COLLINGWOOD superstar Nick Daicos is in pole position to win the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award for a second time having opened a 25-vote lead at the top of the standings.
Daicos picked up another 10 votes in the Magpies' win over Gold Coast on Saturday night, one of six players to get a perfect score from the coaches in round 17.
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With Marcus Bontempelli and Luke Jackson failing to poll a vote over the weekend, Daicos is now two-and-a-half games clear at the top with seven rounds remaining.
Daicos won the award in 2024 in just his third season in the AFL.
Max Gawn was another player to get a perfect 10 votes from the weekend, moving him up to fifth in the standings, while Jordan Dawson, Jake Stringer, George Hewett and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera also got 10 votes each.
Will Ashcroft got nine votes from Brisbane's win over Geelong on Thursday night, Brodie Grundy and Charlie Curnow got nine each from Sydney's win over the Western Bulldogs, while Jason Horne-Francis (nine) was voted best on ground in Port Adelaide's win over North Melbourne.
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.
Geelong v Brisbane
9 Will Ashcroft (BL)
5 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
5 Josh Dunkley (BL)
4 Zac Bailey (BL)
3 Kai Lohmann (BL)
3 Darcy Gardiner (BL)
1 Shannon Neale (GEEL)
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20:11
Mini-Match: Geelong v Brisbane
Extended highlights of the Cats and Lions clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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11:17
Full post-match, R17: Cats
Watch Geelong’s press conference after round 17’s match against Brisbane
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09:15
Full post-match, R17: Lions
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 17’s match against Geelong
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08:20
Highlights: Geelong v Brisbane
The Cats and Lions clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:29
Quick Recap: Geelong v Brisbane
Short highlights of the Cats and Lions clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:38
Cruel late Lions blow as key defender injures hammy
Brisbane suffers an injury headache in the final term as Darcy Gardiner pulls up sore with a hamstring issue
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01:15
'That's a phone down the drain': Scott snaps in coaches box
Chris Scott vents his frustration by slamming the phone after a non-free kick call leads to another Brisbane goal
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00:42
Boos ring out as 'villain' Rayner lets Cats faithful know about it
Cam Rayner gives the home crowd a cheeky reminder after nailing a timely major for the Lions
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01:37
AFL official steps in as reluctant Neale forced off after head knock
Lachie Neale cops an accidental knee to the head from a teammate before being directed from the field for a mandatory concussion assessment
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00:46
'Look at him': Fired-up Danger dazzles not once, but twice
Cats skipper Patrick Dangerfield conjures two moments of brilliance to spark GMHBA Stadium after a rough start
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02:43
EIGHT straight: Watch Brisbane's stunning first-quarter blitz
Every major from the Lions' scintillating run of eight unanswered goals in a breathtaking opening term on enemy territory
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00:51
Zac attack: Bailey haunts Cats again in blistering start
Zac Bailey joins Brisbane's early goal feast with a classy double as the visitors seize complete control
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00:55
Charlie cooks up two in opening minutes to silence the Cattery
The Lions couldn't have asked for a better start as Charlie Cameron bags two majors inside two minutes
Sydney v Western Bulldogs
9 Charlie Curnow (SYD)
9 Brodie Grundy (SYD)
5 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
4 Bailey Dale (WB)
2 James Jordon (SYD)
1 Will Edwards (SYD)
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20:06
Mini-Match: Sydney v Western Bulldogs
Extended highlights of the Swans and Bulldogs clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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13:59
Full post-match, R17: Bulldogs
Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round 17’s match against Sydney
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11:15
Full post-match, R17: Swans
Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 17’s match against Western Bulldogs
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03:29
Quick Recap: Sydney v Western Bulldogs
Short highlights of the Swans and Bulldogs clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:16
Highlights: Sydney v Western Bulldogs
The Swans and Bulldogs clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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02:11
Charlie's got the Dogs on a leash again with stunning six
Watch all six goals from Sydney recruit Charlie Curnow as he tears apart the Bulldogs for a second time this season
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01:13
‘All sorts of WWE about it’: Commentators react as Dog’s tumble sparks debate
The commentary team weighs in after Will Lewis hits the deck following a heated exchange and contact from Nick Blakey
