NOAH Anderson fell just short of winning the Sharp EIT Solutions AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award outright as the Gold Coast captain shared the prize with Geelong star Bailey Smith.
Anderson claimed nine votes in the Suns' 95-point thrashing of Essendon on Wednesday night to finish equal with Smith on 103.
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The dynamic midfielder had 34 disposals, 12 clearances and three goals to land his nine as the race for the prize came down to the final day of the home and away season.
Smith also polled nine votes in the final round after his strong performance in a comfortable win over Richmond.
There were four 10-vote games in the last round as Max Gawn, Zak Butters, Tristan Xerri and Marcus Bontempelli took home maximum votes.
Essendon v Carlton
9 Jacob Weitering (CARL)
9 George Hewett (CARL)
6 Francis Evans (CARL)
2 Mason Redman (ESS)
2 Sam Walsh (CARL)
1 Blake Acres (CARL)
1 Jesse Motlop (CARL)
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20:17
Mini-Match: Essendon v Carlton
Extended highlights of the Bombers and Blues clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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15:07
'We could have been that club that just gave the season away, probably every reason to': Voss
Watch Carlton’s press conference after round 24’s match against Essendon
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10:49
'[Zach Merrett] did what he always does, which is just keep fighting and competing': Scott
Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 24’s match against Carlton
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08:12
Highlights: Essendon v Carlton
The Bombers and Blues clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:52
Kako collects a couple as Bombers burst late
Essendon mounts a final-quarter comeback as Isaac Kako chips in with a pair of goals
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00:51
‘Frankie’ brilliant: Evans’ encore doubles the damage
Francis Evans helps the Blues pull away with a couple of eye-catching goals in the third term
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00:46
Nothing wrong with this Wright tap as Guelfi cashes in
Peter Wright provides the perfect assist for Matt Guelfi, who finishes with a sweet dribble kick
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00:57
Tight angle no grief for O’Keeffe as Blues bag another
Carlton continues to dominate early as Hudson O’Keeffe makes a tough shot look easy
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00:50
‘Absolutely surging down the spine of the ‘G’: Motlop magic
Jesse Motlop turns on the jets in the middle of the ground and bursts forward for a beauty on the run
Collingwood v Melbourne
10 Max Gawn (MELB)
8 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
3 Scott Pendlebury (COLL)
3 Nick Daicos (COLL)
2 Harvey Langford (MELB)
2 Christian Petracca (MELB)
1 Christian Salem (MELB)
1 Steven May (MELB)
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20:07
Mini-Match: Collingwood v Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Magpies and Demons clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:56
'What we have to probably get better as a group is winning these games': Chaplin
Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round 24’s match against Collingwood
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04:14
'We'll relaunch to a new season, because it is a new season': McRae
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round 24’s match against Melbourne
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08:13
Highlights: Collingwood v Melbourne
The Magpies and Demons clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:37
Last two mins: Pies hold off Dees in thriller
The thrilling final moments between Collingwood and Melbourne in round 24
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00:39
Pies surge back as Long's boundary bouncer brings noise
Ned Long curls through a perfect dribbling finish from the angle to cut the margin at a crucial stage
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00:42
'Niggly' Dees fire rapid double as young guns cause trouble
Kysaiah Pickett bends a beauty and turns to the crowd before Harvey Langford fires a brilliant one-step bullet from distance
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00:21
Electric Elliott hangs high in familiar pocket
Jamie Elliott flies over Steven May and brings down a superb speccy in a spot he has enjoyed at the MCG
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00:48
Enormous Pies blow as Howe subbed with groin injury
Jeremy Howe is subbed out of the match with a worrying groin issue in a massive concern for Collingwood ahead of finals
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00:42
'He's back': Jordy gets 'G rocking with stirring strike
Jordan De Goey flushes his first with a perfect hit and the Collingwood faithful roars in delight
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00:29
Jake in the box: Fast-footed Melksham works a beauty
Jake Melksham pops up and boots an impressively quick finish in traffic on his left
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00:33
Daring Dees takes the chance and Kozzy advances to first
Kysaiah Pickett slams through Melbourne's opening goal after his side streams through the middle from half-back
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00:55
Lurking Schultz and Maynard launch get Pies rolling early
Lachie Schultz tracks the footy and opens proceedings before Brayden Maynard goes long with a huge major just seconds later
Port Adelaide v Gold Coast
10 Zak Butters (PORT)
8 Connor Rozee (PORT)
6 Mitchell Georgiades (PORT)
2 John Noble (GCFC)
2 Touk Miller (GCFC)
1 Darcy Byrne-Jones (PORT)
1 Travis Boak (PORT)
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20:12
Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v Gold Coast
Extended highlights of the Power and Suns clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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13:44
'I could not be more proud of our footy club and my players': Hinkley
Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round 24’s match against Gold Coast
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05:03
'We get one last chance to try and strive for something that ... I think we deserve': Hardwick
