GREATER Western Sydney gun Josh Kelly and Brisbane midfielder Hugh McCluggage have earned perfect 10s for their finals performances as the race begins to be crowned 'Mr September' for 2023.
Kelly starred to help the Giants past St Kilda in their elimination final at the MCG on Saturday.
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He had 27 disposals, seven clearances and kicked two goals in the Giants' 24-point victory, earning 10 votes from the coaches in the Gary Ayres Award.
McCluggage impressed as the Lions beat Port Adelaide in their qualifying final at the Gabba, earning the other 10-vote game.
The midfielder had 26 touches, nine clearances and kicked a major to guide the Lions into a home preliminary final.
Blake Acres took home nine votes for his performance in Carlton's win over Sydney, while Max Gawn earned eight in Melbourne's defeat to Collingwood.
The Gary Ayres Award is presented in recognition of the player who has been adjudged the best through the finals series, as voted by the coaches.
Grand Final votes will receive a 1.5 times loading.
Collingwood v Melbourne
8 Max Gawn (MELB)
6 Isaac Quaynor (COLL)
6 Jack Crisp (COLL)
4 Bobby Hill (COLL)
3 Christian Petracca (MELB)
2 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)
1 Clayton Oliver (MELB)
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01:05
Emotions spill over in fiery start to battle
Some early fireworks between both sides sets the tone for a ferocious contest ahead
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00:30
Even Petracca in two minds can conjure magic
Christian Petracca finishes in sublime style after appearing to get himself into trouble by playing on
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00:47
Pickett in hot water after ferocious bump on Cripps
Kysaiah Pickett may find himself under MRO scrutiny after collecting Patrick Cripps high in this action
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00:48
Carlton starts cooking as Walsh and Curnow electrify
Sam Walsh and Charlie Curnow get their faithful buzzing with some team-lifting goals
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00:39
Kysaiah catches fire and erupts like never before
Melbourne looks to have turned a corner as a pumped-up Kysaiah Pickett finally lights up in the third term
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00:33
Walsh wizardry sets up grandstand finish
Sam Walsh adds to his tireless performance with a stunning major to tie the scores in the final term
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01:09
Woozy Weitering spotted stumbling in defence
Jacob Weitering appears worse for wear after copping an accidental knock in this final-quarter incident
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00:36
Tense moments as Dee slings star Blue into fence
Tom Sparrow may find himself in hot water after this action causes Sam Walsh to hit his head on the fence
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03:55
Last two mins: Blues prevail over Dees in classic
The thrilling final moments between Melbourne and Carlton in the semi finals
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08:48
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01:27
Walsh never stops running in inspiring outing
Sam Walsh helps his side over the line with a match-winning display that included a host of disposals, tackles and goals
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09:56
Full post-match, SF: Blues
Watch Carlton's press conference after their semi-final against Melbourne
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07:30
Full post-match, SF: Demons
Watch Melbourne's press conference after their semi-final against Carlton
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14:44
Mini-Match: Melbourne v Carlton
Extended highlights of the Demons and Blues clash in the first semi final
Carlton v Sydney
9 Blake Acres (CARL)
8 Sam Walsh (CARL)
5 Tom McCartin (SYD)
4 Matthew Cottrell (CARL)
2 Errol Gulden (SYD)
1 Adam Cerra (CARL)
1 Adam Saad (CARL)
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07:30
Full post-match, SF: Demons
Watch Melbourne's press conference after their semi-final against Carlton
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00:57
Greene's early burst fires up Giants
Toby Greene shows off his class as he kicks his side's first two majors of the night
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01:05
Super Rioli double lights up Adelaide Oval
Willie Rioli makes an early impact with this pair of goals giving his side some early momentum
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00:38
Kelly and Coniglio raise the heat in hot minute
Goals to gun midfielders Josh Kelly and Stephen Coniglio in quick succession sees the Giants extend their advantage
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00:51
Hogan piles on more pain in stunning run for GWS
Jesse Hogan makes it two goals in short time to continue his side's onslaught in the second term
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00:38
Rioli raises noise level after half-time with small spark
Willie Rioli does his best to create some much-needed momentum for the Power with this clever goal to kickstart the third term
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00:38
Riccardi's lethal long kick may just do the trick
Jake Riccardi nails this superb set shot to bring the Giants one step closer to a massive victory
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00:38
Skipper delivers the dagger to book date with Pies
Toby Greene produces the sealing goal to all but assure his side a preliminary final berth against Collingwood
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08:34
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02:17
Hogan's heroics one of many Giant performances
Jesse Hogan owns his role in his side's stunning upset victory, with a powerful four-goal display to go alongside some big marks
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10:08
Full post-match, SF: Giants
Watch GWS's press conference after their semi final against Port Adelaide
