PORT Adelaide star Zak Butters has stormed to the top of the leaderboard in the race for AFLCA Champion Player of the Year award, with six players getting a perfect 10 votes in round five.
Butters picked up nine votes in Port's loss to St Kilda on Sunday night to move to 34 votes for the year, while Saints star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera also picked up nine votes.
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Butters is now four votes clear of Nick Daicos (six votes in round five) and Max Gawn (one vote), with Marcus Bontempelli (zero votes) a further two behind.
Sydney star Isaac Heeney is now fifth after picking up the full 10 votes against Gold Coast, having picked up nine votes the week before.
Josh Rachele, Lachie Neale, Archie Roberts, Jai Newcombe and Finn Callaghan were the other players to get a perfect 10 votes from the weekend.
Fremantle pair Luke Jackson and Luke Ryan got nine votes each against the Magpies, while Bailey Smith and Max Holmes got nine each for Geelong against West Coast.
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 AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award.
Adelaide v Carlton
10 Joshua Rachele (ADEL)
7 Sam Berry (ADEL)
5 Sam Walsh (CARL)
4 Wayne Milera (ADEL)
2 Marc Pittonet (CARL)
1 Josh Worrell (ADEL)
1 Alex Neal-Bullen (ADEL)
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20:11
Mini-Match: Adelaide v Carlton
Extended highlights of the Crows and Blues clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:14
Full post-match, R5: Crows
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09:21
Full post-match, R5: Blues
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03:29
Quick Recap: Adelaide v Carlton
Short highlights of the Crows and Blues clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:10
Midfield Rachele lights up the telly with fantastic four
Josh Rachele continues to make waves in the midfield with a quality four-goal outing to go alongside 26 disposals
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08:13
Highlights: Adelaide v Carlton
The Crows and Blues clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:00
'One of the smartest things you'll see': Crow lauded for play
Alex Neal-Bullen earns all the praise after cleverly handballing the footy into the leg of a Blue to earn a free kick and goal
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00:29
Crows blow as hammy rules out defender
Adelaide is dealt an injury headache as Mitch Hinge is forced out of the contest after hurting his hamstring
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00:50
Killer Keays: Crow catches fire with three in the term
Ben Keays rides the momentum wave in the second quarter and delivers three crafty goals
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00:39
'Sit down!': Captain Dawson gets stuck into Blue after fend-off
Jordan Dawson unloads a trademark goal on his left and lets Ben Ainsworth know all about it after fending him off with ease
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00:38
Rachele rocks stadium with two stunners from same pocket
Josh Rachele raises the decibel meter around Adelaide Oval with two cracking goals in the first quarter
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00:33
Bend it like Ben: New Blue pumped after snappy start
Carlton recruit Ben Ainsworth produces a stunning pair in the first term to get his side fired up
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00:43
'It's in good hands': Smiling Rankine opens Gather Round
Izak Rankine gets out the back and snares the first goal of the game after a daring team chain
Collingwood v Fremantle
9 Luke Jackson (FRE)
6 Luke Ryan (FRE)
6 Nick Daicos (COLL)
5 Alex Pearce (FRE)
2 Jack Crisp (COLL)
1 Billy Frampton (COLL)
1 Brayden Maynard (COLL)
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20:09
Mini-Match: Collingwood v Fremantle
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09:05
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07:15
Full post-match, R5: Magpies
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03:29
Quick Recap: Collingwood v Fremantle
Short highlights of the Magpies and Dockers clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:12
Highlights: Collingwood v Fremantle
The Magpies and Dockers clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:15
Last two mins: Docker’s game-saving mark denies Pies
The thrilling final moments between Collingwood and Fremantle in round five
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00:42
Pie’s howler opens door for unlikely Freo hero in big play
The Dockers pounce on a shoddy Magpies kick and find a huge late goal through Matthew Johnson
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00:52
Debutant’s first sparks scenes after exquisite Daicos skill
Angus Anderson celebrates passionately after nailing his first AFL goal on debut following a brilliant Nick Daicos move
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00:48
Dudley dials it up a notch with delightful double
Isaiah Dudley snares a pair of goals in the third quarter as Fremantle rides the momentum
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00:43
'A star making something out of nothing': Murphy Reid magic
Murphy Reid is lauded by his teammates after spinning out of traffic and hitting up Jye Amiss
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00:32
Freo sweats as big Docker cops worrying knock
Sean Darcy comes from the ground looking dazed after being clobbered between two Magpies
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00:30
Huge Pies blow as star ruled out with concussion
Collingwood is dealt a worrying injury concern with Jordan De Goey forced out of the contest after failing a HIA
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00:30
Give it to Bolton and he’ll do the rest
