Charlie Curnow celebrates a goal in Carlton's match against Gold Coast in R23, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

ROUND 23 was one for the talls at both end of the ground, with Charlie Curnow, Jesse Hogan and Jake Lever all getting a perfect 10 votes from the coaches.

Port Adelaide's Zak Butters also picked up 10 in his side's win over Fremantle to jump three votes clear of Collingwood's Nick Daicos at the top of the leaderboard with one round to go in the race to be named the AFLCA's Champion Player of 2023.

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Curnow's five-goal, 18-disposal game in Carlton's tight win over Gold Coast and Hogan's nine goals and 17 marks against Essendon saw them rewarded with perfect scores, while Lever picked up 10 in Melbourne's win over Hawthorn.

Butters, Richmond's Dustin Martin and St Kilda's Jack Sinclair also picked up 10 votes each.

Butters now sits on 102 votes ahead of Daicos on 99, who won't poll again this year due to a knee injury that has ruled him out of the rest of the home and away season.

Western Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli picked up nine votes to move into third spot overall on 96.

Collingwood v Brisbane

9 Lachie Neale BL
9 Scott Pendlebury COLL
4 Charlie Cameron BL
4 Eric Hipwood BL
2 Dayne Zorko BL
2 Josh Dunkley BL

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:33

    Lions crumber eats up opportunity with flashy opener

    Callum Ah Chee reads the play to perfection and earns the opening goal within the first minute

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  • 00:38

    Pressure Pies get Daicos to finish the job

    Collingwood showcases some brilliant team-first footy and finds Josh Daicos for a neat finish

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  • 00:41

    Courageous Cameron takes flight in epic clunk

    Charlie Cameron reels in this stunning mark to give his side the perfect start to the second term

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  • 01:45

    Bizarre chain of events leaves Lion shirtless in wild scenes

    A fiery Deven Robertson sees his jumper eventually ripped off completely after enduring one too many tackles

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  • 01:00

    Flying Ah Chee's heavy fall felt all around stadium

    Callum Ah Chee has the wind knocked out of him after this shocking landing leaves the Lion gasping for air

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  • 00:47

    Pies debutant subbed out hurt in cruel start to AFL

    Collingwood first-gamer Jakob Ryan sees his debut come to an end prematurely after this heavy knock forces him to be subbed out of the contest

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  • 00:48

    Magpies faithful find voice after Beau's tackle deemed dangerous

    Collingwood fans let their feelings be known after Beau McCreery is pinged for this tackling action on Darcy Wilmot

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  • 00:37

    Speedy Lions steal the show with pair of pearlers

    Charlie Cameron and Eric Hipwood snare some handy goals in the final term as the Lions look in complete control

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  • 08:25

    Highlights: Collingwood v Brisbane

    The Magpies and Lions clash in round 23

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  • 07:49

    Full post-match, R23: Lions

    Watch Brisbane's press conference after round 23's match against Collingwood

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  • 07:54

    Full post-match, R23: Magpies

    Watch Collingwood's press conference after round 23's match against Brisbane

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  • 14:56

    Mini-Match: Collingwood v Brisbane

    Extended highlights of the Magpies and Lions clash in round 23

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Richmond v North Melbourne

10 Dustin Martin RICH
8 Shai Bolton RICH
5 Nick Larkey NMFC
4 Harry Sheezel NMFC
2 Tarryn Thomas NMFC
1 Jacob Hopper RICH

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:56

    Classy Dusty gets Tigers rolling

    Dustin Martin opens his side's account with this silky running finish midway through the opening term

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  • 00:45

    Larkey completes frantic Roos end-to-end play

    Nick Larkey shows his quality with this snapping finish to complete a brilliant coast-to-coast play from his side

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  • 00:27

    Ziebell winds back clock with epic high-flying mark

    Jack Ziebell shows he still has a trick or two up his sleeve with this sensational hanger late in the first term

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  • 00:47

    Tigers on the charge with back-to-back stunners

    Shai Bolton and Dustin Martin show their prowess with these sensational goals to make it five in a row for their side

