CHRISTIAN Petracca has moved back into the top five in the race for the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year, polling for the fourth time in five games this season.
Petracca picked up nine votes in Gold Coast's win over Greater Western Sydney as his Suns teammate John Noble also got nine votes.
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Petracca is now on 37 votes for the year, level in equal fourth spot with Geelong's Max Holmes, who picked up 10 in the Cats' win over North Melbourne.
Collingwood's Nick Daicos (two votes in round eight) is on top with 50 votes, ahead of Zak Butters on 48 (zero in round eight) and Marcus Bontempelli on 41 (five in round eight).
Joining Holmes in getting a perfect 10 votes in round eight was Fremantle's Shai Bolton, Richmond's Noah Balta, St Kilda's Rowan Marshall and Sydney's Malcolm Rosas jnr.
Connor MacDonald and Dan Houston shared best on ground honours in Hawthorn's draw with Collingwood, getting eight votes each, while three players - Aliir Aliir, Wayne Milera and Sam Berry - got eight votes in the Showdown on Friday night and Hugh McCluggage and Darcy Wilmot got nine each in Brisbane's win over Essendon.
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.
Collingwood v Hawthorn
8 Connor MacDonald (HAW)
8 Dan Houston (COLL)
4 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
4 Massimo D'Ambrosio (HAW)
2 Nick Watson (HAW)
2 Nick Daicos (COLL)
1 Lachie Schultz (COLL)
1 Brayden Maynard (COLL)
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20:12
Mini-Match: Collingwood v Hawthorn
Extended highlights of the Magpies and Hawks clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:02
Full post-match, R8: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round eight’s match against Collingwood
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08:35
Full post-match, R8: Magpies
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round eight’s match against Hawthorn
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03:29
Quick Recap: Collingwood v Hawthorn
Short highlights of the Magpies and Hawks clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: Collingwood v Hawthorn
The Magpies and Hawks clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:05
Last two mins: Hawk's on-the-siren goal levels scores with brave Pies
The thrilling final moments between Collingwood and Hawthorn in round eight
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00:42
‘Did he just twist an ankle?’: Physio tumbles twice in rare scenes
A physio has a couple of unfortunate slips during the final term and seems to come off worse for wear
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00:42
Daicos from downtown: Star Pie catches all by surprise
Nick Daicos fools everyone with a terrific strike from outside 50 to lift the Magpies
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00:33
Hocus pocus: Wizard’s insane handball trick sparks buzzer beater
Nick Watson strikes again with a sensational bit of play to set up a crucial goal on the siren for Calsher Dear
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00:42
Two on the menu for Macdonald as Hollywood Hawks get to work
Connor Macdonald shows his craft around the goals with two handy snags in the third quarter
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00:38
A Wizard special: 'G left spellbound by Watson's flashy goal
Nick Watson crumbs the pack to perfection and bursts towards the big sticks in a flash for an electric major
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00:34
Mount Buller: Pie on a high after first for club
Jack Buller is swarmed by teammates after notching his maiden major for Collingwood
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00:47
It had to be Jack: Ginni nails 'big kick' to bring Hawks back
Jack Ginnivan stands up against his former club, converting an important goal to stem the bleeding
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01:18
‘As good as you’ll see from a half-back’: Houston’s stunning surge
Dan Houston racks up four touches in a relentless chain before delivering the assist to Angus Anderson
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00:42
Hawk’s opener catches the eye after selling candy to Pie
Massimo D'Ambrosio fools his opponent before slotting a cracking opening goal on his preferred foot
Western Bulldogs v Fremantle
10 Shai Bolton (FRE)
8 Luke Jackson (FRE)
5 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
3 Hayden Young (FRE)
3 Bailey Dale (WB)
1 Josh Treacy (FRE)
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14:58
Full post-match, R8: Bulldogs
Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round eight’s match against Fremantle
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09:32
Full post-match, R8: Dockers
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round eight’s match against Western Bulldogs
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03:29
Quick Recap: Western Bulldogs v Fremantle
Short highlights of the Bulldogs and Dockers clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:16
Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Fremantle
The Bulldogs and Dockers clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:39
Brilliant Bont gets Dogs barking as door stays ajar
Marcus Bontempelli launches a super goal from distance as the Western Bulldogs keep on coming
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00:41
'One of the goals of the year': Incredible Young bends gem
Hayden Young kicks a stunning banana from the pocket for his third major in quick time as Fremantle takes command
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01:03
'He's turned the game': Electric Young delivers double blow