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00:41
Heeney turns Houdini as pocket special wows SCG
Isaac Heeney produces a moment of magic from a tight angle, making good on a 'Heeney Houdini' sign in the crowd
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00:59
‘Completely unnecessary’: Dogs gifted goal as Gulden ‘floors’ Weightman
Aaron Naughton lands an easy major after Cody Weightman gets under Errol Gulden's skin and draws consecutive free kicks
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00:45
Tough Dog in hot water as bump catches Swan high
Matthew Kennedy may find himself under MRO scrutiny for this contact on Caiden Cleary in the second term
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00:30
Dogs dealt cruel blow as luckless recruit ruled out
Connor Budarick comes off second best in a tackle with Isaac Heeney and is forced out of the contest
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00:42
Grundy forgets he’s a ruckman as adventurous run goes wrong
Brodie Grundy backs himself with ball in hand but his bold burst doesn’t quite go to plan
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01:03
Charlie's cooking: Star Swan dishes up three in opening term
Charlie Curnow gives the Dogs headaches from the outset with three goals in the first quarter
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00:41
‘The finish is unbelievable’: Warner works his usual magic
Chad Warner receives the handball at speed and makes a difficult shot look easy
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00:45
Socceroos would be proud: Returning Swan opens in style
Hayden McLean marks his comeback with a clever soccer finish to bag the game's first goal
West Coast v Adelaide
10 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
8 Lachlan McAndrew (ADEL)
5 Darcy Fogarty (ADEL)
3 Izak Rankine (ADEL)
2 James Borlase (ADEL)
1 Ben Keays (ADEL)
1 Rory Laird (ADEL)
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20:07
Mini-Match: West Coast vs Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Eagles and Crows clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:41
Full post-match, R17: Crows
Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round 17’s match against West Coast
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08:57
Full post-match, R17: Eagles
Watch West Coast’s press conference after round 17’s match against Adelaide
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03:28
Quick Recap: West Coast v Adelaide
Short highlights of the Eagles and Crows clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: West Coast v Adelaide
The Eagles and Crows clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:47
Pocket perfection as Keays silences crowd
Ben Keays slots a steadier for the Crows after being offered some goal-kicking advice from the other side of the fence
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00:47
Eagles' bright spark sets up late charge
Jobe Shanahan keeps the Eagles in with a fighting chance after two goals in the third term
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01:05
Starcevich nails major moment as Optus Stadium finds voice
Brandon Starcevich lifts the Eagles fans up out of their seats after popping through his first in his new colours
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00:37
Early Crow: Walker denied goal thought to be 'rolling home'
More goal line drama as Adelaide falls victim to another unlucky bounce, this time involving a dribble kick from Taylor Walker
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00:37
Murray's 'monumental error' has commentators in hysterics
Toby Murray loses his footing in the square after a cruel bounce costs Adelaide a certain goal
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01:21
Fog rises with first-term hat-trick
Darcy Fogarty continues his hot run of form with three goals in the opening quarter
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00:54
Ready, set, Soligo: Crows off to a flyer out West
Jake Soligo threads the needle from the boundary with a brilliant running goal in the first 20 seconds of play
Hawthorn v Melbourne
10 Max Gawn (MELB)
8 Jacob Van Rooyen (MELB)
6 Bayley Fritsch (MELB)
2 Kysaiah Pickett (MELB)
2 Tom Sparrow (MELB)
2 Changkuoth Jiath (MELB)
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20:11
Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Hawks and Demons clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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04:50
Full post-match, R17: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round 17’s match against Melbourne
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03:29
Quick Recap: Hawthorn v Melbourne
Short highlights of the Hawks and Demons clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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05:36
Full post-match, R17: Demons
Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round 17’s match against Hawthorn
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08:17
Highlights: Hawthorn v Melbourne
The Hawks and Demons clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:38
Crazy scenes as hot Hawks fire 10 in a row to open door
Josh Ward gets Hawthorn off to a perfect final-term start before Connor Macdonald's class makes it even closer
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00:41
Sweet-striking Chol flushes twice to bring delight
