ISAAC Heeney has stormed back to the top of the leaderboard in the race for the AFLCA Champion Player Award after a 10-vote performance against Collingwood on Friday night.
Heeney had led the award since round one before being displaced by Magpies gun Nick Daicos two weeks ago.
But the Swans star has regained the lead by three votes, with voting to now go behind closed doors for the final two rounds of the season.
The winner will be announced at the AFL Awards night on Thursday August 29.
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Heeney was one of four 10-vote games in round 22 along with Greater Western Sydney's James Peatling, Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield and Gold Coast's Matt Rowell.
Fremantle's Caleb Serong picked up eight votes to move to 99 for the season, equal second with Daicos.
Just seven votes seperate Heeney, Daicos, Serong and Carlton's Patrick Cripps with two rounds remaining.
There was an interesting spread of votes from Port Adelaide's win over Melbourne, with Jason Horne-Francis, Kysaiah Pickett and Zak Butters all getting seven votes, Max Gawn getting six and Travis Boak getting three.
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Sydney v Collingwood
10 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
7 Darcy Cameron (COLL)
6 Chad Warner (SYD)
5 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)
1 Will Hayward (SYD)
1 Josh Daicos (COLL)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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15:06
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10:01
Full post-match, R22: Swans
Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 22’s match against Collingwood
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08:48
Full post-match, R22: Magpies
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round 22’s match against Sydney
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07:10
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01:37
Heeney heroics spark last gasp Swansong
Isaac Heeney helps lift his side up off the canvas in a final quarter to remember
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03:06
Last two mins: Incredible late surge sees Swans overrun Magpies
The thrilling final moments between Sydney and Collingwood in round 22
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00:37
Gulden leans on trusty left to set stadium alight
Errol Gulden lands the knockout blow as Swans come home with a wet sail
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00:50
Warner wizardry electrifies SCG with epic strike
Chad Warner nails a sensational snap on the burst as Sydney comes charging home
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00:41
Hill's persistence pays off after fancy footwork
Bobby Hill dances his way through traffic to jam home another from the top of the square
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00:37
Livewire Lipinski lifts Pies early in third term
Patrick Lipinski lands a cracking goal after a sloppy clearance from Brodie Grundy
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00:23
Schultz in hot water after dump tackle leaves Heeney dazed
Lachie Schultz may have a case to answer for his treatment on Isaac Heeney late in the first term
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00:37
Bytel's soccer beauty catches the eye
Jack Bytel gets crafty in the goal square and finishes in style
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00:30
Tagger Jordon flips script on Daicos assignment
James Jordon claims a clever goal for the Swans despite being tasked with nullifying Nick Daicos
Brisbane v Greater Western Sydney
10 James Peatling (GWS)
7 Will Ashcroft (BL)
4 Darcy Jones (GWS)
4 Brandon Starcevich (BL)
2 Lachie Whitfield (GWS)
2 Jesse Hogan (GWS)
1 Tom Green (GWS)
* The AFLCA has updated these votes after an initial error
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14:39
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2:03:10
Match Replay: Brisbane v GWS
The Lions and Giants clash in round 22 of the 2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:04
Full post-match, R22: Giants
Watch GWS’s press conference after round 22’s match against Brisbane
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05:35
Full post-match, R22: Lions
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 22’s match against GWS
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07:13
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00:42
Lightning strikes twice as Jones jets away to stun Gabba
Darcy Jones delivers two scintillating goals to snatch the lead in the final term and silence the home crowd
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00:46
Charlie bizarrely hurts ankle celebrating Daniher’s goal
Joe Daniher lands a cracking major but has his celebrations cut short as Charlie Cameron lands awkwardly on his ankle
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00:28
Toby’s dump tackle sparks big scuffle on wing
Tensions spiral as GWS skipper Toby Greene gets penalised for this tough tackle on Brandon Starcevich
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00:46
Ah Chee’s double glee puts Lions back on track
Callum Ah Chee pops up for a handy pair as Brisbane regains the ascendancy in the second term
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00:39
Stutter works for Jesse’s goal before Ward gets full reward
Jesse Hogan gets the Giants off the mark before Callan Ward adds another moments later to stem the tide
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00:45
Joe opens the show with sneaky toe