Shai Bolton receives the handball from Andrew Brayshaw and finishes superbly on the run
North Melbourne v Brisbane
10 Lachie Neale (BL)
6 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
4 Jy Simpkin (NMFC)
4 Zac Bailey (BL)
4 Jarrod Berry (BL)
1 Luke Parker (NMFC)
1 Sam Draper (BL)
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20:11
Mini-Match: North Melbourne v Brisbane
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06:05
Full post-match, R5: Lions
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07:31
Full post-match, R5: Kangaroos
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03:28
Quick Recap: North Melbourne v Brisbane
Short highlights of the Kangaroos and Lions clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:15
Highlights: North Melbourne v Brisbane
The Kangaroos and Lions clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:57
McCarthy dribbles home his GOTY contender
Lincoln McCarthy bounces through a beauty from the pocket at the start of the final term
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01:00
Super Cooper climbs the clouds for Mark of the Year contender
Cooper Trembath continues to wow the footy world with a massive hanger in the goalsquare
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01:03
Parker the intercepting marker reels in five for the term
Luke Parker had a quarter to remember with a handful of intercept marks in the defensive half
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00:28
Big blow for Lions as calf issue rules out gun veteran
Brisbane is dealt an injury headache as Dayne Zorko is forced out of the contest with a calf worry
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00:29
Roo clipped high by 'crude hit' from Berry
Dylan Stephens receives an ear massage from Jarrod Berry in the marking contest at half-back
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00:54
Zorko coughs up costly 50m after low blow on Roo
Dayne Zorko gifts Paul Curtis a shot on goal after catching him low with a stray arm
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00:41
Livewire Banch cuts loose on goal path
Zac Banch kicks truly on the run to put North Melbourne ahead in the Barossa
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00:33
Star on the rise: Trembath converts Roos' first
Cooper Trembath shows his aerial prowess before slotting his chance from right in front
Essendon v Melbourne
10 Archie Roberts (ESS)
7 Darcy Parish (ESS)
5 Isaac Kako (ESS)
4 Zach Merrett (ESS)
3 Peter Wright (ESS)
1 Max Gawn (MELB)
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20:08
Mini-Match: Essendon v Melbourne
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10:32
Full post-match, R5: Bombers
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03:29
Quick Recap: Essendon v Melbourne
Short highlights of the Bombers and Demons clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:09
Highlights: Essendon v Melbourne
The Bombers and Demons clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:00
Full post-match, R5: Demons
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00:51
'Out of this world': Running Langford fires amazing solo goal
Harvey Langford leads the attack from the wing and executes two give-and-goes to thread an incredible Goal of the Year contender
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00:43
'Ridiculous' Merrett defies physics with stunning GOTY contender
Zach Merrett wows the Adelaide Oval crowd with an insane snap from the pocket and his teammates flock to him
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00:47
Goal-line madness causes mixed reactions after big call
Thomas Edwards' clever toe poke somehow clears the line after a terrific Caleb Windsor tackle goes unrewarded
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00:50
Roosting Roberts brings belief with cracking boundary strike
Archie Roberts winds up from beyond 50 and launches a huge major as Essendon takes control in the second half
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00:43
Dangerous Kako brings response with electric double impact
Isaac Kako sets up Sam Durham's smooth finish with a slick assist before reading the play cleverly to finish off a quick Essendon attack
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01:26
Scintillating Kozzy chase and goal stuns in mighty solo play
Kysaiah Pickett activates the jets to mow down Isaac Kako before running forward to cap off his incredible defensive effort
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00:55
Young Bombers lead the way as terrific Tsatas fires up
Elijah Tsatas' fast snap and celebration brings the energy after Isaac Kako's smooth moves set up Xavier Duursma's first
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00:59
Incredible Pickett snaps gem after Bomber's howler
Latrelle Pickett accepts a poor Ben McKay turnover and bursts away to curl a magnificent Goal of the Year contender
Sydney v Gold Coast
10 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
7 Justin McInerney (SYD)
6 Brodie Grundy (SYD)
3 Callum Mills (SYD)
3 Tom McCartin (SYD)
1 Tom Papley (SYD)
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20:20
Mini-Match: Sydney v Gold Coast
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06:46
Full post-match, R5: Swans
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06:39
Full post-match, R5: Suns
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08:09
Highlights: Sydney v Gold Coast
The Swans and Suns clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:29
Quick Recap: Sydney v Gold Coast
Short highlights of the Swans and Suns clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:32
Heeney stuffs stat sheet in clinical display
Isaac Heeney led the Swans' charge finding plenty of the footy and hitting the scoreboard
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00:42
Papley monster major ices game
