CAPTAIN Darcy Moore was voted the best on ground in Collingwood's qualifying final win over Adelaide, while Fremantle star Caleb Serong also picked up a perfect 10 votes in week one of finals, despite his side's loss to Gold Coast.
Moore picked up 10 votes from the coaches in his side's win over the Crows, while Jordan De Goey picked up seven votes as the Pies swept the board.
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Geelong also dominated the votes in its big win over Brisbane, with young winger Ollie Dempsey leading the way with nine.
Hawthorn's Jai Newcombe and Greater Western Sydney's Finn Callaghan picked up eight votes each from the Giants v Hawks elimination final, while Serong led the way in the Dockers v Suns game on Saturday night, with Matt Rowell (six) the leading Gold Coast player.
The Gary Ayres Award is presented in recognition of the player who has been adjudged the best through the finals series, as voted by the coaches.
Grand Final votes will receive a 1.5 times loading.
Adelaide v Collingwood
10 Darcy Moore (COLL)
7 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
5 Nick Daicos (COLL)
4 Isaac Quaynor (COLL)
3 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)
1 Jamie Elliott (COLL)
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20:12
Mini-Match: Adelaide v Collingwood
Extended highlights of the Crows and Magpies clash in the first qualifying final of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:13
Full post-match, McRae QF: 'No one gave us too much of a chance'
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after their Qualifying Final match against Adelaide
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09:33
Full post-match, Nicks QF: 'We lacked composure with the ball in hand'
Watch Adelaide’s press conference after their Qualifying Final match against Collingwood
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08:30
Highlights: Adelaide v Collingwood
The Crows and Magpies clash in the first qualifying final of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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02:17
Moore’s marking masterclass: Captain’s ‘best game for the year’
Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore stands tallest with nine intercept marks, helping lead his side to a preliminary final
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02:00
De Goey back to his best in huge boost for Pies’ hopes
Jordan De Goey hits form at a crucial time with 26 disposals, six clearances, and a brilliant goal, powering Collingwood to a gutsy finals victory
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00:56
‘He’s jumping ship!’: Walker’s son rocks Daicos jumper in fun chair off
A heartwarming moment as Taylor Walker celebrates his 300th game while his son sports a Collingwood guernsey for his favourite player, Nick Daicos
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01:03
Post-siren fireworks as Maynard confronted by Keays
Brayden Maynard and Ben Keays engage in a heated exchange as the final siren sounds, only moments after the fiery Magpie delivers a crunching tackle
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00:47
Electric Elliott ices it as travelling Pies fans go wild
Jamie Elliott adds the finishing touch on a massive upset as his soccer special sends the Collingwood faithful into a frenzy
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00:29
Crow catches Magpie high in tense final term
Lachie Schultz receives a free kick after appearing to be clipped high by Josh Worrell
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00:24
Is De Goey in hot water for clipping Crow high?
