit barely, however the Bombing planes are still in the discussion for an unexpected September berth. It failed to appear feasible at the beginning of the last quarter versus Fremantle, yet in the end, they were able to trigger an upset. Their midfield was actually shooting as well as the foremost line looked strong good enough ... they could not create it, could possibly they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders possessed plenty of it, yet Jake Stringer (four goals, 10 takes on, eight fingertips) triumphes as ideal on ground, despite his little belongings count-- offered his 1st half efficiency kept Essendon within striking proximity. Nic Martin (25 disposals, pair of targets) started really sluggish, but his big second one-half built on Stringer's groundwork when the game required to be won. Jye Caldwell (32 fingertips, 7 inside 50s, six tackles) was actually fantastic in the engine space, as well as ought to profess a vote or 2 for his efforts.Room for improvementApart coming from a little blip around clearance, the Bombing planes were actually rather strong all video game-- as well as were able to conquer a tough Dockers attire that were rarely weakened. Where's this been actually the last 2 months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Shore at home (as they ought to) this weekend break and also the finals talk are going to continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh so close in a video game they will possess possessed down as an assumed gain on the tour to Melbourne. Instead, they have actually flown back thinking about what might possess been actually 3rd location. Credit history where it's due, the Bombers participated in effectively-- however Justin Longmuir will recognize his side needs to have to liquidate games just like that if they are actually to become any type of possibility of a maiden nightclub premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 disposals, seven authorizations, 7 inside sevens, two objectives) began like a home on fire for the Dockers, and maintained them above water for most of the suit. Forwards Jye Amiss (four objectives) and Josh Treacy (three targets) had fun with high influence up onward, while Andrew Brayshaw (thirty three fingertips, 8 authorizations) was actually a bull by means of the center of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the interior 50 count were actually the Dockers beaten thoroughly by the Bombing planes on Sunday afternoon, in what was or else a fairly even competition. The reduction puts an opening in their best 4 odds without a doubt, yet perhaps it was actually the reminder they needed to have to maintain them on their toes heading right into September?GradeC- Cougars decide on Saints apart in demolition|01:02 GEELONGThe Cats have right now almost latched on their own in for September activity with their 13th win of 2024. It had not been extremely rather with the exception of super star Jeremy Cameron, however it was enough to acquire it done-- and occasionally in finals, you need to have to succeed hideous. With Gary Rohan ideally back next full week, they'll simply receive stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 fingertips, 6 goals, 5 inside 50s) was actually superior for the Cats, booting 3 targets in each one-half to guide his side home. Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, eight allowances, one objective) as well as Tom Stewart (28 fingertips) were impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 fingertips, five clearances, two targets) and Tyson Stengle (twenty disposals, nine score participations, one target) provided Cameron great assistance in the foremost half.Room for improvementTheir lack of ruckman hasn't seemed to become anywhere near as much of an issue as folks first presumed, as well as yesterday was another testimony to that concept. They enabled the Crows to acquire 101 marks and also gain control throughout patches of the suit, yet ultimately it operated in their favour enough.GradeBGOLD coastline SUNSGold Coast's period is actually all but over after however, one more disappointing defeat, this moment at the hands of West Shoreline. It was actually the Suns' 17th successive loss while driving, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's side. Their incapability to gain off of home is actually something that they need to address over the off-season since until they become an even more consistent side, finals will definitely certainly not get on the cards.In the votesContested monster Matt Rowell battled hard all night for the Suns acquiring 30 touches, 21 contested ownerships and also 10 takes on, while partner in crime Noah Anderson had 30 and a goal himself. Ruck Jarrod Witts controlled that struggle, recording a massive 52 hitouts, 21 fingertips as well as an objective. Macintosh Andrew booted three goals as an ahead. Space for improvementThere's a recurring style of immaturity at the Suns right now. Damien Hardwick's side continue to be actually beleaguered through lack of experience and it seems to be the psychological element of having actually tripped up therefore typically far from home is taking its own cost. The Suns also strained to relocate the round at times, going slow-moving in switch. They additionally dropped both the allowance (-9) and also centre space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons take a chance to dream after legendary comeback|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants stemmed from the clouds to overwhelm the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, driving on their own in to the best 4. Their fourth one-fourth rebound created it five successive triumphes for Adam Kingsley's edge, who have gone coming from being contact and also go for the 8, to a big shot at the dual odds. A difficult few full weeks remain versus Brisbane, Fremantle as well as the Western Bulldogs, yet we know when the Orange Tsunami is spinning, they can easily match it with any person. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred with 5 goals and also is now leading the Coleman Award ethnicity, while captain Toby Greene rose when his edge required him along with 3.2 from 17 contacts. Lachie Whitfield performed whatever he satisfied piling up a large 37 disposals, while midfield bull Tom Environment-friendly was the hero along with a link target late. Room for improvementThe Giants only kicked five objectives in the first three fourths, but a seven-goal blitz in the final stanza viewed them get over the line. Kingsley's men were actually incorrect before goal early, so that is actually definitely one thing they would certainly want to fix for next full week. The Giants likewise highly lost the center allowance count (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks skipped a golden possibility to push their finals claims after they were actually overwhelmed by the GWS Giants on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks blew a 28-point lead at the last change as the Giants staged an almighty revival. It implies today's clash against Carlton is actually successfully an elimination last, since you will assume the Hawks to banking company wins versus Richmond as well as North Melbourne in the last week. Can they answer? In the votesMidfield bull Jai Newcombe was actually prominent at the charcoal skin, with 30 disposals, 19 objected to belongings as well as 11 authorizations. Massimo D'Ambrosio has been actually an excellent pick up this time and also was actually exceptional along with 22 touches and also pair of majors. Pro Port Gunston booted four objectives to prove his addition, while Karl Amon likewise had 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can not play three quarters of good soccer and also get away with it in a time as near as this one. Mitchell's edge will certainly must stroke their cuts this week in advance of a must-win suit versus Carlton. They didn't really possess the explanation for Jesse Hogan and couldn't wrestle back drive late. GradeC-Orange Tidal wave pulverizes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's time performs lifestyle support after an unsatisfactory 51-point loss through the Western Bulldogs on Friday night. Simon Goodwin's soldiers were slow-moving away from the blocks and were unable to battle energy back after a careless start as their period record dropped to 10-10. Along with a difficult handful of fittings staying versus Slot Adelaide (home), Gold Shore (away) and also Collingwood (home), it appears as though their period might be over. In the votesCaptain Maximum Gawn fought on all night despite an intensely strapped ankle, generating 23 fingertips, 9 scores and also a target in an appealing cope Pets ruck Tim English. Young gun Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one goal) continues to expand in a new midfield part, while protector Jake Bowey (25) discovered lots of the footy in defence. Room for improvementThere's a lot for Goodwin's edge to work on afterwards functionality. The Dees were actually smashed in fingertips (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and uncontested belongings (-59 ). Melbourne's taking on additionally left a little to be wanted, capturing nine skipped takes on in the very first half alone-- the competition standard is eight for a video game. There were actually a lot of players who possessed their colours decreased as well as are going to want to rebound upcoming week against the Electrical power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas postponed an advanced cost from the Tigers to get a 13-point triumph as well as just their 3rd gain of the season. There was lots of emotion post-match as players seized and also celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL match. The Roos hold West Shore in Hobart next full week as they target to secure next success for the first time given that the opening cycles of last season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was definitely exclusive, booting a career-high three goals coming from 33 touches. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually genuinely in the talk for All-Australian honours after twenty fingertips, ten tackles and 45 hitouts in another powerful show. Direct Scar Larkey kicked a bag of five targets as the main battleship. Area for improvementThe main thing was the Roos obtained the succeed, however it was much coming from convincing. They shed the interior 50s (-16) as well as open spaces (-6) and permit the Tigers back right into it in the fourth quarter. Allow's be actually honest though, a win's a gain and it was actually a large step towards this football nightclub finally shedding their easy beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all praise for Ryan Lester|08:12 slot ADELAIDEWow. If there was ever a claim to send to the rest of the competition, it is actually beating the ladder innovators through 112 factors. And also it is actually a gain they definitely would not have booked, which means they have actually currently soared in to legitimate leading four estimates regardless of their difficult operate home. Dare to desire ... In the votesThe belittled Willem Drew (32 fingertips, 11 score participations, eight inside 50s, eight spaces) possibly slips by a variety of teammates for the three ballots along with his functionality, however it really may be any individual. Other midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 fingertips, 12 credit rating engagements, one goal), captain Connor Rozee (27 fingertips, one goal) as well as Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 score engagements, eight tackles) was sure of the most effective midfield this season. Mitch Georgiades (14 fingertips, 11 credit rating participations, four goals) and Willie Rioli (10 disposals, 4 goals) led the way up forward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 marks, two goals) was power in switch. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, absolutely nothing, naught, nada. By far the best all-around functionality of any kind of group in 2024 - this set's complete marks and also taking flight colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers appear predestined to take choice 1 into the nationwide draught this year after being up to a 13-point defeat against North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers presented a perky fightback behind time, but eventually fell short. Some difficult installations against Street Kilda, Hawthorn and the Gold Coastline are actually to find, yet it appears as though a timber spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis had an interesting battle with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Cook developed five chances on objective from 21 disposals. Sphere magnetic Tim Taranto had 27 contacts and eight tackles and proficient Dion Prestia possessed a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn paper the Tigers installed some acceptable amounts, succeeding the within fifty differential and also offering on their own a lot of chances facing the huge sticks. They allowed the Roos to pile on 5 targets behind time in the third sector which blew the frame out and also was actually ultimately the turning score of the activity. GradeDLyon has no justifications after big defeat|07:22 ST KILDAIs it negative to mention we anticipated this? They possessed effective get the Eagles and Bombers across the last fortnight, however however the Saints happened plunging pull back to Planet in their 85-point working at the hands of Brisbane. Blooding the youth and working out what their listing is going to resemble in 2025 is actually undoubtedly the priority now, as Ross in charge and carbon monoxide look readied to create some huge consult the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints had their palms on the round on Sunday night, yet plainly it failed to perform considerably for completion outcome. Youngster Mattaes Phillipou (24 disposals, five clearances, one objective) crazy yet another excellent game at the center of the ground, while common suspects Port Sinclair (30 fingertips, 8 addresses), Jack Steele (23 disposals, seven deals with) and Rowan Marshall (17 disposals, 18 hitouts, two goals) strove. He didn't receive a lot of take a look at it, yet Tim Membrey (13 disposals, 8 credit rating participations, 8 scores, one goal) appeared intimidating up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda reduction the video game in the open space struggle, permitting the Lions to more than increase their personal matter. Only one objective in the initial pair of and a 50 percent fourths produces abysmal analysis, regardless of just how great the hostility are. Richmond following week is a must-win-- except just about anything apart from their very own health and wellbeing and also identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the less words better describe a functionality like this. The worst loss in John Longmire's run as train could not have come at a much worse time for a club who was actually merely 6 full weeks back seen as hard to beat. And also with that, they're no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt goes without stating, yet there won't be actually any Swans polling this round happened Brownlow evening. The performances of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, six inside 50s, 568 metres acquired) and Brodie Grundy (15 disposals, 32 hitouts, 8 open spaces) cost keeping in mind, but the latter was actually still far off his devastating best.Room for improvementThe simply pair of stat lines the Swans trumped the Power in were actually hitouts and tackles-- as well as the last only occurred considering that you are actually just tackling when your crew doesn't have the ball (which was a great deal on Saturday night). It remains to be observed in what ability, however precisely some significant modifications need to become brought in if the Swans are to spare on their own coming from totally de-railing in 2024. A win on Friday night over Collingwood would certainly perform all of them the globe of good, given they are actually right now no more a complete padlock for a home certifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of drive|12:12 WEST COASTWest Coast gotten their very first gain due to the fact that rounded 10 and also first under interim trainer Jarrod Schofield in thrilling cultures versus the Gold Shoreline Suns at Optus Coliseum. The Eagles had the capacity to get over a 23-point shortage in the third phrase with the home group behind all of them as co-captain Liam Duggan as well as experienced Jamie Cripps turned up link along with a set lately targets to gain the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo as well as Tim Kelly were superb, racking up 29 and 26 disposals specifically. Key onward Jake Waterman proceeded his require a Coleman Medal along with four targets, while expert Jack Darling wound back the clock along with 22 disposals, six deals with and a goal.Room for improvementA succeed's a win for an Eagles side that has had a hard time for numerous years and who have actually had an incredibly tough month with the leave of past coach Adam Simpson. They struggled early contending with a Mac Andrew-led Suns ahead line, but washed that up without delay at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs continued to press their best 4 cases along with an emphatic 51-point triumph over Melbourne. The Pets carried out the damage early, putting together a blistering opening ten minutes where they completely handled the game. With suits versus Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) and also the GWS Giants (home) to come, Luke Beveridge's edge are well put to help make a severe statement in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led coming from the front scoring 33 fingertips, two objectives as well as an enormous 16 score engagements in what was absolutely a three-vote efficiency happened Brownlow Award night. Superstar midfielder Adam Treloar contributed in the triumph, racking up 30 contacts as well as 2 targets, while half-back Bailey Dale offered loads of ride with 34 fingertips and 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a prevalent night for the Doggies, who specified the mood early for an emphatic victory. They performed overlook some chances in front of goal though which Luke Beveridge will certainly like them to clean up in front of a vacation to Adelaide following week. A 51-point victory was actually great, yet it can have been actually a lot more if they converted better facing the big sticks.GradeA.