PORT Adelaide star Zak Butters has moved to within four votes of the lead in the Sharp EIT Solutions AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award, with Gold Coast skipper Noah Anderson leading the way after 18 rounds.
Anderson picked up six votes in his side's thrilling win over Collingwood on Friday night to move to 75 for the season.
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Butters picked up nine in the Power's win over West Coast to move to 71, while Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson is one vote further behind after grabbing six votes from his side's win over the Western Bulldogs.
There were six perfect 10-vote games in round 18, with Josh Dunkley, Matt Rowell, Aaron Cadman, Tim Taranto, Sam Switkowski and Christian Petracca getting the full votes from both coaches.
Riley Thilthorpe and Marcus Bontempelli picked up nine votes each in the Crows v Bulldogs game, while Brodie Grundy got nine in Sydney's win over St Kilda.
Grundy has now picked up 44 votes from a possible 50 in his past five games and he, Melbourne star Max Gawn and North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri are within three votes of each other on the leaderboard.
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.
Carlton v Brisbane
10 Josh Dunkley BL
5 Jarrod Berry BL
4 Darcy Wilmot BL
3 Zac Bailey BL
3 Cameron Rayner BL
3 Lachie Neale BL
2 Dayne Zorko BL
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01:53
Family frenzy as the 'Ash Brothers' fire up with five goals
Will and Levi Ashcroft set the Gabba alight with a combined five-goal haul to help edge the Lions over the line in a thriller
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20:15
Mini-Match: Carlton v Brisbane
Extended highlights of the Blues and Lions clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:31
Fagan post-match, R18: 'We'll all be a bit flat about that'
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 18’s match against Carlton
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13:54
Voss post-match, R18: 'The pressure only comes from my own expectations about how we want to play'
Watch Carlton’s press conference after round 18’s match against Brisbane
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02:08
Tackling-machine Dunkley claims first Robert Walls Medal
Josh Dunkley is named best afield for a tireless performance that featured 28 disposals and an outstanding 13 tackles
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08:15
Highlights: Carlton v Brisbane
The Blues and Lions clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:59
Blues show late fight with first three in term
Carlton lifts early in the final quarter with three consecutive goals through Tom De Koning, George Hewett and Mitch McGovern
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00:19
Cerra collides with umpire at a stoppage
Carlton's Adam Cerra knocks the umpire to the ground as he tussles with Brisbane's Lachie Neale at a ball-up
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00:54
Hungry Lions maul Blues in ferocious back-to-back tackles
Levi Ashcroft and Charlie Cameron pile on the pain as some relentless pressure forces two goals in quick succession
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00:37
Tag him and he'll still conjure magic, this gun Lion
Hugh McCluggage brushes off a tight Alex Cincotta tag with a sensational move and finish out of the stoppage
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00:51
Fears for ruthless Lion after concerning injury
Brisbane is dealt a cruel blow in the second quarter as tough defender Noah Answerth is assisted off the field after pulling up lame attempting to move off his mark
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00:59
‘Kick of his life’: Blue’s epic torp rocks Marvel Stadium
Marc Pittonet unleashes an outrageous torpedo after the siren to send the crowd and his teammates into a frenzy
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01:05
Ump collision sparks drama after Lions land early goal
Blues fans go wild after a massive umpire clash leads to a major to Charlie Cameron, who adds more fuel to the fire
Gold Coast v Collingwood
10 Matt Rowell GCFC
8 Josh Daicos COLL
6 Noah Anderson GCFC
3 Jarrod Witts GCFC
2 Darcy Moore COLL
1 Daniel Rioli GCFC
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20:17
Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Collingwood
Extended highlights of the Suns and Magpies clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:36
Hardwick post-match, R18: 'We're learning, we're growing. We've still got a way to go, but we're excited'
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 18’s match against Collingwood
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07:13
McRae post-match, R18: 'I want to focus on what we did do instead of what we didn't'
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round 18’s match against Gold Coast
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02:38
Gold standard: Rowell and Anderson both go beast mode
Gold Coast’s dynamic midfield duo leave their mark with a starring performance to will their side over the line in a thriller
