ESSENDON skipper Zach Merrett has moved into second spot in the race for the AFLCA's Champion Player award, but Sydney's Isaac Heeney remains way out in front after picking up more votes in round six.
Merrett picked up a perfect 10 votes from the Bombers' win over Adelaide on Friday night, with Patrick Cripps and Tyson Stengle the others to get 10 votes from the weekend.
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Heeney picked up six votes from Sydney's win over Gold Coast, where Nick Blakey and Brodie Grundy both got nine votes. Heeney now has 47 votes from six games this season and is a whopping 20 votes ahead of Merrett in second place.
In addition to the Swans v Suns game, the coaches were split as to who was best on ground in the Western Bulldogs' win over St Kilda (Aaron Naughton and Bailey Dale both got nine) and West Coast's win over Fremantle (Elliot Yeo and Jake Waterman both got nine).
Young star Harley Reid picked up five votes for the Eagles.
St Kilda v Western Bulldogs
9 Aaron Naughton (WB)
9 Bailey Dale (WB)
5 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
5 Adam Treloar (WB)
1 Liam Jones (WB)
1 Tim English (WB)
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00:52
Cody catches fire with quickest of hat-tricks
The Bulldogs get off to a flying start as Cody Weightman snares three consecutive goals in the first term
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00:38
Naughton nails running special as Dogs dish up another
Aaron Naughton completes a beautiful goal on the burst as his side can do no wrong in the opening quarter
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00:33
Happy Hugo swarmed by Saints after first AFL goal
St Kilda starts to gain some belief as Hugo Garcia notches his first major in the big league
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00:29
Treloar’s terrific touch fools everybody
Adam Treloar sneaks a delicate kick over the top to catch the Saints by surprise
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00:38
Air Naughton brings more spark with big pack mark
Aaron Naughton reels in a superb grab and finishes truly to notch his sixth goal of the game
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00:52
Membrey musters consolation treble in tireless term
Tim Membrey makes the most of his final-quarter opportunities with three goals
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01:54
Naughton brings kicking boots to sink six straight
Aaron Naughton equals his career-best tally of six goals in his side’s demolition job over the Saints
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06:33
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08:48
Full post-match, R6: Saints
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11:36
Full post-match, R6: Bulldogs
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14:43
Mini-Match: St Kilda v Western Bulldogs
Extended highlights of the Saints and Bulldogs clash in round six
Adelaide v Essendon
10 Zach Merrett (ESS)
8 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
4 Jake Soligo (ADEL)
4 Nic Martin (ESS)
3 Jade Gresham (ESS)
1 Ben McKay (ESS)
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00:34
Gresham generates gold with silkiest of snaps
Bombers recruit Jade Gresham gets on the end of some slick ball movement and finishes with class
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00:33
Walker’s wonder strike gets Crows faithful bouncing
Taylor Walker unloads a mammoth effort from distance to breathe life into his side
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00:27
Stringer’s smooth strike after slipping away
Jake Stringer bursts out of the contest and buries a beautiful snap
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00:38
Dawson’s epic captain’s goal gets troops fired up
Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson shows off his tremendous left foot with this stunning shot from distance
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00:34
Crows get stuck into ex-teammate after sneaky soccer
Ned McHenry snares a mesmerising goal off the deck before getting in the face of Jake Kelly
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00:33
Martin’s mega missile lifts the roof
Nic Martin launches an almighty rocket to edge the Bombers in front late in the final term
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03:56
Last two mins: Dons hold off Crows in frantic finish
The thrilling finals moments between Adelaide and Essendon in round six
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06:20
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07:36
Full post-match, R6: Crows
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05:47
Full post-match, R6: Bombers
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14:56
Collingwood v Port Adelaide
9 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
8 Nick Daicos (COLL)
6 Patrick Lipinski (COLL)
3 Darcy Cameron (COLL)
3 Will Hoskin-Elliott (COLL)
1 Zak Butters (PORT)
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14:57
Mini-Match: Collingwood v Port Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Magpies and Power clash in round six
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09:27
Full post-match, R6: Magpies
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05:48
Full post-match, R6: Power
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06:39
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01:36
Lipinski lights up 'G with four of the best
Patrick Lipinski kicks a career-high four goals to help Collingwood claim an important win over Port
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00:41
Selfless Bobby gifting out goals for fun
Collingwood continues to march on as Bobby Hill dishes off a pair of majors in the final term
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00:47
Collingwood avalanche continues as Schultz joins party
Lachie Schultz kicks his first goal of the match as the Magpies continue to pile on the goals
