Connor Rozee celebrates a goal during the match between Port Adelaide and Adelaide at Adelaide Oval in round nine, 2025, Picture: Getty Images

PORT Adelaide skipper Connor Rozee has moved to the top of the standings in the race for the Sharp EIT Solutions AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award, while North Melbourne ruck Tristan Xerri has surged to second spot.

Rozee won the Showdown Medal on Saturday night, despite his side's loss to Adelaide, continuing his brilliant form since he shifted to half-back after the first month of the season.

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The nine votes Rozee picked up on Saturday night has moved him to 40 for the season, while teammate Zak Butters picked up another seven votes to move to 36 (from six games).

There were just four perfect 10-vote games in round nine; Hawthorn midfielder James Worpel, Western Bulldogs veteran Tom Liberatore, Greater Western Sydney forward Jesse Hogan and Xerri.

Xerri's dominance in North's draw against Brisbane on Sunday has moved him to 39 votes for the season, with Crows skipper Jordan Dawson, Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith and Butters rounding out the top five.

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.

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Fremantle v Collingwood

9 Jamie Elliott COLL
9 Jack Crisp COLL
6 Jordan Clark FRE
3 Shai Bolton FRE
2 Darcy Cameron COLL
1 Andrew Brayshaw FRE

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:11

    Mini-Match: Fremantle v Collingwood

    Extended highlights of the Dockers and Magpies clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 09:55

    Longmuir post-match, R9: 'We need more bang for buck'

    Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round nine’s match against Collingwood

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  • 07:42

    McRae post-match, R9: 'We're really, really ecstatic with that win'

    Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round nine’s match against Fremantle

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  • 01:58

    Electric Elliott erupts with six-goal storm

    Jamie Elliott finishes like a house on fire, willing the Magpies over the line with a hard-fought six-goal performance

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  • 08:13

    Highlights: Elliott the hero as Pies grind down Dockers

    The Dockers and Magpies clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 01:24

    Ex-Docker stunned in sickening KO after brutal tackle

    Worrying scenes as Lachie Schultz is knocked out cold after colliding with former teammate Jordan Clark in a big contest

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  • 00:38

    'Overwhelming them': Pies press and Bobby does the rest

    Collingwood brings the heat with relentless pressure before Bobby Hill caps it off with a dazzling finish

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  • 00:33

    Beau's big tackle on Docker deemed dangerous

    Tough Magpie Beau McCreery is penalised for this tackling action on Karl Worner

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  • 00:38

    Captain Pearce pierces through with stunner to lift crowd

    Alex Pearce delivers a rare beauty on the run and appears to pay tribute to late teammate Cam McCarthy in his celebration

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  • 00:28

    Mason turns to Messi in surprise soccer touch

    Mason Cox shows some slick reflexes for a big man with this quality finish out of nowhere

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  • 00:38

    Treacy tucks away sweet dribbler within first minute

    Josh Treacy makes an early statement with a terrific goal to get Fremantle buzzing moments after the opening bounce

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St Kilda v Carlton

7 Nick Haynes CARL
6 George Hewett CARL
5 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera STK
5 Harry McKay CARL
4 Jack Sinclair STK
2 Patrick Cripps CARL
1 Jack Silvagni CARL

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:03

    Mini-Match: St Kilda v Carlton

    Extended highlights of the Saints and Blues clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 11:08

    Voss post-match, R9: 'It's been a long time since we've had a win like that'

    Watch Carlton’s press conference after round nine’s match against St Kilda

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  • 08:03

    Lyon post-match, R9: 'We've just got to keep building and we'll get better'

    Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round nine’s match against Carlton

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  • 08:08

    Highlights: McKay the hero as undermanned Blues down Saints

    The Saints and Blues clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 00:33

    McKay slots sensational sealer as faithful erupts

    Harry McKay kicks a brilliant set shot from the tight angle as Carlton locks up a terrific win

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  • 00:34

    Scintillating Sinclair stuns all as Saints find their pulse

    Jack Sinclair roves the ruck tap to absolute perfection and kicks truly on the run

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  • 00:51

    Concern for Carlton as multiple players leave ground

    Blake Acres, Lachie Cowan and Nick Haynes all left the ground in a bruising second term for Carlton

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  • 00:27

    Blues big plays small man's role as Young bags one

    Lewis Young roves the pack to perfection as Carlton pulls away

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  • 00:36

    Blues blow: Luckless defender done after bruising clash

    Mitch McGovern has been subbed out of the match after this incident in the first term

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  • 00:37

    Binns brilliance caps off slick move

    Jaxon Binns gets on the end of a terrific handball chain to bring Carlton right back

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  • 00:33

    Higgins hits it pure as Saints fire first shot

    Jack Higgins times a snap to perfection from distance as St Kilda gets the opener