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 24’s match against Port Adelaide
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02:17
Hot Butters bakes Suns with outrageous outing
Zak Butters finishes his season with a tremendous performance that included 35 touches, eight marks and eight tackles, farewelling Travis Boak and Ken Hinkley in style
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08:15
Highlights: Port Adelaide v Gold Coast
The Power and Suns clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:13
Power chair off champion Boak after inspiring career
Travis Boak is celebrated around Adelaide Oval one last time as his illustrious AFL career comes to an end
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02:08
‘I’m not sure how those boys just did that’: Ken's post-game interview
Ken Hinkley sings his praises for his players after a gutsy, fairytale win caps off his impressive coaching career
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03:10
Last two mins: Desperate Power deny Suns in stunning upset
The thrilling final moments between Port Adelaide and Gold Coast in round 24
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00:50
Lord goes down after crunching collision
Ollie Lord is assisted off the field after a brutal head clash with Oscar Adams
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01:17
‘Hardwick cannot believe that was a free’: Commentators, coach fume at call
Damien Hardwick vents his frustration after an off-the-ball free kick against Mac Andrew allows Mitch Georgiades to land a crucial goal
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00:41
‘Captain Connor won’t let them down’: Rozee running riot
Connor Rozee adds to his outstanding outing with a huge major in the third term to put his side ahead
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00:51
Liddy’s off: First of Mani for Power mid
Mani Liddy is swarmed by teammates after notching his first goal in the big league
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02:08
Aliir’s manic night so far: Fence push, off-ball frees as Hinkley fumes
Aliir Aliir has an eventful start to the evening after appearing to be shoved over the fence before conceding a pair of costly free kicks to set off coach Ken Hinkley
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00:46
‘Slung 720’: Debutant’s super tackle makes Ken smile
Ewan Mackinlay earns the praise of departing coach Ken Hinkley as a ferocious tackle helps him land his first goal on debut
North Melbourne v Adelaide
10 Tristan Xerri (NMFC)
6 Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL)
6 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
4 James Peatling (ADEL)
3 Ben Keays (ADEL)
1 Luke Parker (NMFC)
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20:08
Mini-Match: North Melbourne v Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Crows clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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13:32
'They're a formidable opponent': Clarkson
Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round 24’s match against Adelaide
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05:30
'In the end we grinded out a win that we really wanted': Nicks
Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round 24’s match against North Melbourne
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08:16
Highlights: North Melbourne v Adelaide
The Kangaroos and Crows clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:24
Crow penalised after pinning big Roo in tough tackle
Tristan Xerri is awarded a free kick in the final term after Jake Soligo’s tackle is deemed dangerous
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00:50
Super sub Smith makes an entrance with fantastic flush
Brodie Smith's perfect hit comes within minutes of being subbed on as he caps off a scintillating Adelaide rebound
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00:24
Young Roo crunched hard by veteran Crow's bump
North Melbourne's Zac Banch cops a heavy hit from Rory Laird on the wing
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00:52
Zipping Zac goes whack in clinical Crows attack
Zac Taylor burns past a sea of opponents and bends it beautifully after Adelaide wins it out of the centre
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00:32
Clever Banch makes his own luck with special maiden moment
Zac Banch bends through his first AFL goal after earning a free kick from a smart dribble to his own advantage
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00:42
Young Trembath turns the tide with timely double impact
Cooper Trembath juggles a terrific pack mark and makes no mistake before setting up Dylan Stephens for his second
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00:37
Crows guns lead the charge as ladder leaders take control
Riley Thilthorpe reads the drop nicely and steadies for his second before Rory Laird finishes his own running play
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00:42
Big Fog makes them pay in slick Crows play
Darcy Fogarty shows his goal sense with a clean gather and snap after Adelaide rebounds swiftly from the turnover
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00:45
Super Scott strikes it from downtown to get Roos running
Bailey Scott gets on the end of the handball chain and launches long from outside 50
Richmond v Geelong
9 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
9 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
5 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
3 Tom Atkins (GEEL)
3 Max Holmes (GEEL)
1 Gryan Miers (GEEL)
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20:09
Mini-Match: Richmond v Geelong
Extended highlights of the Tigers and Cats clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:03
'We've got some growth. We've got some games into our younger players': Yze
Watch Richmond’s press conference after round 24’s match against Geelong
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04:49
'You couldn't prove it even if you had a feeling that it was an issue': Scott
Watch Geelong’s press conference after round 24’s match against Richmond
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08:13
Highlights: Richmond v Geelong
The Tigers and Cats clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:41
Is Stewart in trouble for this bump on Tiger?
