WESTERN Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli has closed the gap to Nick Daicos at the top of the standings in the race for the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award.
Bontempelli was one of five players to get a perfect 10 votes in round 18, moving him to 88 votes for the season, 18 behind Daicos, who got three votes in Collingwood's win over North Melbourne.
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Fremantle young gun Murphy Reid picked up 10 votes from his side's win over Sydney, while Will Ashcroft, Jacob van Rooyen and Shaun Mannagh also got perfect votes from the coaches.
Callum Wilkie and Rowan Marshall got eight votes each in St Kilda's win over Port Adelaide, as did Hawthorn pair Blake Hardwick and Lloyd Meek in the Hawks' win over Carlton, while Jordan Dawson (eight) led the way for Adelaide against Gold Coast.
There was an unusual spread of votes in the Magpies v Kangaroos game, with Josh Daicos getting seven votes and a total of seven players polling at least one.
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.
Fremantle v Sydney
10 Murphy Reid (FRE)
6 Charlie Curnow (SYD)
4 Andrew Brayshaw (FRE)
3 Alex Pearce (FRE)
3 Josh Treacy (FRE)
3 Shai Bolton (FRE)
1 Caleb Serong (FRE)
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20:13
Mini-Match: Fremantle v Sydney
Extended highlights of the Dockers and Swans clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:47
Full post-match, R18: Dockers
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round 18’s match against Sydney
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10:18
Full post-match, R18: Swans
Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 18’s match against Fremantle
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08:18
Highlights: Fremantle v Sydney
The Dockers and Swans clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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02:57
No first-half goals, no worries: Watch all nine Dockers majors in wild final term
Fremantle flips the script in spectacular fashion, piling on nine final-quarter goals after failing to register any before half-time
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03:29
Quick Recap: Fremantle v Sydney
Short highlights of the Dockers and Swans clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:39
'He's unbelievable, that man': Skipper's huge mark halts chain of the year
Alex Pearce's brave intercept mark brings an end to a scintillating Swans passage of play
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01:10
More drama as second taunting free leaves commentators baffled
Dane Rampe is the latest to be pinged for taunting after ruffling Jye Amiss' hair, prompting a fiery reaction from the commentary team
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01:09
Curnow turns on Coleman mode with electric three-goal burst
Charlie Curnow erupts with three quick goals to start the third term, including two booming efforts from long range
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00:38
Dockers finally celebrate first goal after half-time, and it's a stunner
Jordan Clark lifts the roof at Optus Stadium with a brilliant running goal from outside 50 to end Fremantle's long wait
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00:48
'He is that angry': Longmuir smashes phone after another wasted chance
Justin Longmuir's frustration boils over after Shai Bolton squanders another opportunity as the Dockers remain goalless
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00:50
Papley stirs the pot after Gulden's laser-like pass
Errol Gulden finds Tom Papley with a sublime kick before the Swans forward gets in the face of Murphy Reid
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01:45
'A gift courtesy of a rub on the head': Fiery scenes as taunting act costs goal
Commentators debate a wild early moment as Luke Ryan is pinged for rubbing Chad Warner's head, gifting the Swans an easy major
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00:54
Welcome back, Paps: Pumped-up Swan sinks opener
Tom Papley returns from injury in the best possible fashion, landing the game's first goal before celebrating in trademark style
Collingwood v North Melbourne
7 Josh Daicos (COLL)
6 Darcy Cameron (COLL)
6 Tristan Xerri (NMFC)
4 Jeremy Howe (COLL)
3 Aidan Corr (NMFC)
3 Nick Daicos (COLL)
1 Tim Membrey (COLL)
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20:16
Mini-Match: Collingwood v North Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Magpies and Kangaroos clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:10
Full post-match, R18: Magpies
Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round 18’s match against Nth Melbourne
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11:12
Full post-match, R18: Kangaroos
Watch Nth Melbourne’s press conference after round 18’s match against Collingwood
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03:29
Quick Recap: Collingwood v North Melbourne
Short highlights of the Magpies and Kangaroos clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: Collingwood v North Melbourne
The Magpies and Kangaroos clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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02:54
Last two mins: Pies’ polish comes to the fore to deny plucky Roos
The thrilling final moments between Collingwood and North Melbourne in round 18
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01:13
'You believe so?!': Drama as ump's dangerous tackle call infuriates Pies
Collingwood players question a big-time decision against Billy Frampton as Nick Larkey converts a crucial goal in the final term
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00:41
'That's a beauty': McStay marks the moment with big clunk
Dan McStay reels in a towering contested mark before calmly slotting the set shot to add to his impressive outing
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00:34
First goal or first fluke? Roo's 70m effort lands wild maiden major
Riley Hardeman's long ball inside 50 somehow evades everyone before taking a dream bounce for an outrageous first goal
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00:33
‘That might inspire them’: Spargo’s snap decision ignites Roos
Charlie Spargo delivers a timely finish as North Melbourne searches for a way back into the contest
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00:32
Pies lose important livewire in worrying injury blow
Collingwood suffers a headache before half-time as Lachie Schultz is forced out of the contest after appearing to injure his ankle in a tackle
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00:24
Is Magpie's streak in danger after tackle leaves Roo concussed?
