PORT Adelaide's Zak Butters and Collingwood's Nick Daicos have jumped clear of the pack in the race for the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award, with six perfect games from round six.
Butters picked up eight votes in his side's narrow loss to Hawthorn to move to 42 for the season, with Daicos cutting his lead to just two after he picked up 10 votes in the Magpies' win over Carlton.
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The pair are at least a game clear of Max Gawn (30 votes) and Marcus Bontempelli (28), neither of whom polled in round six, as well as Christian Petracca (eight votes from the weekend).
Joining Daicos in getting a perfect score from the coaches in round six were Jeremy Cameron, Nick Blakey, Taylor Walker, Harry Sheezel and Jye Amiss, despite losing out to Jordan Clark (eight votes) for the Glendinning-Allan Medal as best on ground in the Western Derby.
Matt Rowell (nine votes) and Petracca (eight) led the way for Gold Coast in their win over Essendon, Jason Horne-Francis and Nick Watson joined Butters in getting eight votes in the Hawks-Power game, while Harris Andrews, Kade Chandler and Harvey Langford got eight votes each from the Sunday afternoon thriller between Melbourne and Brisbane.
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.
Carlton v Collingwood
10 Nick Daicos (COLL)
6 Oliver Florent (CARL)
4 Jamie Elliott (COLL)
3 Patrick Lipinski (COLL)
3 Harry Perryman (COLL)
2 Sam Walsh (CARL)
2 Darcy Cameron (COLL)
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20:16
Mini-Match: Carlton v Collingwood
Extended highlights of the Blues and Magpies clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:02
Full post-match, R6: Magpies
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round six’s match against Carlton
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12:34
Full post-match, R6: Blues
Watch Carlton’s press conference after round six’s match against Collingwood
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02:57
Every Nick Daicos touch from epic last-quarter takeover
Watch all the magic from Nick Daicos’ stunning final term as he owns the contest in his 100th game
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03:29
Quick Recap: Carlton v Collingwood
Short highlights of the Blues and Magpies clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:15
Highlights: Carlton v Collingwood
The Blues and Magpies clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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04:03
Last two mins: Blues denied as youngster's after-the-siren kick sails wide against Magpies
The thrilling final moments between Carlton and Collingwood in round six
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00:59
Big Blues blow as star forward left dazed
Carlton suffers a cruel injury headache in the final quarter with Harry McKay requiring a HIA
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00:56
‘Extraordinary’ Daicos effort earns magic milestone goal
Nick Daicos is lauded by commentators after his tireless work rate helps deliver a huge major to open the final term
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00:42
McGovern goes to work at just the right time
Mitch McGovern snares two crucial goals in the third quarter to halt Collingwood’s momentum
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01:12
Pies fume as dangerous tackle and 50m gift goal
Collingwood fans make their feelings known as Jeremy Howe is pinged for a dangerous tackle before a 50m penalty coughs up a certain major
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00:32
‘Like a cricketer on the boundary’: Blue’s gaffe on wing
Brodie Kemp works hard to keep the footy in the field of play before eventually turning it over with a shoddy kick
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00:54
Blue curls one through after one-handed ripper
Brodie Kemp plucks a clean grab with one hand and converts with class
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00:37
Steene on the scene with big early clunk
Oscar Steene takes a towering grab and finishes truly in just his fourth game
Geelong v Western Bulldogs
10 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
6 Max Holmes (GEEL)
6 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
4 Lawson Humphries (GEEL)
4 Oisin Mullin (GEEL)
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20:16
Mini-Match: Geelong v Western Bulldogs
Extended highlights of the Cats and Dogs clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:24
Full post-match, R6: Cats
Watch Geelong’s press conference after round six’s match against Western Bulldogs
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09:27
Full post-match, R6: Bulldogs
Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round six’s match against Geelong
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03:29
Quick Recap: Geelong v Western Bulldogs
Short highlights of the Cats and Bulldogs clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: Geelong v Western Bulldogs
The Cats and Bulldogs clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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04:09
10 of the best: Every Jezza goal from night to remember
Jeremy Cameron’s incredible 10-goal haul leads Geelong in a dominant Friday night display
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00:33
Milestone man with the cherry on top
Jake Kolodjashnij kicks the unlikeliest of goals in his 200th game and teammates get around him in incredible scenes
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01:13
Hamstrung Dogs: O'Donnell and Lobb add to injury woes