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10:27
Full post-match, SF: Power
Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after their semi final against GWS
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15:02
Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v GWS
Extended highlights of the Power and Giants clash in the second semi final
St Kilda v Greater Western Sydney
10 Josh Kelly (GWS)
7 Tom Green (GWS)
4 Connor Idun (GWS)
3 Lachie Whitfield (GWS)
3 Lachie Ash (GWS)
2 Rowan Marshall (STK)
1 Brent Daniels (GWS)
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00:36
Big Saints catch fire from first bounce
Cooper Sharman sticks a brilliant contested grab and nails the opener after Rowan Marshall's terrific double play
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00:47
Toby gets off the chain and delivers Giant response
Toby Greene finds space and finishes with class for GWS' first major
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00:36
Electrifying Riccardi bender surges GWS to early buffer
Jake Riccardi drills a cracking banana in traffic to continue Greater Western Sydney's slick start
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00:56
King gets the 'G rocking with pair of massive moments
Max King nails back-to-back goals in the second term to bring St Kilda back into the elimination final
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00:36
Kelly stuns all with insane boundary brilliance
Josh Kelly threads the eye of the needle from distance in a trademark clutch moment
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00:33
Bedford's smooth-moving curler a Giant reason to smile
Toby Bedford nails a cool running snap to extend Greater Western Sydney's big third-term margin
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00:30
Saints' big-time siren special brings huge belief
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera slots a clutch goal in traffic on the three-quarter-time siren to keep St Kilda in the contest
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08:51
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09:15
Full post-match, EF: Giants
Watch GWS's press conference after their Elimination Final against St Kilda
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08:25
Full post-match, EF: Saints
Watch St Kilda's press conference after their Elimination Final against GWS
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02:18
Kelly stays cool in the finals fire to keep Giant wave rolling
Josh Kelly puts on a clutch display of class in the second elimination final to help GWS advance to next week
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14:57
Mini-Match: St Kilda v GWS
Extended highlights of the Saints and Giants clash in the second elimination final
Brisbane v Port Adelaide
10 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
7 Joe Daniher (BL)
4 Cameron Rayner (BL)
3 Josh Dunkley (BL)
3 Jaspa Fletcher (BL)
2 Darcy Wilmot (BL)
1 Connor Rozee (PORT)
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00:39
Blistering Bailey leaves Power for dust
Zac Bailey shows off his explosiveness with this sensational goal to open his side's account
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00:30
Butters and Zorko collide in fiery exchange
Dayne Zorko is left on the ground sore after Zak Butters remonstrates following a heated marking contest
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00:34
Lethal Lord breaks through for Power
Ollie Lord delivers this superb finish late in the opening term to give his side their first major of the night
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00:33
Booming Rayner lets rip from long range
Cam Rayner gives his side an instant reply with this brutal kick from beyond the arc
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00:42
Epic Rozee bomb sparks Power to life
Connor Rozee only needs one step to nail this ripping goal to give his side the lead
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00:47
Country Charlie has Gabba rocking
Charlie Cameron snags two goals in quick succession which gets the Gabba faithful up on their feet
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00:42
Dynamic double edges Lions closer to prelim
Back-to-back goals from Eric Hipwood and Joe Daniher gives their side a near match-winning lead heading into the final term
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01:55
The Joe show lives up to hype with five
Joe Daniher plays a starring role in the Lions' road to the prelim with a host of strong marks to go alongside five goals
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08:45
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08:08
Full post-match, QF: Lions
Watch Brisbane's press conference after their Qualifying Final match against Port Adelaide
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06:43
Full post-match, QF: Power
Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after their Qualifying Final against Brisbane
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14:54
Mini-Match: Brisbane v Port Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Lions and Power clash in the second qualifying final
Leaderboard
10 Josh Kelly (GWS)
10 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
9 Blake Acres (CARL)
8 Max Gawn (MELB)
8 Sam Walsh (CARL)
7 Joe Daniher (BL)
7 Tom Green (GWS)
6 Jack Crisp (COLL)
6 Isaac Quaynor (COLL)
5 Tom McCartin (SYD)
4 Matthew Cottrell (CARL)
4 Bobby Hill (COLL)
4 Connor Idun (GWS)
4 Cameron Rayner (BL)
3 Lachie Ash (GWS)
3 Josh Dunkley (BL)
3 Jaspa Fletcher (BL)
3 Christian Petracca (MELB)
3 Lachie Whitfield (GWS)
2 Errol Gulden (SYD)
2 Rowan Marshall (STK)
2 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)
2 Darcy Wilmot (BL)
Previous winners
2016 Josh Kennedy (Sydney)
2017 Dustin Martin (Richmond)
2018 Steele Sidebottom (Collingwood)
2019 Dustin Martin (Richmond)
2020 Dustin Martin (Richmond)
2021 Jack Macrae (Western Bulldogs)
2022 Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong)