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00:42
Lipinski double sees Pies hit front in wild fashion
Patrick Lipinski kicks two goals in a minute as Collingwood fires into the lead
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00:50
Hoskin-Elliott hang-time keeps Pies within touch
Will Hoskin-Elliott shows off his aerial skills before kicking truly
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00:56
Pace and power from Horne-Francis delivers gem
Jason Horne-Francis shows off his blistering speed as Port continues to kick away
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00:38
Insane Bergman banana extends Power lead
Miles Bergman hits it sweet as Port continues its hot start
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00:43
Brilliant Butters bags stunning opener
Zak Butters shows poise and skill to kick the opening goal against Collingwood
Carlton v Greater Western Sydney
10 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
8 Sam Walsh (CARL)
5 Josh Kelly (GWS)
3 Tom De Koning (CARL)
3 Marc Pittonet (CARL)
1 Matthew Kennedy (CARL)
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00:43
Hogan having impact early with quick thinking
Jesse Hogan sets up the first goal of the game before snaring one of his own in fine fashion
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00:42
Cottrell crumbs after Giant’s ginormous spoil
Matthew Cottrell conjures a sizzling snap after an eye-catching defensive effort from Leek Aleer
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00:41
Cool Kelly turns to trusty left as GWS gains control
The Giants start heating up in the second term as Josh Kelly nails this superb shot on the burst
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00:33
De Koning delighted after dazzling strike lands
The Blues faithful find their voice again after Tom De Koning snares a stunning goal
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00:45
Curnow catches serious fire as Marvel roof lifts off
Charlie Curnow scores an electric hat-trick in the third term as the Blues hit the front
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00:37
Toby swarmed by Blues after brutal mid-air contact on Boyd
GWS skipper Toby Greene sparks fireworks after collecting a courageous Jordan Boyd in this marking attempt
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06:38
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03:59
Full post-match, R6: Giants
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06:56
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14:16
Brisbane v Geelong
10 Tyson Stengle (GEEL)
8 Zach Guthrie (GEEL)
4 Max Holmes (GEEL)
3 Brandan Parfitt (GEEL)
3 Dayne Zorko (BL)
1 Jarrod Berry (BL)
1 Noah Answerth (BL)
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00:33
Lincoln’s left-foot ripper gets Lions roaring early
Brisbane gets the flying start it was after with this super opening goal from Lincoln McCarthy
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00:56
Hawkins bewildered after conceding 100m penalty
Dayne Zorko scores the easiest of goals after being advanced further up the field following Tom Hawkins’ intervention
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00:29
Zorko the magician showing tricks in the wet
Dayne Zorko finishes with absolute class in tough conditions
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00:30
Stengle slips away after Holmes turns on accelerator
Max Holmes makes a daring run off half-back and feeds Tyson Stengle for a much-needed major
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00:32
Huge Cats blow with Stewart subbed after sickening head clash
Geelong suffers an almighty injury worry right before half-time with star defender Tom Stewart hurting himself in this spoil attempt
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00:29
Big O’s injury woe sees him subbed out
The Lions are forced to sub Oscar McInerney out of the contest after the ruckman cops some contact under his right eye
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00:37
Parfitt perfection as Cats close in on big win
Brandan Parfitt nails a huge goal in the final term as Geelong looks to maintain its unbeaten run
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06:07
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06:47
Full post-match, R6: Lions
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07:42
Full post-match, R6: Cats
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08:08
Full post-match, R6: Dockers
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14:07
West Coast v Fremantle
9 Elliot Yeo (WCE)
9 Jake Waterman (WCE)
5 Tom Barrass (WCE)
5 Harley Reid (WCE)
1 Tim Kelly (WCE)
1 Bailey J Williams (WCE)
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00:24
Yeo goes bang to open Derby in some style
Elliot Yeo draws first blood for the Eagles with this brilliant goal
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00:36
Dockers suffer cruel early blow with young gun subbed
Fremantle cops a worrying injury headache in the first term with Jye Amiss substituted with concussion concerns
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00:30
Reid lights up Optus Stadium with back-to-back goals
Harley Reid takes over the first term in his Derby debut with two big-time goals
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00:21
Emmett’s crumbing goal gives Dockers life
Tom Emmett roves a Sean Darcy hit-out to perfection before kicking a great major
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00:28
Sharp drills ridiculous major from the boundary
Jeremy Sharp helps the Dockers start hot in the second half with an impressive goal from the pocket
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00:27
Harley hype hits new skies
Eagles young gun Harley Reid soars over the pack and takes a brilliant mark before converting truly
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00:24
Is Barrass in hot water with this dangerous tackle?
