COLLINGWOOD star Nick Daicos has surged clear in the race for the AFL Coaches Association's Champion Player Award, while Patrick Cripps' hot form continued.
Daicos polled 10 votes for his 37-disposal, three-goal performance against Richmond at the MCG on Saturday.
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That saw him climb onto 93 votes overall to be 15 clear of Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli, who had the bye in round 16.
Luke Jackson took home six votes for his performance in Fremantle's comfortable win over Gold Coast to sit third on 76.
Cripps landed nine votes in Carlton's victory against West Coast to move onto 58 for the season, but his form under interim coach Josh Fraser has been red hot.
Since Fraser took over from Michael Voss, Cripps has polled 46 of a possible 60 votes.
Daicos' display was one of five perfect 10s in round 16, alongside Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe, Port Adelaide star Zak Butters, North Melbourne's Harry Sheezel and Docker Andrew Brayshaw.
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.
Brisbane v Sydney
9 Chad Warner (SYD)
8 Will Ashcroft (BL)
5 Conor McKenna (BL)
4 Zac Bailey (BL)
2 Josh Dunkley (BL)
2 Levi Ashcroft (BL)
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20:08
Mini-Match: Brisbane v Sydney
Extended highlights of the Lions and Swans clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:21
Full post-match, R16: Swans
Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 16’s match against Brisbane
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07:35
Full post-match, R16: Lions
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 16’s match against Sydney
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03:29
Quick Recap: Brisbane v Sydney
Short highlights of the Lions and Swans clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:18
Highlights: Brisbane v Sydney
The Lions and Swans clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:41
Swan's late tackle on star sparks fireworks near Lions bench
Will Edwards may find himself under MRO scrutiny after this tackle on Lachie Neale
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00:33
Lohmann goes full showman with magical pair
Kai Lohmann enjoys himself in the final quarter, slotting two eye-catching goals to finish in style
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01:24
Confusion in the commentary box after Morris goal is ruled out
Logan Morris is ruled to have left his line after the three-quarter time siren, resulting in his would-be major being disallowed
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00:33
‘That’s him at his absolute best’: Rayner bullocks his way home
Cam Rayner shrugs off the defence with a powerful burst before finishing truly to extend Brisbane's lead
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00:47
Goal of the Year? Warner's electrifying solo burst blows the Gabba away
Chad Warner intercepts the footy, tears down the wing, sells a superb dummy and finishes in one of the plays of the season
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00:50
Dean Cox’s reaction says it all after kick-in howler
Sydney coach Dean Cox wears the frustration after Riley Bice's costly error allows Levi Ashcroft to cash in the easiest of goals
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00:57
All ends well for Bailey after bizarre double take
Zac Bailey is called to play on while lining up for goal, but a high tackle seconds later earns him another shot
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00:42
You can’t afford to fumble around the Chad
Chad Warner pounces on a costly Lions turnover and drills a superb goal from beyond 50
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00:30
‘That’s a statement’: Zac goes whack with bone-crunching bump
Zac Bailey makes his presence felt early as Jake Lloyd takes a moment to recover
Hawthorn v Greater Western Sydney
10 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
6 Cameron Mackenzie (HAW)
6 Will Day (HAW)
4 Blake Hardwick (HAW)
2 Jack Ginnivan (HAW)
1 Callum Brown (GWS)
1 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
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20:08
Mini-Match: Hawthorn v GWS
Extended highlights of the Hawks and Giants clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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11:08
Full post-match, R16: Hawks
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08:49
Full post-match, R16: Giants
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03:29
Quick Recap: Hawthorn v GWS
Short highlights of the Hawks and Giants clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: Hawthorn v GWS
The Hawks and Giants clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:38
Chol patrol: Hawk makes gun Giant pay not once, but twice
Mabior Chol intercepts Lachie Whitfield's shoddy kick-in before running him down in a fierce tackle later in the term
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00:42
Brown in town after half-time with much-needed pair
Callum Brown ignites the Giants in the third term with a couple of strong marks and finishes
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00:34
Hawks take no chances with Watson's hamstring concern
Nick Watson is ruled out at half-time after suffering hamstring tightness while chasing an opponent in the second term
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00:30
Ginni explodes with emotion after brilliant breakaway goal
Jack Ginnivan bursts clear of multiple Giants, snaps a brilliant major and celebrates with plenty of passion
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01:26
Giants rocked by devastating double injury blow
Brent Daniels' night ends with a calf injury before Max Gruzewski is also ruled out after hurting his knee moments later
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00:42
Typical Wizard stunner sparks new Harry Potter theme tune
Nick Watson delivers another spellbinding finish as fitting wizardry music rings around the venue
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01:09
'He was one step over': Commentators query costly interchange infringement
Finn Callaghan is penalised for failing to enter the field through the interchange zone, gifting Calsher Dear a certain major
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00:47