Tom Papley slots his third from the centre square in the dying stages of the final term
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00:50
Malcolm splits the middle in crazy Goal of the Year contender
Swans recruit Malcolm Rosas jnr puts his hand up for Goal of the Year with an amazing finish from the boundary
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00:25
'You can't miss from there': Curnow mozzed from point-blank range
Charlie Curnow misses from the top of the square after the ultimate commentators' curse
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00:45
Long lights up Norwood with sizzling snap
Ben Long threads the needle from the pocket to keep his side in the hunt
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00:41
'Good celebration': Sun has some fun after super snap
Ben Long curls through a ripping goal as Gold Coast starts to claw its way back
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00:38
Cue the celebrations: Papley delighted with his own work
Tom Papley finishes the front-and-centre crumb in style before lapping it up
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00:38
'He'll carve you up': Crafty Chad given too much space
Chad Warner uses the outside of his boot to draw first blood at Norwood Oval
Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs
10 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
7 Jack Ginnivan (HAW)
6 Josh Battle (HAW)
3 Tom Barrass (HAW)
2 Blake Hardwick (HAW)
1 Mitch Lewis (HAW)
1 James O'Donnell (WB)
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20:12
Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs
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07:14
Full post-match, R5: Hawks
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10:23
Full post-match, R5: Bulldogs
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03:28
Quick Recap: Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs
Short highlights of the Hawks and Bulldogs clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:08
Highlights: Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs
The Hawks and Bulldogs clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:36
Cruel Dogs blow with gun mid hurt again
Ed Richards is helped from the ground after appearing to roll his ankle late in the Saturday night clash
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00:50
Moore of that: Hawk makes star Dog pay
Dylan Moore kicks a brilliant bender to make the most of a rare Marcus Bontempelli error
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00:55
The Wizard's juggling act works wonders
Nick Watson gathers a hot footy at pace and feeds Mitch Lewis for an electric goal
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00:52
'Hawthorn poster boys': Woodwork prevents Hawks daggers
Mitch Lewis and Jack Gunston fail to convert simple chances in front of goals, both hitting the post
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00:59
Hawthorn's small forwards light up Adelaide Oval
Dylan Moore, Nick Watson and Jack Ginnivan produce some magic in front of goals, converting trademark majors to kick away
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00:45
'Just what they were after': Pup opens second-half proceedings
Joel Freijah gets the Bulldogs cheer squad firing with an opportune goal
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00:51
Hawk down: Chol's night done early with hamstring injury
Mabior Chol is ruled out of the Gather Round clash with a left hamstring injury after overstretching in a contest late in the first term
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00:56
Darcy double gets Dogs rolling
Sam Darcy converts two majors in the early stages of the game as he sets himself up for a big night
Geelong v West Coast
9 Max Holmes (GEEL)
9 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
6 Tanner Bruhn (GEEL)
3 Tom Atkins (GEEL)
2 Mark O'Connor (GEEL)
1 James Worpel (GEEL)
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20:06
Mini-Match: Geelong v West Coast
Extended highlights of the Cats and Eagles clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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11:11
Full post-match, R5: Cats
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07:50
Full post-match, R5: Eagles
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03:27
Quick Recap: Geelong v West Coast
Short highlights of the Cats and Eagles clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:12
Highlights: Geelong v West Coast
The Cats and Eagles clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:45
Eagles blow as recruit hurts knee
Deven Robertson cops a knock to the knee and is ruled out for the remainder of the fourth term
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00:23
Harley penalised as knee catches Cat high
Harley Reid concedes a free kick in the final quarter after appearing to collect Tom Atkins with his knee
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00:38
Irish delight: O’Connor strikes twice in as many minutes
Mark O’Connor drills back-to-back goals during the second term helping the Cats kick away with the lead
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00:27
‘Lost him!’: Cat tumbles over fence in gaffe at Norwood
Jack Bowes goes crashing over the fence and lands on a spectator
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00:47
Cat treads hot water after bump catches No.1 pick high
Mark O’Connor may find himself in MRO trouble after appearing to clip Willem Duursma high with a bump
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00:33
Brilliant Baker cooks up crafty finish
Liam Baker curls home a brilliant dribbling effort after crumbing the contest to perfection
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00:47
New Eagle erupts with first for club
Harry Schoenberg nails his maiden major for West Coast to spark his side in the opening term