Hayden Young stamps his presence on the game with two terrific majors in no time as Fremantle surges
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00:36
Rocket from the pocket: Switkowski sizzler fires Freo up
Sam Switkowski slots a superb finish from the boundary as Fremantle cuts the margin
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00:43
'What a moment to strike': Reid's buzzer beater stuns
Murphy Reid just beats the half-time siren with a terrific finish from range and Luke Beveridge reacts with frustration
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00:45
Brilliant Bulldogs brace leaves Longmuir livid
Rhylee West brings the fend before Laitham Vandermeer caps off a swift chain as Justin Longmuir fumes in the coaches box
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00:56
'Fearless in the air': Inspiring Naughton back with a bang
Aaron Naughton bounces back from last week's horror incident with two first-term contested marks and majors
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00:32
Flying Luke brings dukes with towering grab and goal
Luke Jackson gets the sit on Buku Khamis and sticks an impressive aerial mark before converting nicely
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00:51
Rapid Richards snap gives Bulldogs first bite
Ed Richards kicks a superb goal within seconds of the opening bounce after a great handball chain
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20:12
Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Fremantle
Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Dockers clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Adelaide v Port Adelaide
8 Aliir Aliir (PORT)
8 Wayne Milera (ADEL)
8 Sam Berry (ADEL)
2 Joshua Rachele (ADEL)
2 Ollie Wines (PORT)
2 Brayden Cook (ADEL)
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20:03
Mini-Match: Adelaide v Port Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Crows and Power clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:12
Full post-match, R8: Power
Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round eight’s match against Adelaide
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10:40
Full post-match, R8: Crows
Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round eight’s match against Port Adelaide
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02:24
Berry sweet: Sam receives Showdown honours in prolific outing
Sam Berry is judged best afield in Showdown 59 after collecting 29 disposals and 19 tackles in a gritty performance
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03:25
Quick Recap: Adelaide v Port Adelaide
Short highlights of the Crows and Power clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:13
Highlights: Adelaide v Port Adelaide
The Crows and Power clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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05:34
Last two mins: Cook's clutch kick steals Showdown at the death
The thrilling final moments between Adelaide and Port Adelaide in round eight
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00:57
Murray magic: Young Crow stands up on biggest stage
Third-gamer Toby Murray boots his first AFL goal with a boundary beauty before popping up again to impact for Adelaide
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00:50
'It's Izak time!': Rankine steps up in massive moment
Izak Rankine finishes his own work from the clearance to kick a ripping major on the run
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01:33
Chorus of boos drowns out Adelaide Oval after huge moments
Zak Butters is awarded a contentious free kick and salutes late in the half after Izak Rankine is penalised for running too far
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00:29
Exciting Rachele bounces a beauty as level rises
Josh Rachele shows his clean skills in traffic to bend through a smart finish as the game starts to open up
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00:43
Clever Keays finds the gap to give Crows life
Ben Keays crumbs the pack to perfection in a vital goal for Adelaide in a low-scoring first half
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01:05
Star Crow sidelined as innocuous incident brings Crows blow
Taylor Walker is ruled out of the game with a hamstring injury after coming to the bench in the first term
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00:45
Power stars electrify early to kickstart rivalry in style
Mitch Georgiades and Ollie Wines make the most of their opportunities to open Showdown 59
Essendon v Brisbane
9 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
9 Darcy Wilmot (BL)
4 Zac Bailey (BL)
3 Cameron Rayner (BL)
2 Kai Lohmann (BL)
2 Ryan Lester (BL)
1 Sam Durham (ESS)
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20:13
Mini-Match: West Coast v Richmond
Extended highlights of the Eagles and Tigers clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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10:00
Full post-match, R8: Tigers
Watch Richmond’s press conference after round eight’s match against West Coast
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03:29
Quick Recap: West Coast v Richmond
Short highlights of the Eagles and Tigers clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:12
Full post-match, R8: Eagles
Watch West Coast’s press conference after round eight’s match against Richmond
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08:13
Highlights: West Coast v Richmond
The Eagles and Tigers clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:16
Last two mins: Tigers pounce on Eagles for first win in 287 days
The thrilling final moments between West Coast and Richmond in round eight
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00:51
