COLLINGWOOD star Nick Daicos has taken another step towards winning the AFL Coaches Association's Champion Player of the Year Award after polling in the loss to Geelong.
Daicos was tagged by Oisin Mullin during the Cats' 25-point win on Thursday night, but still had 35 disposals and nine clearances at the MCG.
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He polled five votes to move onto 130 for the season, 24 clear of Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli with three rounds remaining.
Cats gun Ollie Dempsey took home 10 votes and Dan McStay earned eight, with Mullin also picking up a vote.
Dempsey's 10-vote game was one of a remarkable eight perfect scores in round 21.
Fremantle's Karl Worner, Sydney star Errol Gulden, Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe, Greater Western Sydney's Lachie Whitfield, Carlton rising star Jagga Smith, Melbourne skipper Max Gawn and Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe also earned perfect 10s.
The only game without a perfect 10 was Richmond's win over West Coast, with Tim Taranto and Harley Reid landing nine each.
The votes for the award for the rest of the home and away season will not be released until the announcement of the winner during the AFL Awards night on August 25.
Every week, the two senior coaches for each game give votes on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis, meaning 10 votes is the maximum a player can get in each round.
The player with the most votes at the end of the home and away season will win the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award.
Collingwood v Geelong
10 Oliver Dempsey (GEEL)
8 Daniel McStay (COLL)
5 Nick Daicos (COLL)
3 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
2 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
1 Oisin Mullin (GEEL)
1 Oliver Henry (GEEL)
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20:12
Mini-Match: Collingwood v Geelong
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15:14
Full post-match, R21: Cats
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10:08
Full post-match, R21: Magpies
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03:29
Quick Recap: Collingwood v Geelong
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08:17
Highlights: Collingwood v Geelong
The Magpies and Cats clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:57
Catch him if you can: Cats' running machine collects 29 and two
Ollie Dempsey covers the ground superbly, capping another influential performance with 29 disposals and two majors
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00:42
'How would you describe that?': Cat’s freak finish stings old side
Oliver Henry watches on as his improbable effort gets the perfect bounce to hammer the final nail into Collingwood's coffin
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00:42
‘Explosive stuff': Cats hold on for dear life as contest heats up
Collingwood slices through the corridor before Geelong desperately stands tall with a string of crucial tackles
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00:47
Beau means business: McCreery's monster shrug sparks roar
Beau McCreery powers through a Cat with pure strength before finishing off a team-lifting major
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00:43
Magpie's head hits turf as Cat pinged for dangerous tackle
Zach Guthrie is penalised after Lachie Schultz appears to jar his head on impact in the tackle
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01:41
‘Not sure how he missed that': Does Pie's attempted touch fall short?
Pat Lipinski seemingly fails to get a finger on Oliver Henry's effort, with lengthy replays checking for a possible touch before the goal stands
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01:09
‘Not just a lockdown player’: Mullin’s early points as Neale deals first blow
Oisin Mullin pushes forward despite his tagging assignment before Shannon Neale clunks a strong mark and slots the opener inside a minute
Fremantle v Western Bulldogs
10 Karl Worner (FRE)
8 Oscar McDonald (FRE)
5 Ed Richards (WB)
3 Josh Treacy (FRE)
2 Sam Switkowski (FRE)
2 Lachie Bramble (WB)
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20:12
Mini-Match: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs
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09:28
Full post-match, R21: Dockers
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13:54
Full post-match, R21: Bulldogs
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03:29
Quick Recap: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs
Short highlights of the Dockers and Bulldogs clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:18
Highlights: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs
The Dockers and Bulldogs clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:42
It's Shai-time on Friday night: Bolton brings the noise
Shai Bolton piles on another final-quarter goal as Fremantle surges clear to seal another commanding win at Optus Stadium
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01:06
'Definition of a 12-point play': Dogs blow golden chance as Freo flips script
The Bulldogs are left to rue a missed opportunity as the Dockers march the length of the ground and finish through Josh Treacy
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00:51
Round two: Fiery scenes as Voss and Sellwood square off again
Patrick Voss' fierce tackle on Michael Sellwood reignites tensions as the pair clash on the wing
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00:33
West does it best with sweet milestone moment
Rhylee West marks his 100th AFL appearance by curling through a clever major as the Bulldogs bite back
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01:22
Emotions explode as Prancing Pony and tough Dog lock horns
Patrick Voss' crunching tackle on Ed Richards sparks a heated exchange as players from both sides rush in
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00:39
Dashing Docker drills one on the run in 'beautiful finish'
Matthew Johnson receives the footy at full tilt and nails a long-range ripper
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00:42