Greater Western Sydney v Richmond
10 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
6 Clayton Oliver (GWS)
4 Lachie Ash (GWS)
3 Toby Greene (GWS)
3 Jake Stringer (GWS)
2 Aaron Cadman (GWS)
1 Lachie Whitfield (GWS)
1 Jayden Laverde (GWS)
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20:12
Mini-Match: GWS v Richmond
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09:15
Full post-match, R5: Tigers
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03:27
Quick Recap: GWS v Richmond
Short highlights of the Giants and Tigers clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:15
Highlights: GWS v Richmond
The Giants and Tigers clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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05:21
Full post-match, R5: Giants
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01:00
Worrying blow as returning Giant cops brutal knee
Aaron Cadman comes from the ground in the final term after copping an accidental knee to the face
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00:55
Young Giant swarmed after priceless pair
GWS youngster Oliver Hannaford snares his first goal in the big league and follows it up with another moments later
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00:28
Lefau launches Tigers with some superb mid-air magic
Mykelti Lefau conjures a terrific volley goal as Richmond continues to mount a comeback
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00:28
Giants blow as veteran ruled out with concussion
GWS suffers an injury headache before the third quarter begins with Stephen Coniglio forced out of the contest after failing a HIA
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00:39
Clinical from Campbell to cap cub's clever contest work
Seth Campbell finishes after great earlier ruck work from debutant Oliver Hayes-Brown
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00:41
Orange Tsunami back with a vengeance as Gothard goals
Brilliant team movement end-to-end from the Giants is capped off by Phoenix Gothard
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00:34
Milestone moment as young gun's first gets Tigers roaring
Campbell Gray slots his first AFL goal as Richmond hits the scoreboard
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00:59
Cadman’s back with a bang: Double delight kickstarts GWS
Aaron Cadman makes an immediate impact in his return to footy with two early goals
Port Adelaide v St Kilda
9 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK)
9 Zak Butters (PORT)
4 Callum Wilkie (STK)
4 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
3 Jack Silvagni (STK)
1 Hugo Garcia (STK)
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20:08
Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v St Kilda
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09:32
Full post-match, R5: Saints
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07:05
Full post-match, R5: Power
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03:28
Quick Recap: Port Adelaide v St Kilda
Short highlights of the Power and Saints clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:13
Highlights: Port Adelaide v St Kilda
The Power and Saints clash in round five of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:04
‘I didn’t say anything bad’: Butters hits back on umpire dissent
Zak Butters delivers a raw post-match response after being reported for dissent, insisting he said nothing inappropriate and will ‘follow it up’
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00:43
Clutch Phillipou flushes monster after costly Aliir howler
Mattaes Phillipou breaks away and launches a huge finish from beyond 50 after Aliir Aliir turns the footy over at the wrong time
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00:33
JSOS swarmed as huge moment brings mixed emotions
Jack Silvagni boots a big-time goal and sparks the celebrations after Jason Horne-Francis is penalised for failing to stand the mark
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00:48
Big fireworks as Butters rocks Nasiah with huge tackle
Superstars collide as Zak Butters lays a crunching tackle on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera in a fiery moment on the wing
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00:43
Elite Nas continues to damage with sweet snap
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera collects cleanly and nails his second goal of the night with a classy finish
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01:14
'Someone said something': Port stars fume at costly call
Mitch Owens is taken to the goalsquare after Port Adelaide is penalised for dissent in this incident involving Zak Butters and Ollie Wines
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00:32
Electric Saints slam two in seconds in clinical centre runs
Hugo Garcia drills a beautiful finish straight out of the middle before Max Hall curls a quick shot just moments later
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00:38
Fired-up Butters lands timely blow with 'rare' goal
Zak Butters finds a moment of space to thread his first major of the season and doesn't he love it
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00:55
Saint brings the early heat and Wood's impact is neat
Mason Wood bends his side's second major after Dan Butler's terrific rundown tackle forces the turnover
LEADERBOARD
34 Zak Butters (PORT)
30 Nick Daicos (COLL)
30 Max Gawn (MELB)
28 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
26 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
22 Callum Wilkie (STK)
21 Max Holmes (GEEL)
20 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
20 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
20 Christian Petracca (GCFC)
20 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
19 Will Ashcroft (BL)
19 Clayton Oliver (GWS)
19 Caleb Serong (FRE)
18 Luke Jackson (FRE)
18 Sam Walsh (CARL)