Eagles defender Tom Barrass might find himself in MRO trouble after this dumping tackle on Michael Walters
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01:42
Yeo puts on a show to claim Glendinning-Allan Medal
An in-form Elliot Yeo takes home the Glendinning-Allan Medal after the rejuvenated midfielder produces another powerful performance
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02:18
Harley's epic highlights package from his Derby debut
Harley Reid takes the footy world by storm with a powerful three-goal performance to go alongside a host of eye-catching marks
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06:38
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08:08
Full post-match, R6: Dockers
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09:15
Full post-match, R6: Eagles
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14:17
Mini-Match: West Coast v Fremantle
Extended highlights of the Eagles and Dockers clash in round six
Sydney v Gold Coast
9 Nick Blakey (SYD)
9 Brodie Grundy (SYD)
6 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
2 Errol Gulden (SYD)
2 Oliver Florent (SYD)
1 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
1 Justin McInerney (SYD)
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00:38
Young Sun finishes what he starts with class
Sam Clohesy kicks a great running goal after forcing a turnover for his side in defence
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00:47
Swans faithful vent as Walter wows after tight boundary call
Jed Walter conjures a superb kick from a tough angle after being awarded a mark right on the boundary line
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00:39
Papley gets home crowd going with sublime diving mark
Tom Papley reels in a dazzling grab and finishes truly as the Swans pull away
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00:39
Grundy's glee on show in milestone game
Brodie Grundy kicks his first goal as a Swan in his 200th game of AFL
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06:23
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07:27
Full post-match, R6: Suns
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09:18
Full post-match, R6: Swans
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14:33
North Melbourne v Hawthorn
9 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
8 Dylan Moore (HAW)
7 Conor Nash (HAW)
3 Harry Morrison (HAW)
2 Jarman Impey (HAW)
1 Tristan Xerri (NMFC)
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00:38
Roos bounce out of the blocks with early double
Eddie Ford snaps the first major of the match before Jy Simpkin's smart soccer finish
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00:38
Amon's beautiful bullet fires Hawks into gear
Karl Amon drills a brilliant long-range major to draw Hawthorn level
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00:38
Gunston aggrieved after pluck on siren gets denied
Jack Gunston's double grab is ruled out as the siren appears to sound before he completes the mark
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01:01
Hawks celebrations made to wait with double score review
Back-to-back score reviews confirm Jack Ginnivan and Josh Weddle's electric curling finishes
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00:42
Meek's monster launch continues Hawks' hot afternoon
Lloyd Meek bombs through a huge goal from the centre square
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00:38
Larkey takes his moment and delivers in style
Nick Larkey shows a good turn of foot and finishes superbly in his 100th game
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00:37
Slick Hawks smalls combine for some sweet icing
Karl Amon curls through a classy snap from a swift Jack Ginnivan assist
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06:20
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07:00
Full post-match, R6: Kangaroos
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07:23
Full post-match, R6: Hawks
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14:56
Mini-Match: North Melbourne v Hawthorn
Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Hawks clash in round six
LEADERBOARD
47 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
27 Zach Merrett (ESS)
25 Christian Petracca (MELB)
25 Elliot Yeo (WCE)
24 Max Gawn (MELB)
24 Connor Rozee (PORT)
23 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
23 Harry McKay (CARL)
23 Caleb Serong (FRE)
22 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
22 Errol Gulden (SYD)
22 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
21 Tom Green (GWS)
20 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
20 Zak Butters (PORT)
20 Nick Daicos (COLL)
20 Gryan Miers (GEEL)
19 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
19 Shai Bolton (RICH)
19 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
19 Alex Pearce (FRE)
