MATT Rowell and Jordan Dawson have moved to within five votes of leader Noah Anderson in the race for the Sharp EIT Solutions AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award, while Bailey Smith has also made a move with two games remaining in the home-and-away season.
Rowell and Dawson were among seven 10-vote games in round 22, while Anderson didn't pick up a vote against Carlton after being tagged by by Blues youngster Cooper Lord.
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Rowell and Dawson have moved to 88 for the season, five behind Anderson, with Smith (nine votes in round 22) and Nick Daicos (zero votes in round 22) a further vote behind.
With the votes to now go behind closed doors for the remaining two rounds of the season, there are 11 players who can theoretically win the award.
The other players to get 10 votes in round 22 were Hawthorn ruck Lloyd Meek, Sydney star Isaac Heeney, Port Adelaide defender Aliir Aliir, GWS young gun Finn Callaghan and Western Bulldogs star Ed Richards.
The winner will be announced at the AFL Awards on Thursday August 28.
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.
Hawthorn v Collingwood
10 Lloyd Meek HAW
8 Jai Newcombe HAW
4 Dylan Moore HAW
4 Jarman Impey HAW
3 Nick Watson HAW
1 James Sicily HAW
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20:08
Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Collingwood
Extended highlights of the Hawks and Magpies clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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10:55
'I apologise to our Magpie Army, that's a disappointing performance': McRae
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round 22’s match against Hawthorn
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09:34
'The way our forwards operated I thought was really in sync': Mitchell
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round 22’s match against Collingwood
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01:55
Monster Meek: Big Hawk walks tall with treble
Lloyd Meek asserts his dominance with a superb three-goal performance in the win over Collingwood
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08:16
Highlights: Hawks hammer sluggish Pies in MCG stunner
The Hawks and Magpies clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:57
Pies chair off champion Sidebottom after 350th
Steele Sidebottom is celebrated by both teams after marking his 350th game in an illustrious career
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01:00
Chol nailing goals for fun after Hawk's blistering run
Mabior Chol slots his third goal of the game in style after Jarman Impey's sizzling burst through the middle of the ground
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00:51
Shell-shocked Pies have no answers as Jack goes whack
Jack Gunston continues to pile more pain on a struggling Magpies outfit with a pair of priceless goals in the third term
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00:51
Dear in the highlights: Calsher conjures another MOTY contender
Calsher Dear puts his hand up for a second Mark of the Year nomination in the matter of weeks with a huge grab over the top of the pack
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00:46
De Goey delivers magic and celebrates baby announcement
Jordan De Goey produces a brilliant goal on his left foot to get the Collingwood faithful buzzing
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00:57
'You've got to grab the footy!': Skipper's shocker punished by the Wizard
Nick Watson makes Darcy Moore pay for a costly tap with a stunning goal, before following it up moments later with another ripper
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01:28
'G rocked as star Pie gets KO'd in sickening early collision
Collingwood is dealt a cruel blow only minutes after the opening bounce as returning defender Jeremy Howe is stretchered off after a brutal clash with Jai Newcombe
Geelong v Essendon
9 Bailey Smith GEEL
5 Shaun Mannagh GEEL
4 Max Holmes GEEL
3 Gryan Miers GEEL
3 Connor O'Sullivan GEEL
3 Zach Merrett ESS
2 Archie Roberts ESS
1 Shannon Neale GEEL
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20:16
Mini-Match: Geelong v Essendon
Extended highlights of the Cats and Bombers clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:54
Scott post-match, R22: 'I'm not sure you can get suspended for hurting your own player'
Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 22’s match against Geelong
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10:48
Scott post-match, R22: 'We were okay in parts, but execution was a bit off'
Watch Geelong’s press conference after round 22’s match against Essendon
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08:16
Highlights: Geelong v Essendon
The Cats and Bombers clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:33
Oh wow, O’Sullivan: Young Cat clunks sky-high speccy
Connor O’Sullivan shows his tremendous potential with a super mark over Archer May
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00:47
Milestone Miers finally finds his magic touch
Gryan Miers nails a typically flashy goal in his 150th game of AFL after a couple of uncharacteristic misses
