NICK Daicos and Marcus Bontempelli continue to streak away at the top of the leaderboard in the race for the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award, with both being voted the best on ground in round 19.
Bontempelli picked up 10 votes in the Western Bulldogs win over Gold Coast on Sunday, one of four players to get a perfect 10 votes in round 19.
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But with Daicos getting nine votes for Collingwood in its win over Carlton, it means Bontempelli has cut the Magpies star's lead at the top by just one vote, with Daicos now 17 votes clear.
Bontempelli is now a further 22 votes clear of Luke Jackson in third spot, essentially making the battle for the award a two-horse race with five rounds to go.
Tom Sparrow, Harris Andrews and Jarman Impey were the other players to get a perfect score of 10 from the coaches in round 19.
Bailey Smith and Rowan Marshall got nine votes each from Geelong's win over St Kilda, while Darcy Fogarty (nine) was best on for Adelaide against Sydney.
Caleb Serong (eight) led the way for Fremantle while Sam Durham got nine votes in Essendon's breakthrough win over Greater Western Sydney.
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 St Kilda
9 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
9 Rowan Marshall (STK)
6 Gryan Miers (GEEL)
2 Tom Atkins (GEEL)
2 Oisin Mullin (GEEL)
1 James Worpel (GEEL)
1 Jack Henry (GEEL)
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20:11
Mini-Match: Geelong v St Kilda
Extended highlights of the Cats and Saints clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:53
Full post-match, R19: Cats
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09:37
Full post-match, R19: Saints
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03:29
Quick Recap: Geelong v St Kilda
Short highlights of the Cats and Saints clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:20
Highlights: Geelong v St Kilda
The Cats and Saints clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:00
Horror blow as star Cat suffers worrying injury
Geelong is rocked in the final term after Max Holmes is assisted from the field with a concerning injury
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00:38
Baz pizzazz: Smith's 'sizzling' celebration after stunning running goal
Bailey Smith caps off an outstanding night with a well-deserved major in the fourth quarter
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00:52
'There's definitely some mayo': Ryan clobbered by Cats gun as Saints surge
Commentators suggest Liam Ryan makes the most of Tom Stewart's clumsy contact as St Kilda capitalises with a crucial goal
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00:47
From defence to attack, Jack goes whack
St Kilda conjures its slickest move of the night, slicing through the corridor before Jack Higgins belts it into the top deck
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00:41
'Welcome back, Gryan': Miers inspires with pocket pearler
Gryan Miers curls through a beauty with his unique kicking style as Geelong continues to dominate early
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00:48
Debutant's dream start kicks off at the Cattery
Jay Polkinghorne is swarmed by teammates after nailing an early major in his first game of AFL
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00:38
Mannagh the hour: Cat opens show within 60 seconds
Shaun Mannagh gets Geelong off to a fast start after some strong team pressure
Sydney v Adelaide
9 Darcy Fogarty (ADEL)
7 Wayne Milera (ADEL)
6 Tom Papley (SYD)
4 Chad Warner (SYD)
4 Izak Rankine (ADEL)
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20:12
Mini-Match: Sydney v Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Swans and Crows clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:13
Full post-match, R19: Crows
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07:19
Full post-match, R19: Swans
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03:28
Quick Recap: Sydney v Adelaide
Short highlights of the Swans and Crows clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:20
Highlights: Sydney v Adelaide
The Swans and Crows clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:50
‘This is his moment to shine': Thilthorpe thumper seals huge win
Riley Thilthorpe turns to the crowd and celebrates after his mammoth major puts the finishing touches on Adelaide's stunning victory
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00:55
Fog forecast: Upset looms as big Crow bags three in a row
Darcy Fogarty catches fire in the final term, booting three crucial goals as Adelaide edges closer to snapping Sydney's home winning streak
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00:47
Two in a Rowbottom: Wet conditions no worries for this Swan
James Rowbottom makes light work of the tough conditions, booting two brilliant goals in quick succession
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01:10
‘Did not appreciate the treatment’: Swan concussed after Crow’s swinging arm
Harry Cunningham heads to the bench and fails a HIA after copping some heavy contact from Darcy Fogarty
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00:43
Paps laps it up after another pearler
Tom Papley finishes brilliantly before spreading his arms wide to salute the home crowd
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00:34
Warner’s MASSIVE fly wows SCG in Mark of the Year contender
Chad Warner launches over a Crow to complete a spectacular speccy and stake his claim for Mark of the Year
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01:37
'There's zero chance that's a goal': Fan fired up by score review
Ben Keays' shot is confirmed as a behind after a score review, with commentators left in stitches by one fan's reaction behind the goals
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00:45