James O'Donnell and Rory Lobb are the third and fourth Bulldogs to be ruled out respectively, both with hamstring concerns
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00:33
‘You cannot believe that’: Bevo leaves box after disaster play
Things go from bad to worse for the Bulldogs as Luke Beveridge watches his side squander a certain goal before storming out of the coaches box
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00:37
Bont sends scare through injury-riddled Dogs
Marcus Bontempelli required medical attention on his knee during the third quarter before returning to the field several minutes later
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00:24
Dog days: Libba ruled out with concussion
Tom Liberatore will take no further part in the game with concussion after this collision in the first half
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02:36
All Jezza’s jaw-dropping seven goals before half-time
Jeremy Cameron is running absolute riot around GMHBA Stadium with seven straight goals before the main break
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01:21
Horror scenes as star Dog grabs knee after changing direction
Sam Darcy goes down in clear distress after grabbing at his knee in the cruellest of blows for the Bulldogs
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00:37
Cats continue to inflict Dogs wounds as Cameron cashes in
Jeremy Cameron picks up where he left off with a scintillating stoppage goal to begin the second term
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00:46
Baz and Jezza combo is a thing of beauty after Bulldogs blunder
Jeremy Cameron kicks truly from outside 50 after a costly Dogs error in their back half
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00:37
Back with a bang: Delightful Danger salutes early
Patrick Dangerfield shows no signs of rust in his return game, converting the first major of the match
Sydney v Greater Western Sydney
10 Nick Blakey (SYD)
8 Justin McInerney (SYD)
6 Clayton Oliver (GWS)
4 Brodie Grundy (SYD)
1 Lachie Ash (GWS)
1 Chad Warner (SYD)
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20:17
Mini-Match: Sydney v GWS
Extended highlights of the Swans and Giants clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:53
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06:42
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02:15
‘The Lizard is a wizard’: Dashing defender takes medal home
Nick Blakey is awarded the Kirk-Ward Medal following a stellar performance that included 34 disposals, a goal and 882 metres gained
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08:13
Highlights: Sydney v GWS
The Swans and Giants clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:29
Quick Recap: Sydney v GWS
Short highlights of the Swans and Giants clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:33
Standing tall: Aleer elated after long-awaited first goal
Leek Aleer kicks his first goal at AFL level in a crucial moment for the Giants as they attempt to chase down the Swans
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00:34
‘Flying Finn keeps it alive’: Giants star delivers
Finn Callaghan launches from long range off a few steps to slot a crucial goal, keeping his side within reach
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00:34
‘There’s that leg out’: Toby questioned as ‘kick’ catches Curnow
Commentators debate Toby Greene’s technique after he appears to collect Charlie Curnow with a raised leg
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00:37
Giants duo combine for crafty finish
Jake Riccardi dribbles through an outstanding goal following Toby Bedford’s wonderful bursting play
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01:08
‘That’s stupidity’: Brain fade pays the price as tensions boil over
Logan McDonald earns an easy goal after taking full advantage of Jayden Laverde’s off-the-ball free kick
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00:24
Bolt halt: Lightning delay strikes Sydney Derby
A lightning strike during the main break forces an extended delay in the Swans-Giants clash
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01:15
Swan flips the bird at Giants after second stunner
Justin McInerney slots his second goal of the match in sizzling fashion and delivers a bold gesture
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00:50
Slick Swans carve up Giants again as Lloyd cashes in
Jake Lloyd converts a set-shot goal on the back of his teammates putting the jets on through the middle
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00:51
Sparks fly early following Jordon’s opener
James Jordon nails a great long-range goal to fire up his side early in the opening term
Gold Coast v Essendon
9 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
8 Christian Petracca (GCFC)
5 Darcy Parish (ESS)
4 Zach Merrett (ESS)
3 Sam Collins (GCFC)
1 Touk Miller (GCFC)
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20:09
Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Essendon
Extended highlights of the Suns and Bombers clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:11
Full post-match, R6: Suns
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round six’s match against Essendon
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06:46
Full post-match, R6: Bombers
Watch Essendon’s press conference after round six’s match against Gold Coast
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03:29
Quick Recap: Gold Coast v Essendon
Short highlights of the Suns and Bombers clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:15
Highlights: Gold Coast v Essendon
The Suns and Bombers clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:33
Is Sun in hot water for bump on Bomber?