Jack Crisp may face an anxious MRO wait after Tom Blamires is ruled out with concussion following the Collingwood veteran's tackle
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01:39
Fourth time Larkey: Skipper misses three before a 'roar of relief'
Nick Larkey sprays his first three shots before finally converting his fourth attempt in an eventful opening term for the Kangaroos captain
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00:57
Coast-to-coast clinic as Pies slice up Roos twice
Jeremy Howe sets Collingwood in motion from the kick-in twice in the opening term, with Lachie Schultz and Tim Membrey completing the slick team moves
St Kilda v Port Adelaide
8 Callum Wilkie (STK)
8 Rowan Marshall (STK)
7 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK)
4 Bradley Hill (STK)
2 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
1 Miles Bergman (PORT)
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20:15
Mini-Match: St Kilda v Port Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Saints and Power clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:04
Full post-match, R18: Saints
Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round 18’s match against Port Adelaide
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01:35
The Great Wall of Wilkie: Saints skipper sets new career high
Callum Wilkie patrols St Kilda's backline superbly, racking up a personal-best 34 disposals and 13 intercept possessions
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03:30
Quick Recap: St Kilda v Port Adelaide
Short highlights of the Saints and Power clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:20
Highlights: St Kilda v Port Adelaide
The Saints and Power clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:38
Assist of the year? Genius tap comes off Berry sweet
Jack Lukosius somehow keeps the footy in play with a clever overhead tap before Joe Berry volleys through a remarkable major
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00:29
Horne-Francis cleans up Stocker with big hit
Jason Horne-Francis gave away a free kick with this heavy hit on St Kilda's Liam Stocker
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01:09
Horror scenes as Power superstar suffers sickening ankle injury
A massive moment unfolds at Marvel Stadium as Zak Butters lands awkwardly on his ankle and is helped from the ground
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01:10
'He was telling everyone it was touched': Goal stands despite kicker’s claim
Logan Evans appears convinced his kick was touched on the way through, but the goal is ultimately awarded after a moment of confusion
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01:08
‘Two of the best kicks this year’: Nas ‘showing off’ his ridiculous skill
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera delivers a pair of stunning passes in the second term to wow the commentary box
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00:47
Keep running up that Hill: Veteran Saint lights it up with electric goal
Brad Hill continues the best form of his career in his 15th AFL season, bursting clear before finishing with a stunning major
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00:51
'Massive collision': Courageous big men leave Marvel crowd gasping
Mitch Georgiades and Rowan Marshall never take their eyes off the footy before a brutal aerial collision sees the Power forward ruled out with concussion
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01:10
Super Cooper in the building: Hat-trick for high-flying Saint
Cooper Sharman gets off to a hot start at Marvel Stadium with three first-quarter goals in a flash
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00:37
Cruel blow as luckless Power utility battles calf issue
Jack Lukosius can't catch a break, with a calf concern hampering the Port Adelaide utility as he fights to stay on the field
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00:56
Gone in 20 seconds: Power switched on early
Corey Durdin gets Port Adelaide off to the perfect start with a brilliant snap inside the opening minute
Greater Western Sydney v Geelong
10 Shaun Mannagh (GEEL)
7 Sam Taylor (GWS)
5 Toby Greene (GWS)
4 Clayton Oliver (GWS)
2 Kieren Briggs (GWS)
1 Oliver Dempsey (GEEL)
1 Harry Himmelberg (GWS)
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20:13
Mini-Match: GWS v Geelong
Extended highlights of the Giants and Cats clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:15
Full post-match, R18: Giants
Watch GWS’s press conference after round 18’s match against Geelong
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03:28
Quick Recap: GWS v Geelong
Short highlights of the Giants and Cats clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: GWS v Geelong
The Giants and Cats clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:19
Full post-match, R18: Cats
Watch Geelong’s press conference after round 18’s match against GWS
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00:56
Finn the blink of an eye: Callaghan comes up clutch