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08:16
Highlights: Suns hold off wasteful Pies in Friday night classic
The Suns and Magpies clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:52
Last two mins: Suns hold on after almighty Magpies comeback
The thrilling final moments between Gold Coast and Collingwood in round 18
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00:45
Noah way: Suns skipper comes up bigger than ever
Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson brings the house down with a massive final-quarter major to edge his side further ahead
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01:01
Epic scenes as Magpies somehow hit the front
The Collingwood faithful go absolutely berserk as Jamie Elliott pulls his side ahead for the first time in the final term
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00:42
Tough night for Daicos after enduring multiple blows
Nick Daicos battles through a difficult evening after a Sun falls on his ankle early before crashing in a heavy landing following an apparent ‘tunnel’
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00:56
Pies go wild after finally landing first goal in third term
The dam finally bursts 15 minutes into the third quarter as Tim Membrey drills one and is mobbed by his fired-up teammates
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02:17
Misfiring Magpies: All eight behinds from forgettable first half
Collingwood can’t buy a major in its goalless first half, registering eight behinds with several costly misses
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01:14
Tensions erupt in the pocket before King’s royal flush
Fireworks in the second term as a scuffle breaks out before Ben King’s neat kick somehow squeezes through heavy traffic
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00:42
Humphrey gets the crowd rocking with big-time play
Bailey Humphrey takes a strong mark and bursts into goal before revving up the Suns’ faithful
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00:33
Darcy Moore or Darcy soars? Skipper’s ripper start
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore takes a superb intercept mark before topping it moments later with a hanger
Western Bulldogs v Adelaide
9 Marcus Bontempelli WB
9 Riley Thilthorpe ADEL
6 Jordan Dawson ADEL
2 Ed Richards WB
2 Daniel Curtin ADEL
2 Reilly O'Brien ADEL
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00:50
Thilthorpe lands first blow in intriguing Mac rematch
Riley Thilthorpe hits the lead hard and clunks a clean mark ahead of Mac Andrew, before slotting the game’s first goal
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20:16
Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Crows clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:38
Beveridge post-match, R18: 'You can look at it in two different ways'
Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round 18’s match against Adelaide
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10:18
Nicks post-match, R18: 'The results are starting to come'
Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round 18’s match against Western Bulldogs
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08:15
Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Adelaide
The Bulldogs and Crows clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:33
Thilthorpe hits Dogs for six in career-best outing
Riley Thilthorpe had a day out for Adelaide with a career-high six goals
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00:45
Darcy defies logic with basketball dribble before kicking truly
Sam Darcy shows his freakish ability yet again with a superb major against the Crows
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00:47
Sickening head clash leaves Crow in big spot of bother
A brutal collision between Brayden Cook and Rory Lobb sees the young Crow leave the field to enter HIA protocols
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00:38
Fogarty burns off the Bont with power and precision
Darcy Fogarty shows his burst pace before a brilliant finish on his left
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00:41
Crows injury blow as Butts taken to hospital
Jordan Butts leaves the ground in an ambulance following a suspected injury to the chest area
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00:37
Richards runs riot with back-to-back stunners
Ed Richards shows his tremendous class with two ridiculous majors in short time
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00:39
‘That had to be recalled’: Crow pounces after wayward centre bounce
Riley Thilthorpe snares an eye-catching major after capitalising on a dubious bounce in the middle
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00:37
Skipper Dawson doing what he does best from range
Jordan Dawson lets loose with a brilliant effort from beyond the arc to push his side further ahead
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00:50
No answer for Naughton early with three majors in a flash
Aaron Naughton continues his hot form with a hat-trick of goals in no time
Greater Western Sydney v Geelong
10 Aaron Cadman GWS
7 Finn Callaghan GWS
4 Connor Idun GWS
3 Lachie Whitfield GWS