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  • 03:29

    Spud's Game meets its moment as Saints and Blues join arms

    St Kilda and Carlton players came together in memory of the late Danny Frawley

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Melbourne v Hawthorn

10 James Worpel HAW
8 Harvey Langford MELB
4 Changkuoth Jiath HAW
3 James Sicily HAW
2 Joshua Weddle HAW
2 Max Gawn MELB
1 Jack Gunston HAW

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:15

    Mini-Match: Melbourne v Hawthorn

    Extended highlights of the Demons and Hawks clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 11:12

    Mitchell post-match, R9: 'I was as frustrated as anyone at three-quarter time'

    Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round nine’s match against Melbourne

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  • 07:14

    Goodwin post-match, R9: 'I thought today he was outstanding'

    Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round nine’s match against Hawthorn

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  • 01:09

    Gunston goes bang with three in final-term flurry

    Hawthorn veteran Jack Gunston produces all three of his goals in the fourth quarter to will his side home

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  • 08:12

    Highlights: Melbourne v Hawthorn

    The Demons and Hawks clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 00:46

    Chol gets on a roll with two priceless goals

    Mabior Chol comes up big for the Hawks in the final term with a pair of crucial majors to give his side a handy buffer

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  • 00:46

    Sharp finish after Trac’s attack

    Christian Petracca shows brilliant vision to find Harry Sharp, who nails a quality goal on the run to edge Melbourne in front

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  • 00:46

    Dees fans fume as Pickett denied free for trip

    Melbourne supporters vent their frustration as Kysaiah Pickett appears to be tripped by Blake Hardwick, but play continues

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  • 00:24

    Betts back in action on the boundary to thrill ‘G

    Eddie Betts revs up the crowd after springing into action to mark Kysaiah Pickett’s wayward kick

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  • 00:48

    Big cheer for Oliver as first touch sets up goal

    Melbourne fans raise their voices as Clayton Oliver delivers a perfect pass to set up a major for Tom Sparrow

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  • 00:46

    Ginni gives to Breust for early Hawks boost

    Jack Ginnivan feeds the footy to Luke Breust who bursts into action in front of goal

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Essendon v Sydney

8 Andrew McGrath ESS
7 Nic Martin ESS
7 Zach Reid ESS
6 Chad Warner SYD
1 Nick Blakey SYD
1 Tom McCartin SYD

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:21

    Mini Match: Essendon v Sydney

    Extended highlights of the Bombers and Swans clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 09:09

    Scott post-match, R9: 'We need to scour the country and identify the best players'

    Watch Essendon’s press conference after round nine’s match against Sydney

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  • 08:11

    Highlights: Essendon v Sydney

    The Bombers and Swans clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 05:53

    Cox post-match, R9: 'That disciplinary stuff, we need to address'

    Watch Sydney’s press conference after round nine’s match against Essendon

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  • 00:39

    Lizard left woozy after Merrett’s high contact

    Nick Blakey leaves the field with a HIA concern after being collected high by Zach Merrett

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  • 00:42

    Red-hot Swans slot two in a minute

    Justin McInerney and Angus Sheldrick kick consecutive goals for the Swans to give the side a chance late in the game

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  • 00:39

    Debutant Bomber goes down in cruel scenes

    First-gamer Lewis Hayes is taken off the field after landing awkwardly in this marking contest

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  • 00:47

    Redman flushes the footy with ease

    Mason Redman lets loose from outside 50 after a brilliant tap from Todd Goldstein

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  • 00:48

    Day-Wicks' first goal a moment to remember

    Bombers coach Brad Scott is elated after debutant Archer Day-Wicks nails his first AFL goal

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  • 00:56

    Heeney's hands deliver easy major for Grundy

    Brodie Grundy pops up for a rare goal after a big effort and a great handball from Isaac Heeney

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  • 01:12

    Ecstatic El-Hawli slots his first in dramatic fashion

    Saad El-Hawli kicks his first AFL goal after some erratic blunders from Chad Warner

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Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

10 Tom Liberatore WB
6 Ed Richards WB
4 Touk Miller GCFC
3 Bailey Humphrey GCFC
3 James O'Donnell WB
2 Noah Anderson GCFC
1 John Noble GCFC
1 Ben King GCFC

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:12

    Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

    Extended highlights of the Suns and Bulldogs clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 05:57

    Beveridge post-match, R9: 'There was a lot of heart in the game'

    Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round nine’s match against Gold Coast

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  • 07:03

    Hardwick post-match, R9: 'That's what our footy club has to be built on the back of'

    Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round nine’s match against Western Bulldogs

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  • 08:13

    Highlights: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

    The Suns and Bulldogs clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 03:42

