ZACH Merrett and Lachie Neale have made a move at the top of the AFLCA Champion Player Award, although Isaac Heeney has extended his lead at the top despite picking up just three votes in round 17.
The top five on the leaderboard at the start of the round were unable to make much of an impact over the weekend, with Patrick Cripps (four votes), Heeney (three), Nick Daicos (two), Marcus Bontempelli (zero) and Caleb Serong (zero) all having down weeks.
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It means Merrett and Neale, who both got perfect 10s, have closed the gap to the top, although they remain close to 30 points behind Heeney, who is eight votes clear.
Harry Sheezel, Connor Rozee, Jeremy Cameron, Jesse Hogan, Trent Rivers and Mattaes Phillipou also had perfect 10-vote games, while Andrew Brayshaw and Toby Nankervis got nine each in the Fremantle v Richmond game.
There was an interesting split in the GWS v Carlton game, with Hogan's 10 votes followed by five players who got four votes each; Cripps, Kieran Briggs, Callan Ward, Jack Buckley and Brent Daniels.
A total of nine players picked up votes in St Kilda's win over Sydney.
Collingwood v Essendon
10 Zach Merrett (ESS)
5 Ben McKay (ESS)
4 Jye Caldwell (ESS)
3 Andrew McGrath (ESS)
3 Jack Crisp (COLL)
2 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)
2 Nick Daicos (COLL)
1 Scott Pendlebury (COLL)
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14:18
Mini-Match: Collingwood v Essendon
Extended highlights of the Magpies and Bombers clash in round 17
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07:59
Full post-match, R17: Magpies
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round 17’s match against Essendon
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11:21
Full post-match, R17: Bombers
Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 17’s match against Collingwood
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01:49
Caldwell continues to climb in super showing
In-form midfielder Jye Caldwell shines once again for the Bombers with 30 disposals and a goal
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07:05
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00:32
Magpies blow as Mihocek hurts pec
Collingwood suffers an injury headache in the final term as Brody Mihocek appears to hurt his pec attempting to intercept the footy
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00:38
Young Pie catches the eye with running ripper
Harvey Harrison gives his side some hope in the final term with this quality finish on the burst
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00:41
Guelfi generates gold as Dons take hold
Essendon looks in complete control of the contest as Matt Guelfi finishes in style
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00:37
Cool and calm Pendles pops past for goal 200
Scott Pendlebury strides inside 50 and executes with poise to notch his 200th major in the AFL
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00:57
Trusty Caddy rising to the challenge
Bombers youngster Nate Caddy shows his exciting potential with a major and some handy involvements in the second term
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00:51
Crisp goes absolutely crazy with three goals in three minutes
Collingwood midfielder Jack Crisp catches fire like never before with a trio of majors in the first quarter
North Melbourne v Gold Coast
10 Harry Sheezel (NMFC)
8 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
5 Colby McKercher (NMFC)
3 Tristan Xerri (NMFC)
2 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
1 Sam Day (GCFC)
1 Aidan Corr (NMFC)
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15:05
Mini-Match: North Melbourne v Gold Coast
Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Suns clash in round 17
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02:18
Super Sheezel cracks in at the coalface to lead North home
Harry Sheezel dominates the clearances and amasses 35 disposals in North Melbourne's nail-biting victory
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07:59
Full post-match, R17: Suns
*LANGUAGE WARNING* Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 17’s match against North Melbourne
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09:42
Full post-match, R17: Kangaroos
Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round 17’s match against Gold Coast
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07:14
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03:33
Last two mins: Suns’ surge falls short as Roos snag second win
The thrilling final moments between North Melbourne and Gold Coast in round 17
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00:33
Suns won't be denied as slick double brings them closer
Ben Long nails a clever soccer major before Sam Flanders' cool finish from the stoppage
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00:37
Tall Sun a big injury concern in close contest
Sam Day appears to injure his hamstring on the stroke of three-quarter time
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00:47
Electric Andrew breaks the lines and delights with maiden ripper
Mac Andrew springs through traffic with a slick give-and-go and drills his first career major
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00:33
Dawson swarmed as super strike brings wonderful moment
Kallan Dawson roosts through his first career goal and his teammates come from everywhere
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00:39
Roos get rolling as Pink beauty lifts North faithful
Toby Pink curls through a wonderful finish as North Melbourne gains momentum
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00:41
Lukosius gets ticking as big Sun starts sticking
Jack Lukosius follows up and snaps with class after Sam Day clunks another big contested grab