Finn Callaghan fires a brilliant bullet in the heat of the contest to steer GWS to a vital victory
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01:14
'He is in agony': Jezza grimaces as shoulder blow adds to toll
Jeremy Cameron is wheeled off to hospital with a suspected broken collarbone after this tough contest with Clayton Oliver
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00:51
Young Giant owns massive moment as Phoenix felled
Riley Hamilton steps up and nails his first AFL major as Phoenix Gothard is ruled out the match with a dislocated shoulder
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00:46
'He's kicked a goal with his pants down': Mannagh magic exposes Giants
Shaun Mannagh shocks everyone as he manages to thread a magnificent major after his shorts were stripped in the tackle
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01:03
Rapid Baz explodes from blocks in Bruhn blow
Bailey Smith slots a fast finish as Tanner Bruhn is ruled out of the match from Toby Bedford's tackle in the build-up
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00:42
Electric Toby's fire as Greene shrugs Jezza in intriguing battle
Toby Bedford finds the gap with a clever finish after Toby Greene gets the better of ex-teammate Jeremy Cameron
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00:36
Aerial Ollie heads skybound with super speccy
Ollie Dempsey launches high and sticks a lively leaping grab before converting nicely on quarter-time
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00:32
'All Mannagh of crazy': Livewire Cat curls cracker
Shaun Mannagh threads a sensational boundary finish on his left for his second of the term
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00:34
Dazzling Dempsey gets Cats flying early
Ollie Dempsey kicks a superb snap from the pocket as Geelong makes a strong start
Carlton v Hawthorn
8 Blake Hardwick (HAW)
8 Lloyd Meek (HAW)
6 Jack Ginnivan (HAW)
4 Josh Ward (HAW)
3 Connor MacDonald (HAW)
1 Sam Walsh (CARL)
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20:13
Mini-Match: Carlton v Hawthorn
Extended highlights of the Blues and Hawks clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:21
Full post-match, R18: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round 18’s match against Carlton
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07:27
Full post-match, R18: Blues
Watch Carlton’s press conference after round 18’s match against Hawthorn
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03:29
Quick Recap: Carlton v Hawthorn
Short highlights of the Blues and Hawks clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:16
Highlights: Carlton v Hawthorn
The Blues and Hawks clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:00
'That is amazingly audacious': Hill electrifies 'G with special double
Matt Hill burns away to kick his first AFL goal to his delight before firing another beauty moments later as he ignored a free Jack Gunston
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00:51
'Unbelievable' Chol flies skyward with incredible MOTY contender
Mabior Chol gets the sit and brings down a magnificent aerial grab in the pack before converting truly
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00:42
Pumped-up Cerra brings the spark as Blues stay in hunt
Adam Cerra drills a brilliant arrow from distance to keep Carlton in the contest
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00:43
Crafty Hawks get creative in wet with smart double
Jack Ginnivan threads his third major with a quick snap before Harry Morrison boots a cool soccer
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00:38
Star Blue ruled out with back blow
George Hewett is forced out the game with a suspected back injury
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00:50
'To new heights:' Big Flynn swarmed after maiden cracker
Flynn Riley works through his first AFL goal with a fine strike on debut and his Carlton teammates flood to him
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01:18
Contentious call leaves Blues bemused as Ginnivan salutes
Jack Ginnivan converts a 50m penalty as Adam Cerra is penalised for moving off the mark after the umpire appeared to call play on
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00:59
Slick Ginni swoops and celebrates in style
Jack Ginnivan collects cleanly to drill the opening major as he brings a unique celebration
Adelaide v Gold Coast
8 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
7 Izak Rankine (ADEL)
7 Sam Berry (ADEL)
4 Wayne Milera (ADEL)
2 James Peatling (ADEL)
1 Taylor Walker (ADEL)
1 Lachlan McAndrew (ADEL)
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20:08
Mini-Match: Adelaide v Gold Coast
Extended highlights of the Crows and Suns clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:29
Quick Recap: Adelaide v Gold Coast
Short highlights of the Crows and Suns clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:06
Full post-match, R18: Crows
Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round 18’s match against Gold Coast