Brisbane draws first blood as Joe Daniher creeps out the back and does just enough to conjure the opening goal
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03:05
Match Previews R22: Brisbane v Greater Western Sydney
Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Lions and the Giants and the Gabba
North Melbourne v West Coast
9 Tristan Xerri (NMFC)
9 Jeremy McGovern (WCE)
6 Oscar Allen (WCE)
4 Harry Sheezel (NMFC)
1 Paul Curtis (NMFC)
1 Colby McKercher (NMFC)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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14:35
Mini-Match: North Melbourne v West Coast
Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Eagles clash in round 22
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04:49
Full post-match, R22: Kangaroos
Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round 22’s match against West Coast
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01:49
Colossal Oscar starts the fire and inspires in heroic day out
Oscar Allen slots five second-half majors including a stunning match-winner to lead his side to victory
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07:45
Full post-match, R22: Eagles
Watch West Coast’s press conference after round 22’s match against North Melbourne
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07:13
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02:30
Last two mins: Eagles produce three late goals to stun Roos
Watch the thrilling final moments as West Coast came from behind to beat North Melbourne
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00:50
Experienced Eagles guns combine for electric gem
Elliot Yeo threads a cracker from the boundary after Liam Ryan's elite gather
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01:00
Awesome Allen goes berserk in incredible two-minute blitz
Oscar Allen drills two majors and sets up another for Jamie Cripps to cut the margin in quick time
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00:30
Harley's hanger! Young Eagle takes Mark of the Year contender
Harley Reid springs to the sky and sticks a super speccy
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00:33
Hot-handed Powell turns it on with brilliant bursting double
Tom Powell shows his class and skill to slot a pair of eye-catching finishes
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00:39
Sublime Sheezel oozing more class in clinical half
Harry Sheezel glides his way to a lovely bending finish with his 18th disposal
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00:52
Electric Ford finds spark with dancing boundary beauty
Eddie Ford weaves his way through traffic and threads a ripper from the angle
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00:46
Hansen jnr's jets wins the race with golden soccer
Robert Hansen jnr uses his pace to soccer through a clever major
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00:38
Early Eagles pressure cooker brings cool Trew finish
Zane Trew snaps the opening major after a terrific Oscar Allen tackle
Fremantle v Geelong
10 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
8 Caleb Serong (FRE)
5 Zach Guthrie (GEEL)
3 Max Holmes (GEEL)
2 Heath Chapman (FRE)
1 Gryan Miers (GEEL)
1 Hayden Young (FRE)
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2:00:50
Match Replay: Fremantle v Geelong
The Dockers and Cats clash in round 22 of the 2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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14:29
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10:32
Full post-match, R22: Cats
Watch Geelong’s press conference after round 22’s match against Fremantle
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11:08
Full post-match, R22: Dockers
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round 22’s match against Geelong
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07:08
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04:23
Last two mins: Late Cats goal breaks Dockers
Watch the final stages of the thrilling clash between Fremantle and Geelong
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00:56
Danger misses from point-blank range
Patrick Dangerfield blows a golden opportunity from the goalsquare in a tense final term
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00:47
MRO worry as Docker drops elbow onto Cat’s head
Bailey Banfield may find himself in hot water after appearing to lower his elbow onto Zach Guthrie
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00:42
Super Serong streams through for sizzling snap
Caleb Serong brings up his third goal of the game after a scintillating finish at full pace
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00:33
Cats mid subbed after concussion concern
Geelong’s Tanner Bruhn is substituted out of the contest at half-time after this collision with Andrew Brayshaw in the second term
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00:47
Young launches left-foot missile after centre burst
Hayden Young motors away from the middle and charges towards goal for a stunning finish on the run
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00:51
Miers inspires with ridiculous GOTY contender
Gryan Miers defies logic with this incredible display of skill from the boundary
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00:51
Clark unleashes Olympian’s celebration after milestone major
Jordan Clark gets the home crowd buzzing after channeling a Turkish Olympian in this goal celebration
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00:24
Does Cameron have a case to answer for tough tackle?
