Harry McKay celebrates a goal during the R3 match between Carlton and North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on March 29, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos

CARLTON star Harry McKay has surged into second place in the race for the AFLCA Champion Player award after a standout performance on Good Friday.

The goalkicking ace nabbed a perfect 10 votes from the coaches after his five majors, 19 disposals and 10 marks against North Melbourne.

McKay is now on 23 votes for the season, just nine behind Sydney gun Isaac Heeney, who picked up another four votes against Richmond.

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Greater Western Sydney jet Tom Green is on 21 votes in third place, while Gold Coast's Matt Rowell and Fremantle's Caleb Serong are equal fourth on 18.

McKay was one of only two players to grab the maximum 10 votes this week alongside Western Bulldogs midfielder Adam Treloar.

Jamie Elliott, Hayden Young, Andrew McGrath and James Worpel all picked up nine votes for their games at the weekend.

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Brisbane v Collingwood

9 Jamie Elliott (COLL)
9 Lachie Neale (BL)
5 Nick Daicos (COLL)
3 Tom Mitchell (COLL)
2 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
1 John Noble (COLL)
1 Billy Frampton (COLL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:42

    Hill haunts Lions again with opener in quick time

    Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill bobs up in familiar fashion against Brisbane to land the game’s first goal

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  • 00:38

    Fletcher’s flashy kick finds the sticks

    Brisbane continues to pile pressure on Collingwood as Jaspa Fletcher nails this crafty snap

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  • 00:56

    Rayner reigns supreme after two fiery scuffles

    Cam Rayner produces a huge momentum boost heading into half-time with this quality finish inching the Lions in front

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  • 00:41

    Beau on the burst goes bang from some distance

    The Magpies land the first blow after the main break with this outstanding goal from Beau McCreery

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  • 00:38

    Neale’s nasty ankle roll gives Lions scare

    Brisbane star Lachie Neale hobbles around the ground after this awkward landing

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  • 00:42

    Lach down: Pendles floors Neale with rare blow

    Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury treads hot water after collecting Lachie Neale in the stomach

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  • 00:42

    Big O’s no-look knack feeds Zac in attack

    Oscar McInerney conjures a dazzling handball in the path of Zac Bailey who bursts into an open goal

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  • 00:51

    Elliott’s electric mow down and double inches Pies closer

    Jamie Elliott produces a pair of crucial majors in the final term including a thunderous tackle on Dayne Zorko

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  • 06:06

    Highlights: Brisbane v Collingwood

    The Lions and Magpies clash in round three

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  • 09:15

    Full post-match, R3: Lions

    Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round three’s match against Collingwood

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  • 04:33

    Full post-match, R3: Magpies

    Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round three’s match against Brisbane

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  • 14:12

    Mini-Match: Brisbane v Collingwood

    Extended highlights of the Lions and Magpies clash in round three

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North Melbourne v Carlton

10 Harry McKay (CARL)
8 George Hewett (CARL)
6 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
3 Charlie Curnow (CARL)
2 Elijah Hollands (CARL)
1 Adam Cerra (CARL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:29

    Durdin dips in with cheeky checkside

    Corey Durdin snares a classic crumbing goal to curb North Melbourne’s fast start

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  • 00:48

    Big Roo subbed after Achilles injury

    Luckless utility Callum Coleman-Jones is stretchered off the ground after succumbing to a worrying injury in the second term

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  • 00:52

    McKay heating up quickly in warning signs for North

    Harry McKay starts to get off the chain in the second term with a pair of strong marks and goals

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  • 00:33

    Crafty Curtis conjures dribble goal to remember

    Paul Curtis notches his third major of the game in some style with a dazzling finish along the ground

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  • 00:51

    Curnow and McKay proving an absolute handful

    Carlton’s power forwards Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay start to take control of the contest after half-time

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  • 00:42

    Luckless Blue helped off after friendly fire

    Caleb Marchbank leaves the field of play after copping this heavy contact from a teammate

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  • 00:47

    Cripps chips in with skipper’s goal for good measure

    Patrick Cripps caps off a terrific performance with this clever shot in the final term

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  • 00:38

    Happy Hollands gets his moment in new colours

    The Blues swarm Elijah Hollands after landing his first goal for his new side

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  • 06:16

    Highlights: North Melbourne v Carlton

    The Kangaroos and Blues clash in round three

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  • 13:14

    Full post-match, R3: Kangaroos

    Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round three’s match against Carlton