'One of his best': Yeo goes solo to inspire Eagles
Elliot Yeo wins the footy in the centre and follows up to boot a wonderful dancing finish to fire his side up
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00:41
Curling Kane keeps Tigers cooking after rapid chain
Kane McAuliffe finishes off a quick Richmond attack from half back with a beautiful banana
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00:48
Malakai magic: Champion's first goal brings iconic celebration
Malakai Champion threads his maiden AFL major and he shows what it means in front of the home faithful
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00:47
'Special' Reid stuns again with crazy Goal of the Year contender
Harley Reid charges from the centre bounce and slips his way through traffic to boot an incredible solo finish
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00:29
Star Tiger can't catch a break with another injury blow
Dion Prestia is ruled out the game with a calf injury just minutes into the opening term
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00:33
Crafty Tigers put skills on show with quick double
Seth Campbell finishes off Tom Lynch's clever work before Jonty Faull goes all the way from range
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00:47
'Rockstar Harley' fires first with swift ripper
Harley Reid gets the home crowd excited with a lovely smooth-moving opener
West Coast v Richmond
10 Noah Balta (RICH)
6 Harley Reid (WCE)
5 Jack Ross (RICH)
4 Seth Campbell (RICH)
4 Kane McAuliffe (RICH)
1 Elliot Yeo (WCE)
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20:13
Mini-Match: West Coast v Richmond
Extended highlights of the Eagles and Tigers clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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10:00
Full post-match, R8: Tigers
Watch Richmond’s press conference after round eight’s match against West Coast
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03:29
Quick Recap: West Coast v Richmond
Short highlights of the Eagles and Tigers clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:12
Full post-match, R8: Eagles
Watch West Coast’s press conference after round eight’s match against Richmond
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08:13
Highlights: West Coast v Richmond
The Eagles and Tigers clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:16
Last two mins: Tigers pounce on Eagles for first win in 287 days
The thrilling final moments between West Coast and Richmond in round eight
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00:51
'One of his best': Yeo goes solo to inspire Eagles
Elliot Yeo wins the footy in the centre and follows up to boot a wonderful dancing finish to fire his side up
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00:41
Curling Kane keeps Tigers cooking after rapid chain
Kane McAuliffe finishes off a quick Richmond attack from half back with a beautiful banana
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00:48
Malakai magic: Champion's first goal brings iconic celebration
Malakai Champion threads his maiden AFL major and he shows what it means in front of the home faithful
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00:47
'Special' Reid stuns again with crazy Goal of the Year contender
Harley Reid charges from the centre bounce and slips his way through traffic to boot an incredible solo finish
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00:29
Star Tiger can't catch a break with another injury blow
Dion Prestia is ruled out the game with a calf injury just minutes into the opening term
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00:33
Crafty Tigers put skills on show with quick double
Seth Campbell finishes off Tom Lynch's clever work before Jonty Faull goes all the way from range
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00:47
'Rockstar Harley' fires first with swift ripper
Harley Reid gets the home crowd excited with a lovely smooth-moving opener
Geelong v North Melbourne
10 Max Holmes (GEEL)
8 Tristan Xerri (NMFC)
5 Connor O'Sullivan (GEEL)
4 Shaun Mannagh (GEEL)
2 Oisin Mullin (GEEL)
1 Jy Simpkin (NMFC)
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20:11
Mini-Match: Geelong v North Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Cats and Kangaroos clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:15
Full post-match, R8: Cats
Watch Geelong’s press conference after round eight’s match against Nth Melbourne
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01:18
Mannagh the man about town with fabulous four
Shaun Mannagh delivers a starring role in the forward half to steer Geelong to another home win
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03:29
Quick Recap: Geelong v North Melbourne
Short highlights of the Cats and Kangaroos clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:15
Highlights: Geelong v North Melbourne
The Cats and Kangaroos clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:00
Full post-match, R8: Kangaroos
Watch Nth Melbourne’s press conference after round eight’s match against Geelong
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00:42
Magic Mannagh shows bag of tricks with elite pair
Shaun Mannagh bounces a beauty before selling some sweet candy for two slick final-term majors
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00:41
Crafty Holmes hammers another as Cats charge
Max Holmes slots a superb goal after a clean collect to put his side in control
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00:30
Flying Dempsey scales the skies with super speccy
Ollie Dempsey clunks a terrific aerial mark and kicks truly as Geelong hits back
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00:20
Is Cats star in MRO trouble for this high hit on key Roo?
