Tristan Xerri and Matt Flynn compete in the ruck during North Melbourne's clash against West Coast in round 13, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

NORTH Melbourne ruck Tristan Xerri has moved to within one vote of the lead in the race for the Sharp EIT Solutions AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award, but Geelong star Bailey Smith remains on top.

Xerri and Kangaroos young gun Colby McKercher picked up nine votes each in North's win over West Coast on Sunday. It has moved Xerri to 58 for the season, one behind Smith, who did not play in round 13 due to a minor hamstring issue.

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Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson is a further vote behind after he got three in the Crows' win over Brisbane, with Lions star Cam Rayner and Crows forward Ben Keays leading the way with nine votes each. Eight players - four Crows and four Lions - got at least one vote in that match.

Five players picked up a perfect 10 votes in round 13; Sydney's Nick Blakey, Geelong's Max Holmes, Port Adelaide's Zak Butters, Carlton's Tom De Koning and Collingwood's Josh Daicos.

Hawthorn pair Mabior Chol and Jai Newcombe got nine votes each from their win over the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night, as did Lion Cam Rayner and Crow Ben Keays in Adelaide's victory over Brisbane. 

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.

* in the initial release of votes, five votes were incorrectly awarded to Adelaide's Mark Keane which should have been awarded to Ben Keays. Votes have now been corrected

17:08

ACCESS: Cats are GF bound, Bombers' big weakness exposed, Hawks' Sicily dilemma

Damian Barrett and Matthew Lloyd with the latest news and opinions from Round 13.

Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn

9 Mabior Chol (HAW)
9 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
5 Joshua Weddle (HAW)
3 Josh Ward (HAW)
2 Lloyd Meek (HAW)
1 Matthew Kennedy (WB)
1 James O'Donnell (WB)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:17

    Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn

    Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Hawks clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 11:03

    Mitchell post-match, R13: 'That's a pretty good blueprint to win most games'

    Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round 13’s match against Western Bulldogs

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  • 09:10

    Beveridge post-match, R13: 'It's hard to get momentum in the game when you're doing that'

    Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round 13’s match against Hawthorn

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  • 08:07

    Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn

    The Bulldogs and Hawks clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 00:45

    Ginni goes full theatre with savage showboat and celebration

    Jack Ginnivan steals the spotlight with a 50m run into an open goal before showing the footy and celebrating with the crowd

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  • 00:41

    Instant Impey impact: Hawk swings forward for sizzler

    Jarman Impey pushes up the ground and breaks loose to deliver a huge goal for Hawthorn

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  • 00:32

    ‘As good as you’ll see this year’: Dog's fearless mark

    James O’Donnell earns all the praise after reeling in a courageous grab with Jack Ginnivan bearing down

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  • 00:41

    Chol on a roll: Mabior makes Dog regret kick

    Mabior Chol reads the play to perfection and intercepts the footy before snaring his third goal of the game

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  • 00:34

    Richards races onto scene and buries a beauty

    Ed Richards receives a slick handball from Ryley Sanders and drills a ripper for the Dogs

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  • 00:45

    Chol’s clever craft clears a path for running Jack

    Mabior Chol wins a thrilling one-on-one battle before unselfishly feeding the footy to Jack Gunston for an eye-catching goal

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  • 00:38

    Weddle wonder goal: Hawk hits top gear to light it up early

    Josh Weddle puts his foot on the accelerator and nails a dazzling goal on the burst

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Adelaide v Brisbane

9 Cameron Rayner (BL)
9 Ben Keays (ADEL)
3 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
3 Jarrod Berry (BL)
2 Josh Dunkley (BL)
2 Will Ashcroft (BL)
1 Rory Laird (ADEL)
1 Josh Worrell (ADEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:15

    Mini-Match: Adelaide v Brisbane

    Extended highlights of the Crows and Lions clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 09:20

    Nicks post-match, R13: 'We got a bit of luck to win that game'

    Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round 13’s match against Brisbane

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  • 05:54

    Fagan post-match, R13: 'That was a game we should've won'

    Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 13’s match against Adelaide

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  • 08:13

    Highlights: Lions rue late misses as Crows make statement

    The Crows and Lions clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 03:18

    Last two mins: Late misses cost Lions in loss to Crows

    The thrilling final moments between Adelaide and Brisbane in round 13

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  • 00:43

    Keays gives the coldest stare after sneaking epic goal

    Ben Keays has Adelaide Oval running wild after somehow squeezing through this major following some clever thinking from Darcy Fogarty