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08:18
Highlights: Adelaide v Gold Coast
The Crows and Suns clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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05:36
Full post-match, R18: Suns
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 18’s match against Adelaide
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01:27
Vintage Walker closes in on marvellous milestone
Taylor Walker gets busy late with four final-term majors as he reaches 699 AFL career goals
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00:52
More pain for Suns as Graham cops shoulder blow
Will Graham is taken from the field after appearing to dislocate his shoulder in this incident
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00:47
Veteran Crow sidelined after awkward tackle
Rory Laird is assisted off the field after appearing to injure his ankle in this contest
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01:36
Frustrated Mac costs Suns as Crows double up
Mac Andrew is penalised for umpire dissent after Ben Keays' smart roller, which brings a double goal as Jake Soligo converts
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01:09
Electric duo: Rankine and Rachele light up Adelaide Oval
Izak Rankine breaks free to snap a ripping finish before Josh Rachele gets the Crows fans roaring
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00:56
Timely Humphrey makes most of clever Miller
Bailey Humphrey threads a superb snap at the close of the opening term after Touk Miller's impressive play
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00:51
Bolting Rachele runs away as Crows surge early
Josh Rachele finishes off a quick team play after Ben Keays' crafty handball releases Adelaide's runners
Western Bulldogs v West Coast
10 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
6 Aaron Naughton (WB)
6 Harley Reid (WCE)
4 Bailey Dale (WB)
3 Ed Richards (WB)
1 Brandon Starcevich (WCE)
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20:15
Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v West Coast
Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Eagles clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:45
Full post-match, R18: Bulldogs
Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round 18’s match against West Coast
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06:38
Full post-match, R18: Eagles
Watch West Coast’s press conference after round 18’s match against Western Bulldogs
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03:29
Quick Recap: Western Bulldogs v West Coast
Short highlights of the Bulldogs and Eagles clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:18
Highlights: Western Bulldogs v West Coast
The Bulldogs and Eagles clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:46
'He is off the charts': Ridiculous Reid defies physics with crazy contender
Harley Reid stuns Marvel Stadium with an unbelievable boundary finish in one of the goals of the year
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00:28
'What a sit!': Flying Duggan clunks amazing MOTY contender
Liam Duggan gets the ride and brings down a spectacular aerial mark to stun everyone
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00:52
Breathtaking Bont launches monster as superstar steps up again
Marcus Bontempelli collects quickly and flushes an incredible goal from downtown before threading a classy curler just moments later
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00:47
'He is out of here': No.1 pick kicks one of the goals of the year
Willem Duursma bursts away from the centre and launches a magnificent GOTY contender from the centre square
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00:43
'There's nothing he can't do!': Commentators in awe of Harley brilliance
Harley Reid is run down by a terrific Cody Weightman chase but manages to get ball to foot whilst upside down in the tackle
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01:00
Towering young forwards get to work as Eagles keep firing
Jack Williams curls a quick finish before Jobe Shanahan keeps running from the wing to convert a superb snap
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00:47
Ferocious Harley and Bont fight the fight as stars go at it
Harley Reid runs down Marcus Bontempelli with an excellent chase and fends him off later in the contest, before the star Dog responds with a strong tackle of his own
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01:00
Big Dogs keep on hunting as clever pair excites crowd
Jordan Croft spills the mark and follows up to curl a slick major before Aaron Naughton boots a smart finish on the goal line
Melbourne v Richmond
10 Jacob van Rooyen (MELB)
6 Tom Sparrow (MELB)
4 Jake Bowey (MELB)
4 Max Gawn (MELB)
3 Daniel Turner (MELB)
2 Jack Steele (MELB)
1 Joel Fitzgerald (MELB)
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20:08
Mini-Match: Melbourne v Richmond
Extended highlights of the Demons and Tigers clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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11:39