Tom Stewart appears to make high contact with Maurice Rioli jnr in the late stages of the match
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00:25
Tenacious Tom: Tough Atkins breaks all-time tackle record
Tom Atkins applies a trademark tackle as he surpasses Scott Selwood's 2011 record for the most tackles in an AFL season
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00:28
Veteran pops up and beats siren for timely Tiger delight
Dion Prestia roves cleanly and boots a quick finish in traffic right before the three-quarter-time siren sounds
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00:38
Electric smalls sync up as Stengle snaps Martin's tap
Tyson Stengle curls through his second goal after Jack Martin's clever knock to his teammate's path
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00:42
Ollie volley: Gun Cat's soccer skills sets up Cameron
Jeremy Cameron drills his second major and starts to get busy after Ollie Dempsey's incredible assist
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00:34
Skilful Dempsey goes himself with beautiful boundary finish
Ollie Dempsey finds space in the pocket and backs his ability to drill it home from the angle
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00:42
Manic Mannagh and superb Stanley hand Cats control
Shaun Mannagh chases down Sam Banks and finishes his work in an impressive play before Rhys Stanley snaps nicely from an almost identical spot
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00:34
'G roars twice for Tiger after 'heck of a tackle'
Rhyan Mansell applies a ferocious tackle in the centre before bending a perfect banana in front of the Richmond faithful just minutes later
West Coast v Sydney
9 Errol Gulden (SYD)
9 Tom Papley (SYD)
5 Nick Blakey (SYD)
5 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
1 Callum Mills (SYD)
1 Tom McCartin (SYD)
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20:08
Mini-Match: West Coast v Sydney
Extended highlights of the Eagles and Swans clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:47
'We will deep dive into everything and figure out ways to get this club moving forward': McQualter
Watch West Coast’s press conference after round 24’s match against Sydney
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09:23
'It wasn't personal, it was collective towards the group and areas we need to improve on': Cox
Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 24’s match against West Coast
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08:08
Highlights: West Coast v Sydney
The Eagles and Swans clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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02:17
‘Don’t want to be feeling this way again’: Gun Swan’s raw season review
Errol Gulden opens up in an honest post-match interview as his side’s campaign comes to an end
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00:50
Swans super trio combines as Gulden caps off dominant night
Errol Gulden continues to signal early intentions for 2026 as he finishes off a superb centre clearance
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00:39
Papley shows no patience is needed to cap off scintillating play
Tom Papley converts his shot in an instant of receiving the footy as Sydney begins to kick away
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00:37
Is this Eagle in trouble for a hit on Swans gun?
Liam Baker was involved in this incident with Chad Warner in the second term
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00:47
Acrobatic spoil sees Eagles young gun helped off the ground
Reuben Ginbey was subbed out after being left worse for wear following an athletic spoil in the second term
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00:41
Swans stars combine as Gulden strikes gold
Errol Gulden gets on the end of an Isaac Heeney handpass before slotting it home
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00:38
Bend it like Bailey: Eagle hammers home perfect start
Bailey Williams has his set-shot work back to perfection following a brilliant clearance
Greater Western Sydney v St Kilda
9 Toby Greene (GWS)
8 Tom Green (GWS)
7 Darcy Wilson (STK)
3 Jack Sinclair (STK)
2 Lachie Whitfield (GWS)
1 Lachie Ash (GWS)
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21:52
Mini-Match: GWS v St Kilda
Extended highlights of the Giants and Saints clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:02
'The leadership that he's shown, particularly in big moments, I think he's outstanding': Kingsley
Watch GWS’s press conference after round 24’s match against St Kilda
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02:04
'It's Toby time': Skipper's inspiring outing steers Giants home
Toby Greene steadied the ship down the stretch to ensure his side locked up a home final come September
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06:42
'We're young in defence and drinking from the fountain of youth': Lyon
Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round 24’s match against GWS
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08:13
Highlights: GWS v St Kilda
The Giants and Saints clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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04:14
Last two mins: Toby's TWO epic hangers as Giants survive Saints scare
Enjoy the thrilling final moments as Greater Western Sydney holds off St Kilda to secure a home final
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01:23
Saints fans hold their breath as play stops for Nas cramp
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera sends a slight scare down the St Kilda camp, but ultimately downs the pickle juice after being stricken with a cramp
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00:42
Wonderkid Wilson's one-two punch rocks Engie Stadium