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  • 09:51

    Full post-match, R3: Blues

    Watch Carlton’s press conference after round three’s match against North Melbourne

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  • 14:51

    Mini-Match: North Melbourne v Carlton

    Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Blues clash in round three

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Fremantle v Adelaide

9 Hayden Young (FRE)
7 Alex Pearce (FRE)
5 Jordan Clark (FRE)
4 Michael Walters (FRE)
3 Luke Ryan (FRE)
1 Caleb Serong (FRE)
1 Mark Keane (ADEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:42

    Keays never stops running to earn awesome opener

    Taylor Walker sells some sweet candy and helps set up the first goal of the game through Ben Keays

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  • 00:47

    Third time lucky for pumped up Walters

    Michael Walters finally earns a well-deserved goal in the second term after a series of near moments

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  • 00:46

    Amiss finds the sticks with soccer-style finish

    Jye Amiss capitalises on his side’s hot patch with this clever goal moments before the main break

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  • 00:34

    Sholl’s sky-high goal gets Crows on a roll

    Lachlan Sholl lands this stunning effort in the third term to provide his side a much-needed lift

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  • 00:57

    Cruel Crows blow with luckless Milera injured

    Injury-riddled rebounder Wayne Milera is assisted off the ground after this awkward landing

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  • 00:43

    Freddy swings the hips and feeds Banfield big major

    Michael Frederick does brilliantly to break a tackle and set up Bailey Banfield for a crucial goal

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  • 01:22

    Pearce and Ryan shut the door in rock-solid defence

    Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce and gun defender Luke Ryan produce a stunning defensive display to keep the Crows at bay

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  • 07:15

    Full post-match, R3: Crows

    Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round three’s match against Fremantle

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  • 06:11

    Highlights: Fremantle v Adelaide

    The Dockers and Crows clash in round three

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  • 10:44

    Full post-match, R3: Dockers

    Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round three’s match against Adelaide

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  • 14:08

    Mini-Match: Fremantle v Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Dockers and Crows clash in round three

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Essendon v St Kilda

9 Andrew McGrath (ESS)
5 Zach Merrett (ESS)
4 Nic Martin (ESS)
4 Sebastian Ross (STK)
3 Jack Steele (STK)
2 Dyson Heppell (ESS)
2 Bradley Hill (STK)
1 Xavier Duursma (ESS)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:43

    Higgins helps himself to opener with silky snap

    Jack Higgins picks up where he left off last week, with a crafty finish to open the show

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  • 00:54

    Butler serves up tricks and treat in candy special

    Dan Butler marks his return to the side with a wild major in the first term

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  • 00:47

    Duursma delight after firing first arrow for Dons

    Bombers recruit Xavier Duursma gives the Essendon faithful his trademark celebration after nailing this checkside

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  • 00:20

    Don down after being clipped by Saints young gun

    Sam Durham receives a free kick after being collected high by Marcus Windhager

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  • 00:47

    McGrath needs just two steps to land monster strike

    Andrew McGrath brings the Bombers back to within one kick with this super effort

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  • 00:45

    Bomber blow with promising mid subbed

    Essendon loses Sam Durham to injury in the third term after the young gun gets hurt in this tackle

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  • 00:27

    Stocks up: Liam launches for rare speccy

    Liam Stocker completes a beautiful mark over the top of former teammate Jade Gresham

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  • 00:42

    Stringer seizes moment with massive match-winner

    Jake Stringer scores the game’s decisive goal after unleashing a sensational set shot

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  • 03:32

    Last two mins: Bombers leave it late to sink Saints

    The thrilling final moments between Essendon and St Kilda in round three

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  • 06:20

    Highlights: Essendon v St Kilda

    The Saints and Bombers clash in round three

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  • 07:27

    Full post-match, R3: Bombers

    Watch Essendon’s press conference after round three’s match against St Kilda

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  • 07:42

    Full post-match, R3: Saints

    Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round three’s match against Essendon

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  • 02:04

    Martin has the ball on a string in 44-disposal masterclass

    Nic Martin produces a game to remember in his new half-back role with an equal-club record 44 touches

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  • 14:03

    Mini-Match: Essendon v St Kilda

    Extended highlights of the Bombers and Saints clash in round three

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Port Adelaide v Melbourne

8 Max Gawn (MELB)
8 Alex Neal-Bullen (MELB)
8 Willem Drew (PORT)
2 Connor Rozee (PORT)
2 Travis Boak (PORT)
1 Trent Rivers (MELB)
1 Dan Houston (PORT)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:39

