ADELAIDE captain Jordan Dawson has moved into the lead in the Sharp EIT Solutions AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award after another impressive performance.
Dawson landed 10 votes after leading the Crows to a 60-point thrashing of Carlton on Saturday.
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He finished with 22 disposals, eight tackles, seven marks, six clearances and three goals.
Dawson tops the leaderboard on 38 votes, ahead of Collingwood star Nick Daicos and veteran Steele Sidebottom (34).
He was one of seven players to take home maximum votes in round eight.
Essendon star Zach Merrett, St Kilda midfielder Jack Macrae, Western Bulldogs ruck Tim English, Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield, Melbourne captain Max Gawn and Sydney speedster Chad Warner also landed 10 votes.
Josh Battle was awarded nine in Hawthorn's thrashing of Richmond and Will Ashcroft took home nine in Brisbane's QClash victory over Gold Coast.
There are now six players tied on 33 votes in equal fourth overall – Andrew Brayshaw, Gawn, Hugh McCluggage, Merrett, Lachie Neale and Bailey Smith.
Every week, the two senior coaches for each game give votes on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis, meaning 10 votes is the maximum a player can get in each round.
The player with the most votes at the end of the home and away season will win the Sharp EIT Solutions AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award.
Essendon v North Melbourne
10 Zach Merrett ESS
8 Tristan Xerri NMFC
4 Sam Durham ESS
4 Archie Perkins ESS
2 Jy Simpkin NMFC
2 Tom Powell NMFC
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20:12
Mini-Match: Essendon v North Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Bombers and Kangaroos clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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12:56
Scott post-match, R8: 'He reminds me so much of Nathan Buckley in his will to win'
Watch Essendon’s press conference after round eight’s match against North Melbourne
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08:53
Clarkson post-match, R8: 'It's a shame that that part of our game is getting questioned'
Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round eight’s match against Essendon
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02:13
Captain Merrett muscles his Dons home
Bombers skipper Zach Merrett lifts his side with some elite ball use and relentless drive in a 35-disposal masterclass
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08:13
Highlights: Essendon v North Melbourne
The Bombers and Kangaroos clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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02:58
Last two mins: Bombers hold off gallant Roos surge
The thrilling final moments between Essendon and North Melbourne in round eight
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00:34
Kako cracks in with crafty curler at right time
Isaac Kako conjures a timely goal for the Bombers with some class around the sticks
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00:45
Zurhaar zigs, zags and snags absolute stunner
Cam Zurhaar breaks through a tackle, bursts forward and dribbles home a ripper as the Roos continue to press
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00:50
Luckless Bomber subbed after hamstring injury
Essendon loses Jordan Ridley right before the main break as the injury-riddled defender appears to hurt his hamstring while being tackled
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00:51
Roo down in pain and subbed out of game
North Melbourne is forced to substitute Jackson Archer out of the game after the rebound defender appears to hurt his hamstring before being tackled
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00:39
Skipper’s ripper: Simpkin’s sizzling finish
Kangaroos captain Jy Simpkin nails a beauty from long range to fire up his troops
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00:46
Flying Finnbar: Maley soars and scores on debut
Kangaroos debutant Finnbar Maley clunks a towering mark and slots a goal with his very first kick
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00:56
Perkins pops up for pair as Bombers burst early
Archie Perkins gets Essendon off to a fast start with a couple of strong marks and finishes
St Kilda v Fremantle
10 Jack Macrae STK
7 Cooper Sharman STK
6 Callum Wilkie STK
4 Mitch Owens STK
2 Jimmy Webster STK
1 Marcus Windhager STK
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20:09
Mini-Match: St Kilda v Fremantle
Extended highlights of the Saints and Dockers clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:39
Lyon post-match, R8: 'We focus 90 per cent on ourselves during the week'
Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round eight’s match against Fremantle
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08:38
Longmuir post-match, R8: 'Everyone at the football club at the moment should be questioning themselves'
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round eight’s match against St Kilda
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02:39
Scintillating Sharman steals the show
Cooper Sharman delivers an unforgettable performance with four goals, featuring a towering speccy and a Goal of the Year contender
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08:04
Highlights: St Kilda v Fremantle
The Saints and Dockers clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:51
Ross can only smile after Garcia's goal raises roof
After a tough week, Hugo Garcia claims a well-deserved major in the final term as cameras pan to Ross Lyon's reaction
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00:43
Owens brings the wow and then the bow
Mitch Owens reels in a stunning one-handed mark before finishing strongly and celebrating with the home faithful
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00:48
Super Cooper conjures 'goal of his life' in crazy contender
Cooper Sharman delivers a familiar celebration after stunning the crowd with this ridiculous effort to put his hand up for Goal of the Year