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00:55
Breathtaking Powell barrel an all-time assist
Tom Powell launches an insane bomb from the centre to set up Liam Shiels' nice finish at pace
Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs
10 Connor Rozee (PORT)
4 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
4 Mitchell Georgiades (PORT)
4 Ollie Wines (PORT)
4 Brandon Zerk-Thatcher (PORT)
4 Zak Butters (PORT)
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14:16
Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs
Extended highlights of the Power and Bulldogs clash in round 17
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08:34
Full post-match, R17: Bulldogs
Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round 17’s match against Port Adelaide
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06:10
Full post-match, R17: Power
Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round 17’s match against Western Bulldogs
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06:51
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00:45
JHF starts cooking up forward with flashy double
Jason Horne-Francis contributes two majors in the third quarter as the Power continue to pile on the goals
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00:54
From bad to worse with more wounded Dogs
The Bulldogs suffer more pain with James O’Donnell and Harvey Gallagher left sore after some desperate plays at the footy
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00:24
Power forward in MRO strife after this strike
Mitch Georgiades lands himself in hot water after this off-the-ball incident with Nick Coffield
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00:19
Big Bulldogs blow as Naughton ruled out with concussion
The Dogs suffer a huge injury concern in the second quarter with Aaron Naughton ruled out of the game after being caught high by a swinging arm
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00:32
How Sweet it is: Power ruckman earns first for club
Port recruit Jordon Sweet celebrates with teammates after landing his first major in new colours against his former side
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00:45
Bont breaks out the tricks in much-needed major
Marcus Bontempelli executes a crafty kick to finally give the Dogs their first goal of the game
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02:21
Rozee runs rampant with season-high 18 touches in term
Power skipper Connor Rozee puts on an absolute clinic in the first quarter, gathering 18 disposals to notch the most possessions in a term for season 2024
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00:45
Georgiades strikes gold twice with opening pair
Mitch Georgiades gets off to a cracking start with the first two goals of the game
Geelong v Hawthorn
10 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
7 Sam De Koning (GEEL)
6 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
5 Brad Close (GEEL)
1 Mitch Duncan (GEEL)
1 Shaun Mannagh (GEEL)
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14:18
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08:36
Full post-match, R17: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round 17’s match against Geelong
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10:14
Full post-match, R17: Cats
Watch Geelong’s press conference after round 17’s match against Hawthorn
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07:00
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00:33
Close closes door to notch number four
Brad Close caps off an emphatic Geelong victory with his fourth goal of the game
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00:56
Huge Hawk worry with Lewis dazed in brutal clash
Returning Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis comes off the field woozy after being collected high in this sickening contest
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00:33
Moore bang for buck: Dylan doubles up
Dylan Moore tries his best to lift his side with a couple of crucial goals in the third quarter
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00:43
Jezza up to usual tricks in cracking term
Jeremy Cameron starts to go to work after half-time with a strong mark and goal, followed by a mammoth kick to set up a teammate
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00:33
De Koning swings past for sizzling checkside
Sam De Koning brings up his second goal of the contest in super fashion
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00:33
Lewis swarmed after feelgood goal on return
Mitch Lewis gets surrounded by teammates after marking his comeback to the senior side with a major
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00:37
Worpel fools everybody with sweet candy sell
James Worpel executes a clever move before bursting through for an eye-catching finish
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00:47
Rohan running hot early in game 200
Gary Rohan lands an exciting double in the first term to kickstart his 200th AFL game in style
Greater Western Sydney v Carlton
10 Jesse Hogan (GWS)
4 Kieren Briggs (GWS)
4 Callan Ward (GWS)
4 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
4 Jack Buckley (GWS)
4 Brent Daniels (GWS)
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14:54
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08:13
Full post-match, R17: Giants
Watch GWS’s press conference after round 17’s match against Carlton
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06:29
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07:14
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02:44
Outstanding Hogan goal-fest fires Giants past Blues
Jesse Hogan bounces back to form to lead his side with five majors against the Blues
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00:39