John Noble shows immediate remorse after catching Tom Edwards high in the final term
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00:48
Wonderful Weller shocks crowd with crunch-time stunners
Lachie Weller slots two outstanding goals early in the last term as the game tightens
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00:43
Jumping Jed’s mid-air magic
Jed Walter shows his craft with a brilliant improvised hack to land a timely goal
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00:55
‘Boy oh boy is he happy’: Robey’s unforgettable milestone moment
Sullivan Robey nails a massive goal for his first major at AFL level and the celebration lives up to the occasion
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00:59
Ump appears to dislocate shoulder in Touk collision
Field umpire Alex Whetton comes from the ground with a hurt shoulder after this incident with Touk Miller
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00:20
Scott singles out Bomber in fiery QT address
Brad Scott delivers an animated quarter-time message, with Nate Caddy appearing to be part of the exchange
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00:42
Long lands double blow in short span
Ben Long adds two goals in under a minute to close the first term in style for the Suns
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00:52
Sticky hands fuel Bombers’ early blitz
Archer May and Xavier Duursma reel in clean marks and finish truly as Essendon bursts out of the blocks
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00:57
'He has not missed a beat’: Trac back with early stunner
Christian Petracca wastes no time making an impact in his return game with a ripping goal on the burst
Hawthorn v Port Adelaide
8 Zak Butters (PORT)
8 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
8 Nick Watson (HAW)
2 Conor Nash (HAW)
2 Jarman Impey (HAW)
2 Mitch Lewis (HAW)
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20:12
Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Port Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Hawks and Power clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:29
Quick Recap: Hawthorn v Port Adelaide
Short highlights of the Hawks and Power clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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10:15
Full post-match, R6: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round six’s match against Port Adelaide
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08:13
Highlights: Hawthorn v Port Adelaide
The Hawks and Power clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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04:10
Full post-match, R6: Power
Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round six’s match against Hawthorn
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02:48
Last two mins: Heartbreak for Power as late miss hands Hawks a narrow escape
The thrilling final moments between Hawthorn and Port Adelaide in round six
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00:37
Magic McCabe monster brings house down with huge hit
Will McCabe flushes his first career goal with an incredible strike on debut and his friends and family in the stands love it
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00:42
Sicily appeals to umpire as late hit costs Hawk
James Sicily is penalised for this off-the-ball hit on Logan Evans late in the third term
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00:37
Is gun Hawk in hot water for this hit on Evans?
Dylan Moore is penalised after making prohibited contact with Logan Evans in this incident
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01:00
'He did nothing wrong': The Wizard fires after contentious call
Nick Watson threads his fourth major after Lachie Jones is penalised for high contact in this incident
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00:51
Young Power tall leads comeback as Butters gets bursting
Jack Whitlock brings the sticky mits to drill two second-term majors as Zak Butters' centre charge brings his side into the lead
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00:38
Brilliant Butters shows emotion after elite arrow
Zak Butters nails a superb major off one step and he brings the passionate celebration
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01:00
Scintillating Hawks smalls run wild to go 'bang, bang, bang'
Dylan Moore opens proceedings before slick snaps from Nick Watson and Jack Ginnivan get Hawthorn off to a flyer
Adelaide v St Kilda
10 Taylor Walker (ADEL)
5 Jack Sinclair (STK)
4 Brayden Cook (ADEL)
4 Lachlan McAndrew (ADEL)
3 Callum Wilkie (STK)
3 Wayne Milera (ADEL)
1 Sam Berry (ADEL)
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20:08
Mini-Match: Adelaide v St Kilda
Extended highlights of the Crows and Saints clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:41
Full post-match, R6: Crows
Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round six’s match against St Kilda
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08:00
Full post-match, R6: Saints
Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round six’s match against Adelaide
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02:29
Walker winds back the clock with five in gritty win
Taylor Walker turned it on with a game-high five goals to lead Adelaide towards a sensational win
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03:23
Quick Recap: Adelaide v St Kilda
Short highlights of the Crows and Saints clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:12