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  • 00:33

    Riewoldt joins Tiger party with sneaky finish

    Jack Riewoldt nails this goal in his farewell game from close range to continue his side's momentum

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  • 00:47

    Larkey double breathes life into Roos

    Nick Larkey snags two goals in quick succession as he now has five goals for the match early in the third term

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  • 00:43

    Electric Bolton too slick for Roos

    Shai Bolton razzles and dazzles with this exceptional finish early in the final term

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  • 03:56

    Tigers farewell two champs in emotional finale

    Richmond says goodbye to three-time premiership stars Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt

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  • 08:43

    Highlights: Richmond v North Melbourne

    The Tigers and Kangaroos clash in round 23

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  • 03:32

    Ziebell celebrated around 'G in well-deserved moment

    North Melbourne warrior Jack Ziebell walks off to a standing ovation after playing his final game of AFL

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  • 11:27

    Full post-match, R23: Kangaroos

    Watch North Melbourne's press conference after round 23's match against Richmond

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  • 04:13

    Full post-match, R23: Tigers

    Watch Richmond's press conference after round 23's match against North Melbourne

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  • 14:48

    Mini-Match: Richmond v North Melbourne

    Extended highlights of the Tigers and Kangaroos clash in round 23

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Gold Coast v Carlton

10 Charlie Curnow CARL
7 David Swallow GCFC
5 Jacob Weitering CARL
5 Sam Flanders GCFC
2 Nicholas Newman CARL
1 Touk Miller GCFC

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:36

    Suns earn swift start through cool, calm Rosas

    Malcolm Rosas threads a cruisy snap for the first major of the match

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  • 00:46

    Suns cooking early as Swallow shines in double play

    David Swallow's big fly sets up Ben Ainsworth for the finish, before the veteran chimes in with one of his own

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  • 00:39

    Charlie flexes his muscles to lift the Blues

    Charlie Curnow roves to perfection before converting a cracking contested grab

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  • 00:59

    Lukosius reported as 100m blunder hands Blues another

    Jack Martin finishes in style after Jack Lukosius goes in the book for a swinging arm on Nic Newman

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  • 00:41

    Ainsworth's awesome arrow brings Suns level

    Ben Ainsworth nails a terrific major in heavy traffic

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  • 00:43

    Miller drills running captain's goal as contest heats up

    Touk Miller finishes with class to extend Gold Coast's final-term lead

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  • 00:34

    Motlop magic sparks Blues to keep them alive

    Jesse Motlop nails a fantastic classy goal to keep Carlton in the contest

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  • 04:05

    Last two mins: Suns denied upset win after late miss

    Enjoy the thrilling final moments between Gold Coast and Carlton in round 23, 2023

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  • 06:39

    Full post-match, R23: Suns

    Watch Gold Coast's press conference after round 23's match against Carlton

    AFL
  • 08:34

    Full post-match, R23: Blues

    Watch Carlton's press conference after round 23's match against Gold Coast

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  • 08:57

    Highlights: Gold Coast v Carlton

    The Suns and Blues clash in round 23

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  • 14:15

    Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Carlton

    Extended highlights of the Suns and Blues clash in round 23

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Greater Western Sydney v Essendon

10 Jesse Hogan GWS
7 Tom Green GWS
4 Harry Himmelberg GWS
3 Brent Daniels GWS
2 Kieren Briggs GWS
2 Callan Ward GWS
2 Lachie Whitfield GWS

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:41

    Daniels ignites Giants with impressive opening goal

    Brent Daniels mops up the spilled footy and breaks into open space to claim this stellar major

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  • 00:37

    Greene launches cracking gem from outside 50m

    An unmanned Toby Greene collects the footy with a clear runway and connects on the long bomb

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  • 00:50

    Coniglio steals spotlight with brilliant intercept goal

    Stephen Coniglio picks off a sloppy Bombers handball and makes them pay with this major