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00:39
McMahon means business with terrific third
Liam McMahon continues to impress with a slick third goal on an otherwise tough night for the Bombers
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00:54
Bruised Luamon: Don flipped backwards in sickening landing
Luamon Lual is left sore after a nasty mid-air incident, flipping backwards in a contest that could have ended far worse
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01:03
Cattery buzzing as Jezza starts to make his move
Jeremy Cameron gets the Geelong faithful hyped up after finding his rhythm in the second quarter with a classy double
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01:18
Neale steals centre stage with blistering early hat-trick
With all eyes on Jeremy Cameron, Shannon Neale bursts out of the blocks to slot the opening three goals of the game
Richmond v St Kilda
9 Jack Sinclair STK
9 Callum Wilkie STK
5 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera STK
3 Marcus Windhager STK
3 Jack Ross RICH
1 Ben Miller RICH
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20:12
Mini-Match: Richmond v St Kilda
Extended highlights of the Tigers and Saints clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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05:49
Lyon post-match, R22: 'Our brand's a little bit all over the shop at the minute'
Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round 22’s match against Richmond
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06:20
Yze post-match, R22: 'I feel like we could have won the game'
Watch Richmond’s press conference after round 22’s match against St Kilda
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08:15
Highlights: Richmond v St Kilda
The Tigers and Saints clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:37
Last two mins: Saints hold on after Tiger's late run proves costly
Enjoy the final moments of the match between Richmond and St Kilda at the MCG
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00:48
Tigers gun duo combines for perfect assist and finish
Tim Taranto gets on the end of a superb Jacob Hopper assist before finishing truly
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00:50
Tiger Army erupts as McIntosh nails go-ahead goal
Kamdyn McIntosh delivers a brilliant finish out of the contest to give Richmond the lead
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01:19
Free kick? Commentators unsure as Tiger's headband ripped off
Commentators saw the funny side after Rowan Marshall ended up with Kamdyn McIntosh's headband - but it's not the first time it's happened this season
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00:55
Nasiah gives it to Tiger after getting incredible bounce
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera continues to defy logic with an ambitious goal effort bouncing to perfection
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00:33
Rioli strikes again with trademark tackle on 'The Flying Viking'
Maurice Rioli jnr displays some of his renowned pressure to bring down Alixzander Tauru in an outstanding tackle
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00:56
Noah's arc: Balta brings it with brilliant snap
Richmond closes in after a terrific team effort results in a crafty major to Noah Balta
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00:51
Milestone men combine: Pair of Jacks come up trumps
Jack Higgins slots the 200th goal of his career after a terrific pass from captain Jack Steele
Brisbane v Sydney
10 Isaac Heeney SYD
5 Harris Andrews BL
4 Nick Blakey SYD
3 Angus Sheldrick SYD
3 Will Ashcroft BL
2 Darcy Wilmot BL
2 Josh Dunkley BL
1 Errol Gulden SYD
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20:21
Mini-Match: Brisbane v Sydney
Extended highlights of the Lions and Swans clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:16
Cox post-match, R22: 'Their standards have risen, they've played the footy we're after'
Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 22’s match against Brisbane
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09:43
Fagan post-match, R22: 'I don't doubt this group in any way, shape or form'
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 22’s match against Sydney
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08:13
Highlights: Brisbane v Sydney
The Lions and Swans clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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02:20
Five-star Heeney heroics help Swans dismantle Lions
Isaac Heeney puts on a stellar performance at the Gabba with five majors including three of them in one quarter
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04:09
Last two mins: Lions' epic comeback falls just short
Enjoy the final two minutes of Sydney's win over Brisbane, with the Lions almost producing the impossible
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00:46
'Oh no, he didn't': Swan cops 100m penalty
Darcy Gardiner is on the receiving end of two 50m penalties against Jack Buller after the Swan appears to tap the footy out of his hands