Jeremy Cameron may find himself in hot water for this tackling action on running Docker Brandon Walker
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00:33
Jezza marks game 250 with stunning opener
Jeremy Cameron kicks off his milestone match in spectacular fashion with a masterful boundary finish
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02:36
Match Previews R22: Fremantle v Geelong
Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Dockers and the Cats at Optus Stadium
Essendon v Gold Coast
10 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
7 Mac Andrew (GCFC)
6 Zach Merrett (ESS)
3 Sam Collins (GCFC)
3 Nic Martin (ESS)
1 Sam Flanders (GCFC)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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14:26
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09:20
Full post-match, R22: Bombers
Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 22’s match against Gold Coast
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09:27
Full post-match, R22: Suns
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 22’s match against Essendon
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07:13
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04:45
Last two mins: Big Mac delivers in after-the-siren thriller
Watch the epic final moments as Gold Coast overran Essendon
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00:39
McGrath’s epic mow down may be best for year
Andrew McGrath never gives up in his pursuit of Will Graham and drags him down in a tackle to remember
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00:52
Roberts rocks stadium after super first AFL goal
Archie Roberts gets the Essendon faithful buzzing after a stunning maiden major in the big league
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00:51
Mac making his mark in attack with double treat
Mac Andrew is relishing his new forward role with two quick goals in the third term
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01:32
Big melee explodes twice right on half-time
Tensions spiral out of control as the siren sounds with Sam Draper and Mac Andrew in the thick of the action
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00:52
Bombers blow with utility subbed after heavy contest
Essendon is forced to sub Nik Cox out of the game after the young Don was left woozy following a tough collision
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00:52
Draper goes berserk after stunning goal lifts Marvel Stadium
Sam Draper provides a massive spark in the second term after a mesmerising finish on the run
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00:45
Caldwell conjures magic in this absurd effort
Jye Caldwell somehow manages to squeeze home this shot from the toughest of angles
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00:47
Pair of King goals gets Suns firing early
Ben King makes an instant impact in the first term with a couple of handy majors
Melbourne v Port Adelaide
7 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
7 Kysaiah Pickett (MELB)
7 Zak Butters (PORT)
6 Max Gawn (MELB)
3 Travis Boak (PORT)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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14:21
Mini-Match: Melbourne v Port Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Demons and Power clash in round 22
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07:32
Full post-match, R22: Demons
Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round 22’s match against Port Adelaide
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04:57
Full post-match, R22: Power
Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round 22’s match against Melbourne
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06:21
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02:30
Last two mins: Top-two Power hold off Dees in a thriller
Melbourne’s desperate attempt to save its season falls tantalisingly short
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00:36
Electric Pickett picks the pocket in massive moment
Kysaiah Pickett wins the race to the footy against Zak Butters and puts Melbourne in front
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00:38
Bursting Butters breaks the lines for mighty MCG missile
Zak Butters charges away and drills a beauty from 50 to lift his side
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00:45
Contest heats up as Oliver felled sweetly
Clayton Oliver receives medical attention after this contact from Jordon Sweet
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00:36
Port tall subbed after big aerial collision
Todd Marshall is subbed out of the match with concussion after flying for the footy
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00:42
Ice-cool DBJ dribbles a gem after super surge
Darcy Byrne-Jones bends through a wonderful major after Port Adelaide propels from half-back
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00:36
Slick Dees charge out of blocks with cracking double
Bayley Fritsch hits it sweetly on his trusty left before Ed Langdon's superb snap
Carlton v Hawthorn
9 Dylan Moore (HAW)
9 Massimo D'Ambrosio (HAW)
6 James Sicily (HAW)
4 Joshua Weddle (HAW)
2 Jarman Impey (HAW)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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14:22
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12:37
Full post-match, R22: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round 22’s match against Carlton