    Power find perfect start through Byrne-Jones brilliance

    Port Adelaide hits the scoreboard in an instant thanks to an early Darcy Byrne-Jones goal

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  • 00:42

    Smooth-moving Fritsch fires through Demons opener

    Bayley Fritsch roves the pack to perfection before kicking truly

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  • 01:06

    Horror goal-line blunder sees Melbourne's lead extend

    Kysaiah Pickett keeps Melbourne's momentum rolling after a massive misread from Esava Ratugolea in front of goal

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  • 00:37

    Willie's weaving wizardry leaves Demons in his wake

    Willie Rioli dances his way out of the contest before finding a clever finish in front of goal

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  • 00:37

    Superb Viney delivers in milestone match

    Jack Viney shows his class with a brilliant run and finish in his 200th game

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  • 00:37

    Gawn slots captain's goal to set up blockbuster fourth quarter

    Max Gawn shows his class to bring Melbourne right back at the end of the third term

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  • 00:37

    Dees hit the front after genius tap-on

    Alex Neal-Bullen slots his second goal as Melbourne steals back the lead

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  • 00:41

    Windsor wills his way through with first goal to remember

    Caleb Windsor shows pace and class to kick a memorable first career goal

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  • 06:11

    Highlights: Port Adelaide v Melbourne

    The Power and Demons clash in round three

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  • 05:29

    Full post-match, R3: Power

    Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round three’s match against Melbourne

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  • 06:50

    Full post-match, R3: Demons

    Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round three’s match against Port Adelaide

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  • 15:07

    Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v Melbourne

    Extended highlights of the Power and Demons clash in round three

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Western Bulldogs v West Coast

10 Adam Treloar (WB)
7 Bailey Williams (WB)
4 Aaron Naughton (WB)
3 Lachie Bramble (WB)
2 Jeremy McGovern (WCE)
2 Tim English (WB)
2 Laitham Vandermeer (WB)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:36

    Dog’s inviting kick weighted perfectly for Weightman

    Cody Weightman picks up where he left off last week with his side’s first goal of the game

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  • 00:41

    Gallagher grabs quick double as Dogs sniff trouble

    Bulldogs youngster Harvey Gallagher produces a pair of consecutive goals as his side starts to take control

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  • 00:27

    Brockman brings the hops with sizzling speccy

    Tyler Brockman lights up the wing at Marvel Stadium with this stunning mark over the top of the pack

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  • 00:39

    Handball exhibition works its way towards West

    The Bulldogs link up beautifully and complete a wonderful team goal through Rhylee West

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  • 00:39

    Cody conjures magical dribbler as party continues

    The Bulldogs pile on more pain as Cody Weightman lands this stunning dribble kick from distance

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  • 00:51

    Bont bags late pair to add more icing

    Marcus Bontempelli joins the action with a couple of goals in the final term

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  • 00:50

    Ginbey sparks scuffle after late contact on Macrae

    Eagles young gun Reuben Ginbey gets swarmed by a host of Bulldogs after collecting Jack Macrae high in the final term

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  • 06:02

    Highlights: Western Bulldogs v West Coast

    The Bulldogs and Eagles clash in round three

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  • 09:38

    Full post-match, R3: Eagles

    Watch West Coast’s press conference after round three’s match against Western Bulldogs

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  • 07:49

    Full post-match, R3: Bulldogs

    Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round three’s match against West Coast

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  • 14:09

    Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v West Coast

    Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Eagles clash in round three

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Richmond v Sydney

8 Nick Vlastuin (RICH)
8 Tim Taranto (RICH)
8 Shai Bolton (RICH)
4 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
2 Daniel Rioli (RICH)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:47

    Baker feeds Mansell who eats up opportunity

    Rhyan Mansell does brilliantly to snap through the opening goal after being called to play on

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  • 00:45

    Shai electrifies with typical genius finish

    Richmond continues its impressive start as livewire Shai Bolton nails this super snap

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  • 00:51

    Lefau gets Richmond roaring with first AFL goal

    The Tigers faithful make some noise after New Zealander Mykelti Lefau lands his maiden major in the big league

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  • 00:37

    Blakey catches all by surprise with 60m rocket

    Nick Blakey unleashes a stunning kick from long range to provide a much-needed boost for the Swans

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  • 00:46

    Fireworks spark after Baker’s brutal flying contact

    Liam Baker may find himself in MRO trouble after collecting Lewis Melican with this heavy contact