Jackson's call to action: 'Big Dogga' gets the party started
After a tense start to the contest, Luke Jackson climbs highest for a ripping grab before slotting the game's first goal
St Kilda v Sydney
10 Errol Gulden (SYD)
7 Chad Warner (SYD)
5 Brodie Grundy (SYD)
4 Callum Wilkie (STK)
2 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK)
2 Max Hall (STK)
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20:15
Mini-Match: St Kilda v Sydney
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09:51
Full post-match, R21: Saints
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07:18
Full post-match, R21: Swans
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03:29
Quick Recap: St Kilda v Sydney
Short highlights of the Saints and Swans clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:20
Highlights: St Kilda v Sydney
The Saints and Swans clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:47
‘The stars have shown up’: Chad calls game with lethal dagger
Chad Warner appears to put the result beyond doubt to complete an impressive fightback by the Swans
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00:42
Big Saints blow as gun recruit injures shoulder
St Kilda suffers a cruel setback in the final term as Jack Silvagni appears to dislocate his shoulder while attempting to smother
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00:38
McDonald cooks up fourth as Swans turn up the heat
Logan McDonald bags goal number four early in the final term as Sydney gets within a single kick
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00:38
For goodness Lake: Saint’s double splash sends fans wild
Campbell Lake conjures back-to-back goals as St Kilda continues to surprise the Swans
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00:33
Swans mid gutted after suspected broken hand injury
Sydney suffers a concerning early blow as James Rowbottom is ruled out of the match after an innocuous incident
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01:15
‘He’s inside the Matrix’: Superstar Nas doing Nas things
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera continues his ridiculous form with two cracking first-quarter goals from tight angles
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00:47
Less than a minute for Curnow to make his mark at Marvel
Charlie Curnow gets off to a hot start at the ground he loves with the first goal inside the opening minute
Hawthorn v North Melbourne
10 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
8 Nick Watson (HAW)
3 Jy Simpkin (NMFC)
3 Jarman Impey (HAW)
2 Mabior Chol (HAW)
2 Cameron Mackenzie (HAW)
1 Cooper Trembath (NMFC)
1 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
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20:13
Mini-Match: Hawthorn v North Melbourne
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03:34
Full post-match, R21: Hawks
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05:45
Full post-match, R21: Kangaroos
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02:15
Wizard of Tas: Dangerous Watson fires five to close on Coleman
Nick Watson excites the home Launceston faithful one more time with a brilliant bag of five goals
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03:29
Quick Recap: Hawthorn v North Melbourne
Short highlights of the Hawks and Kangaroos clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: Hawthorn v North Melbourne
The Hawks and Kangaroos clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:42
'Beautiful from the Chols Royce': Mighty Mabior roars in fine flush
Mabior Chol earns a free kick from a terrific tackle and strikes it sweetly from range to delight the home Launceston crowd
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00:34
'That is bizarre': Ginni's howler from 20 metres shocks all
Jack Ginnivan fails to make the distance from close range as his shallow snap is rushed through
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00:42
Forward and back: Vintage Gunston and Battle deliver right on time
Jack Gunston bounces through a superb snap before Josh Battle fires from distance for the perfect Hawthorn response
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01:09
Big Roos spearheads go bang bang to keep Wildcard hopes alive
Cooper Trembath and Nick Larkey convert two important goals late in the third term to put North Melbourne in front
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00:56
Running Roos come to play as Curtis has his say
Paul Curtis fires North Melbourne back in front after a swift chain of handballs cuts through the defence
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01:19
'The Wiz doing the biz': Watson in Coleman hunt with fast hat-trick
Nick Watson starts the second quarter in style with three quick goals, including a scintillating finish from the centre bounce
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00:37
Crafty Kangas get creative to stun Hawks early
Harry Sheezel breaks free at the stoppage and bends a beauty before Zac Banch sneaks through Hawthorn's defence
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01:18
'Get the measuring tape out': Monster torp releases streaming Hawks
Will Day runs into an open goal after a massive Blake Hardwick torpedo reaches the centre circle from the kick-in
Port Adelaide v Greater Western Sydney
10 Lachie Whitfield (GWS)
7 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
7 Stephen Coniglio (GWS)
3 Lachie Ash (GWS)
3 Jake Stringer (GWS)
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20:12
Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v GWS
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06:33
Full post-match, R21: Power
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05:34
Full post-match, R21: Giants
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03:28
Quick Recap: Port Adelaide v GWS
Short highlights of the Power and Giants clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: Port Adelaide v GWS
The Power and Giants clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:55
'They just did too much': Coach Kingsley bewildered after big blunder