Hot Blues set up grandstand finish
Back-to-back goals from Matthew Kennedy and Blake Acres sees the Blues get within striking range
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00:46
Giants catch fire to snatch the lead
Goals from Jesse Hogan and Harvey Thomas in quick succession sees the Giants take an early third-quarter lead
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00:33
Terrific Cripps bomb stuns Giants
Patrick Cripps lets rip on this long-range roost to give his side a much-needed major
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00:32
Silky Coniglio snaps Giants back into gear
Stephen Coniglio continues his side’s dominant start to the second term as GWS mounts its comeback
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00:46
Jones jets away for running ripper
Darcy Jones puts through this quality goal on the burst to reduce the quarter-time deficit for his side
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00:43
McKay's massive start earns early hat-trick
Harry McKay nails his side’s first three majors as the Blues burst out of the gates
Fremantle v Richmond
9 Andrew Brayshaw (FRE)
9 Toby Nankervis (RICH)
5 Josh Treacy (FRE)
5 Hayden Young (FRE)
2 Shai Bolton (RICH)
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14:22
Mini-Match: Fremantle v Richmond
Extended highlights of the Dockers and Tigers clash in round 17
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10:54
Full post-match, R17: Dockers
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round 17’s match against Richmond
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08:30
Full post-match, R17: Tigers
Watch Richmond’s press conference after round 17’s match against Fremantle
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06:51
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01:45
Treacy reaches new territory with career-high five
Josh Treacy impresses for the Dockers with a commanding aerial display to notch a personal best of five goals
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00:43
Frederick flashes through and adds to party
Michael Frederick delivers a cool snap as the Dockers continue to pile on the goals
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00:39
Shai in the sky: Balta to Bolton
Noah Balta does brilliantly to keep the footy in play before setting up Shai Bolton for a sizzling speccy
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00:27
Big Docker blow as Darcy ruled out with concussion
Fremantle suffers a worrying injury concern with ruckman Sean Darcy subbed out of the contest after colliding with a teammate’s knee
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00:29
Brayshaw bobs up to beat the buzzer
Andrew Brayshaw flashes through shortly before the half-time siren to snare another goal for the Dockers
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00:41
Young springs up for snazzy snap
Hayden Young delivers a clever effort as the Dockers break away
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00:51
Towering Treacy tears up first term with three
Josh Treacy proves a dangerous target for the Dockers in the opening quarter with a trio of goals
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00:39
Tigers turn up early as Bolton breaks away
Richmond applies some solid pressure to force the turnover and earn the opening goal of the game
Melbourne v West Coast
10 Trent Rivers (MELB)
7 Jacob Van Rooyen (MELB)
7 Caleb Windsor (MELB)
2 Ed Langdon (MELB)
2 Judd McVee (MELB)
1 Kysaiah Pickett (MELB)
1 Tom McDonald (MELB)
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15:05
Mini-Match: Melbourne v West Coast
Extended highlights of the Demons and Eagles clash in round 17
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07:05
Full post-match, R17: Demons
Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round 17’s match against West Coast
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09:05
Full post-match, R17: Eagles
Watch West Coast’s press conference after round 17’s match against Melbourne
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07:05
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00:32
Returning Melksham all smiles in special moment
Jake Melksham snaps truly on his return to the side and his teammates flock to him
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00:33
Kozzy electrifies and flies high with huge hanger
Kysaiah Pickett gets the sit and sticks a magnificent flying mark to excite the Dees faithful
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00:42
Harley and Max get heated and fly the flag in siren fracas
Harley Reid and Max Gawn scuffle and exchange words on half-time
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00:34
Allen channels Eagles folklore with boundary gem
Oscar Allen bends through his second major with a beautiful banana
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00:38
Electric Dees run rampant as young guns get busy
Caleb Windsor and Kysaiah Pickett show their class to find the big sticks as Melbourne dominates early
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00:43
Slick Fritsch dazzles early with spectacular snap
Bayley Fritsch spins his way out of traffic and nails a wonderful curling major
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00:43
Tholstrup gets a taste and doubles up in magic start
Koltyn Tholstrup nails his first career major before drilling another with a sharp crumb
St Kilda v Sydney
10 Mattaes Phillipou (STK)
4 Chad Warner (SYD)
4 Liam Henry (STK)
3 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
3 Bradley Hill (STK)
2 Callum Wilkie (STK)
2 Oliver Florent (SYD)
1 Rowan Marshall (STK)
1 Jack Steele (STK)
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15:02
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01:44
Is the Brownlow Medal fancy in strife for swinging arm?