Darcy Wilson snags two goals either side of three-quarter time to lead the St Kilda fightback
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00:47
Sparks fly as draft classmates clash in fiery scuffle
Tensions flare between Finn Callaghan and Isaac Keeler on centre wing before the final break
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00:23
Giant blow as veteran ruled out after head clash
Stephen Coniglio will sit for the remainder of the game after failing concussion protocols
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00:43
Saints surprise with Mattaes magic and super Cooper
Mattaes Phillipou and Cooper Sharman land two big blows late in the second quarter to stun the Giants
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00:48
Line-ball call credits Collard's goal-line steal
Lance Collard robs teammate Isaac Keeler of a highlight by toe-poking it through from point-blank range
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00:55
Milestone man’s Giant bomb matched by Toby’s turner
Harry Himmelberg launches an absolute ripper in his 200th game before Toby Greene chips in moments later with a stunner of his own
Western Bulldogs v Fremantle
10 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
5 Josh Treacy (FRE)
4 Caleb Serong (FRE)
3 Shai Bolton (FRE)
3 Brennan Cox (FRE)
3 Alex Pearce (FRE)
2 Jye Amiss (FRE)
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20:12
Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Fremantle
Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Dockers clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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12:15
'We seem to play our best footy against the better teams': Longmuir
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round 24’s match against Western Bulldogs
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13:00
'There's a lot of disappointment': Beveridge
Watch the Western Bulldogs’ press conference after round 24’s match against Fremantle
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08:16
Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Fremantle
The Bulldogs and Dockers clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:25
Important Docker goes down to bring big finals concerns
Sam Switkowski clutches his knee and leaves the field in the hands of trainers following this incident
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00:38
Cult heroes go toe to toe in fiery exchange
Patrick Voss and Tom Liberatore wrestle and exchange words late in the contest
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00:33
Dockers star in disbelief after free kick called for high contact
Caleb Serong is penalised after he and Jordan Croft come together in this contest
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00:43
'He's a stallion, look at him go!': Voss lights up Marvel with electric goal
Patrick Voss brushes off the tackle with strength and drills a bursting beauty from range as Fremantle continues to control the occasion
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00:39
Awesome Arty makes electric entrance to keep Dogs in the hunt
Arty Jones shows his bag of tricks and threads a timely major just moments after being subbed into the game
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00:38
Frenetic Freo keeps cooking with damaging double
Michael Frederick executes a brilliant baulk and fires it home before Neil Erasmus threads a silky banana in traffic
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00:39
Need for Reid: Young star runs field with sizzling speed
Murphy Reid bursts through the centre to leave his opponents behind and he finishes the play with a scintillating finish
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00:38
Amazing Amiss stuns with dribbling GOTY contender
Jye Amiss brings the Fremantle faithful to their feet with this special finish from the boundary
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00:51
Bizarre Bulldogs lapse sees them concede easy behind
Will the Bulldogs regret this? Fremantle picked up a point on the quarter-time siren as the ball trickled just over the behind line
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00:38
'Extraordinary' Bolton fires Dockers into contest with quick flash
Shai Bolton only needs a moment to thread this finish from the boundary as he gets Fremantle on the board
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00:36
Twin towers turn heads early with insane skills
Aaron Naughton opens proceedings with a super soccer out of the air after Sam Darcy sticks an incredible one-handed grab
Brisbane v Hawthorn
9 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
8 Darcy Wilmot (BL)
7 Josh Dunkley (BL)
2 Zac Bailey (BL)
2 Cameron Rayner (BL)
2 Karl Amon (HAW)
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20:08
Mini-Match: Brisbane v Hawthorn
Extended highlights of the Lions and Hawks clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:42
'We're not writing ourselves off': Mitchell
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round 24’s match against Brisbane
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07:45
'If I was to rate this home and away season, it's probably been our best ever': Fagan
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 24’s match against Hawthorn
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08:16
Highlights: Brisbane v Hawthorn
The Lions and Hawks clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:30
Lions faithful celebrate with 300-game champion chaired off
Dayne Zorko is chaired off the ground to a massive ovation after a crucial win in his 300th career match
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00:47
Hawk in disbelief as deliberate call leads to crucial goal
Karl Amon throws his arms in the air in frustration after his shoddy handball is deemed deliberate, leading to a big Bruce Reville goal