GWS messes up a huge chance to put the game beyond doubt and Adam Kingsley can only laugh
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00:43
Bend it like Mitch: Big Georgiades keeps Port alive
Mitch Georgiades crumbs cleanly and turns through a massive snap to cut the margin
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00:48
'That is exceptional': Star Giant stuns with first goal since 2023
Lachie Whitfield kicks the unlikeliest of finishes from the boundary to add to his magnificent night
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00:48
Cool Cogs shows his class with smooth beauty
Stephen Coniglio streams away to nail his third major for the perfect second-half start
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00:33
The Package delivers right on time with a huge bender
Jake Stringer gives the Giants the lead after roosting an impressive checkside off one step
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01:00
'Couldn't get his feet working': Gun Giant tumbles and pays full price
Mitch Georgiades opens his account after Connor Idun slips over and loses the footy at a costly time
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00:47
Angwin from the angle: Young Giant stuns on the run
Ryan Angwin soccers the footy forward and sprints to get it back to slot a super finish from the boundary
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00:51
Giant spearheads lead the charge with early pair
Jake Stringer and Aaron Cadman provide a presence and convert their chances to wrestle back the momentum
Carlton v Brisbane
10 Jagga Smith (CARL)
7 Brodie Kemp (CARL)
7 George Hewett (CARL)
2 Oliver Florent (CARL)
2 Will Hayward (CARL)
1 Harry McKay (CARL)
1 Wade Derksen (CARL)
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20:17
Mini-Match: Carlton v Brisbane
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06:55
Full post-match, R21: Lions
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10:21
Full post-match, R21: Blues
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02:48
Starring young Blue leads the attack in incredible night
Jagga Smith is awarded the Robert Walls Medal after amassing 29 disposals, two goals and 12 score involvements in a scintillating outing
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03:29
Quick Recap: Carlton v Brisbane
Short highlights of the Blues and Lions clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: Carlton v Brisbane
The Blues and Lions clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:52
Smooth Jagga raises roof with rangy ripper
Jagga Smith sinks his slipper into a super strike as party time descends on Marvel Stadium for Carlton
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00:30
Huge shoulder blow for veteran Lion adds to pain
Ryan Lester is ruled out of the match after sustaining a shoulder injury in this incident
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00:48
'He can just do some freakish things': McGovern nets brilliant soccer goal
Mitch McGovern goes off the ground to extend Carlton's lead to a game-high seven goals
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00:29
Is Rising Star contender in hot water for this tackle?
Harry Dean faces a nervous wait after a tackle on Cam Rayner during the third quarter
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00:55
Where there's a Will: In-form Ashcroft fires timely double
Will Ashcroft puts Brisbane right back in the contest with two elite finishes within seconds
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00:51
'Give him the job!': Dean in dreamland as magic moment delights coach
Harry Dean runs forward to boot his first AFL goal with a sublime snap, which brings wild celebrations including a big smile from coach Josh Fraser
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00:59
'He's done the race walk': Cult hero Cottrell celebrates goal in style
Matt Cottrell snaps a great goal from the pocket and brings out a unique celebration to entertain everyone
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00:52
Confident Kemp buries doubts with quick brace
Brodie Kemp converts both his set shot opportunities to put the demons away as Carlton regains the lead
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00:50
'Not many ruckmen can do that': Dancing Draper slices them again
Sam Draper kicks a brilliant goal after dancing through traffic to hit the scoreboard early
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00:38
Hugh else? Lions star jams home crafty opener
Hugh McCluggage snaps Brisbane's first goal in sublime fashion as he continues his strong return to form
Richmond v West Coast
9 Tim Taranto (RICH)
9 Harley Reid (WCE)|
4 Marcus Herbert (WCE)
3 Jack Ross (RICH)
3 Tom J Lynch (RICH)
1 Tim Kelly (WCE)
1 Sam Lalor (RICH)
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20:08
Mini-Match: Richmond v West Coast
Extended highlights of the Tigers and Eagles clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:33
Harley comforts emotional Duursma after final siren
Harley Reid wraps his arms around a teary Willem Duursma following another tough loss
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04:42
Full post-match, R21: Eagles
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09:14
Full post-match, R21: Tigers
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03:29
Quick Recap: Richmond v West Coast
Short highlights of the Tigers and Eagles clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:18
Highlights: Richmond v West Coast
The Tigers and Eagles clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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00:54
Electric scenes as Lalor’s ‘Dusty-like’ sealer brings house down
Sam Lalor brushes off Brandon Starcevich with strength before sealing a superb Tigers win and drawing more Dustin Martin comparisons
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00:33
'There's your future': Lalor lands classy major as Tigers roar again
Sam Lalor excites the Richmond faithful with a brilliant finish on the burst
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00:38