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00:42
Dudley finally cracks the code as Dockers end drought
Isaiah Dudley provides the goal Fremantle was crying out for after a dry spell
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00:38
Big Freo blow as gun subbed with hammy concern
The Dockers are forced to substitute Hayden Young out of the game after the injury-riddled midfielder comes off worse for wear following a tackle
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00:46
Jack rocks, then rolls after dribbler finds the goals
Jack Higgins delivers a unique celebration after scoring a thrilling goal for the Saints
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00:37
Owens the Saint goes flying in and Hill does the rest
Mitch Owens reels in a courageous mark before finding Brad Hill for a superb opening goal
Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide
10 Tim English WB
7 Ed Richards WB
5 Bailey Dale WB
4 Marcus Bontempelli WB
2 Matthew Kennedy WB
1 Aaron Naughton WB
1 Rory Lobb WB
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20:09
Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Power clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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04:59
Hinkley post-match, R8: 'We looked like we nearly couldn't do anything right'
Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round eight’s match against Western Bulldogs
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10:58
Beveridge post-match, R8: 'A little bit of belief bubbling up to the surface'
Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round eight’s match against Port Adelaide
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08:07
Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide
The Bulldogs and Power clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:45
Eminent English a class above in dominant display
Tim English put on an all-round performance, amassing three goals and 27 disposals in his side’s demolition
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00:48
Treloar turns on the class in ’25 return
Adam Treloar marks his 2025 comeback with a ripping goal after being sidelined through injury
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00:20
Is Willie in strife for off-the-ball strike?
Willie Rioli may face a nervous wait from the MRO after appearing to collect Bailey Dale high away from the play
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01:32
Spark from the apprentice, magic from the master
Young gun Joel Freijah lights up the ground with a flashy move and finish, but Marcus Bontempelli quickly shows why he’s the top Dog with a touch of pure class
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00:43
Young Dog’s first AFL major a beauty
Luke Cleary conjures a terrific effort on the run and is surrounded by teammates to celebrate his first goal in the big league
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00:45
Ridiculous Richards banana is out of this world
Ed Richards may have kicked a genuine GOTY contender with this insane effort from the boundary
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00:47
West delivers stunner with precision
Rhylee West kicks an impressive goal on the run after gathering the perfect crumb
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00:59
Rioli's hot start damages Dogs early
Willie Rioli gets off to a cracker with two great goals after one of them survives a score review
Adelaide v Carlton
10 Jordan Dawson ADEL
7 Izak Rankine ADEL
7 Josh Worrell ADEL
3 Max Michalanney ADEL
2 Reilly O'Brien ADEL
1 Wayne Milera ADEL
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20:03
Mini-Match: Adelaide v Carlton
Extended highlights of the Crows and Blues clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:42
Voss post-match, R8: 'We'll have to look at it pretty strongly'
Watch Carlton’s press conference after round eight’s match against Adelaide
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07:01
Nicks post-match, R8: 'That is our game, back to its best'
Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round eight’s match against Carlton
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01:49
Versatile Dawson triples up and runs riot in dominant day
Jordan Dawson boots three majors as his impressive outing both in the air and at ground level leads Adelaide to a big win
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08:12
Highlights: Adelaide v Carlton
The Crows and Blues clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:46
Veteran all smiles after some sweet icing
Brodie Smith caps off a huge Adelaide win with a superb strike in his first match of the season
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00:34
Electric stars ignite and excite as margin blows out
Josh Rachele turns his opponent inside out with a super snap before Izak Rankine pops up with a brilliant running banana
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00:37
Clunking Dawson's siren cracker drives late dagger
Jordan Dawson sticks a superb overhead mark and works the angle to perfection to cap off a dominant first half
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00:38
Inevitable Keays impacts again as Crows build buffer
Ben Keays continues his hot run of form against Carlton with a classy finish as Adelaide gets busy
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00:38
Centimetre perfect: Curnow rides huge blast all the way
Charlie Curnow goes long from outside 50 and receives a fortuitous bounce on the goal line for a fantastic first major
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00:42
Clinical Crows break away and the Fog has his say
Darcy Fogarty drills his first major of the afternoon after Adelaide bursts away from centre
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00:34
Crippa finds room and looms a threat with early influence
Patrick Cripps bends through Carlton's first major after Adelaide left him alone at the stoppage
Collingwood v Geelong
10 Patrick Dangerfield GEEL
8 Brody Mihocek COLL