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  • 00:46

    Hogan wreaks havoc with back-to-back majors

    GWS grows a giant lead as Jesse Hogan drills two set shots

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  • 00:33

    Himmelberg exploits Dons' defensive lapse with stunning goal

    Harry Himmelberg waltzes into the forward 50 unmarked and nails this ripping major to pile on more pain

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  • 00:43

    Bombers end scoring drought with two crucial goals

    Kyle Langford and Andrew Phillips combine for back-to-back goals in an effort to find a much-needed Dons spark

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  • 00:33

    Lloyd celebrates farewell with dazzling beauty

    Daniel Lloyd electrifies Giants fans and teammates as he marks the footy and converts the set shot

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  • 00:30

    McMullin makes history with first career major

    Toby McMullin finds the big sticks to secure the Giants' highest AFL scoreline

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  • 08:18

    Highlights: GWS v Essendon

    The Giants and Bombers clash in round 23

    AFL
  • 07:32

    Full post-match, R23: Bombers

    Watch Essendon's press conference after round 23's match against GWS

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  • 02:47

    Hogan puts it all together in Giant nine-goal demolition

    Jesse Hogan is instrumental in his side's destruction with a massive haul of nine goals to go alongside a host of marks and disposals

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  • 07:22

    Full post-match, R23: Giants

    Watch GWS's press conference after round 23's match against Essendon

    AFL
  • 13:59

    Mini-Match: GWS v Essendon

    Extended highlights of the Giants and Bombers clash in round 23

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St Kilda v Geelong

10 Jack Sinclair STK
8 Rowan Marshall STK
4 Callum Wilkie STK
3 Bradley Hill STK
2 Brad Crouch STK
2 Max King STK
1 Tom Stewart GEEL

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:51

    Saints take less than 30 seconds to make statement

    St Kilda comes out firing as Mitch Owens snares the first goal of the game within the opening minute

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  • 00:51

    Cat's late sling tackle sparks fireworks early

    Tensions boil over after Mitch Duncan is penalised for this tackle on Jack Higgins

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  • 00:37

    Silky Stengle always knows where the big sticks are

    Tyson Stengle shows his class with this stunning snap to give the Cats a much-needed major

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  • 00:34

    Sharman soars as Saints fans roar

    Cooper Sharman plucks a beautiful mark and makes no mistake with the resulting shot

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  • 01:00

    Marvel erupts after manic minute ends in Matteas magic

    A hot footy eventually makes its way to Mattaes Phillipou who slots a sizzling snap to send Saints fans into a frenzy

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  • 00:46

    Crouch trickery ends in cracking Cooper clunk

    Brad Crouch feeds Jack Steele with a dazzling handball before the skipper finds Cooper Sharman for a high-flying mark

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  • 00:51

    Tuohy's toe-poke helps Cats claw closer

    Zach Tuohy gives Geelong a small sniff with this crafty goal in the final term

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  • 00:51

    Saints fans go wild after two daggers seal fate

    Rowan Marshall and Dan Butler provide the icing as St Kilda finishes in style

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  • 08:35

    Highlights: St Kilda v Geelong

    The Saints and Cats clash in round 23

    AFL
  • 04:28

    Full post-match, R23: Saints

    Watch St Kilda's press conference after round 23's match against Geelong

    AFL
  • 09:03

    Full post-match, R23: Cats

    Watch Geelong's press conference after round 23's match against St Kilda

    AFL
  • 14:04

    Mini-Match: St Kilda v Geelong

    Extended highlights of the Saints and Cats clash in round 23

    AFL

Adelaide v Sydney

9 Nick Blakey SYD
9 Errol Gulden SYD
4 Isaac Heeney SYD
3 Rory Laird ADEL
2 Jake Soligo ADEL
2 Shane McAdam ADEL
1 Jordan Dawson ADEL

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:32

    Campbell goes big from beyond the arc

    Braeden Campbell nails this long-range effort to extend his side's lead heading into the second quarter

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  • 00:36

    Wicks too slick with stellar snap

    Sam Wicks puts through this ripping goal to put his side back in front during the opening term

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  • 00:56

    Heeney double blow continues Swans' roll

    Isaac Heeney boots back-to-back majors to further extend his side's lead early in the second term