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11:25
Full post-match, R22: Blues
Watch Carlton’s press conference after round 22’s match against Hawthorn
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07:14
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00:50
Oh, Dear: Young Hawk raises noise level again
Calsher Dear completes his third goal of the game after a scintillating team play through the middle of the ground
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00:54
Double dose of Ginni adds to party
Jack Ginnivan celebrates a pair of goals in the third term as Hawthorn takes full control of the contest
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00:42
Massive Blues blow as Curnow injures ankle
Carlton suffers a huge injury concern in the third term as star forward Charlie Curnow is assisted off the ground after appearing to hurt his ankle
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00:37
Weddle wizardry lifts ‘G in epic finish
Josh Weddle celebrates with the crowd after a mesmerising shot from the boundary
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00:47
Big torp sparks magic as Calsher cashes in
Hawthorn produces a stunning team goal as youngster Calsher Dear adds another
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00:50
Dear delight as Hawks waste no time
Calsher Dear plays a key role in his side’s rapid opening double
Richmond v St Kilda
9 Daniel Rioli (RICH)
7 Rowan Marshall (STK)
7 Josh Battle (STK)
4 Jack Sinclair (STK)
3 Callum Wilkie (STK)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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14:18
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05:43
Full post-match, R22: Saints
Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round 22’s match against Richmond
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06:54
Full post-match, R22: Tigers
Watch Richmond’s press conference after round 22’s match against St Kilda
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02:40
Marshall takes command in towering showing
Rowan Marshall delivers another dominant performance with a host of strong marks to go alongside three goals
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06:42
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00:42
Tricky Butler bends a beauty as Saints sail home
Dan Butler shrugs off a tackle and conjures a delightful finish as St Kilda celebrates another major
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00:47
Cheeky Tiger 'slippery as an eel' on the wing
Daniel Rioli breaks multiple tackles with his mouthguard in an unorthodox position
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00:30
Now you see me, Dow you don't: Saint strikes a beauty
Paddy Dow finishes with a great goal after a quick step
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00:39
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00:42
Byrnes' clever baulk opens passage for Membrey
Great play between Ryan Byrnes and Tim Membrey produces an early St Kilda goal
Adelaide v Western Bulldogs
8 Darcy Fogarty (ADEL)
8 Reilly O'Brien (ADEL)
5 Matt Crouch (ADEL)
3 Ben Keays (ADEL)
2 Josh Worrell (ADEL)
2 Mark Keane (ADEL)
1 Sam Darcy (WB)
1 Lachlan Sholl (ADEL)
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
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11:16
Full post-match, R22: Crows
Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round 22’s match against Western Bulldogs
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09:48
Full post-match, R22: Bulldogs
Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round 22’s match against Adelaide
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06:54
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02:26
Five-star Fogarty equals career-high
Darcy Fogarty makes a statement in his 100th game, kicking a match-winning five goals to lead the Crows to a big win
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00:41
Gun young Crow erupts after first AFL goal
Daniel Curtin had to bide his time for a debut and now has kicked his first major in the big league
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00:45
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00:39
Electric Rankine snags a ripper
Izak Rankine gets his name on the scoresheet with this sensational finish
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00:41
Skipper lands ripper before Ben bags another
Goals to Jordan Dawson and Ben Keays inside a minute of each other sees Adelaide extend its lead
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00:43
Dogs roar for Treloar after mid’s sneaky snap
Adam Treloar roves the contest to perfection and delivers a much-needed goal for his side
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00:50
Returning Rankine opens door for Keays
Ben Keays lands the first goal of the game within the first minute after a bright start from Izak Rankine
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14:17
Mini-Match: Adelaide v Western Bulldogs
Extended highlights of the Crows and Bulldogs clash in round 22
LEADERBOARD
102 Isaac Heeney SYD
99 Nick Daicos COLL
99 Caleb Serong FRE
95 Patrick Cripps CARL
89 Lachie Neale BL
84 Marcus Bontempelli WB
78 Errol Gulden SYD
76 Zach Merrett ESS
75 Adam Treloar WB
74 Chad Warner SYD
66 Jason Horne-Francis PORT
65 Noah Anderson GCFC
63 Zak Butters PORT
63 Luke Davies-Uniacke NMFC
63 Matt Rowell GCFC
62 Andrew Brayshaw FRE
61 Sam Walsh CARL
60 Hayden Young FRE
56 Max Gawn MELB
55 Max Holmes GEEL
55 Hugh McCluggage BL