Jordan De Goey appears to make high contact with Josh Worrell as the Adelaide defender releases the footy
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00:51
Adelaide Oval rocked as Pies fire three left-foot wonders in minutes
Collingwood explodes out of half-time with three stunning left-foot goals, with two to veteran Steele Sidebottom and one to Jordan De Goey
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00:34
‘A ridiculous thing to do in a final’: Sidey seethes at Crow’s clip
Steele Sidebottom gives Mark Keane a piece of his mind after the Adelaide defender appears to catch him high
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01:00
‘They’re going after the big Texan’: Cox cops heat for 50m penalty
A host of Crows get in the face of Mason Cox after the big man holds onto the footy for too long and gifts Riley Thilthorpe a goal
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00:51
‘Just a calamity from the captain’: Dawson's epic goal makes Moore pay
Jordan Dawson electrifies the home crowd with a stunning major after punishing Darcy Moore’s costly fumble
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00:41
300-game Walker winds back clock with mega mark and moment
Milestone man Taylor Walker rises high for a superb grab before calmly finishing to open his side’s account and steady his team
Geelong v Brisbane
9 Oliver Dempsey (GEEL)
7 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
5 Mark Blicavs (GEEL)
4 Tom Atkins (GEEL)
4 Max Holmes (GEEL)
1 Josh Dunkley (BL)
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20:13
Mini-Match: Geelong v Brisbane
Extended highlights of the Cats and Lions clash in the second qualifying final of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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13:39
Full post-match, Scott QF: 'Don't think I've heard our crowd as engaged as they were'
Watch Geelong’s press conference after their qualifying final match against Brisbane
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07:26
Full post-match, Fagan QF: 'It takes a lot for him to come off'
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after their qualifying final match against Geelong
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08:30
Highlights: Geelong v Brisbane
The Cats and Lions clash in the second qualifying final of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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02:09
The Holmes stretch: Running machine steals the show
Max Holmes showcases his trademark pace and power, collecting 23 touches, six tackles, and a monster goal as the Cats secure a prelim berth
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00:59
Massive blow as star Lion suffers suspected calf injury
Things go from bad to worse for Brisbane as returning star Lachie Neale is forced off with a calf issue in the final term
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00:45
Pumped-up Cats coach bangs glass in box after Ollie’s amazing volley
Chris Scott goes wild in the coaches’ box after Ollie Dempsey’s incredible finish gets his troops fired up
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00:42
‘The villain’ Rayner fuels theatrics by mocking Cats fans after goal
Cam Rayner stirs Geelong’s fury further with a third-quarter major and cheeky celebration in front of their fans
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02:26
Extraordinary scenes rock 'G as ‘controversial’ reversal sparks double goal
A routine Geelong set shot turns dramatic as a free kick the length of the field gifts Cam Rayner not one, but two crucial goals
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01:44
Four-goal Cat attack flips contest in minutes
Geelong makes a break in the shadows of half-time with a four-goal flurry to stun the Lions
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00:33
Mullin’s moment: Irish Cat sends teammates wild after first goal
Oisin Mullin gets Geelong hyped up after finally landing his maiden major in the big league
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00:50
Jezza mode activated: Coleman medallist cooks early
Jeremy Cameron catches fire with two quick goals in the first term to kickstart the Cats
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00:46
Charlie fires up the motor in exhilarating opener
Brisbane earns the game’s first goal after finding a speedy Charlie Cameron out the back
Greater Western Sydney v Hawthorn
8 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
8 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
7 Blake Hardwick (HAW)
5 Tom Green (GWS)
2 Jarman Impey (HAW)
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20:15
Mini-Match: GWS v Hawthorn
Extended highlights of the Giants and Hawks clash in the first elimination final of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:54
'I'm enormously proud of the boys': Mitchell
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after Elimination Final match against GWS
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08:06
'Finals are about moments, they took more moments than we did': Kingsley
Watch GWS’s press conference after Elimination Final match against Hawthorn
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08:30
Highlights: GWS v Hawthorn
The Giants and Hawks clash in the first elimination final of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:50
Mabior’s massive moments: Clutch Chol electrifies with two sealers
Hawthorn regains its composure in the final quarter as Mabior Chol comes through with a pair of huge majors to ice a stunning finals victory
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01:50
‘Are you kidding me?!’: Giants explode with SIX in a row to rock Engie Stadium
After trailing by as much as 42 points in the third term, GWS rattles off six consecutive goals to shock Hawthorn and get within one straight kick heading into the final break