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  • 00:29

    Electric Papley steps up with slippery stunner

    Tom Papley slots this sensational dribble goal midway through the second quarter

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  • 00:56

    Ridiculous Rankine lights up Adelaide Oval

    Izak Rankine's forward prowess is on show with this outrageous finish giving his side an ideal start to the third term

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  • 00:47

    Bursting Blakey sets up McDonald for sizzling strike

    Nick Blakey produces an electric run from half-back and Logan McDonald finishes his work with a stellar finish

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  • 00:37

    Explosive Crows go back-to-back to open the fourth

    Goals from Lachlan Murphy and Wayne Milera inside a minute of each other gives Adelaide a big sniff to start the final quarter

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  • 00:18

    Is McCartin in trouble for this bump?

    Tom McCartin elects to bump in this incident which makes high contact with Shane McAdam

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  • 04:27

    Last two mins: Controversial call denies Crows late winner

    Enjoy the thrilling final moments between Adelaide and Sydney in round 23, 2023

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  • 01:14

    Late Keays shot deemed to graze post in dramatic finish

    Adelaide Oval is rocked as Ben Keays celebrates a potential match-winner in front of fans before being denied by the goal umpire

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  • 08:54

    Highlights: Adelaide v Sydney

    The Crows and Swans clash in round 23

    AFL
  • 06:16

    Full post-match, R23: Swans

    Watch Sydney's press conference after round 23's match against Adelaide

    AFL
  • 07:46

    Full post-match, R23: Crows

    Watch Adelaide's press conference after round 23's match against Sydney

    AFL
  • 13:45

    Mini-Match: Adelaide v Sydney

    Extended highlights of the Crows and Swans clash in round 23

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Western Bulldogs v West Coast

9 Marcus Bontempelli WB
9 Tim Kelly WCE
6 Jamie Cripps WCE
3 Oscar Allen WCE
2 Elliot Yeo WCE
1 James O'Donnell WB

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:50

    Cripps chips in with ripper as Eagles soar early

    Jamie Cripps nails this slick running goal to continue his side's hot start

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  • 00:30

    Snappy Allen and Yeo putting on a show

    Two goals in quick succession from Oscar Allen and Elliot Yeo extends the Eagles' lead

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  • 00:42

    Brave McGovern limps off after bruising collision

    Jeremy McGovern gets helped from the field following this massive collision late in the first quarter

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  • 00:47

    Pressure Dogs prevail as Baker slams it home

    Oskar Baker rewards his side's forward pressure with this goal midway through the second term

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  • 00:50

    Double delight edges Dogs in front

    Goals to Marcus Bontempelli and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan put the Bulldogs in front for the first time this afternoon

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  • 00:52

    West is best with terrific power-punch

    Rhylee West delivers this ripping running goal to extend his side's lead during the third quarter

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  • 01:00

    Cripps keeps on cooking as Eagles start to dream

    Jamie Cripps has a hand in three quick Eagles goals as they edge closer to a stunning upset

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  • 02:56

    Five-star Cripps rips Dogs apart in massive upset

    Jamie Cripps kicks five goals as he leads his side off the bottom of the table with a seven-point victory

    AFL
  • 08:24

    Highlights: Western Bulldogs v West Coast

    The Bulldogs and Eagles clash in round 23

    AFL
  • 08:15

    Full post-match, R23: Eagles

    Watch West Coast's press conference after round 23's match against Western Bulldogs

    AFL
  • 09:51

    Full post-match, R23: Bulldogs

    Watch Western Bulldogs's press conference after round 23's match against West Coast

    AFL
  • 14:31

    Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v West Coast

    Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Eagles clash in round 23

    AFL

Melbourne v Hawthorn

10 Jake Lever MELB
8 Jake Melksham MELB
6 Trent Rivers MELB
2 Jack Viney MELB
2 James Worpel HAW
1 Finn Maginness HAW
1 Karl Amon HAW

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:30

    Hawks off to a stellar Day with opening major

    Hawthorn manages to break through the Demons' defence and is rewarded with this wide-open Will Day goal