Mabior Chol boots back-to-back majors with a pair of perfect finishes to cut the margin
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00:42
Electric Melbourne party rolls on as talls and smalls fire
Harry Sharp makes Hawthorn pay with a sweet snap before Jacob van Rooyen curls his fourth major in style
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02:03
Super Dees spearheads blow Hawks away in wild scenes
Bayley Fritsch boots three second-term majors as fellow forwards Jacob van Rooyen and Harrison Petty join in to build a massive margin
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00:41
'They're loving Tassie early': Cool Jefferson leads Dees dominance
Matt Jefferson caps off a quick Melbourne transition before setting up Bailey Laurie's smooth finish in a big term
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00:52
Langdon's boundary beauty wows UTAS in hot start
Ed Langdon dribbles a perfect finish from a tight angle as Melbourne charges from the blocks
Greater Western Sydney v Fremantle
10 Jake Stringer (GWS)
8 Toby Greene (GWS)
5 Lachie Ash (GWS)
3 Connor Idun (GWS)
3 Clayton Oliver (GWS)
1 Karl Worner (FRE)
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20:12
Mini-Match: GWS v Fremantle
Extended highlights of the Giants and Dockers clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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14:40
Full post-match, R17: Giants
Watch GWS’s press conference after round 17’s match against Fremantle
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01:59
Magnificent seven: Super Stringer goes large in huge upset
Jake Stringer fires a career-high seven majors to lead GWS to a shock win against the ladder leaders
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03:28
Quick Recap: GWS v Fremantle
Short highlights of the Giants and Dockers clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: GWS v Fremantle
The Giants and Dockers clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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10:32
Full post-match, R17: Dockers
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round 17’s match against GWS
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00:46
Debutant's inspiring tackle brings Stringer's high five
Jack Ough lays a superb rundown tackle in defence to set up Jake Stringer's fifth major in a huge moment
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00:45
Incredible Rowston wows crowd with boundary stunner
Harry Rowston slots an elite running goal from distance as GWS builds its lead in Canberra
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00:36
Star Giant ruled out after brutal head blow
Lachie Whitfield is removed from the match after receiving an incidental elbow to the head in this incident
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01:33
Livewires tussle in fiery Toby and Voss exchange
Callum Brown takes full advantage of a 50m penalty as Toby Greene and Patrick Voss battle it out off the ball
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00:46
Running Jackson is all class as Dockers get going
Luke Jackson finds space and drills a smooth-moving finish to get Fremantle on the board
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00:42
Soaring Stringer causing trouble with early double
Jake Stringer converts a superb mark in the opening seconds before snapping another in a great start
Gold Coast v Collingwood
10 Nick Daicos (COLL)
4 Bodhi Uwland (GCFC)
4 Tim Membrey (COLL)
4 Zeke Uwland (GCFC)
3 Ned Moyle (GCFC)
3 Josh Daicos (COLL)
1 Jeremy Howe (COLL)
1 Brayden Maynard (COLL)
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20:16
Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Collingwood
Extended highlights of the Suns and Magpies clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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05:31
Full post-match, R17: Suns
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 17’s match against Collingwood
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06:51
Full post-match, R17: Magpies
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round 17’s match against Gold Coast
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03:29
Quick Recap: Gold Coast v Collingwood
Short highlights of the Suns and Magpies clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:06
'If you're gonna come hit me cheaply': Maynard addresses Ben Long incident
Brayden Maynard opens up on the game's biggest flashpoint and explains his reaction to Ben Long's heavy bump
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08:20
Highlights: Gold Coast v Collingwood
The Suns and Magpies clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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04:50
Last two mins: Pies hold off Suns as late free to Daicos seals thrilling win
The thrilling final moments between Gold Coast and Collingwood in round 17
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00:46
Maynard, Long lock horns again in awkward clash as skipper strikes
Following their fiery half-time confrontation, Brayden Maynard and Ben Long meet again near the boundary before Noah Anderson slots a ripper
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00:42
Daicos pulls another rabbit out of the hat in ‘top-shelf’ finish
Nick Daicos somehow finds the space before delivering another moment of magic in front of goal
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00:41