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00:59
Ginni’s world: Hawk rips into Giant then takes over with two stunners
Jack Ginnivan calls out Aaron Cadman after a costly mistake, then delivers a pair of electric goals to send the stadium into a frenzy
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00:39
Giant distraught after worrying knee injury rules him out
GWS suffers a cruel blow before half-time as small forward Darcy Jones is forced out of the contest after an awkward landing on the wing
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00:54
Small forwards trade stunners: Ginni's candy shop matched by Jones' missile
Jack Ginnivan sells some candy with a ripper goal, before Darcy Jones responds at the other end with a massive strike
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00:38
Briggs or Beckham? Giant’s insane effort stuns from ball-up
Kieren Briggs lets the footy drop to his boot instead of tapping it down and ends up dribbling through a remarkable major
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00:32
Flashy Finn makes a splash after trademark dash
Finn Callaghan bursts forward with pace and slots a huge goal on the run to steady his side and notch their first major
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01:14
‘You’ve invited the ump to pay the free kick’: Fireworks as 50m gifts goal
Callum Brown concedes a costly 50m penalty off the ball after delivering a blow to the sternum of James Worpel, igniting a scuffle and easy major for Karl Amon
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01:00
Hollywood Hawks run wild after tense start
Hawthorn erupts in the first term with three consecutive goals in the matter of minutes to ignite the travelling faithful
Fremantle v Gold Coast
10 Caleb Serong (FRE)
6 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
4 Wil Powell (GCFC)
4 Sam Collins (GCFC)
3 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
2 Andrew Brayshaw (FRE)
1 Bodhi Uwland (GCFC)
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20:11
Mini-Match: Fremantle v Gold Coast
Extended highlights of the Dockers and Suns clash in the second elimination final of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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16:22
'It's devastating. There's no pleasant way to go out, unless you win it': Longmuir
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after their Elimination Final match against Gold Coast
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11:00
'It spoke volumes of the playing group and how far the club has come': Hardwick
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after their Elimination Final match against Fremantle
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08:30
Highlights: Fremantle v Gold Coast
The Dockers and Suns clash in the second elimination final of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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04:55
Last two mins: Retiring Sun's touched behind seals epic finals win
The thrilling final moments between Fremantle and Gold Coast in the elimination final
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01:14
‘One of the great careers’: Dockers chair off champion Fyfe
Nat Fyfe is celebrated around Optus Stadium as his illustrious AFL career comes to a close following his side’s agonising one-point loss to the Suns
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01:21
‘I thought I lost us the game’: Swallow speechless after fairytale moment
Inaugural Sun David Swallow reflects post-game after his dramatic late point proves the difference in a thrilling win
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00:38
Cult heroes spark insane noise as comeback continues
Shai Bolton glides his way to a slick crumbing finish before Patrick Voss has his say in a massive moment
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00:45
Suns land quick blow as Farrar bends boundary beauty
Jy Farrar threads the eye with a super snap just seconds into the final term
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00:47
Massive Dudley double brings frenzy as Brayshaw steps up
Isaiah Dudley shows his composure to drill back-to-back majors on the back of two terrific Andrew Brayshaw kicks
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00:56
Humphrey hat-trick: Gun Sun triples up in scintillating term
Bailey Humphrey shows his skill and brilliance to snap three second-term majors to steer Gold Coast to an early lead
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00:45
'He's a special player': Classy Reid sets up Erasmus sizzler
Neil Erasmus finishes superbly on the run after Murphy Reid's swift gather and handball
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00:37
'Opportunity gone': Frederick squanders big open-goal chance
Michael Frederick runs towards goal after a quick Fremantle rebound and he hits the post from close range
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00:29
History made: Suns' first finals goal brings roar
Ben Long gets front position and boots Gold Coast's first goal in an AFL final and he shows his passion
LEADERBOARD
10 Darcy Moore (COLL)
10 Caleb Serong (FRE)
9 Oliver Dempsey (GEEL)
8 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
8 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
7 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
7 Blake Hardwick (HAW)
7 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
6 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
5 Mark Blicavs (GEEL)
5 Nick Daicos (COLL)
5 Tom Green (GWS)
Previous winners
2016 Josh Kennedy (Sydney)
2017 Dustin Martin (Richmond)
2018 Steele Sidebottom (Collingwood)
2019 Dustin Martin (Richmond)
2020 Dustin Martin (Richmond)
2021 Jack Macrae (Western Bulldogs)
2022 Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong)
2023 Sam Walsh (Carlton)
2024 Lachie Neale (Brisbane)