6 Bailey Smith GEEL
2 Mark O'Connor GEEL
2 Josh Daicos COLL
1 Harry Perryman COLL
1 Scott Pendlebury COLL
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20:06
Mini-Match: Collingwood v Geelong
Extended highlights of the Magpies and Cats clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:31
McRae post-match, R8: 'We made a few errors ... and good teams make you pay'
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round eight’s match against Geelong
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08:17
Highlights: Collingwood v Geelong
The Magpies and Cats clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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04:54
Last two mins: Pie misses after siren in drama-filled finish
The thrilling final moments between Collingwood and Geelong in round eight
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09:34
Scott post-match, R8: 'He just looked like Jonah Lomu there at one stage'
Watch Geelong’s press conference after round eight’s match against Collingwood
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00:57
Ex-Pie puts Cats ahead in manic play
Ollie Henry snaps Geelong into the lead after Darcy Moore slapped the ball into his path
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00:56
Wiltshire's wondrous moment reignites the Cats
Oliver Wiltshire takes his moment and drills his first major in the big time to cut the margin
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00:45
Vintage Pendles catches fire and delivers unique celly
Scott Pendlebury curls through a beautiful snap to delight the home crowd and pulls out this celebration
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00:42
Crazy Cameron curler sends crowd wild
Darcy Cameron bends through an outrageous banana on his left foot and the Collingwood faithful love it
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00:47
Leaping Dempsey heads skyward with huge MOTY contender
Ollie Dempsey gets the sit on Steele Sidebottom and sticks a magnificent hanger before converting for his side
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00:30
Umpire cops falcon from Baz in bizarre start
Bailey Smith's clearing kick smacks into the head of umpire Brett Rosebury, who shakes it off early in the match
West Coast v Melbourne
10 Max Gawn MELB
8 Christian Petracca MELB
4 Daniel Turner MELB
4 Kade Chandler MELB
4 Jack Viney MELB
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20:13
Mini-Match: West Coast v Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Eagles and Demons clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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10:48
McQualter post-match, R8: 'It's a fine line ... to how many levers you try and pull at one time'
Watch West Coast’s press conference after round eight’s match against Melbourne
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07:59
Goodwin post-match, R8: 'He's such a great leader of our footy club'
Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round eight’s match against West Coast
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01:28
‘Wrapping our arms around him’: Trac praises ‘brave’ Oliver
Christian Petracca commends Clayton Oliver’s courage to speak up, and the way the club rallied around the star midfielder
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01:48
Gawn gone wild: Star skipper racks up 35
Max Gawn produces a colossal performance against the hapless Eagles to collect a career-best 35 disposals
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08:15
Highlights: West Coast v Melbourne
The Eagles and Demons clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:05
Debutant immediately remorseful after clipping Viney high
West Coast first-gamer Bo Allan reacts instantly after collecting Jack Viney with a stray arm while contesting the footy
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00:51
Young Eagle hobbles off after nasty ankle injury
West Coast suffers another blow as Archer Reid goes down after appearing to injure his ankle in an innocuous incident
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00:42
Windsor wonder: Young Dee dazzles from range
Caleb Windsor brushes off a tackle, bursts forward and drills a sensational goal
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00:51
Hunt hits one to perfection as Eagles keep flying
Jayden Hunt scores a ridiculous goal from the tightest of angles to continue West Coast’s hot run
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00:59
Is Demon in hot water for push on McGovern?
Jeremy McGovern takes his time getting up after a push from Jake Melksham sends him into a heavy contest
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00:56
Electric Elijah fires up the home faithful
Elijah Hewett bursts forward and slots a thrilling goal to get the Eagles fans up and about
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00:42
Melksham missile travels all the way
Jake Melksham wheels around after taking a mark and launches a monster effort from distance
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00:42
Petracca pinches opener with so much class
Christian Petracca shows his smarts with this dazzling finish in tight space
Sydney v Greater Western Sydney
10 Chad Warner SYD
6 Finn Callaghan GWS
5 Tom Green GWS
3 Dane Rampe SYD
3 Isaac Heeney SYD
2 Justin McInerney SYD
1 Sam Wicks SYD
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20:08
Mini-Match: Sydney v GWS
Extended highlights of the Swans and Giants clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:33
Cox post-match, R8: 'You've got to get to the line and test it'
Watch Sydney’s press conference after round eight’s match against GWS
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08:09
Kingsley post-match, R8: 'We know Stringer's capability'
Watch GWS’s press conference after round eight’s match against Sydney
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08:12
Highlights: Sydney v GWS
The Swans and Giants clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:10
Hamling’s first-ever goal sparks storm after missed swing