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00:33
Hawks hero arrives as Ginnivan channels Superman
Jack Ginnivan sets up the grandstand finish with a much-needed goal for Hawthorn
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01:05
'Now he's got to beat two Ashcrofts!': Sparks fly as Ginnivan lashes out
Jack Ginnivan ignites the fire by getting into a heated scuffle with Will Ashcroft, before brother Levi steps in and tempers flare further
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00:38
The Wizard works his magic with mesmerising assist for Jack
Nick Watson feeds Jack Gunston a brilliant slight-of-hand assist and the veteran completes the work with a brilliant goal from the pocket
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00:42
Did he beat the siren? Ginnivan strikes gold right on time
Jack Ginnivan snags an important goal for Hawthorn on the stroke of half-time
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01:00
'It's a contact sport': Commentators flummoxed as Hawk kicks key major
Brisbane players and commentators are left baffled as Mitch Lewis earns a free kick and converts the set shot after a heavy marking contest
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00:42
Two in a flash from Cobra Kai sees Lions hit front
Kai Lohmann slots two terrific goals to give Lions their first lead
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00:42
Drought-breaking McCluggage major sees Gabba erupt
Hugh McCluggage finally puts through the Brisbane opener after eight consecutive behinds
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02:00
‘Someone needs to stop the rot’: Lions’ eight behinds rattle Gabba
Brisbane’s accuracy woes mount with eight behinds and no goals in a shaky opening quarter
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00:39
Fireworks before the bounce as Ginni lands blow on Zorko
Drama right before the contest begins as Jack Ginnivan appears to strike milestone man Dayne Zorko high
Gold Coast v Essendon
9 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
8 Ben King (GCFC)
7 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
4 Lachie Weller (GCFC)
1 Wil Powell (GCFC)
1 John Noble (GCFC)
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20:20
Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Essendon
Extended highlights of the Suns and Bombers clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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10:15
'I'm really proud of the way our players responded': Hardwick
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 24’s match against Essendon
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10:19
'No doubt we limped to the line': Scott
Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 24’s match against Gold Coast
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08:16
Highlights: Gold Coast v Essendon
The Suns and Bombers clash in round 24 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:48
Noah's way: Captain fantastic finishes with hat-trick
Noah Anderson shines with three brilliant goals, capping off a tremendous season as his club books its inaugural finals berth
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02:43
King's kingdom: Big Sun in heaven with career-high seven
Ben King lights up the scoreboard with a personal-best seven-goal haul, dominating once again and leading the Suns to a massive victory
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00:47
The moment Suns finally crack finals: Witts erupts as stadium goes wild
Jarrod Witts delivers an all-time celebration after putting the icing on the cake with a huge victory, confirming Gold Coast’s first-ever finals spot
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00:38
Rioli rocket: Sun back with a bang in massive strike
Daniel Rioli marks his comeback by unleashing a long-range bomb and celebrating in style
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00:36
Bomber bags ripper and goes to thank his skipper
Xavier Duursma weaves through heavy traffic to earn a superb goal, following captain Zach Merrett's relentless pursuit of the footy
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00:39
'That's a horrible head-on collision': Brutal clash downs Bomber
Todd Goldstein clashes heads with teammate Xavier Duursma as things go from bad to worse for Essendon
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00:27
Rowell rocks and rolls after siren sizzler
Matt Rowell crumbs the spillage to perfection before dancing past a Bomber and landing a ripper right as the siren sounds
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00:34
Skipper's stunner: Noah picks a pocket and hears finals calling
Noah Anderson strips Andrew McGrath of the footy and nails a classy checkside before capping it off with a fun celebration
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01:27
King rules early as Suns eye September
Ben King gets off to a flying start with a hat-trick in the first term as Gold Coast looks to lock in its finals spot
LEADERBOARD
103 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
103 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
97 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
96 Nick Daicos (COLL)
92 Max Gawn (MELB)
90 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
89 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
87 Zak Butters (PORT)
87 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK)
85 Ed Richards (WB)
84 Max Holmes (GEEL)
84 Caleb Serong (FRE)
79 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
78 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
77 Brodie Grundy (SYD)
72 Tristan Xerri (NMFC)
67 Connor Rozee (PORT)
66 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
66 Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL)
65 Tom Green (GWS)