    Last two mins: Suns survive late scare as Dogs storm home

    The thrilling final moments between Gold Coast and Western Bulldogs in round nine

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  • 00:29

    Gut-running Davidson provides pulse

    Sam Davidson kicks an important goal to keep the Dogs within touching distance

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  • 00:33

    Captain Bont does it again to set up grandstand finish

    Marcus Bontempelli shows his class with a brilliant goal in the closing stages

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  • 00:37

    Long lights up TIO Stadium with superb shake and finish

    Ben Long slots a brilliant goal from distance as Gold Coast regains the lead

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  • 00:24

    Big Mac crunched by sky-high Buku in brutal clash

    Mac Andrew heads to the bench after copping a nasty knee from Buku Khamis’ spectacular leap

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  • 00:33

    Pace and class from Dogs sees Kennedy slot his third

    Matthew Kennedy kicks his third goal of the match after the Bulldogs go end to end in a flash

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  • 00:33

    Rioli has his NT homecoming moment with super finish

    Daniel Rioli kicks a terrific goal on the run in front of family and friends

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  • 00:36

    Graham takes risky advantage as Suns forward pressure delivers

    Will Graham casually kicks the match opener after a brilliant team effort in the forward line

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Port Adelaide v Adelaide

9 Connor Rozee PORT
8 Riley Thilthorpe ADEL
7 Zak Butters PORT
3 Miles Bergman PORT
2 Josh Worrell ADEL
1 Mark Keane ADEL

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:18

    Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Power and Crows clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 13:05

    Nicks post-match, R9: 'We probably dodged a few bullets'

    Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round nine’s match against Port Adelaide

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  • 07:41

    Hinkley post-match, R9: 'Connor [Rozee] deserved it, he was outstanding'

    Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round nine’s match against Adelaide

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  • 01:57

    Rozee runs heart out in admirable Showdown outing

    Connor Rozee was a deserving recipient of the Showdown medal, amassing 32 disposals and a goal

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  • 08:15

    Highlights: Port Adelaide v Adelaide

    The Power and Crows clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 04:00

    Last two mins: Crows edge gallant Power in a classic Showdown

    The thrilling final moments between Port Adelaide and Adelaide in round nine

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  • 00:56

    Rankine's show-stopping soccer defies physics

    Izak Rankine produces this brilliant goal with precision after a great clearance from captain Jordan Dawson

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  • 00:43

    JHF lights up Showdown with dazzling GOTY contender

    Jason Horne-Francis curls the ball to perfection after escaping heavy traffic to put his hand up for Goal of the Year

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  • 00:48

    Keane goes in the book for this kick on Power utility

    Adelaide's Mark Keane is reported during the match after this incident involving Jeremy Finlayson

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  • 01:08

    Persistence pays off for Keays

    Ben Keays has an effort denied by a desperate Connor Rozee only to have an opportunity seconds later to kick a goal

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  • 00:51

    SPP recreates Showdown magic

    Sam Powell-Pepper delivers an instant classic with this bending snap and perfect bounce

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  • 01:18

    Power couple lights up Adelaide Oval

    Port Adelaide forwards Jeremy Finlayson and Mitch Georgiades kick two important goals within a minute to get the crowd roaring early

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Richmond v West Coast

9 Tim Taranto RICH
9 Sam Banks RICH
4 Jack Graham WCE
3 Jamie Cripps WCE
2 Tom J Lynch RICH
2 Seth Campbell RICH
1 Nick Vlastuin RICH

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:21

    Mini-Match: Richmond v West Coast

    Extended highlights of the Tigers and Eagles clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 08:45

    Yze post-match, R9: 'He understands the game and knows what's required'

    Watch Richmond’s press conference after round nine’s match against West Coast

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  • 07:54

    McQualter post-match, R9: 'I'm not sure it was an ill-disciplined act'

    Watch West Coast’s press conference after round nine’s match against Richmond

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  • 08:15

    Highlights: Richmond v West Coast

    The Tigers and Eagles clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 04:18

    Last two mins: Game-saving Tiger tackle denies Eagles first win

    The thrilling final moments between Richmond and West Coast in round nine

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  • 00:47

    Tempers boil as fiery Harley and Lynch go head-to-head

    Harley Reid and Tom Lynch engage in a heated exchange of words at the three-quarter time break

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  • 00:54

    'You can Harley believe it': Reid's stunner lights up 'G

    Harley Reid launches an incredible goal on the run to put his side ahead early in the last quarter

    AFL
  • 00:34

    Commentators in stitches at Broad's brutal finger fix

    Nathan Broad is attended to by the medical staff creating amusement for the commentary box