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  • 00:56

    Captain Dawson rocks stadium with massive mark and goal

    Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson reels in a high-flying grab and lifts the crowd to deafening levels

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  • 00:47

    Pedlar puts foot on pedal after Rankine wins battle

    Luke Pedlar charges into an open goal after Izak Rankine's clever tap creates the perfect opportunity

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  • 00:41

    Cameron cracks onto the scene and the finish is supreme

    Charlie Cameron bursts into space, leaving defenders in his wake before slotting a sensational left-foot goal

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  • 00:56

    Rachele revs up crowd with ridiculous boundary finish

    Josh Rachele lays a brilliant tackle before slotting an outstanding goal from the tightest of angles

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  • 00:29

    Keays unlocks the door as Crows fans finally roar

    Former Lion Ben Keays wastes no time slamming the footy on his boot to break the deadlock with Adelaide’s first major early in the second term

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  • 00:45

    Charlie’s fast footwork cues up Rayner’s opener

    Ex-Crow Charlie Cameron dances through defenders in slippery conditions before feeding Cam Rayner for a sizzling opening goal

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  • 00:41

    Crows recruit reported for dangerous tackle on Neale

    James Peatling goes in the book after his tackling action on Lachie Neale is deemed dangerous

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Richmond v Sydney

10 Nick Blakey (SYD)
8 Brodie Grundy (SYD)
5 James Jordon (SYD)
4 Tom McCartin (SYD)
3 Isaac Heeney (SYD)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 19:59

    Mini-Match: Richmond v Sydney

    Extended highlights of the Tigers and Swans clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 05:09

    Yze post-match, R13: 'I don't think we've played any worse for the year'

    Watch Richmond’s press conference after round 13’s match against Sydney

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  • 09:45

    Cox post-match, R13: 'We don't want to, as a team and as individuals, only have one string to our bow'

    Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 13’s match against Richmond

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  • 08:04

    Highlights: Richmond v Sydney

    The Tigers and Swans clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 00:50

    Tigers finally break first-term drought with goal in the last

    Richmond’s long wait for a major ends in the final minutes of the game as Seth Campbell nails a crafty effort to give fans one to cheer late

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  • 00:42

    Brutal Warner barges through for another goal

    Chad Warner asserts his dominance with this powerful finish late in the third term

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  • 00:57

    Grundy winds back the clock with all-time finish

    Brodie Grundy somehow manages to keep the ball in play and produces this special finish early in the third quarter

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  • 00:51

    Lethal Heeney makes Tigers pay

    Isaac Heeney puts through this ripping snap to make the most of a costly Richmond defensive error and put his side in front

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  • 00:51

    Dancing Dion fools two in miraculous GOTY contender

    Dion Prestia shows off his silky footwork, selling candy to multiple Swans before finishing in style

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Geelong v Gold Coast

10 Max Holmes (GEEL)
8 Tyson Stengle (GEEL)
4 Mac Andrew (GCFC)
3 Gryan Miers (GEEL)
3 Mark O'Connor (GEEL)
1 Jack Henry (GEEL)
1 Tom Atkins (GEEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:09

    Mini-Match: Geelong v Gold Coast

    Extended highlights of the Cats and Suns clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 12:02

    Scott post-match, R13: 'Stewy, I thought his duty of care to Noah was as good as it could have been'

    Watch Geelong’s press conference after round 13’s match against Gold Coast

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  • 05:47

    Hardwick post-match, R13: 'We'd love Noah to keep playing (but it's) within the rules, still allowed to bump'

    Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 13’s match against Geelong

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  • 08:04

    Highlights: Geelong v Gold Coast

    The Cats and Suns clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 00:50

    Stewart downs Suns' skipper in brutal hit

    Noah Anderson is helped off the ground following a fierce bump from Tom Stewart

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  • 00:38

    Miers magic meets the moment

    Gryan Miers hits home a brilliant snap on the run as the Cats extend their lead

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  • 00:28

    Suns young gun in potential MRO hot water

    Jed Walter may have a case to answer with the Match Review following this hit on Mark O'Connor

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  • 00:54

    Walter walks it home as Suns respond

    Jed Walter finishes off a terrific transition play to get Gold Coast right back in the game