Highlights: Adelaide v St Kilda
The Crows and Saints clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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05:03
Last two mins: Late goal not enough as Saints fall short of Crows
The thrilling final moments between Adelaide and St Kilda in round six
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00:41
'Worth every cent right now': TDK’s first comes up big
Tom De Koning kicks his first major for St Kilda on the three-quarter time siren and teammates come from everywhere to celebrate the moment
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00:46
Rocket from the pocket: Cook dishes up something special
Brayden Cook slots a terrific banana from a tough angle as the Crows start the second half as they finished the first
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00:56
Concerns for St Kilda as star recruit nurses back concern
Saints gun Tom De Koning leaves the ground in pain after hurting his back in the ruck contest
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00:48
‘How about that for a combo?’: Rankine feeds Rachele
Dangerous duo Izak Rankine and Josh Rachele combine to slot a ripper
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00:54
Moose on the loose: Crow soars to clunk super speccy
Finnbar Maley takes a brilliant mark and kicks truly as Adelaide's comeback gathers momentum
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00:38
Owens bananas a beauty as Saints' strong start continues
Mitch Owens slots a superb goal to extend St Kilda's lead early in the second term
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00:57
'Beautiful to see': Ryan's crowd advice turns to gold
Liam Ryan celebrates with the vocal crowd after nailing a stunner on the boundary
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00:37
Emotional scenes as Dawson brought to tears by ovation
Adelaide Oval sends its love to Jordan Dawson and his family after a tragic week, with the skipper visibly moved
North Melbourne v Richmond
10 Harry Sheezel (NMFC)
8 Paul Curtis (NMFC)
5 Colby McKercher (NMFC)
5 Cameron Zurhaar (NMFC)
1 George Wardlaw (NMFC)
1 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
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20:20
Mini-Match: North Melbourne v Richmond
Extended highlights of the Roos and Tigers clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:52
Full post-match, R6: Kangaroos
Watch Nth Melbourne’s press conference after round six’s match against Richmond
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11:13
Full post-match, R6: Tigers
Watch Richmond’s press conference after round six’s match against Nth Melbourne
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02:33
Curtis hits Tigers for six to mark new career-high
Paul Curtis was at his damaging best against Richmond booting a personal-best six goals
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03:29
Quick Recap: North Melbourne v Richmond
Short highlights of the Kangaroos and Tigers clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:08
Highlights: North Melbourne v Richmond
The Kangaroos and Tigers clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:48
Powell nets stylish soccer in stoppage time
Tom Powell uses his presence of mind by going off the deck to score a pearler from 30m out
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00:47
'Look up in the air, it's Cooperman': Trembath takes flight
Cooper Trembath completes the juggling act inside 50 after timing his leap to perfection
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00:38
North speedster given license to thrill
Colby McKercher runs his full measure before kicking a sublime major from downtown
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00:59
‘Love a young man who takes the game on’: McKercher magic
Colby McKercher is lauded after taking on the Tigers with a bold burst before teeing up Nick Larkey
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00:50
Tigers turmoil continues with Rioli ruled out
Maurice Rioli jnr has been struck down with a hamstring injury midway through the second term
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01:50
‘As confused as you are’: Pair of ‘lasso’ calls spark debate
Play is halted twice in minutes as umpires stop to assess boundary decisions under the new ‘lasso’ rule
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01:01
Curtis’ first-term blitz helps Roos skip away
Paul Curtis looks set for a day out after bagging three goals in the opening quarter against Richmond
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00:42
Roo’s ruthless tackle ends Tiger’s day with collarbone blow
Luke Davies-Uniacke’s crunching tackle sets up the opening goal as Sam Banks is ruled out with a suspected collarbone injury
Melbourne v Brisbane
8 Harris Andrews (BL)
8 Kade Chandler (MELB)
8 Harvey Langford (MELB)
3 Lachie Neale (BL)
2 Charlie Cameron (BL)
1 Kysaiah Pickett (MELB)
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00:43
Langford lights it up with perfect crumb for Dees opener
Harvey Langford read the drop of the ball to perfection before running into the open goal
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00:42
'That's a horrible kick': Dee's howler gifts Charlie easy goal
Charlie Cameron dished out maximum damage to a miskick from Harrison Petty in front of goal
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00:36
Scuffle breaks out following goal-line shocker from big Demon