From first-rate tackle to first goal: Young Hawk bursts onto scene
Jack Dalton’s strong tackle leads to his first goal for Hawthorn as he celebrates a special moment in brown and gold
Carlton v West Coast
9 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
8 Sam Walsh (CARL)
7 Ben Ainsworth (CARL)
4 George Hewett (CARL)
1 Lachie Cowan (CARL)
1 Harley Reid (WCE)
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20:11
Mini-Match: Carlton v West Coast
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08:57
Full post-match, R16: Blues
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08:34
Full post-match, R16: Eagles
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08:17
Highlights: Carlton v West Coast
The Blues and Eagles clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:29
Quick Recap: Carlton v West Coast
Short highlights of the Blues and Eagles clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:30
One last piece of Jagga swagger on the siren for more Blues joy
Jagga Smith beats the buzzer to sneak in an awesome goal and cap off another red-hot performance from Carlton
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00:38
'Get on your feet Carlton fans!': Blues recruits get Marvel rocking
Ben Ainsworth and Will Hayward send the home crowd into a frenzy with two stunning finishes from outside 50
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00:52
‘Run, run, Harry’: McKay celebrates with crowd after riveting goal
Harry McKay is the beneficiary of a slick team chain and bursts into space for an exciting major
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00:56
Blue’s magical bender breaks the laws of physics
Talor Byrne defies logic with this outrageous curler in the pocket to stun the home crowd
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00:59
‘This is my house’: Great theatre as Cripps gets one back on Reid
Patrick Cripps and Harley Reid trade banter once again, this time after the Carlton captain claims the spotlight with a cracking goal
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00:42
‘The two No.1s combine’: Harley and Duursma light it up early
West Coast shows off its talented young brigade as No.1 draft picks Harley Reid and Willem Duursma both hit the scoreboard in quick time
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00:41
‘Harley enjoyed it’: Reid denies Cripps’ ‘don’t argue’ in fiery tackle
Harley Reid nails Patrick Cripps in a superb tackle, catching the Carlton skipper holding the ball
Collingwood v Richmond
10 Nick Daicos (COLL)
7 Tim Taranto (RICH)
7 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
2 Josh Daicos (COLL)
2 Lachie Schultz (COLL)
1 Dan Houston (COLL)
1 Jack Crisp (COLL)
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20:11
Mini-Match: Collingwood v Richmond
Extended highlights of the Magpies and Tigers clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:28
Quick Recap: Collingwood v Richmond
Short highlights of the Magpies and Tigers clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: Collingwood v Richmond
The Magpies and Tigers clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:39
Full post-match, R16: Magpies
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round 16’s match against Richmond
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02:31
Dominant Daicos brings big numbers in clinical day
Nick Daicos boots three majors to go with 37 disposals and 14 score involvements in a massive performance
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10:36
Full post-match, R16: Tigers
Watch Richmond’s press conference after round 16’s match against Collingwood
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00:52
'Boundary-line brilliance': Magic Mansell fires elite GOTY contender
Rhyan Mansell works the angles to perfection with an incredible finish from the pocket
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00:48
Fire the Grlj: Young Tiger owns special MCG moment
Sam Grlj moves forward to drills his first AFL goal and he celebrates with a roar
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01:08
Terrific Tim leads the way with sweet triple treat
Tim Taranto keeps Richmond in the contest with three third-term majors as Seth Campbell shows his fast feet
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00:55
Clinical Pies keep firing and smiling as everything sticks
Jordan De Goey caps off a slick Collingwood attack before Pat Lipinski holds on to a fast pass to add another
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00:56
Soccering Mansell turns talisman in quick counter strike
Rhyan Mansell gets into World Cup spirit with a speedy dash and finish off the deck
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01:01
Young Tiger strikes a pose as Alger doubles up
Jasper Alger boots Richmond's first two majors and repeats his unique celebration
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00:37
Dangerous Daicos brings the heat with neat start
Nick Daicos is rewarded for a strong tackle on Toby Nankervis and he converts the opening major
Port Adelaide v Adelaide
10 Zak Butters (PORT)
7 Jordon Sweet (PORT)
7 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
2 Darcy Fogarty (ADEL)
2 Mitchell Georgiades (PORT)
2 Josh Lai (PORT)
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20:13
Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Power and Crows clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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12:56
Full post-match, R16: Power
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07:18
Full post-match, R16: Crows
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03:28
Quick Recap: Port Adelaide v Adelaide
Short highlights of the Power and Crows clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:18
Highlights: Port Adelaide v Adelaide
The Power and Crows clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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02:34
Zak attack: Power star shines bright on big stage
Zak Butters takes home the Showdown Medal after his stellar performance including 37 disposals and 13 clearances
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01:26
'Bizarre' goal line call creates confusion in rare moment
Ben Keays converts truly after the ball appeared to cross the line before he was paid a free kick
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00:28