Isaac Heeney may face a nervous wait from the Match Review after his stray arm catches Jimmy Webster high, moments before nailing consecutive goals
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07:13
Full post-match, R17: Saints
Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round 17’s match against Sydney
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07:14
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06:59
Full post-match, R17: Swans
Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 17’s match against St Kilda
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03:51
Last two mins: Crazy bounce, late Swans miss before Saints hold on
Enjoy the thrilling final stages of St Kilda’s win over Sydney at Marvel Stadium
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00:25
Higgins sends Saints fans into frenzy after taking lead
Jack Higgins finds space at a crucial stoppage to land an electrifying snap at pace
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00:42
Higgins single-handedly reignites Saints
Jack Higgins brings St Kilda alive with these massive goals in an incredible stint in the third quarter
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00:54
Desperate Dougal joins Swans faithful in stands
Dougal Howard just gets hand to footy to prevent the goal but spends a bit of time over the fence with the Sydney cheer squad
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00:32
Pumped-up Paps snaps colossal buzzer beater
Tom Papley only needs a few seconds to nail this unbelievable effort on the half-time siren
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00:38
The Chad captivates with electrifying double in Swans surge
Chad Warner lights up the contest in the second term with two sensational goals on the burst
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00:38
Young Saint salutes after wild bounce opens show
Darcy Wilson picks up the footy cleanly and snaps hurriedly before a fortuitous bounce somehow trickles through
Brisbane v Adelaide
10 Lachie Neale (BL)
8 Josh Dunkley (BL)
5 Ben Keays (ADEL)
3 Darcy Wilmot (BL)
2 Mark Keane (ADEL)
2 Oscar McInerney (BL)
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14:22
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07:37
Full post-match, R17: Lions
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 17’s match against Adelaide
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02:16
Masterful Neale brings bag of tricks to continue hot form
Lachie Neale slots three majors and amasses 36 disposals to lead his side to a crucial victory
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07:06
Full post-match, R17: Crows
Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round 17’s match against Brisbane
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07:08
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00:32
Lions get cooking as Zac sets up classy Ashcroft
Zac Bailey breaks through a tackle and hands it off to Will Ashcroft who snaps superbly
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00:33
Clever Kai works the angles with curling cracker
Kai Lohmann attacks the footy at pace and dribbles home a skilful finish
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00:33
Dominant Dunkley makes it his own with fine finish
Josh Dunkley brings the second effort and slots a brilliant bursting goal
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00:42
Unstoppable Lachie razzles and dazzles in this gem
Lachie Neale stays alive in the contest and bends through his third major with a wonderful finish
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00:38
Major concerns for big guns as Rankine bump fells Lion
Brandon Starcevich is subbed out after being bumped off the ball by Izak Rankine
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00:42
Keays unlocks Crows from shackles with elite double
Ben Keays roves and snaps with class before nailing a perfect boundary banana
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00:33
Neale's inevitable impact an ominous Lions start
Lachie Neale finishes off Bruce Reville's clever soccer assist as Brisbane starts hot
LEADERBOARD
92 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
84 Nick Daicos (COLL)
73 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
72 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
69 Caleb Serong (FRE)
65 Zach Merrett (ESS)
62 Errol Gulden (SYD)
61 Lachie Neale (BL)
61 Sam Walsh (CARL)
59 Chad Warner (SYD)
55 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
53 Zak Butters (PORT)
51 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
50 Max Gawn (MELB)
49 Hayden Young (FRE)
48 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
48 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
48 Adam Treloar (WB)
45 Max Holmes (GEEL)
45 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