Full post-match, R18: Demons
Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round 18’s match against Richmond
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09:42
Full post-match, R18: Tigers
Watch Richmond’s press conference after round 18’s match against Melbourne
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02:13
Five last week, six this week: Watch van Rooyen run rampant
Jacob van Rooyen continues his red-hot form, equalling his career-high with six goals after booting five just a week ago
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03:29
Quick Recap: Melbourne v Richmond
Short highlights of the Demons and Tigers clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:13
Highlights: Melbourne v Richmond
The Demons and Tigers clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:36
The future's Cumming: Young Tiger gives glimpse of what's ahead
Sam Cumming puts the finishing touches on a slick attacking move with a composed consolation goal
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00:37
Latrelle excels before Sparrow swoops as well
The Demons start to pull away in the third quarter as Latrelle Pickett and Tom Sparrow hit the scoreboard
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00:42
'Bowey' and arrow: Demon’s thoughtful tribute after monster major
Jake Bowey drills a booming goal before recreating former NRL star Jai Arrow's trademark celebration in a classy nod
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00:57
'Highlight reel' Kozzy haunts Tigers again with huge hanger
Kysaiah Pickett backs up his Mark of the Year contender against Richmond earlier this season by leaping over Toby Nankervis for another towering speccy
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00:29
'I'm 209 centimetres!': Gawn's brilliant response after giving away free kick
Melbourne's skipper Max Gawn couldn't believe it after being pinged for not nominating in a ruck contest
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00:47
'Moment he'll never forget': Great Zane lights up the ‘G with debut goal
Tigers debutant Zane Peucker announces himself with a superb goal on the burst as teammates rush in to celebrate
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02:57
Vale Nathan Fitzgerald: Family leads heartfelt MCG tribute
Nathan Fitzgerald's brother and a family friend toss the coin before the 'G pauses to honour the young footballer ahead of the first bounce
Brisbane v Essendon
10 Will Ashcroft (BL)
8 Lachie Neale (BL)
5 Zac Bailey (BL)
3 Cameron Rayner (BL)
2 Dayne Zorko (BL)
1 Kai Lohmann (BL)
1 Sam Draper (BL)
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20:15
Mini-Match: Brisbane v Essendon
Extended highlights of the Lions and Bombers clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:01
Full post-match, R18: Bombers
Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 18’s match against Brisbane
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01:45
Lion's share: Ashcroft hunts down three
Will Ashcroft stars with three majors in a dominant display at the Gabba
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08:20
Highlights: Brisbane v Essendon
The Lions and Bombers clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:00
Full post-match, R18: Lions
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 18’s match against Essendon
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03:27
Quick Recap: Brisbane v Essendon
Short highlights of the Lions and Bombers clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:29
'That's a ripping goal': Absolute precision from Irish speedster
Conor McKenna easily strolls into the 50 and drives home a pinpoint drop punt goal
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00:39
Caddy pops up for rare Bombers highlight
Nate Caddy gives Essendon fans a consolation goal to cheer with this clean gather and running snap
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00:56
'Respect for the old teammates': Big Lion snaps beauty against old friends
Sam Draper finds some space and crafts a beautiful goal against his former teammates at Essendon
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00:47
Ashcroft brothers shine in typical class display
Levi Ashcroft kicks a beautiful running goal after receiving the perfect kick from older brother Will
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00:59
Vicious Lions flurry dazes Dons
Kai Lohmann, Will Ashcroft and Hugh McCluggage all get on the scoreboard in a matter of minutes to apply early scoreboard pressure on Essendon
LEADERBOARD
106 Nick Daicos (COLL)
88 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
76 Luke Jackson (FRE)
74 Max Gawn (MELB)
74 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
68 Zak Butters (PORT)
65 Max Holmes (GEEL)
64 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
63 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
60 Lachie Neale (BL)
59 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
59 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
58 Will Ashcroft (BL)