‘Frequent flyer gets some more points’: Georgiades soars skyward
Mitch Georgiades gets the sit and sticks a huge hanger as Port Adelaide continues to dominate
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00:47
Super Zadow snap brings frenzy in massive moment
Mitch Zadow bends his first AFL goal and he celebrates to the home crowd in style
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00:51
Brilliant Berry's shining double brings buffer
Joe Berry curls consecutive goals to propel Port Adelaide into the main break
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00:45
'World Cup time': Durdin nets crafty Showdown volley
Corey Durdin flushes a cracking soccer finish out of the air to excite the home faithful
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00:56
'Dribbles in his sleep': Insane Rachele bends GOTY contender
Josh Rachele bounces through an outstanding goal from the boundary to get Adelaide fans buzzing
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00:42
‘Wanted it more than anybody else’: JHF sets the scene
Jason Horne-Francis slots a gritty snapping finish to open the Showdown in style
North Melbourne v Essendon
10 Harry Sheezel (NMFC)
7 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
6 Caleb Daniel (NMFC)
5 Sam Durham (ESS)
1 Colby McKercher (NMFC)
1 Luke Parker (NMFC)
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20:12
Mini-Match: North Melbourne v Essendon
Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Bombers clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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10:00
Full post-match, R16: Kangaroos
Watch Nth Melbourne’s press conference after round 16’s match against Essendon
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06:33
Full post-match, R16: Bombers
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02:30
Clean and clinical: Super Sheez collects 43 in elite outing
Harry Sheezel amasses 43 disposals and impacts with 15 score involvements to keep North Melbourne inside the top 10
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03:29
Quick Recap: North Melbourne v Essendon
Short highlights of the Kangaroos and Bombers clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:16
Highlights: North Melbourne v Essendon
The Kangaroos and Bombers clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:48
'Launched at it like a missile': Clunking Caddy flies high
Nate Caddy charges at the footy and brings down a crunching aerial mark before converting sweetly
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01:36
'That's extraordinary': Bombers awarded bizarre goal after lengthy review
Nate Caddy is awarded the major from a goal-line scrap, despite Bombers players barely celebrating
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00:38
'Magnificent' bender brings hope as El Achkar goes big
Hussien El Achkar curls through a massive snap from the boundary to keep Essendon in the contest
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00:51
Desperate Trembath makes young Bomber pay in costly play
Cooper Trembath stalks Jacob Farrow and strips him of the footy before converting his great chase
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00:48
Cool Konstanty doubles up to keep Roos rolling
Jacob Konstanty nails two second-term majors to keep North Melbourne ticking on the scoreboard
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00:41
Roaring Durham gets hands dirty with fine finish
Sam Durham snaps Essendon's first major with this contested curling effort
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00:41
Running LDU sets the tone with super solo goal
Luke Davies-Uniacke charges from the wing and drills an impressive individual finish in the opening stages
Fremantle v Gold Coast
10 Andrew Brayshaw (FRE)
6 Michael Frederick (FRE)
6 Luke Jackson (FRE)
4 Brennan Cox (FRE)
3 Murphy Reid (FRE)
1 Karl Worner (FRE)
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20:11
Mini-Match: Fremantle v Gold Coast
Extended highlights of the Dockers and Suns clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:41
Full post-match, R16: Dockers
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round 16’s match against Gold Coast
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07:00
Full post-match, R16: Suns
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 16’s match against Fremantle
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02:11
Big man, big moments: Watch Jackson dominate once again
Luke Jackson continues his red-hot form with another complete display, combining slick ball use, strong marking and two goals
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03:29
Quick Recap: Fremantle v Gold Coast
Short highlights of the Dockers and Suns clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: Fremantle v Gold Coast
The Dockers and Suns clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:47
‘That’s what he’s capable of’: Jye high in towering late mark
Jye Amiss reels in a strong contested grab late in the term before a score review confirms his goal
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00:38
Suns finally find third goal with three minutes left
Jed Walter gets on the board late on an otherwise miserable night for Gold Coast
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00:54
‘Watch them come from everywhere’: Darcy mobbed after return goal
All smiles around Optus Stadium as returning ruckman Sean Darcy notches a feel-good major
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00:29
Dimma looks like he's seen a ghost after gun’s howler
Damien Hardwick reacts in disbelief after Mac Andrew’s shoddy handball goes straight to the Dockers
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00:59
‘Look at the swagger!’: Action Jackson doing as he pleases
Luke Jackson adds another big goal to his outstanding season before setting one up for Patrick Voss moments later
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01:15
Fast Freddy: Dockers livewire erupts with first three goals
Michael Frederick makes a blistering start, booting the opening three goals of the contest
LEADERBOARD
93 Nick Daicos COLL
78 Marcus Bontempelli WB
76 Luke Jackson FRE
69 Isaac Heeney SYD
65 Max Holmes GEEL
64 Zak Butters PORT
64 Jai Newcombe HAW
60 Max Gawn MELB
58 Patrick Cripps CARL
55 Bailey Smith GEEL
54 Kysaiah Pickett MELB
52 Jason Horne-Francis PORT
52 Lachie Neale BL