2 Tom Stewart GEEL
2 Shannon Neale GEEL
1 Jake Stringer GWS
1 Lachie Ash GWS
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20:07
Mini-Match: GWS v Geelong
Extended highlights of the Giants and Cats clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:32
Kingsley post-match, R18: 'He (Cadman) is a really important player to our club and the way that we play'
Watch GWS’s press conference after round 18’s match against Geelong
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07:31
Scott post-match, R18: 'He (Neale) could be a formidable player and we saw good signs of that'
Watch Geelong’s press conference after round 18’s match against GWS
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01:41
X-factor Cad hits Cats for six in scintillating half
Aaron Cadman turns heads with six second-half majors to steer GWS to a vital victory
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08:12
Highlights: GWS v Geelong
The Giants and Cats clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:42
Trusting Danger hands Holmes huge centre-square strike
Max Holmes runs and launches from the centre square and teammate Patrick Dangerfield leaves it to bounce through on the line
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00:51
Giant hat-trick: Colossal Cadman catches fire in late flurry
Aaron Cadman shows off his impressive marking power and skill with three majors in five minutes
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00:50
Mercurial Darcy dances and dodges with insane GOTY contender
Darcy Jones uses his slick moves to stay alive in the play and bends an incredible weaving finish
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01:00
Scintillating Giants get cooking as Jake and Jones excite
Jake Stringer bends through a beauty after Darcy Jones uses his speed to burn Geelong on the counter
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00:38
Tensions boil over after Toby's super soccer sparks Giants
Toby Bedford wins the race against Connor O'Sullivan and boots a skilful major and the two opponents scuffle in the aftermath
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00:42
Star's superb slap brings brilliant Brown snap
Callum Brown curls his side's first major after Josh Kelly cleverly cuts off Geelong's handball chain
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00:50
Lightning start stuns as first goal lands in just 20 seconds
Shaun Mannagh fires the running finish within seconds of the opening bounce as Geelong starts hot
Richmond v Essendon
10 Tim Taranto RICH
4 Jacob Hopper RICH
4 Archie Roberts ESS
3 Nick Vlastuin RICH
3 Jayden Short RICH
2 Zach Merrett ESS
2 Jordan Ridley ESS
1 Tom Brown RICH
1 Dion Prestia RICH
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20:08
Mini-Match: Richmond v Essendon
Extended highlights of the Tigers and Bombers clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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11:35
Scott post-match, R18: 'It's getting hard to deny it's not flattening what's happening at the moment'
Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 18’s match against Richmond
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07:59
Yze post-match, R18: 'We'll take these wins and celebrate them because they're really important'
Watch Richmond’s press conference after round 18’s match against Essendon
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08:07
Highlights: Richmond v Essendon
The Tigers and Bombers clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:59
Yellow and Black faithful roars as leaders boot Tiges ahead
Tim Taranto converts from distance before Jacob Hopper bends through a perfect checkside to put Richmond in front
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00:41
53-minute wait: May finally breaks deadlock in behinds bonanza
Archer May boots the first major since the opening quarter to give a patient MCG crowd something to cheer about
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00:47
Fiery bump sees star Bomber subbed in heated start
Nic Martin is subbed out of the match with a knee injury after Rhyan Mansell sends him over the boundary line
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00:32
Hotton stuff: Debutant sparks early MCG eruption
Taj Hotton nails his first career goal as teammates rush in from everywhere to celebrate
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00:36
'Cheeky checkside' gets Bombers bursting from blocks
Sam Durham breaks out the back and threads a slick running banana to open proceedings
Fremantle v Hawthorn
10 Sam Switkowski FRE
7 Andrew Brayshaw FRE
4 Caleb Serong FRE
3 Lloyd Meek HAW
2 Karl Amon HAW
2 Michael Frederick FRE
1 Luke Ryan FRE
1 Jack Ginnivan HAW
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20:08
Mini-Match: Fremantle v Hawthorn
Extended highlights of the Dockers and Hawks clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:59
Mitchell post-match, R18: 'It was one of those games where every moment counted'
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round 18’s match against Fremantle
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12:07
Longmuir post-match, R18: 'If we can execute the way we play we can beat anyone'