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  • 00:42

    Sims storms onto scene with memorable first AFL goal

    Richmond debutant Thomas Sims nails his maiden major in the big league after reeling in a super grab

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  • 00:28

    Eagle in hot water for off-the-ball strike

    West Coast forward Tyler Brockman may come under MRO fire after appearing to collect Luke Trainor away from the play

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  • 00:46

    Cripps pulls out party tricks in dazzling Hunt assist

    Jamie Cripps brilliantly taps the footy to Jayden Hunt allowing him to snap a superb goal

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  • 00:42

    Eagle wins 50m penalty, quickly gives away free kick for Tiger goal

    Tim Taranto slots a great set-shot goal, capitalising on Tyler Brockman's costly push in the back on Luke Trainor

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Geelong v Greater Western Sydney

10 Jesse Hogan GWS
6 Tom Green GWS
5 Max Holmes GEEL
4 Mark Blicavs GEEL
4 Bailey Smith GEEL
1 Finn Callaghan GWS

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:43

    Mini-Match: Geelong v GWS

    Extended highlights of the Cats and Giants clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    AFL
  • 06:37

    Kingsley post-match, R9: 'I think he's the best in the League'

    Watch GWS’s press conference after round nine’s match against Geelong

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  • 10:54

    Scott post-match, R9: 'We made some errors early with the way we structured up'

    Watch Geelong’s press conference after round nine’s match against GWS

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  • 08:16

    Highlights: Geelong v GWS

    The Cats and Giants clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 02:44

    Seventh heaven as Hogan sinks Cats

    Jesse Hogan found his mojo again on Sunday, kicking a big bag to help the Giants over the line against Geelong

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  • 03:24

    Last two mins: Heartbreak for Cats after missing crucial late chances

    The thrilling final moments between Geelong and GWS in round nine

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  • 00:42

    Dempsey magic delights Cats fans

    Ollie Dempsey bobs up just at the right time to draw Geelong closer with a stunning finish

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  • 01:13

    Giant blow as captain Toby goes down in agony

    Toby Greene grimaces in pain after rolling his ankle on the three-quarter time siren

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  • 00:42

    Green marks milestone game with long-range ripper

    Tom Green drills a sensational goal from the boundary in his 100th match of AFL

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  • 00:38

    Crafty Cameron swings on trusty left to nail another

    Jeremy Cameron snaps his second of the quarter with typical class

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  • 00:39

    Duncan eyes major opening back at the Cattery

    Mitch Duncan remembers where the goals are at GMHBA Stadium, snapping a beauty off one step

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  • 01:08

    'The Package' delivers bright start away from home

    Jake Stringer hits the scoreboard twice as the Giants jump to an early lead

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North Melbourne v Brisbane

10 Tristan Xerri NMFC
8 Dayne Zorko BL
5 Charlie Comben NMFC
3 Jack Payne BL
2 Luke Davies-Uniacke NMFC
2 Josh Dunkley BL

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:06

    Mini-Match: North Melbourne v Brisbane

    Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Lions clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 07:50

    Clarkson post-match, R9: 'It's strange emotions when you have a draw'

    Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round nine’s match against Brisbane

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  • 04:18

    Fagan post-match, R9: 'I thought our blokes showed plenty of ticker'

    Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round nine’s match against North Melbourne

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  • 08:07

    Highlights: North Melbourne v Brisbane

    The Kangaroos and Lions clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 03:16

    Last two mins: Roos and Lions rue missed chances in frantic drawn finish

    The thrilling final moments between North Melbourne and Brisbane in round nine

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  • 00:41

    Rampant Roos hit the front as home crowd gets loud

    Jack Darling gets out the back to put his side in the lead as he salutes to the North Melbourne faithful in the stands

    AFL
  • 00:39

    Lions give away pivotal 50m as Roos surge

    Luke Parker is awarded the tackle free kick and Brisbane are penalised for dissent to gift Luke Parker a timely major

    AFL
  • 00:42

    Charlie's monster curler a thing of wonder

    Charlie Cameron finds a pocket of space on the boundary and bends through an incredible snap from distance

    AFL
  • 00:38

    Slick Stephens step brings Roos right back

    Dylan Stephens sells the candy and nails a classy finish as North Melbourne closes in on Brisbane's lead

    AFL
  • 00:33

    Young Kangas guns spell trouble with electric double

    Colby McKercher follows up on his good pressure to drill a classy major before George Wardlaw's superb snap

    AFL
  • 00:34

    Huge head clash sees Berry subbed after McDonald collision

    Jarrod Berry is subbed out of the game with concussion concerns after colliding with Luke McDonald

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  • 00:56

    Levi lands first blow in just 25 seconds

    Levi Ashcroft works the angles to perfection after Brisbane bursts from the opening bounce

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