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  • 00:38

    Flying Fox jumps over tallest Tiger

    Robbie Fox reels in a huge speccy over Toby Nankervis before finishing truly on the half-time siren

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  • 00:48

    Warner refuses to let Swans sink with epic smother

    Chad Warner delivers a crucial effort at the start of the final term to play a big role in this Logan McDonald goal

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  • 03:15

    Last two mins: Tigers hold off fast finishing Swans

    Enjoy the thrilling final moments between Richmond and Sydney in round three

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  • 00:51

    Tigers sweat on Lynch following awkward landing

    Richmond gets dealt an injury headache in the final term with Tom Lynch left hobbling after this contest

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  • 01:21

    Vlastuin can’t be budged in defensive spectacle

    Nick Vlastuin produces a marking masterclass to remember with a match-winning performance in defence

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  • 06:20

    Highlights: Richmond v Sydney

    The Tigers and Swans clash in round three

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  • 05:44

    Full post-match, R3: Swans

    Watch Sydney’s press conference after round three’s match against Richmond

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  • 09:29

    Full post-match, R3: Tigers

    Watch Richmond’s press conference after round three’s match against Sydney

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  • 14:16

    Mini-Match: Richmond v Sydney

    Extended highlights of the Tigers and Swans clash in round three

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Hawthorn v Geelong

9 James Worpel (HAW)
6 Oliver Henry (GEEL)
5 Mitch Duncan (GEEL)
4 Max Holmes (GEEL)
3 Tanner Bruhn (GEEL)
3 Tyson Stengle (GEEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:42

    Cool Cats have their kicking boots on early

    Tyson Stengle and Tom Hawkins slot a pair of tough set shots to get Geelong off to a flyer

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  • 00:52

    Stewart confuses Breust who slips in almighty blunder

    Luke Breust gets caught in two minds and eventually coughs up the footy, before Jeremy Cameron cashes in moments later

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  • 00:37

    Mackenzie’s silky second snap sparks life for Hawks

    Cam Mackenzie gets on the scoreboard for a second time with this neat finish

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  • 00:59

    Lewis and Chol on a roll as late comeback leads to scuffle

    Tensions spiral out of control as Mabior Chol and Mitch Lewis pile on the goals before their side gets stuck into Tom Stewart

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  • 00:38

    Duncan delivers long-range gold as Cats cruise again

    Geelong starts to regain control as Mitch Duncan unleashes a beautiful kick from outside 50

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  • 00:59

    Bolt halt: Game paused amid lightning drama

    The ‘G gets rocked as play between the Hawks and Cats is delayed ahead of the final term due to lightning

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  • 00:38

    Play resumes with a bang as Ginnivan grabs gem

    The Hawks get off to a super start following the lightning delay, with this Jack Ginnivan major

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  • 00:34

    Watson wizardry on show with sweet snap in the wet

    Exciting Hawks youngster Nick Watson displays his craft in front of the goals with this superb finish

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  • 00:42

    Jezza shares the love with Tom by handing off goal

    Jeremy Cameron unselfishly passes the footy to Tom Hawkins directly in front of the sticks for the easiest major

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  • 01:09

    Hawks fans vent frustration over Ginnivan non-frees

    The Hawthorn faithful let their feelings be known after these incidents involving Jack Ginnivan

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  • 06:46

    Highlights: Hawthorn v Geelong

    The Hawks and Cats clash in round three

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  • 08:45

    Full post-match, R3: Hawks

    Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round three’s match against Geelong

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  • 11:26

    Full post-match, R3: Cats

    Watch Geelong’s press conference after round three’s match against Hawthorn

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  • 14:53

    Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Geelong

    Extended highlights of the Hawks and Cats clash in round three

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LEADERBOARD

32 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
23 Harry McKay (CARL)
21 Tom Green (GWS)
18 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
18 Caleb Serong (FRE)
17 Zak Butters (PORT)
17 Max Gawn (MELB)
16 Luke Jackson (FRE)
15 Jesse Hogan (GWS)
15 Christian Petracca (MELB)
14 Connor Rozee (PORT)
14 Sam Taylor (GWS)
14 Nick Vlastuin (RICH)
13 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
13 Andrew McGrath (ESS)
13 Zach Merrett (ESS)
12 Nick Daicos (COLL)
12 Willem Drew (PORT)
12 George Hewett (CARL)
12 Touk Miller (GCFC)
12 Alex Neal-Bullen (MELB)