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round 18’s match against Hawthorn
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08:12
Highlights: Fremantle v Hawthorn
The Dockers and Hawks clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:51
Brayshaw cops brutal knee but still revs up crowd
Andy Brayshaw endures some friendly fire from a flying Luke Jackson before firing up the faithful on his way to the bench
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00:48
Switkowski’s sizzling rove and finish gets Dockers believing
Sam Switkowski gets the home crowd and his teammates buzzing with a priceless final-quarter goal
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00:54
Macdonald's sneaky soccer defies odds
Connor Macdonald’s cheeky kick off the deck somehow travels through multiple players untouched
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00:46
The Wizard works typical magic from the boundary
Nick Watson crumbs the ball to perfection from a clever handball and guides it home for an impressive major
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00:41
Moore and Dear team up with lightning hands
Calsher Dear and Dylan Moore combine to conjure a quick goal as Hawthorn continues its relentless pressure
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00:43
Near and Dear: Calsher's sweet comeback goal
Calsher Dear crumbs the ball and snaps truly and is swamped by teammates in his return game
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00:46
Freddy finishes in style after full-team hustle
Michael Frederick nails a classy snap to cap off a high-pressure team play that started with a crunching tackle from Heath Chapman
Melbourne v North Melbourne
10 Christian Petracca MELB
6 Jake Melksham MELB
5 Max Gawn MELB
4 Harry Sheezel NMFC
3 Bayley Fritsch MELB
2 Colby McKercher NMFC
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20:34
Mini-Match: Melbourne v North Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Demons and Roos clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:06
Goodwin post-match, R18: 'The response from his teammates was outstanding'
Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round 18’s match against North Melbourne
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08:02
Clarkson post-match, R18: 'That will be up to the AFL to work out'
Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round 18’s match against Melbourne
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08:13
Highlights: Melbourne v North Melbourne
The Demons and Kangaroos clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:00
Dees come for Xerri again after rocking Gawn with blow
Fireworks erupt late in the final term as Tristan Xerri finds himself in the firing line for a second time after clipping Max Gawn high
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01:00
Demon out cold after Xerri’s heavy contact sparks fury
Tensions break out late as Tristan Xerri’s swinging arm leaves Tom Sparrow down and needing to be stretchered off
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00:39
Ump ‘straight back up' after getting absolutely crunched
A goal umpire bounces right back up to his feet after getting bowled over by Caleb Windsor
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00:47
‘Reminding us all he’s still the premier ruckman’: Gawn’s bomb
Max Gawn is winning his intriguing duel with Tristan Xerri as he buries a beauty from long range
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00:56
Zurhaar catches fire with frantic third-term treble
Cam Zurhaar delivers a timely three-goal burst to help keep North Melbourne in with a fighting chance
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00:24
Skipper loses his cool as tensions threaten to boil
Jy Simpkin concedes a 50m penalty for knocking the footy away and almost concedes another moments later in a fiery clash with Jake Bowey
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00:39
'Roo' chants echo after young Demon’s mega pluck
Jacob van Rooyen completes one of the marks of the round with a brilliant speccy inside 50
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00:41
Curtis cooking early with first-quarter pair
Paul Curtis makes his presence felt early, converting both set shots after some strong marking efforts
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00:50
'Show them your tail lights': Pickett’s cheeky opener
Kysaiah Pickett takes a strong mark and lets the Roos know about it before hammering home the first goal
St Kilda v Sydney
9 Brodie Grundy SYD
8 Marcus Windhager STK
5 Callum Wilkie STK
3 Will Hayward SYD
3 Jack Steele STK
2 James Rowbottom SYD
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20:16
Mini-Match: St Kilda v Sydney
Extended highlights of the Saints and Swans clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:43
Lyon post-match, R18: 'We're frustrated, and angry, really'
Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round 18’s match against Sydney
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08:15
Highlights: St Kilda v Sydney
The Saints and Swans clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:50