Connor O'Sullivan could land himself in hot water after making high contact off the footy on Nick Larkey
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00:36
Xerri caught in controversy as huge call costs Roos
Tristan Xerri gives away a crucial reversal free kick for rubbing the head of Oisin Mullin as a shot on goal goes begging
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00:56
Rising Roos fight back with dazzling double
North Melbourne cuts the margin with two terrific long strikes from Colby McKercher and Paul Curtis
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00:30
Mannagh's missile make it three as Cats blitz early
Shaun Mannagh launches a stunner from distance as Geelong continues its strong start
Carlton v St Kilda
10 Rowan Marshall (STK)
7 Cooper Sharman (STK)
5 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK)
4 Bradley Hill (STK)
2 Max Hall (STK)
2 Mitch Owens (STK)
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20:12
Mini-Match: Carlton v St Kilda
Extended highlights of the Blues and Saints clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:51
Full post-match, R8: Saints
Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round eight’s match against Carlton
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10:51
Full post-match, R8: Blues
Watch Carlton’s press conference after round eight’s match against St Kilda
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03:28
Quick Recap: Carlton v St Kilda
Short highlights of the Blues and Saints clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:15
Highlights: Carlton v St Kilda
The Blues and Saints clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:42
Tensions boil over as Henry’s double blow kicks Saints clear
Liam Henry goals from close range and a push from Harry Dean on the line ensures he makes Carlton pay twice
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00:47
Cottrell taunt comes under the microscope
A tester for the AFL’s new taunting rule as Matthew Cottrell rubs Rowan Marshall’s head during the second term
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00:24
Former teammates clash in fiery exchange after Cripps' rough tackle
Jack Silvagni and his former skipper Patrick Cripps come together in a heated moment
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00:45
Mighty Mitch does it all to extend lead
Mitch McGovern feints a handball before snapping truly to give his side a handy buffer heading into half-time
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00:42
High-flying Carroll launches from three deep
Matthew Carroll rises high for this ripping mark and slots it home to continue Carlton's momentum
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00:48
De Koning fires early against former side in as crowd gets loud
Tom De Koning takes a strong mark and converts truly against old club and the Carlton fans react to the moment
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00:47
Milestone man Evans strikes quickly
Francis Evans snaps truly in his 50th AFL game to deliver a quick response for his side
Sydney v Melbourne
10 Malcolm Rosas Jr (SYD)
8 Brodie Grundy (SYD)
5 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
4 Kysaiah Pickett (MELB)
2 Justin McInerney (SYD)
1 Joel Amartey (SYD)
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20:08
Mini-Match: Sydney v Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Swans and Demons clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:00
Full post-match, R8: Swans
Watch Sydney’s press conference after round eight’s match against Melbourne
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08:45
Full post-match, R8: Demons
Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round eight’s match against Sydney
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03:29
Quick Recap: Sydney v Melbourne
Short highlights of the Swans and Demons clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:15
Highlights: Sydney v Melbourne
The Swans and Demons clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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04:40
Last two mins: Late 50m settles Swans nerves after Dees’ late push
The thrilling final moments between Sydney and Melbourne in round eight
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00:24
Soaring Heeney lands typical leaping hanger in big fly
Isaac Heeney gets the sit and brings down an elite aerial speccy to excite the home crowd
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00:47
'Loved' Grundy swarmed after special goal and celebration