Max Heath couldn't find the finish directly in front, with Lions players letting him know about it
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00:38
Steele steers it home as Melbourne hits the front
Jack Steele guides home the set shot to cap off three consecutive Demons goals
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00:39
Mihocek this one out: Demon’s stunner raises volume
Brody Mihocek hits home a sensational set shot following a brilliant pass from Bayley Fritsch
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00:25
Was this holding the ball? Pickett rewarded for contentious tackle
Kysaiah Pickett was deemed to have tackled above the knees for this effort
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01:51
'Worrying scenes': Petty helped off after appearing unsteady on his feet
Mystery surrounds condition of Melbourne defender Harrison Petty after he had to be assisted from the MCG
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00:41
Van Rooyen takes flight with monster grab and goal
Jacob van Rooyen snatches back the lead for Melbourne following a sensational aerial effort
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00:42
'This could be Goal of the Year': Electrifying Charlie stuns ‘G late
Charlie Cameron adds another highlight to an amazing contest with a stunning solo goal late in the final term
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03:27
Last two mins: Epic late tackle helps Dees sink the Lions
The thrilling final moments between Melbourne and Brisbane in round six
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08:13
Highlights: Melbourne v Brisbane
The Demons and Lions clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:29
Quick Recap: Melbourne v Brisbane
Short highlights of the Demons and Lions clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:21
Full post-match, R6: Lions
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round six’s match against Melbourne
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11:43
Full post-match, R6: Demons
Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round six’s match against Brisbane
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20:08
Mini-Match: Melbourne v Brisbane
Extended highlights of the Demons and Lions clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
West Coast v Fremantle
10 Jye Amiss (FRE)
8 Jordan Clark (FRE)
5 Murphy Reid (FRE)
3 Reuben Ginbey (WCE)
2 Caleb Serong (FRE)
1 Heath Chapman (FRE)
1 Luke Ryan (FRE)
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00:54
Dockers spearheads land first blows to open Derby
Josh Treacy opens the 62nd Western Derby in a big way before Patrick Voss converts a quick Fremantle rebound
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00:36
Aerial Ryan soars to almost end 'seven-long-year' wait
Luke Ryan gets the perfect sit and sticks an eye-catching mark before his set shot fades left to continue his long goal drought
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00:59
Eagles guns get busy as Lindsay fires first goal
Elliot Yeo curls a beauty before Josh Lindsay snaps his maiden career major as Tim Kelly and Harley Reid begin to impact
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00:33
Defender salutes with passion after Harley's costly call
Jordan Clark boots his first goal of the season after Harley Reid is penalised for jumping the gun in this incident
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00:55
Tough Waterman leads from front in wild start to half
Jake Waterman opens his account before a collision with Luke Ryan sees him come from the field for treatment
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00:46
Sweet-striking Amiss finds range as Freo breaks away
Jye Amiss adds two lovely third-term majors to his tally as the Dockers’ margin continues to grow
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00:29
Slick Shai pops up with late Derby delight
Shai Bolton crumbs cleverly and threads his first major with a quick-moving curler
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08:13
Highlights: West Coast v Fremantle
The Eagles and Dockers clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:29
Quick Recap: West Coast v Fremantle
Short highlights of the Eagles and Dockers clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:08
Full post-match, R6: Eagles
Watch West Coast’s press conference after round six’s match against Fremantle
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01:48
Clinical Clark crowned best on in elite Derby outing
Jordan Clark is awarded his first Glendinning–Allan Medal after collecting 27 disposals and 11 score involvements in a damaging display
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10:42
Full post-match, R6: Dockers
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round six’s match against West Coast
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20:08
Mini-Match: West Coast v Fremantle
Extended highlights of the Eagles and Dockers clash in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
LEADERBOARD
42 Zak Butters PORT
40 Nick Daicos COLL
30 Max Gawn MELB
28 Marcus Bontempelli WB
28 Christian Petracca GCFC
27 Max Holmes GEEL
26 Isaac Heeney SYD
26 Bailey Smith GEEL
25 Justin McInerney SYD
25 Clayton Oliver GWS
25 Callum Wilkie STK
21 Caleb Serong FRE
20 Nick Blakey SYD
20 Finn Callaghan GWS
20 Brodie Grundy SYD
20 Jason Horne-Francis PORT
20 Jai Newcombe HAW
20 Sam Walsh CARL
20 Nick Watson HAW
19 Will Ashcroft BL
19 Wayne Milera ADEL
19 Lachie Neale BL
19 Harry Sheezel NMFC
19 Jack Sinclair STK
