.A new premiership favourite has actually surfaced after the ladder-leaders submitted in almighty fashion.The nationality for a finals berth has actually never ever been actually even more fierce as we get into the ultimate 3 full weeks of the season.Every group's production analyzed and also graded in foxfooty.com.au's Sphere 21 File Card!Watch every video game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Time LIVE with no ad-breaks in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your complimentary test today > Round 21WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICING YOU? Specify a down payment limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually a comparable tale for Adelaide versus one of the competitors's stronger advocates-- satisfactory to create all of them wriggle behind time, but inadequate to see them visit victors. There continues to be promising indicators, however consistency is actually certainly not their forte in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 fingertips, one target) and also Josh Rachele (14 fingertips, 3 objectives) were actually with the most ideal for the guests. Ben Keays (18 fingertips, nine takes on, one objective) continued his powerful form, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 rating engagements, three objectives) was actually a guidepost of lighting in the main half.Room for improvementThe Crows shed the inside 50 matter by 16, which when working backwards from the stat, creates it incredibly hard to succeed. Yet much more disappointingly, they acknowledged 20 even more clearances than they had on their own for the complement-- in spite of having 26 additional hitouts. They may not be two stat series you may lose in tandem and also expect to succeed, therefore possibly they were actually blessed to obtain as close as they did at complete time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to both their own functionality and that of Sydney, the Lions are actually formally the brand-new premiership favourites-- a simply astonishing idea given their begin to 2024. We've known it awhile now, but they are actually so back-- as well as it's interesting. Onto GWS upcoming full week, which will be actually a much tougher exam than St Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 credit rating involvements, four targets) stood up in the lack of his henchman Eric Hipwood, with the most ideal on ground honours very likely in between him as well as Hugh McCluggage (28 disposals, 9 clearances, one objective). Double Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (33 disposals, 13 spaces) is every possibility for a ballot likewise in yet another massive performance. And Web Cam Rayner (22 disposals, three objectives) can't be actually forgotten either, in what was an ultra-strong presenting that matched the similarity the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions allowed Street Kilda to take 122 marks, yet that obviously carried out wonderful nothing at all in ceasing their uproar. You can't seek far more of a side after a 14-goal gain when driving, so our team will not! Complete marks.GradeA+' He's shielding all of them coming from the tension'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is now in legitimate hazard of missing out on finals this time, even with being in standalone second only two full weeks earlier. They therefore almost turned around a 32-point deficiency in the last quarter, however as an alternative they now remain on the side of the leading eight with a complement along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Blues set up some stacked stat lines last night, along with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 clearances, 11 credit rating involvements) as well as Nic Newman (34 disposals, 12 marks) at the leading edge. Leader Patrick Cripps (30 disposals, 9 inside 50s, one goal) was large in the ultimate one-fourth especially, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, nine rating engagements, two goals) was dangerous all around the ground.Room for improvementOn face value, the Blues were actually quite solid all, really simply dropping the ruck struggle against Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 hurried) absolutely didn't help early when they can possess gained the preliminary drive, however in general, they were actually less incorrect than Collingwood facing the major sticks. Next full week is actually now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their backs were properly and also genuinely competing with the wall surface, the Magpies had the capacity to come away with four aspects-- on an even much bigger phase given Pendlebury's 400th video game at AFL level. They are actually still well as well as genuinely up versus it to play in September, however this win need to carry out surprises for their assurance. 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 rating involvements, 10 symbols, 2 targets) was actually melodramatic for the monochrome up forward, appearing at critical points throughout the match. Scar Daicos (28 disposals, seven open spaces, one objective) was strong around the ground, however would've liked to finish with a more significant effectiveness. Landmark man Scott Pendlebury (27 fingertips, nine open spaces) could even grab an enact game 400! Space for improvementIt wasn't pretty theoretically, however most importantly it experiences, the Pies have rather received their mojo back. They haven't constantly been actually a team to dominate the stat piece under Craig McRae, however when you take the four aspects it normally does not matter. If they can easily take advantage of the Swans, they are actually back!GradeB+ Kingy unleashes on 'worrying' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals goal is alive! Albeit barely, however the Bombing planes are still in the chat for a not likely September berth. It didn't appear feasible at the beginning of the ultimate one-fourth against Fremantle, but in the end, they had the ability to lead to a distress. Their midfield was shooting as well as the forward pipe looked sturdy