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01:05
Swans star stunned after worrying mid-air collision
Brodie Grundy is left sore and shaken after a crunching marking contest sends a scare through the Sydney camp
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00:43
Heeney hanger, Warner wizardry: Star Swans at it again
Isaac Heeney takes a magnificent speccy with Chad Warner slotting the goal for the cherry on top
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01:06
Unstoppable Heeney explodes with huge hat-trick
Isaac Heeney silences the Gabba with a three-goal blitz in the second term
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01:00
Young Lion apologises after stealing certain goal from teammate
Logan Morris continued his goal kicking ways, but quickly regretted it as teammate Will Ashcroft gave him a light-hearted ribbing
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00:57
Electric Swans link up for epic 'Sydney slingshot'
Chad Warner drills a great goal on the run to finish off a brilliant team play from their own defensive half
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00:47
Gabba gasps as brutal collision rocks big pack of players
Callum Ah Chee and Henry Smith collide in a friendly-fire contest, leaving both players worse for wear
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00:47
Dunkley denied, but responds with a goal just seconds later
Josh Dunkley snaps a wonderful goal after his mark moments earlier was deemed touched by the umpire
Carlton v Gold Coast
10 Matt Rowell GCFC
8 Touk Miller GCFC
6 Ben King GCFC
3 Francis Evans CARL
2 Cooper Lord CARL
1 Sam Collins GCFC
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20:12
Mini-Match: Carlton v Gold Coast
Extended highlights of the Blues and Suns clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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12:43
Voss post-match, R22: 'Our never-give-up attitude, I think that's been a real trademark of ours'
Watch Carlton’s press conference after round 22’s match against Gold Coast
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07:31
Hardwick post-match, R22: 'Couldn't quite get the scoreboard ticking along as well as we'd like'
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 22’s match against Carlton
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08:13
Highlights: Carlton v Gold Coast
The Blues and Suns clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:33
High-flying King sinks six against Blues
Ben King reels in an epic MOTY contender as his big bag of goals leads the Suns to an important win
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00:54
Comeback Blues? Hot minute sees Carlton make it four in a row
Back-to-back goals from Francis Evans and Jesse Motlop breathes life into the Blues’ comeback hopes
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00:36
In-form Fiorini finds clever snap for hot start to half
Brayden Fiorini nails this goal inside the opening minute of the third term
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00:57
Fogarty swoops at just the right time
Lachie Fogarty crumbs this pack to perfection as he slams home this goal during the second term
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01:05
Is this the Mark of the Year? King ‘hovers’ like never before
Ben King soars over the top of Lewis Young to reel in an ‘unbelievable’ contender for Mark of the Year
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00:32
Wild Witts: Big Sun's magical finish in game 200
Jarrod Witts conjures this miraculous goal to kickstart his side’s charge in his 200th match of AFL
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00:46
Evans electrifies early to get Blues fans believing
Francis Evans nails back-to-back goals in quick succession to fire up the faithful in the first term
Port Adelaide v Fremantle
10 Aliir Aliir PORT
7 Caleb Serong FRE
6 Zak Butters PORT
4 Luke Jackson FRE
2 Shai Bolton FRE
1 Michael Frederick FRE
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20:16
Mini Match: Port Adelaide v Fremantle
Extended highlights of the Power and Dockers clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:51
Logmuir post-match, R22: 'We probably had our worst 20 minutes or 15 minutes of footy we have played'
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round 22’s match against Port Adelaide
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10:14
Hinkley post-match, R22: 'The second quarter was as good as we have played for some time'
Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round 22’s match against Fremantle
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08:16
Highlights: Port Adelaide v Fremantle
The Power and Dockers clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:38
Champions Boak and Fyfe swap jumpers in wholesome moment
Travis Boak and Nat Fyfe exchange guernseys after the game in a heartwarming gesture
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04:57
Last two mins: Skipper comes up clutch as Freo completes comeback win over Port
The thrilling final moments between Port Adelaide and Fremantle in round 22