‘That’s just what he does’: Chad conjures classy opener
Chad Warner bursts clear and drills a superb goal from range to open proceedings
Port Adelaide v Fremantle
8 Caleb Serong (FRE)
7 Joe Richards (PORT)
6 Jye Amiss (FRE)
5 Andrew Brayshaw (FRE)
2 Isaiah Dudley (FRE)
1 Aliir Aliir (PORT)
1 Ollie Wines (PORT)
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20:11
Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v Fremantle
Extended highlights of the Power and Dockers clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:03
Full post-match, R19: Power
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03:29
Quick Recap: Port Adelaide v Fremantle
Short highlights of the Power and Dockers clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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06:11
Full post-match, R19: Dockers
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08:18
Highlights: Port Adelaide v Fremantle
The Power and Dockers clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:45
Veteran Docker on ice with awkward ankle blow
Jaeger O'Meara is ruled out of the remainder of the match after sustaining an ankle injury in this incident
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01:58
'It's a significant surge': Big Dockers fire FIVE in no time
Fremantle's tall forwards swing the momentum with five quick goals to begin the third term
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01:05
Torpedo time: Huge Berry barrell brings late Power surge
Corey Durdin runs away to cap off Joe Berry's monster launch from the wing before Mitch Zadow repeats the finish just seconds later
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00:52
Zig-zagging Berry opens candy shop with stunning snap
Joe Berry turns onto his left and executes a slick step the other way to curl a cracker from the boundary
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01:01
'What's your decision at home?': Buzzer beater awarded in close call
Hayden Young is paid this timely finish right on the quarter-time siren in a huge moment in the match
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00:43
Incredible double soccer finds the net as Visentini scores
Dante Visentini boots a clever finish out of the air after Jase Burgoyne's forward soccer in an exciting team goal
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00:46
Lightning Power strike in 28 seconds through rapid roost
Mitch Zadow flushes a fantastic finish straight from the opening bounce to get Port Adelaide off to a flyer
North Melbourne v Melbourne
10 Tom Sparrow (MELB)
7 Kysaiah Pickett (MELB)
4 Jake Bowey (MELB)
3 Matthew Jefferson (MELB)
2 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
2 Tristan Xerri (NMFC)
1 Koltyn Tholstrup (MELB)
1 Max Gawn (MELB)
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20:09
Mini-Match: Melbourne v North Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Demons and Kangaroos clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:12
Full post-match, R19: Demons
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09:46
Full post-match, R19: Kangaroos
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03:28
Quick Recap: North Melbourne v Melbourne
Short highlights of the Kangaroos and Demons clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:16
Highlights: North Melbourne v Melbourne
The Kangaroos and Demons clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:56
Demons’ dominance soured as two defenders go down
Melbourne suffers multiple blows as Daniel Turner and Changkuoth Jiath are both ruled out of the contest
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00:51
‘Out of nowhere’: Emerging Dee finds open door for four
Matthew Jefferson plucks a clever mark in the square and snares his fourth goal of the game
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00:50
‘How good was that kick?’: Supreme Sheezel service suits Jack
Harry Sheezel adds another highlight to his outstanding season with a brilliant pass to kickstart a much-needed goal for the Roos
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00:55
The Pickett connection clicks to perfection
Kysaiah Pickett delivers the footy inside 50, and cousin Latrelle Pickett applies the finishing touches
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00:47
‘He was handballing to himself!’: Blistering Kozzy in another world
Kysaiah Pickett burns past a host of Roos before running onto his own handball
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00:33
Two in three minutes courtesy of Curtis
Paul Curtis gets off to a flyer at Marvel Stadium with a pair of early goals
Collingwood v Carlton
9 Nick Daicos (COLL)
8 Darcy Cameron (COLL)
6 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
3 Dan Houston (COLL)
3 Jagga Smith (CARL)
1 Tim Membrey (COLL)
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20:16
Mini-Match: Collingwood v Carlton
Extended highlights of the Magpies and Blues clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:49
Full post-match, R19: Magpies
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07:37
Full post-match, R19: Blues
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03:20
Quick Recap: Collingwood v Carlton
Short highlights of the Magpies and Blues clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:12
Highlights: Collingwood v Carlton
The Magpies and Blues clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:45
Skipper's snap breathes life into Blues late
Patrick Cripps drives home a quick thinking snap goal to wrest some momentum for the Blues
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01:05
Daicos Byrne-d: Talor tackles superstar who pulls up sore
A brilliant Talor Byrne tackle that left Nick Daicos tending his shoulder ends in Ben Ainsworth converting a goal
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00:51
Pies move smoothly to find free De Goey