Maynard in hot water as fiery aftermath draws umpire contact scrutiny
Brayden Maynard appears to make contact with an umpire in the fallout from Ben Long's heavy bump, with the incident likely to come under the MRO microscope
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04:05
Extraordinary scenes as ALL-IN brawl erupts after Maynard is floored
Ben Long's crunching bump on Brayden Maynard ignites ugly scenes as players from both sides race in, before tempers explode again at half-time
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00:54
‘Oh he’s got talent, this kid’: Patterson’s dream debut goal lifts the roof
Dylan Patterson announces himself in style, nailing a super first AFL major to send teammates and fans into raptures
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01:05
Petracca defies physics as epic banana spells GOTY contender
Christian Petracca turns to the crowd with arms outstretched after somehow curling home an outrageous finish
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01:04
McRae up and about after Daicos kick-in sparks electric team goal
A neat delivery from Nick Daicos ignites Collingwood's end-to-end surge, with Angus Anderson finishing the slick chain
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00:45
Zeke and destroy: Young Sun launches running rocket
Zeke Uwland backs himself and never looks like missing with a stunning strike on the burst
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00:57
'Little bit of spice already': Heated scuffle proves costly for Pies
Jed Walter's fierce tackle sets the tone before Ethan Read takes a strong mark, with a 50m penalty making the finish a formality
Richmond v Carlton
10 George Hewett (CARL)
8 Jagga Smith (CARL)
5 Tim Taranto (RICH)
3 Seth Campbell (RICH)
2 Adam Cerra (CARL)
1 Francis Evans (CARL)
1 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
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20:13
Mini-Match: Richmond v Carlton
Extended highlights of the Tigers and Blues clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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10:22
Full post-match, R17: Blues
Watch Carlton’s press conference after round 17’s match against Richmond
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10:05
Full post-match, R17: Tigers
Watch Richmond’s press conference after round 17’s match against Carlton
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03:27
Quick Recap: Richmond v Carlton
Short highlights of the Tigers and Blues clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:13
Highlights: Richmond v Carlton
The Tigers and Blues clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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04:08
Last two mins: Blues extend winning run in epic finish over Tigers
The thrilling final moments between Richmond and Carlton in round 17
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00:56
'Everyone stopped!': Players freeze expecting whistle in bizarre chain
George Hewett lands the major after Harry McKay is denied an arm chop free kick in a confusing sequence inside Carlton's forward 50
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00:36
Tiger ruled out after hard tackle
Jack Ross is ruled out of the match due to concussion after this tackle on Lachlan Cowan
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01:32
Blues and Tigers players tangle in wild quarter-time melee
Jasper Alger receives a free kick right near the quarter-time siren and converts moments before an all-in melee quickly breaks out
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00:55
Mansell magic: Dribbler rocks 'G
Rhyan Mansell electrifies the crowd with this incredible dribbling goal from the boundary
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00:43
Campbell's crumb turns ripper in a flash
Seth Campbell gathers the ball and drives home Richmond's first major of the night
Essendon v St Kilda
10 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK)
8 Bradley Hill (STK)
5 Max Hall (STK)
3 Darcy Wilson (STK)
2 Rowan Marshall (STK)
2 Hugo Garcia (STK)
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2:01:14
Match Replay: Essendon v St Kilda
The Bombers and Saints clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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20:08
Mini-Match: Essendon v St Kilda
Extended highlights of the Bombers and Saints clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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04:48
Full post-match, R17: Saints
Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round 17’s match against Essendon
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07:54
Full post-match, R17: Bombers
Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 17’s match against St Kilda
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02:49
Nasiah on fire: Watch star Saint's career-high 46-disposal showcase
The standout highlights from Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's personal-best 46-touch outing as St Kilda cruises
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03:27
Quick Recap: Essendon v St Kilda
Short highlights of the Bombers and Saints clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:15
Highlights: Essendon v St Kilda
The Bombers and Saints clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:36
Nate elevates: Caddy clunks a high-flyer
Nate Caddy soars super high before hanging on with the second grab