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00:56
'That's a mark!': Voss shushes crowd after non-call ends in goal
Patrick Voss silences the Power faithful after fuming over a non-paid mark and finding a major moments later
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00:54
Power recruit hobbles off after mark ends awry
Jack Lukosius is subbed out of the game after pulling a troublesome calf
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00:47
'There's nothing this kid can't do': Reid's ridiculous goal
Murphy Reid dribbles the ball to absolute perfection from the impossible angle
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00:25
Georgiades goes upstairs for super speccy
Mitch Georgiades takes a huge hanger right before half-time to ignite the Power faithful
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00:57
Smiles all round for Aliir's first Power major
Coach Ken Hinkley is ecstatic after Aliir Aliir kicks his first goal for Port Adelaide
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01:41
‘He’s coming for everybody’: Fiery Voss riles up anyone in sight
A fired-up Patrick Voss digs into Power players and fans following a powerful mark and goal
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00:50
Power recruit goes solo in candy-selling GOTY contender
Jack Lukosius somehow blindsides three defenders before nailing a brilliant checkside in traffic
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01:35
Power surge: Port bites back with four goals in as many minutes
A blistering flurry of goals revives the home crowd with this incredible team effort
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01:09
Shai leads the pack with two quick sizzlers
Shai Bolton is already giving Port Adelaide headaches as he kicks the first two majors of the match with class
Greater Western Sydney v North Melbourne
10 Finn Callaghan GWS
8 Toby Greene GWS
6 Harry Himmelberg GWS
4 Tom Green GWS
1 Colby McKercher NMFC
1 Aaron Cadman GWS
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20:09
Mini-Match: GWS v North Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Giants and Kangaroos clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:23
'He (Hogan) has got a bit of work, a few boxes to tick': Kingsley
Watch GWS’s press conference after round 22’s match against North Melbourne
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09:47
'We've got a lot of guys playing … that are still learning the game': Clarkson
Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round 22’s match against GWS
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08:13
Highlights: GWS v North Melbourne
The Giants and Kangaroos clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:32
Jack's rapid reflexes brings a big smile after clever poke
Jack Darling shows his skill to soccer through a quick finish on the goal line and his reaction says it all
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00:28
Geordie joy: Roo swamped after maiden major
Geordie Payne boots his first career goal on his AFL debut and his teammates show him the love
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00:37
Toby in space is full of grace after classy Callaghan
Toby Greene nails a beautiful banana after Finn Callaghan's slick intercept and assist
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00:33
Crafty Bedford makes it look easy with banana beauty
Toby Bedford gathers the footy in traffic and curls through an impressive checkside from the angle
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00:51
Tsunami sweeps in as brilliant Brown finishes scintillating run
Callum Brown bends through his third major after Greater Western Sydney's electric end-to-end play
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00:55
Debutant Roo brings nan to tears with special first goal
Cooper Trembath hits the scoreboard early on his AFL debut to spark heartfelt emotions for his family
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00:50
Slick Stringer brings the tricks to wow Manuka early
Jake Stringer dribbles through a perfect snap from the pocket and he salutes to the home crowd
Western Bulldogs v Sydney
10 Ed Richards WB
7 Aaron Naughton WB
5 Max Gawn MELB
4 Marcus Bontempelli WB
2 Tom Liberatore WB
1 Bailey Dale WB
1 Tom McDonald MELB
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20:12
Mini-Match: Melbourne v Western Bulldogs
Extended highlights of the Demons and Bulldogs clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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12:33
'I'm really grateful for everyone's contributions and we fight on': Beveridge
Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round 22’s match against Melbourne
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10:41
'I really enjoyed it. It's not too different': Chaplin
Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round 22’s match against Western Bulldogs
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08:15
Highlights: Melbourne v Western Bulldogs
The Demons and Bulldogs clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:39
High-fives all round as Naughton delivers masterpiece