Brodie Grundy threads a fine finish in his 250th game and his teammates, family and friends celebrate the star's moment
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00:45
'Don't write the Dees off yet': Dazzling double opens door
Bailey Laurie turns through a skilful finish before Tom Sparrow's super stoppage goal cuts the margin
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00:48
Identical gems bring noise as big Swan triples up
Tom Papley threads a boundary beauty before Joel Amartey repeats the dose from the same spot for his third major
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01:28
Unlikely goalscoring hero boots five in a half
With six goals in his first season at the Swans, Malcolm Rosas jnr added another five in a stunning first half against Melbourne
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00:56
Pickett grimaces as Grundy fells youngster after Max impact
Latrelle Pickett receives medical attention after being elbowed by Brodie Grundy following Max Gawn's clean finish
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00:48
Scintillating Dees electrify early with awesome double
Jacob van Rooyen snaps an impressive finish from the boundary before Caleb Windsor activates the jets for a running beauty
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00:42
Key Demon out of game early in big injury blow
Brody Mihocek is ruled out of the remainder of the match after sustaining a hamstring injury in this incident
Gold Coast v Greater Western Sydney
9 Christian Petracca (GCFC)
9 John Noble (GCFC)
4 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
3 Bodhi Uwland (GCFC)
2 Mac Andrew (GCFC)
2 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
1 Clayton Oliver (GWS)
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20:15
Mini-Match: Gold Coast v GWS
Extended highlights of the Suns and Giants clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:23
Quick Recap: Gold Coast v GWS
Short highlights of the Suns and Giants clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:50
Full post-match, R8: Suns
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round eight’s match against GWS
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05:21
Full post-match, R8: Giants
Watch GWS’s press conference after round eight’s match against Gold Coast
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08:16
Highlights: Gold Coast v GWS
The Suns and Giants clash in round eight of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:39
Petracca and Oliver reunite in warm post-game embrace
Former premiership teammates Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver share a quick post-siren catch-up in their first meeting since leaving Melbourne
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00:45
'He's given him a little slap': Sun's bizarre brain fade
Ben Long could catch the eye of the MRO in this costly moment after appearing to slap Clayton Oliver, resulting in a 50m penalty
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00:41
Ferocious Sun tackle sets up another major
Ben King sets the tone in the fourth quarter with this tenacious tackle and silky snap
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01:28
Sun faces nervous MRO wait as tackle stuns Giant
Sam Clohesy treads hot water after his tackle on Ryan Angwin is deemed dangerous and leaves the Giant dazed
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00:47
'That's brilliant': Pouncing Petracca kicks a pearler
Christian Petracca continues to lead the Suns with his second major of the game coming from a forward stoppage
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01:00
'Jamarra gets his moment': Ugle-Hagan bends home ripper
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan shows his footy smarts with this clever crumb and curler to extend the Suns’ lead
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01:09
Big Ben rocked after heavy landing
Play is stopped during the second quarter after Ben King was winded in this brutal marking contest
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00:57
Cadman answers with long-range bomb of his own
Aaron Cadman kicks the Giants' first with this superb strike after being set up by a trademark Finn Callaghan pass
LEADERBOARD
50 Nick Daicos (COLL)
48 Zak Butters (PORT)
41 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
37 Max Holmes (GEEL)
37 Christian Petracca (GCFC)
35 Shai Bolton (FRE)
35 Luke Jackson (FRE)
34 Brodie Grundy (SYD)
33 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
32 Callum Wilkie (STK)
31 Max Gawn (MELB)
31 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
31 Kysaiah Pickett (MELB)