Jordan De Goey finishes off a great coast-to-coast goal for Collingwood that started from the kick-in
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00:33
McCreery's long-range launch gets 'G roaring
Beau McCreery earns a free kick on the arc and nails the 55 metre goal to get the Collingwood crowd on their feet
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00:55
Blues forward exits game after suffering knee injury
Harry McKay won’t take any further part after some friendly fire with Sam Walsh
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00:39
Pies' pressure turns into clinical Membrey curl
Tim Membrey takes advantage of a clumsy Carlton turnover as Collingwood's early pressure pays dividends
West Coast v Brisbane
10 Harris Andrews (BL)
7 Kai Lohmann (BL)
6 Will Ashcroft (BL)
3 Josh Dunkley (BL)
2 Lachie Neale (BL)
1 Jake Waterman (WCE)
1 Ryan Lester (BL)
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20:17
Mini-Match: West Coast v Brisbane
Extended highlights of the Eagles and Lions clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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10:45
Full post-match, R19: Lions
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08:34
Full post-match, R19: Eagles
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03:29
Quick Recap: West Coast v Brisbane
Short highlights of the Eagles and Lions clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:21
Highlights: West Coast v Brisbane
The Eagles and Lions clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:00
Tempers flare after Baker crunches Rayner
Cam Rayner makes the Eagles pay after Liam Baker's late contact sparks a heated exchange
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00:38
Rapid Lions roar to take the lead
Back-to-back goals from Lachie Neale and Logan Morris see the reigning premiers reclaim the lead midway through the third term
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01:03
Duursma delivers timely response
A fumble-filled passage ends with Willem Duursma snapping truly to stop Brisbane's momentum
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00:47
'Look out, there’s a step!': Harley takes a tumble in unusual circumstances
Harley Reid takes a misstep after a phone call as Noah Answerth was placed on report for a bump on the star Eagle
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00:54
'He got so high!': Leaping Lohmann reels in MOTY contender
Kai Lohmann soars above the pack to take this impressive Mark of the Year contender late in the opening term
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00:52
Electric Reid ignites Eagles attack
Harley Reid turns the jets on with this scintillating run that results in Jake Waterman kicking back-to-back goals
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00:51
Luckless Eagle’s night ends early
Jack Hutchinson injures his hamstring during this marking contest in the opening stages of the match
Richmond v Hawthorn
10 Jarman Impey (HAW)
7 Mitch Lewis (HAW)
7 Connor MacDonald (HAW)
4 Nick Watson (HAW)
2 Josh Battle (HAW)
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20:09
Mini-Match: Richmond v Hawthorn
Extended highlights of the Tigers and Hawks clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:49
Full post-match, R19: Tigers
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05:40
Full post-match, R19: Hawks
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00:46
'Rules for some': Sicily's take on Mansell tussle
James Sicily addresses his heated scuffle with Rhyan Mansell in a post-match interview
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03:09
10 between them: Watch Watson and Lewis go to town
Nick Watson and Mitch Lewis tear Richmond apart early before finishing with five goals apiece
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03:29
Quick Recap: Richmond v Hawthorn
Short highlights of the Tigers and Hawks clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:18
Highlights: Richmond v Hawthorn
The Tigers and Hawks clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:09
The big 500: Lynch gets his moment at last
Tom Lynch finally reaches the impressive 500-goal mark after weeks of anticipation
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00:25
'A handball without a possession?’: Balta's invention has commentators laughing
Noah Balta finds an unconventional way to keep the footy moving, drawing a chuckle from the commentary box
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01:33
'He's got to be careful': Sicily fumes after giving away free kick
Hawthorn co-captain James Sicily was not impressed after bringing Rhyan Mansell down off the ball and giving away a free kick
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00:47
Luckless young Tiger ruled out with ankle injury
Taj Hotton's afternoon comes to an early end after landing awkwardly in a marking contest
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00:51
Good Greeves: Young Hawk’s first goal brings smiles everywhere
Oliver Greeves boots his maiden major and erupts with joy as Sam Mitchell grins from the box
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00:59
‘Straight out of the spellbook!’: Wizard’s blistering solo goal ignites ‘G
Nick Watson turns on the jets, burns off multiple Tigers and caps it with a stunning running goal
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00:59
Time for Battle: Hawk swarmed after first club goal
Josh Battle is mobbed by teammates after notching his first major in Hawthorn colours
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01:04
Mitch means business with three-goal opening burst
Mitch Lewis gets off to a flying start, booting three first-quarter goals to put Hawthorn firmly on top
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00:56
Who had the right to this footy? ‘Crazy stuff’ as Tigers spoil each other