Aaron Naughton takes control in front of goal with five much-needed majors in the Dogs' staggering win
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04:30
Last two mins: Star's incredible mark sees Dogs hold off Dees
The thrilling final moments between Melbourne and Western Bulldogs in round 22
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00:37
Howes slams home memorable first as crazy contest continues
Blake Howes unloads from beyond 50 to give Melbourne back the lead
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00:37
Ridiculous Richards shows more class with monster goal
Ed Richards continues to dominate with a massive major from distance to steal back the lead
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00:42
Pure Petracca pace and power sees Dees pull away
Christian Petracca gets on the end of some brilliant team play to slam home another
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00:36
Melksham magic sees charging Dees hit the front
Jake Melksham shows all his class with a clever mark and superb finish to give Melbourne the lead
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00:41
Fritsch fires home warning shot as Dees bite back
Bayley Fritsch gets on the end of a brilliant transition play as Melbourne closes in
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00:39
Astro-Naught takes off before bagging number three
Aaron Naughton shows plenty of power to take a terrific grab before kicking his third major
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00:39
Double take from McNeil comes up trumps
Lachie McNeil recovered from a fresh-airy to slot through a terrific major for the Dogs
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00:46
Melksham defies age and gravity with silky speccy
Jake Melksham continues his fine form with a superb aerial grab before kicking truly
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00:42
Big Darcy punishes Dee’s howler as Dogs bite early
Sam Darcy slots the easiest goal he'll ever kick as an errant Melbourne pass comes good for the Bulldogs
West Coast v Adelaide
10 Jordan Dawson ADEL
8 Izak Rankine ADEL
6 Tim Kelly WCE
2 Riley Thilthorpe ADEL
2 Tom McCarthy WCE
1 Reuben Ginbey WCE
1 Mark Keane ADEL
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20:16
Mini-Match: West Coast v Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Eagles and Crows clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:36
'We won the game of footy in a different way and we'll learn a lot from that': Nicks
Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round 22’s match against West Coast
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08:12
'I think if we play like that every week, we'll be OK': McQualter
Watch West Coast’s press conference after round 22’s match against Adelaide
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08:15
Highlights: West Coast v Adelaide
The Eagles and Crows clash in round 22 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:12
Thilthorpe denied the mark, but strikes again within seconds
Riley Thilthorpe fires a crucial goal only moments after a strong clunk is ruled out, sealing an important win for the Crows
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00:56
‘Cool in a crisis’: Rankine arrives onto scene again
Izak Rankine continues to try and will his Crows over the line in a tough battle with this sensational solo goal
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00:45
‘Took bodies with him’: Fog rides bump and still powers on
Darcy Fogarty gathers a hot footy and crashes into an Eagle before composing himself to snap a much-needed major
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01:04
Ryan and Kelly light up the telly in different ways
Liam Ryan converts a beauty from distance before Tim Kelly’s floater somehow squeezes through to hype up the home crowd
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01:12
Crows sweat as star forward in agony after captain’s MRO worry
Adelaide gets thrown a big injury headache as Riley Thilthorpe clutches his shoulder after appearing to be clipped high by Liam Duggan
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00:50
Young Eagle swarmed after stunning first goal lifts stadium
West Coast continues to shock the Crows as Hamish Davis lands his first major in the AFL in sensational fashion
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00:42
Eagle’s eye-catching handball ends in Jobe gold
Elijah Hewett delivers a perfect pass to Jobe Shanahan, who makes no mistake with the snap
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00:42
Skipper salutes after typical ripper with lethal left
Jordan Dawson unleashes a thumping effort off just a few steps to get his troops up and about early
LEADERBOARD
93 Noah Anderson GCFC
88 Jordan Dawson ADEL
88 Matt Rowell GCFC
87 Nick Daicos COLL
87 Bailey Smith GEEL
81 Max Holmes GEEL
81 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera STK
80 Caleb Serong FRE
78 Max Gawn MELB
77 Zak Butters PORT
77 Brodie Grundy SYD
77 Ed Richards WB
69 Marcus Bontempelli WB
68 Finn Callaghan GWS
66 Hugh McCluggage BL
62 Andrew Brayshaw FRE
61 Isaac Heeney SYD
60 Riley Thilthorpe ADEL