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  • 00:39

    Stengle hits it sweet for superb pocket finish

    Tyson Stengle shows his class in the rain with a brilliant set-shot finish

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  • 00:34

    Big Cat leaves ground after tough contest

    Shannon Neale leaves the field with a lower leg injury following a strong ruck contest

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  • 00:48

    Costly Mac error gifts Cats another

    Brad Close takes full advantage of a costly 50m penalty given away by Mac Andrew

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Greater Western Sydney v Port Adelaide

10 Zak Butters (PORT)
7 Connor Rozee (PORT)
4 Sam Taylor (GWS)
4 Esava Ratugolea (PORT)
3 Jack Buckley (GWS)
2 Miles Bergman (PORT)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:16

    Mini-Match: GWS v Port Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Giants and Power clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 08:08

    Hinkley post-match, R13: 'That helps us get back on track where we want to be'

    Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round 13’s match against GWS

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  • 08:12

    Kingsley post-match, R13: 'We planned really well for it. We just didn't do it as well as what they did'

    Watch GWS’s press conference after round 13’s match against Port Adelaide

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  • 08:04

    Highlights: GWS v Port Adelaide

    The Giants and Power clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 00:50

    Moraes the miracle super sub comes up big

    Christian Moraes slots a crucial goal to extend the lead, only minutes after he was injected into the game

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  • 00:48

    Hogan ignites Giants' final-term spark

    Jesse Hogan gets his side off to a flyer in the fourth quarter with this excellent snap

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  • 00:39

    Jackson's milestone moment with career first

    Hugh Jackson drills a great set-shot goal to earn his first AFL major in just his second game

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  • 00:45

    Greene stunned after brutal knee to the back

    Toby Greene falls down in agony after copping a sickening knee from Aliir Aliir and is eventually subbed out

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  • 00:43

    Dancing with the stars: Farrell's fancy footwork goal

    Kane Farrell launches an amazing long-range bomb after evading an opponent to take back the lead for the Power

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  • 00:46

    Jesse's back: Star Giant nails neat finish

    Jesse Hogan begins his bounceback performance after going goalless last week with this wonderful soccer effort

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North Melbourne v West Coast

9 Tristan Xerri (NMFC)
9 Colby McKercher (NMFC)
5 Harry Edwards (WCE)
3 Liam Baker (WCE)
2 Caleb Daniel (NMFC)
1 Elijah Hewett (WCE)
1 Jy Simpkin (NMFC)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:12

    Mini-Match: North Melbourne v West Coast

    Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Eagles clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 07:37

    Full post-match, R13: Eagles

    Watch West Coast’s press conference after round 13’s match against North Melbourne

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  • 09:59

    Full post-match, R13: Kangaroos

    Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round 13’s match against West Coast

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  • 08:06

    Highlights: North Melbourne v West Coast

    The Kangaroos and Eagles clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 05:52

    Last two mins: Key men stand up as Kangas surge past tiring Eagles

    The thrilling last two minutes between North Melbourne and West Coast in round 13

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  • 00:46

    Finn's first major key to Roos revival

    Finn O'Sullivan's maiden AFL goal comes at a key time in the game for North Melbourne after receiving a 50m penalty

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  • 00:43

    Brockman snaps truly after immense pressure

    West Coast is rewarded after a long period of forward pressure with a brilliant Tyler Brockman snap goal

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  • 01:14

    Eagles sharpen their talons with two in a minute

    West Coast kicks two goals in quick succession after a difficult afternoon in front of goal

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  • 00:33

    After eight behinds, Eagles FINALLY kick their first

    Jack Williams drills the Eagles' first for the match late in the second quarter after eight consecutive behinds

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  • 00:16

    Harley wins battle of top picks to get Eagles rolling

    Former No.1 pick Harley Reid gets the better of No.2 pick Colby McKercher with a textbook tackle

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  • 00:59

    Curtis gets Roos rolling with early double

    North Melbourne forward Paul Curtis has an impressive start to the game with two early goals

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Carlton v Essendon

10 Tom De Koning (CARL)
7 Sam Walsh (CARL)
5 Jack Silvagni (CARL)
5 Nic Martin (ESS)
2 George Hewett (CARL)
1 Xavier Duursma (ESS)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:25

    Mini-Match: Carlton v Essendon

    Extended highlights of the Blues and Bombers clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 10:13

    Scott post-match, R13: 'We encourage them to go low in the contest'

    Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 13’s match against Carlton

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  • 11:34

    Voss post-match, R13: 'You just can't do that anymore'

    Watch Carlton’s press conference after round 13’s match against Essendon

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  • 08:07

    Highlights: Carlton v Essendon

    The Blues and Bombers clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 00:42

    Boundary-riding Acres owns major moment

    Blake Acres laps up a clutch goal with Blues fans sitting in the front row

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  • 00:41

    Bombers pull out party tricks for King's Birthday Eve clash

    Nate Caddy delivers a through ball onto the chest of Jade Gresham who goals to keep their side in the hunt

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  • 00:46

    Wright stands tall with double strike

    Peter Wright lands two big blows to lead the Essendon fightback during the third term

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  • 00:38

    Duursma dislocates shoulder but shakes it back into place

    Xavier Duursma bravely shook off the fact his shoulder was out of its socket and carried on with proceedings

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  • 00:46

    Head-high Durham bump spells MRO 'trouble'

    Sam Durham could have a case to answer after opting to use his hip and shoulder on a vulnerable Adam Cerra

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  • 00:51

    Debutant Lual fulfills boyhood dream to light up ‘G

    Luamon Lual joins the first-touch, first-goal club to open the Bombers’ scoring account, drawing a huge reaction both fans and his family

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  • 00:37

    'Woof': Blues' running man off the leash early

    Adam Saad makes the Bombers pay with a trademark dash through the corridor

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Melbourne v Collingwood

10 Josh Daicos (COLL)
8 Jeremy Howe (COLL)
4 Max Gawn (MELB)
4 Steven May (MELB)
2 Scott Pendlebury (COLL)
2 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:11

    Mini-Match: Melbourne v Collingwood

    Extended highlights of the Demons and Magpies clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    AFL
  • 01:54

    Daicos’ dash off half-back earns Neale Daniher Trophy

    Josh Daicos provided a constant outlet for the Magpies out of defence, racking up 34 disposals and claiming best-on-ground honours

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  • 04:37

    McRae post-match, R13: 'We found a way to win'

    Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round 13’s match against Melbourne

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  • 05:44

    Goodwin post-match, R13: '[Just] two competitors that are frustrated'

    Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round 13’s match against Collingwood

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  • 08:11

    Highlights: Melbourne v Collingwood

    The Demons and Magpies clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 01:03

    Gawn, May come together after Pies win a thriller

    Max Gawn nudges Steven May away after the final siren at the MCG

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  • 03:37

    Last two mins: Pies hold off Dees in classic

    The thrilling final moments between Melbourne and Collingwood in round 13

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  • 01:00

    Dynamic duo: Late Fritsch-Pickett blitz turns contest

    Bayley Fritsch and Kysaiah Pickett combine for three huge final-term goals as Melbourne threatens to snatch a dramatic victory

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  • 00:39

    Pickett’s costly 50m penalty punished by Daicos

    Kysaiah Pickett is made to pay full price by Nick Daicos after coughing up the footy in the middle of the ground

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  • 00:38

    All day Long: Ned never stops working

    Ned Long continues his stunning run of form as he gets on the end of a selfless team move and finishes with ease

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  • 00:43

    Magpie masters: Pendles and Sidey own the stage again

    Scott Pendlebury shows some sublime class in the middle of the ground to set up a goal, before Steele Sidebottom pops up later with a pearler of his own

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  • 00:33

    Kysaiah turns messiah as soccer miracle stuns ‘G

    Dees livewire Kysaiah Pickett pulls off the unthinkable, as his soccer effort from just inside 50 somehow dribbles through

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  • 00:33

    Here to McStay: Returning Magpie has his say

    Dan McStay makes an immediate impact in his comeback game for Collingwood with a terrific finish in the first term

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  • 00:36

    Swift as a Sparrow: Demon delivers the opener

    Tom Sparrow assesses his options before electing to go himself and drill a super opening goal

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  • 20:04

    Big Freeze 11: Check out all the action from the slide

    Watch all the action from the Big Freeze 11 slide

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LEADERBOARD

59 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
58 Tristan Xerri (NMFC)
57 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
55 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
51 Max Gawn (MELB)
49 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
47 Connor Rozee (PORT)
46 Zak Butters (PORT)
45 Nick Daicos (COLL)
45 Caleb Serong (FRE)
45 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)
43 Josh Daicos (COLL)
41 Ed Richards (WB)