Commentators are split on whether Tom Lynch or Steely Green had the better claim to the footy as a golden chance goes begging
Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs
10 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
6 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
6 Bailey Williams (WB)
4 Touk Miller (GCFC)
3 Sam Collins (GCFC)
1 Matthew Kennedy (WB)
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20:13
Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs
Extended highlights of the Suns and Bulldogs clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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07:14
Full post-match, R19: Suns
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07:49
Full post-match, R19: Bulldogs
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03:29
Quick Recap: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs
Short highlights of the Suns and Bulldogs clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:18
Highlights: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs
The Suns and Bulldogs clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:29
'Bontempelli gobbled him up': Superstar nails Sun and fires another
Marcus Bontempelli halts John Noble's dash from defence with a terrific tackle and converts his third major
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00:48
Steely Kennedy hunts and hangs high with inspiring double
Matt Kennedy chases down Daniel Rioli and shoots straight before bringing the dukes to boot two goals in no time
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01:18
Marking amends: Aerial Naughton atones after Mac call
Aaron Naughton fails to convert this free kick involving Mac Andrew before clunking a flying pack mark and kicking truly
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00:51
Surging Suns guns go bang bang with super strikes
Bailey Humphrey flushes a fantastic finish from distance before Christian Petracca repeats the dose from the opposite flank
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00:55
Bont kicks a beauty, then adds a second as Suns fall asleep
Marcus Bontempelli launches a super finish from outside 50 before kicking another after being left all alone close to goal
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00:47
Lurking Leo flashes through as Suns fire first
Leo Lombard stalks the contest and drills a brilliant bursting goal to get Gold Coast rolling
Essendon v Greater Western Sydney
9 Sam Durham (ESS)
8 Zach Merrett (ESS)
7 Nick Bryan (ESS)
2 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
2 Connor Idun (GWS)
1 Dyson Sharp (ESS)
1 Archie Roberts (ESS)
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20:22
Mini-Match: Essendon v GWS
Extended highlights of the Bombers and Giants clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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09:59
Full post-match, R19: Bombers
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06:54
Full post-match, R19: Giants
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03:33
Quick Recap: Essendon v GWS
Short highlights of the Bombers and Giants clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:12
Highlights: Essendon v GWS
The Bombers and Giants clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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03:15
Last two mins: Bombers hold nerve over Giants in upset of the season
Bombers fans, enjoy the last two minutes of the famous win over GWS in R19, 2026
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01:49
Jake's not so magnificent seven: Stringer's horror day against old club
Jake Stringer struggles to find his radar as he boots seven behinds and fails to convert a major in a day to forget for GWS
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00:36
Huge off-the-ball call brings maiden Ough major
Jack Ough nails his first AFL goal after Archie Roberts is penalised for making high contact with Clayton Oliver
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00:42
‘You’re gone son!’: Bombers respond in manic finish
Sullivan Robey puts through this cool finish after Essendon’s manic forward pressure gets rewarded
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00:46
Bending Brown roars to give Giants the lead
Callum Brown delivers this ripping finish on the run to put his side in front in the closing stages
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00:29
Timely Coniglio answers Bombers burst with cool curler
Stephen Coniglio halts Essendon's run with this silky finish to keep the Giants well in touch
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00:57
Surging Bombers sparks crowd with three in no time
Three unanswered goals in quick succession sees Essendon open up a handy lead in the third-quarter
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00:29
Giant blow as Toby exits game with quad injury
Toby Greene's afternoon ends after sustaining a left quad injury early in the second half
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00:24
Caddy taken to hospital with elevated heart rate
Nate Caddy is ruled out of the remainder of the match in the first quarter due to an elevated heart rate
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00:27
Flying Durham soars high with stunning grab
Sam Durham pulls down this towering grab late in the opening term to give Essendon some spark
LEADERBOARD
115 Nick Daicos (COLL)
98 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
76 Luke Jackson (FRE)
75 Max Gawn (MELB)
74 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
68 Zak Butters (PORT)
65 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
65 Max Holmes (GEEL)
64 Will Ashcroft (BL)
64 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
64 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
63 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
63 Kysaiah Pickett (MELB)