Cox post-match, R18: 'We'll support him (McCartin), but he was walking around in the change rooms, which is really good'
Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 18’s match against St Kilda
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03:05
Last two mins: Crucial intercepts see Swans hold off Saints
The thrilling final moments between St Kilda and Sydney in round 18
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00:42
'The best ruck work you'll ever see': Grundy-Gulden magic seals Swans win
Errol Gulden snaps a stunning goal following Brodie Grundy's great ruck craft, putting the Swans ahead late in the final term
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00:46
Fireworks erupt after debutant's late hit rules out McCartin
Tensions boil over in the final term after first-gamer Max Heath makes strong contact with Tom McCartin, ruling him out for the remainder of the match
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00:39
Wait is over: Heath's magical moment
Max Heath kicks his first career goal after years of waiting on the sidelines
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00:51
Saint in agony after suffering gruesome arm injury
Dan Butler leaves the field with medical staff following a tackling incident late in the second quarter
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00:51
Saints get stuck into Grundy after botched effort
Brodie Grundy came off second best when he attempted a sidestep that went wrong
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00:37
Hugh's moment: Boxshall nails career first
Hugh Boxshall slots his first goal at AFL level after taking advantage of Liam Henry's brilliant tackle
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00:48
Swans get stuck into young Saint after free kick
Jake Lloyd runs into an open goal following Alixzander Tauru's off the ball free kick that sparked some niggle
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00:50
Heeney capitalises on massive backline blunder
Isaac Heeney finishes off a fantastic snapping goal after creating a turnover from Alixzander Tauru's risky backward kick
Port Adelaide v West Coast
9 Zak Butters PORT
9 Jason Horne-Francis PORT
5 Harry Edwards WCE
5 Joe Richards PORT
1 Harley Reid WCE
1 Mitchell Georgiades PORT
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20:06
Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v West Coast
Extended highlights of the Power and Eagles clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:09
Highlights: Port Adelaide v West Coast
The Power and Eagles clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:20
Hinkley post-match, R18: 'We've had a really strong six weeks now, bar one game'
Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round 18’s match against West Coast
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08:34
McQualter post-match, R18: 'We competed really well, I was really proud of the effort for a large part of that game'
Watch West Coast’s press conference after round 18’s match against Port Adelaide
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03:11
Harley baits Horne-Francis, Port star has last laugh
No.1 picks Harley Reid and Jason Horne-Francis go toe-to-toe in an ongoing heated exchange at Adelaide Oval
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02:09
JHF triumphs with epic performance
Jason Horne-Francis wins the day against heavyweight opponent Harley Reid, with three goals and 27 disposals
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00:42
Big Power blow with skipper subbed after knock
Port suffers an almighty blow as captain Connor Rozee is forced out of the game following this incident that injured his finger
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00:46
Richards rises with perfect crumb and snap
Joe Richards curls a beautiful goal home after a sleek handball from teammate Ollie Wines
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01:01
DBJ finishes off monumental JHF build-up
Jason Horne-Francis is heavily involved in this superb team effort where Darcy Byrne-Jones finishes truly
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00:54
Baker's triple-layered effort delivers the goods
Liam Baker doesn't give up moving the footy forward and is rewarded for his effort with a great team goal
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00:55
Reid revs up crowd after sizzling snap
Harley Reid turns to the Eagles faithful after spinning on the spot to nail a pearler
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00:45
Brockman the man to get Eagles pumping
Tyler Brockman snaps truly on the run after West Coast turns the ball over in its offensive half
LEADERBOARD
75 Noah Anderson GCFC
71 Zak Butters PORT
70 Jordan Dawson ADEL
69 Nick Daicos COLL
66 Caleb Serong FRE
66 Bailey Smith GEEL
63 Ed Richards WB
59 Max Gawn MELB
59 Hugh McCluggage BL
59 Connor Rozee PORT
58 Tristan Xerri NMFC
57 Brodie Grundy SYD
56 Andrew Brayshaw FRE
55 Max Holmes GEEL
54 Matt Rowell GCFC
51 Josh Daicos COLL
50 Touk Miller GCFC
49 Lachie Neale BL
48 Tom Liberatore WB
48 Zach Merrett ESS
48 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera STK