After nearly a decade in the system, Joel Hamling finally lands his long-awaited first AFL major but fuels more fireworks after lashing out at Jack Buckley
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00:33
Stirring Stringer strike brings Giant delight
Subbed in after half-time, Jake Stringer makes an impact with a superb goal to lift GWS
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00:42
Corey cracks one home to sparks Swans again
Sydney maintains a handy buffer as Corey Warner breaks through with a team-lifting goal on the burst
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01:24
'Don't ever speak to me like that again': Umpire warns Heeney after controversial call, 50m penalty
Isaac Heeney lashes out after a tough holding-the-ball decision, conceding a 50m penalty and sparking another heated scuffle
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00:51
Giant left bloodied after Swan's stray swing
Toby Bedford leaves the field worse for wear after copping a high hit from a charging Lewis Melican
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02:30
Spot fires everywhere as tempers flare early in derby
The opening 15 minutes of the 30th Swans v Giants derby was highlighted by flashpoints all over the ground
Hawthorn v Richmond
9 Josh Battle HAW
8 Massimo D'Ambrosio HAW
7 Changkuoth Jiath HAW
4 Jai Newcombe HAW
1 Jack Ginnivan HAW
1 Tom Barrass HAW
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20:16
Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Richmond
Extended highlights of the Hawks and Tigers clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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11:53
Full post-match, R8: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round eight’s match against Richmond
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06:45
Full post-match, R8: Tigers
Watch Richmond’s press conference after round eight’s match against Hawthorn
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08:12
Highlights: Hawthorn v Richmond
The Hawks and Tigers clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:32
Trezise surprise: Tiger's first AFL goal brings consolation
Richmond surrounds James Trezise after snaring his maiden major in the big league
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00:41
Weddle puts foot to pedal and goes whack
A costly kick from Jayden Short ends up in the hands of Josh Weddle, who lets loose from long range
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00:42
The Wizard torches Tigers with blistering wheels and lets them know
Nick Watson shows a clean set of heels to step his marker and slot his third goal in the process
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00:52
Standing ovation as Gunston slams home goal 500
Jack Gunston is hailed by his teammates as he converts another milestone as part of an illustrious career
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00:27
After almost two quarters, Campbell finally kicks Richmond's first
Seth Campbell puts the finishing touches on a well-worked inside 50 to kickstart the Tigers' day scoring-wise
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01:14
'Proper' all-in brawl after Tiger reacts to Sicily tackle
Tim Taranto flies the flag for teammate Maurice Rioli jnr after being run down by the Hawks’ skipper, prompting big fireworks on the half-back flank
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00:25
Flying Barrass gets huge hangtime at the ‘G
Tom Barrass appears to be at his intercepting best this afternoon with an early contender on the shoulders of Jonty Faull
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01:49
Mitchell’s stirring pre-game speech in historic Hawks huddle
Sam Mitchell unites past and present Hawthorn players before the bounce in a powerful moment that celebrates 100 years of history
Brisbane v Gold Coast
9 Will Ashcroft BL
8 Josh Dunkley BL
5 Lachie Neale BL
4 Hugh McCluggage BL
2 Mac Andrew GCFC
2 Jack Payne BL
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20:13
Mini-Match: Brisbane v Gold Coast
Extended highlights of the Lions and Suns clash in round eight
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08:35
Full post-match, R8: Lions
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round eight’s match against Gold Coast
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05:30
Full post-match, R8: Suns
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round eight’s match against Brisbane
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01:58
Ashcroft accepts medal from dad in fitting QClash moment
Will Ashcroft delivers a standout performance and shares a special moment with his dad while accepting the Marcus Ashcroft Medal
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08:06
Highlights: Brisbane v Gold Coast
The Lions and Suns clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:33
Ah Chee cashes in as the contest freezes around him
Callum Ah Chee nails his second goal as he takes a clever advantage
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00:33
Mac goes boom as gun defender shows his goal nous
Mac Andrew shows why he's one of the most versatile players in the league with a brilliant major on the run
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00:54
Cameron back at his best as Country Road rocks Gabba
Charlie Cameron kicks two vintage goals in quick succession as the home crowd gets vocal
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00:47
Sun's bizarre 50m penalty for throwing grass at Lion
Bailey Humphrey concedes a unique 50m penalty at the end of the first term leading to a Jarrod Berry major
LEADERBOARD
38 Jordan Dawson ADEL
34 Nick Daicos COLL
34 Steele Sidebottom COLL
33 Andrew Brayshaw FRE
33 Max Gawn MELB
33 Hugh McCluggage BL
33 Zach Merrett ESS
33 Lachie Neale BL
33 Bailey Smith GEEL
31 Patrick Dangerfield GEEL
31 Connor Rozee PORT
31 Caleb Serong FRE
29 Zak Butters PORT
29 Tristan Xerri NMFC
27 Noah Anderson GCFC
27 Josh Battle HAW
26 Touk Miller GCFC
25 Toby Greene GWS
25 Tom Liberatore WB
25 Jack Macrae STK
25 Matt Rowell GCFC