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  • 00:33

    Demons find scoring spark with Smith's gem

    An unmanned Joel Smith collects the footy in front of the big sticks and delivers Melbourne's first goal

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  • 00:37

    Hustwaite electrifies crowd with first career goal

    Henry Hustwaite brings the hustle in his first AFL match with a marvelous tackle and set shot

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  • 00:33

    Melksham nails thrilling toe-poke beauty

    A quick-thinking Jake Melksham soccers the spilled footy through for a goal

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  • 00:28

    Breust brews exceptional major

    The Hawks execute a beautiful centre clearance and Luke Breust finishes the rest

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  • 00:37

    Melksham delights with fabulous finish

    Jake Melksham hunts down the loose footy and blows past the Hawks defenders to slot this major

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  • 00:29

    Pumped-up Oliver conjures gold at last

    Clayton Oliver gathers the footy and converts this super major as the Demons look home

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  • 00:37

    Petracca piles on the pain with clinical goal

    The Demons take control of the game as Christian Petracca steals the footy and drives it home

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  • 07:01

    Full post-match, R23: Demons

    Watch Melbourne's press conference after round 23's match against Hawthorn

    AFL
  • 08:07

    Highlights: Melbourne v Hawthorn

    The Demons and Hawks clash in round 23

    AFL
  • 07:05

    Full post-match, R23: Hawks

    Watch Hawthorn's press conference after round 23's match against Melbourne

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  • 01:45

    Lever shuts door on Hawks with rock-solid defensive display

    Jake Lever keeps Hawthorn at bay with another starring role in the Demons' backline

    AFL
  • 13:26

    Mini-Match: Melbourne v Hawthorn

    Extended highlights of the Demons and Hawks clash in round 23

    AFL

Fremantle v Port Adelaide

10 Zak Butters PORT
7 Caleb Serong FRE
4 Andrew Brayshaw FRE
4 Jason Horne-Francis PORT
3 Ollie Wines PORT
1 Connor Rozee PORT
1 Jeremy Finlayson PORT

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:30

    Freddy catches Farrell napping and makes him pay

    Michael Frederick applies a brilliant run-down tackle and nails the opener

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  • 00:39

    Butters stuns all with magnificent backwards hook

    Zak Butters nails a sensational snap over his shoulder from the stoppage

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  • 00:38

    Horne-Francis collects and delivers electric sizzler

    Jason Horne-Francis bursts away and finishes with class from the angle

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  • 00:36

    Emmett nails special milestone moment

    Tom Emmett threads his first career goal in the big time

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  • 01:00

    Freakish JHF flash brings sublime Finlayson curler

    Jeremy Finlayson nails a superb snap after Jason Horne-Francis' exhilarating play

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  • 00:37

    Switkowski's cool finish keeps the door open

    Sam Switkowski snaps through a timely major after a swift Jye Amiss handball

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  • 08:35

    Highlights: Fremantle v Port Adelaide

    The Dockers and Power clash in round 23

    AFL
  • 08:31

    Full post-match, R23: Power

    Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after round 23's match against Fremantle

    AFL
  • 10:00

    Full post-match, R23: Dockers

    Watch Fremantle's press conference after round 23's match against Port Adelaide

    AFL
  • 14:49

    Mini-Match: Fremantle v Port Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Dockers and Power clash in round 23

    AFL

LEADERBOARD

102 Zak Butters PORT
99 Nick Daicos COLL
96 Marcus Bontempelli WB
90 Christian Petracca MELB
82 Lachie Neale BL
81 Connor Rozee PORT
78 Errol Gulden SYD
77 Jack Sinclair STK
76 Caleb Serong FRE
74 Toby Greene GWS
73 Zach Merrett ESS
71 Noah Anderson GCFC
72 Jordan Dawson ADEL
63 Jai Newcombe HAW
63 Tim Taranto RICH
60 Patrick Cripps CARL
60 Jack Viney MELB
58 Luke Jackson FRE
56 Tom Liberatore WB
55 Dan Houston PORT