sufficient ... they couldn't create it, can they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had loads of it, however Jake Stringer (four goals, 10 takes on, eight fingertips) brings home the bacon as greatest on ground, regardless of his little property matter-- provided his very first one-half performance maintained Essendon within striking distance. Nic Martin (25 fingertips, pair of objectives) began really sluggish, however his major second fifty percent improved Stringer's base when the video game needed to become gained. Jye Caldwell (32 fingertips, seven inside 50s, 6 tackles) was incredible in the motor space, and also need to assert a vote or 2 for his efforts.Room for improvementApart coming from a little blip around allowance, the Bombers were actually quite strong all video game-- as well as managed to eliminate a solid Dockers attire that were actually never unsteady. Where's this been actually the last 2 months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Coastline at home (as they should) this weekend break and the finals discussion are going to continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh therefore enclose a video game they would possess had down as an assumed gain on the tour to Melbourne. Rather, they have actually flown back thinking about what might've been 3rd location. Credit where it schedules, the Bombing planes participated in well-- yet Justin Longmuir are going to recognize his side needs to close out games easily if they're to be any kind of opportunity of a maiden club premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 fingertips, 7 authorizations, seven inside sevens, pair of objectives) began like a residence on fire for the Dockers, and maintained them over water for the majority of the suit. Ahead Jye Amiss (four goals) as well as Josh Treacy (three objectives) played with high effect up forward, while Andrew Brayshaw (thirty three disposals, 8 clearances) was a bull via the center of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the inside 50 matter were the Dockers beaten totally due to the Bombers on Sunday mid-day, in what was actually or else a fairly also contest. The loss places a hole in their best four opportunities without a doubt, yet perhaps it was the tip they needed to have to keep them on their feet moving into September?GradeC- Cougars pick Saints apart in demolition|01:02 GEELONGThe Felines possess right now almost latched on their own in for September activity along with their 13th win of 2024. It wasn't very pretty with the exception of super star Jeremy Cameron, yet it sufficed to receive it done-- as well as occasionally in finals, you require to succeed awful. With Gary Rohan ideally back next week, they'll only obtain stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 fingertips, 6 objectives, 5 inside 50s) was superior for the Felines, booting three targets in each one-half to guide his edge home. Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, eight clearances, one goal) and Tom Stewart (28 fingertips) were impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 fingertips, 5 allowances, pair of goals) as well as Tyson Stengle (20 fingertips, nine score participations, one objective) provided Cameron wonderful assistance in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir lack of ruckman hasn't seemed to be to be anywhere near as much of a concern as individuals first presumed, and also the other day was another testament to that idea. They enabled the Crows to rack up 101 scores as well as capture throughout spots of the match, however eventually it operated in their favour enough.GradeBGOLD coastline SUNSGold Shore's time is all but over after yet an additional unsatisfactory loss, this time at the hands of West Coast. It was actually the Suns' 17th successive loss when driving, a damning stat for Damien Hardwick's side. Their incapability to gain out of home is actually something that they have to address over the off-season since until they end up being a more regular side, finals are going to certainly not perform the cards.In the votesContested beast Matt Rowell battled hard all evening for the Suns racking up 30 touches, 21 competed belongings and ten addresses, while henchman Noah Anderson possessed 30 and also a target himself. Ruck Jarrod Witts handled that struggle, recording a monstrous 52 hitouts, 21 disposals and an objective. Mac Andrew booted 3 targets as an ahead. Room for improvementThere's a reoccuring theme of immaturity at the Suns at this moment. Damien Hardwick's side continue to be actually pestered by inexperience as well as it seems to be the psychological aspect of having actually tottered so often out of home is actually taking its toll. The Suns also struggled to move the round at times, going slow in shift. They likewise lost both the allowance (-9) and also center space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons dare to dream after impressive revival|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants stemmed from the clouds to overwhelm the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, driving themselves in to the top 4. Their fourth one-fourth return made it 5 successive wins for Adam Kingsley's edge, that have actually gone coming from being actually touch and go for the 8, to a heavy-hitter at the double possibility. A hard couple of full weeks stay against Brisbane, Fremantle as well as the Western Side Bulldogs, but we understand when the Orange Tidal wave is rolling, they can easily match it along with any individual. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred with five objectives as well as is actually currently leading the Coleman Medal ethnicity, while captain Toby Greene stood when his side needed him with 3.2 from 17 touches. Lachie Whitfield carried out whatever he satisfied generating a massive 37 fingertips, while midfield upward Tom Veggie was the hero with a link goal late. Space for improvementThe Giants only kicked five goals in the very first 3 one-fourths, however a seven-goal assault in the ultimate verse observed them shake off the line. Kingsley's males were unreliable in front of objective early, to ensure that is actually definitely something they would certainly would like to deal with for next full week. The Giants additionally highly shed the facility clearance matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks skipped a gold option to mash their finals claims after they were overwhelmed due to the GWS Giants on Sunday mid-day. The Hawks blew a 28-point top at the last adjustment as the Giants organized an almighty resurgence. It implies today's clash versus Carlton is actually properly an elimination ultimate, considering that you would certainly anticipate the Hawks to banking company gains versus Richmond and also North Melbourne in the final fortnight. Can they answer? In the votesMidfield upward Jai Newcombe was actually prominent at the coal face, along with 30 fingertips, 19 disputed ownerships as well as 11 clearances. Massimo D'Ambrosio has actually been a terrific pick up this period and also was splendid along with 22 contacts and also 2 majors. Professional Port Gunston booted four goals to vindicate his incorporation, while Karl Amon likewise possessed 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can not play 3 quarters of excellent regulation football and also escape it in a period as near as this set. Mitchell's side will certainly need to stroke their cuts this week before a must-win complement against Carlton. They really did not definitely have the explanation for Jesse Hogan as well as could not battle back momentum late. GradeC-Orange Tsunami squashes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's time gets on lifestyle support after a disappointing 51-point defeat by the Western side Bulldogs on Friday night. Simon Goodwin's troops were slow-moving away from the blocks as well as were incapable to wrestle drive back after a mediocre beginning as their season report slumped to 10-10. Along with a challenging handful of installations staying versus Slot Adelaide (home), Gold Coastline (away) as well as Collingwood (home), it looks as though their time could be over. In the votesCaptain Max Gawn battled on all evening in spite of a greatly strapped ankle, generating 23 disposals, nine marks as well as a goal in a fascinating cope Pet dogs ruck Tim English. Young gun Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one goal) continues to develop in a new midfield part, while protector Jake Bowey (25) found lots of the footy in protection. Room for improvementThere's lots for Goodwin's side to service after that functionality. The Dees were actually pounded in disposals (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and uncontested belongings (-59 ). Melbourne's tackling likewise left a little bit of to become wanted, tape-recording 9 missed addresses in the first one-half alone-- the competition standard is 8 for a video game. There were plenty of gamers that had their colours lowered and will certainly wish to rebound next week versus the Power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas resisted an advanced fee coming from the Tigers to safeguard a 13-point victory as well as merely their 3rd gain of the period. There was plenty of emotion post-match as players embraced as well as celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL suit. The Roos host West Shore in Hobart upcoming full week as they aim to clinch next triumphes for the first time since the opening cycles of last season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was absolutely exclusive, booting a career-high 3 goals coming from 33 touches. Ruck Tristan Xerri is truly in the conversation for All-Australian honours after 20 disposals, ten takes on and also forty five hitouts in another solid screen. Head Scar Larkey kicked a bag of 5 objectives as the chief destroyer. Space for improvementThe important things was actually the Roos obtained the win, however it was much coming from convincing. They shed the inside 50s (-16) as well as allowances (-6) and also permit the Tigers back in to it in the 4th quarter. Allow's be actually straightforward though, a succeed's a win and also it was actually a huge action in the direction of this regulation football club finally losing their easy beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all approval for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was actually ever a claim to send out to the remainder of the competition, it is actually hammering the ladder innovators by 112 factors. And it's a gain they definitely would not have actually pencilled in, which means they have actually right now soared into legitimate best four estimates even with their challenging operate home. Dare to dream ... In the votesThe belittled Willem Drew (32 disposals, 11 rating involvements, eight inside 50s, 8 open spaces) possibly edges out a variety of colleagues for the three votes along with his performance, yet it really could be anyone. Other midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 fingertips, 12 rating involvements, one goal), captain Connor Rozee (27 fingertips, one goal) and also Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 rating engagements, eight handles) was sure of the very best midfield this period. Mitch Georgiades (14 fingertips, 11 credit rating participations, 4 targets) and Willie Rioli (10 disposals, 4 targets) broke the ice up forward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 marks, pair of objectives) was electrical in shift. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing, naught, zilch. Hands down the absolute most well-rounded performance of any kind of staff in 2024 - this's complete proofs and also flying colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers look destined to take selection 1 into the nationwide draft this year after being up to a 13-point defeat versus North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers staged a spirited fightback late, but ultimately failed. Some hard fittings against Street Kilda, Hawthorn and the Gold Coastline are actually to find, but it seems to be as though a wooden spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis had an intriguing duel along with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Cook developed 5 gos on objective coming from 21 fingertips. Ball magnetic Tim Taranto possessed 27 contacts as well as eight deals with and also proficient Dion Prestia possessed a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn newspaper the Tigers installed some practical numbers, winning the interior 50 differential as well as offering on their own lots of options in front of the major sticks. They enabled the Roos to overdo 5 goals late in the third region which blew the frame out and also was eventually the transforming point of the video game. GradeDLyon possesses no justifications after huge loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it bad to say our company expected this? They had effective sway the Eagles and also Bombers throughout the last week, yet unfortunately the Saints came plunging hold back to Planet in their 85-point hammering at the hands of Brisbane. Blooding the youth as well as working out what their list is going to appear like in 2025 is actually definitely the top priority right now, as Ross in charge and co look readied to bring in some large contact the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints had their hands on the ball on Sunday night, but obviously it failed to perform a lot for the end result. Young Person Mattaes Phillipou (24 disposals, 5 clearances, one objective) crazy yet another great activity during the ground, while common suspects Jack Sinclair (30 disposals, eight handles), Jack Steele (23 fingertips, seven addresses) and also Rowan Marshall (17 fingertips, 18 hitouts, two goals) tried hard. He really did not acquire many looks at it, yet Tim Membrey (thirteen disposals, 8 score engagements, eight marks, one target) appeared intimidating up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the video game in the clearance war, enabling the Lions to more than multiply their personal count. Only one target in the 1st two and also a 50% of quarters makes for abysmal analysis, regardless of exactly how great the resistance are actually. Richmond following full week is a must-win-- except just about anything other than their very own wellness and identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the a lot less words better illustrate a performance like this. The most awful reduction in John Longmire's run as train couldn't have come with an even worse opportunity for a nightclub who was actually simply six weeks ago considered unequalled. And also keeping that, they are actually no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt goes without mentioning, however there won't be any Swans ballot this around come Brownlow evening. The efficiencies of Errol Gulden (25 fingertips, 6 inside 50s, 568 metres gained) as well as Brodie Grundy (15 disposals, 32 hitouts, 8 clearances) deserve taking note, however the latter was actually still far off his damaging best.Room for improvementThe simply pair of stat lines the Swans trumped the Energy in were actually hitouts and also handles-- as well as the latter just happened due to the fact that you're simply handling when your team doesn't possess the ball (which was a whole lot on Sunday night). It continues to be to be seen in what capability, however precisely some significant changes need to have to be brought in if the Swans are to spare themselves from absolutely de-railing in 2024. A win on Friday evening over Collingwood will do them the globe of really good, given they are actually now no more an absolute padlock for a home certifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of momentum|12:12 WEST COASTWest Coast gotten their initial gain due to the fact that circular 10 and first under interim trainer Jarrod Schofield in thrilling scenes against the Gold Shoreline Suns at Optus Coliseum. The Eagles had the capacity to eliminate a 23-point deficiency in the 3rd condition with the home group behind all of them as co-captain Liam Duggan and also proficient Jamie Cripps arised clutch with a set of late goals to win the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo and also Tim Kelly were outstanding, scoring 29 as well as 26 disposals specifically. Trick forward Jake Waterman continued his promote a Coleman Award with 4 targets, while professional Port Favorite strong wound back the time clock with 22 fingertips, six takes on as well as a goal.Room for improvementA win's a gain for an Eagles side who has actually struggled for many years and also that have had a very tough month with the departure of previous instructor Adam Simpson. They battled early contending with a Mac computer Andrew-led Suns ahead line, yet cleansed that up without delay at half opportunity. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs continued to press their leading 4 claims along with an emphatic 51-point victory over Melbourne. The Pets did the damages early, assembling a blistering opening 10 minutes where they entirely managed the game. With suits against Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) as well as the GWS Giants (home) to come, Luke Beveridge's edge are actually effectively put to produce a severe declaration in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led from the front acquiring 33 disposals, 2 goals and also an immense 16 credit rating participations in what was surely a three-vote performance happened Brownlow Medal night. Star midfielder Adam Treloar contributed in the triumph, scoring 30 contacts and 2 objectives, while half-back Bailey Dale delivered a lot of drive along with 34 fingertips and 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was actually a dominant evening for the Doggies, that specified the mood early for an emphatic success. They performed miss out on some options in front of goal though which Luke Beveridge would no doubt like all of them to tidy up in advance of a travel to Adelaide next week. A 51-point victory was actually terrific, however it might possess been actually a lot more if they converted much better facing the significant sticks.GradeA.