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00:43
'Well that's genius': Caddy, Kako combine for sweet soccer goal
Nate Caddy and Isaac Kako conjure an eye-catching major in a rare highlight for Bombers fans to enjoy
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00:45
Horror Bombers kick gifts another goal to Saints
Mason Redman drops his head in disbelief after his shoddy kick allows Liam Henry to stroll in for an easy major
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00:51
'That's a slow bowler at best!': Higgins rolls the arm over in party mode
Jack Higgins delivers a priceless celebration after adding to St Kilda's avalanche in the second quarter
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01:17
'Not sure we should be calling that': Commentators stunned as 50m call costs Bombers a goal
The commentary box weighs in after Archer Day-Wicks is penalised for holding Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera during a heated passage of play
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00:29
X marks the spot: Duursma elevates for tidy speccy
Xavier Duursma gets the perfect sit on Jack Higgins and reels in a nice hanger
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00:42
Lightning Saints start: Nas hits the jets as Wilson finishes the rest
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera tears through the middle before Darcy Wilson caps off a scorching play in the opening minute
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01:59
Match Previews R17: Essendon v St Kilda
Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Bombers and the Saints at Marvel Stadium
Port Adelaide v North Melbourne
9 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
5 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
5 Charlie Comben (NMFC)
4 Zak Butters (PORT)
3 Ollie Wines (PORT)
2 Darcy Byrne-Jones (PORT)
1 Jack Whitlock (PORT)
1 Harry Sheezel (NMFC)
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1:59:43
Match Replay: Port Adelaide v North Melbourne
The Power and Kangaroos clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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20:11
Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v North Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Power and Kangaroos clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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10:13
Full post-match, R17: Power
Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round 17’s match against Nth Melbourne
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07:53
Full post-match, R17: Kangaroos
Watch Nth Melbourne’s press conference after round 17’s match against Port Adelaide
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03:29
Quick Recap: Port Adelaide v North Melbourne
Short highlights of the Power and Kangaroos clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:18
Highlights: Port Adelaide v North Melbourne
The Power and Kangaroos clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:25
Horror Roos blow as luckless Wardlaw injures hammy
Things go from bad to worse for North Melbourne as George Wardlaw is forced out of the game late with a hamstring issue
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00:47
Port crumber 'makes it his moment' with crucial goal
Corey Durdin takes full advantage of North Melbourne’s turnover with this classy finish
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00:38
‘Flat out down a dead-end street!’: McKercher mowed down in EPIC team tackle
Colby McKercher's bold dash comes to an abrupt end as Port wraps him up in a massive gang tackle
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00:42
JHF lights up Adelaide Oval with big-time running missile
Jason Horne-Francis lets fly from beyond the arc to level the scores late in the third quarter
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00:39
McKercher magic puts Roos ahead
Colby McKercher dribbles home this clever finish to put North Melbourne in front late in the third quarter
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00:51
'Pulls a rabbit out of his hat': LDU shrugs off rivals with ease
Luke Davies-Uniacke shrugs off the tackle before snapping this brilliant goal
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00:47
'Welcome to Harry's world': Darling starts it, Sheezel joins in
Jack Darling and Harry Sheezel strike in quick succession to give the Roos the perfect start to the second half
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00:51
Whitlock unlocks the Power with quick double
Jack Whitlock kicks back-to-back goals to give his side a handy lead midway through the second quarter
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01:31
Match Previews R17: Port Adelaide v North Melbourne
Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Power and the Kangaroos at Adelaide Oval
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01:05
‘He looks like a 10-year player’: The unheralded Port Adelaide defender flying under the radar
Josh Gabelich shines some light on Port Adelaide rising star Josh Lai after an impressive performance in the Power’s Showdown victory over Adelaide in Round 16.
LEADERBOARD
103 Nick Daicos COLL
78 Marcus Bontempelli WB
76 Luke Jackson FRE
74 Isaac Heeney SYD
70 Max Gawn MELB
68 Zak Butters PORT
65 Max Holmes GEEL
64 Jai Newcombe HAW
61 Jason Horne-Francis PORT
59 Patrick Cripps CARL
56 Kysaiah Pickett MELB
55 Bailey Smith GEEL