‘At last!’: Pure relief for Waterman after breaking demons
Jake Waterman erupts with emotion after his second major finally arrives following a wasteful day in front of goal
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00:38
‘Bit of trouble there': Young Tiger in hot water for off-the-ball hit
Luke Trainor may face a nervous MRO wait after appearing to strike Jack Williams away from the play
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00:45
‘A one in 200 kick’: Timmy’s turner steals the show in ‘absolute special’
Tim Taranto produces a ridiculous finish from an impossible angle to send the home crowd into raptures
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00:51
‘Great celebration’: Cole goal sparks ‘nice little dance’
Tom Cole conjures a clever major before his fun celebration leaves commentators chuckling
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01:23
‘Confusing scenes at the ‘G’: Players stop as bizarre moment leads to goal
Players appear to anticipate a front-on contact free before the mark is paid, leaving everyone briefly second-guessing as Jack Ross converts
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00:45
An opening goal worth the wait: Tiger’s ‘unbelievable finish’ lifts mood
Hugo Ralphsmith finally breaks the stalemate with a stunning effort on the boundary
Gold Coast v Melbourne
10 Max Gawn (MELB)
6 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
6 Joel Fitzgerald (MELB)
4 Jacob Van Rooyen (MELB)
3 Tom Sparrow (MELB)
1 Harrison Petty (MELB)
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20:12
Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Suns and Demons clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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10:04
Full post-match, R21: Demons
Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round 21’s match against Gold Coast
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05:42
Full post-match, R21: Suns
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03:29
Quick Recap: Gold Coast v Melbourne
Short highlights of the Suns and Demons clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: Gold Coast v Melbourne
The Suns and Demons clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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01:00
'Mac Andrew can't believe it': Sun's costly moment hands Petty another
Harrison Petty nails his third goal at a crucial stage after Mac Andrew gives away a 50m penalty in this incident
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00:54
Late blow sees Demons defender out after awkward landing
Blake Howes is ruled out of the match after sustaining a suspected injury to his left arm in this incident
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00:34
Sharp as a tack: Harry and Max execute perfect plan
Harry Sharp roves Max Gawn’s intelligent hitout and snaps superbly in a clever stoppage play
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00:51
Humphrey fires up crowd as siren strike raises questions
Bailey Humphrey runs back onto the mark and boots a brilliant finish on the half-time siren, as his run up is analysed by the commentary team
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00:55
‘He is not well’: Tough Collins out after nasty knock
Sam Collins is ruled out of the match after injuring his ribs in this brutal collision with ex-teammate Ed Langdon
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00:42
Water off a duck’s back: Lombard feels the love after cool curler
Leo Lombard punishes Melbourne’s costly error with a composed snap and his teammates get around him
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00:52
'What a joy it is’: New Demon swarmed in magic moment
Mid-season recruit Joel Fitzgerald drills his first goal at AFL level and his teammates flood to him to celebrate
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00:48
Big boys exchange blows in quickfire start
Ben King nails the opening major before Jacob van Rooyen matches him seconds later with a terrific clunk and conversion
Essendon v Adelaide
10 Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL)
8 Izak Rankine (ADEL)
6 Peter Wright (ESS)
3 Billy Dowling (ADEL)
2 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
1 Callum Ah Chee (ADEL)
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20:17
Mini-Match: Essendon v Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Bombers and Crows clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:16
Full post-match, R21: Bombers
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07:36
Full post-match, R21: Crows
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03:29
Quick Recap: Essendon v Adelaide
Short highlights of the Bombers and Crows clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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08:17
Highlights: Essendon v Adelaide
The Bombers and Crows clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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02:21
Ominous Thilthorpe looking primed with season-best haul
Riley Thilthorpe returns to his top form with a bag of five goals and a monster performance in the air
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00:56
'First goal galore': Exciting debutant brings all kinds of reactions
Archie Ludowyke fires his first career goal on AFL debut, as his friends and family react with passion in the crowd
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01:05
Weaving Oscar dances to unforgettable debut goal
Debutant Oscar Ryan shows his class with a silky finish on the run for his first career major
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00:51
Young Crow swarmed as first goal brings scenes
Heartwarming scenes as Hugo Hall-Kahan is swarmed after nailing his first AFL major
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01:14
Tough Bomber ruled out with concussion after friendly fire
Angus Clarke's day goes from bad to worse, as he fails a HIA at half-time just moments after coming back onto the field
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00:52
Dangerous Crows livewires excite with crafty pair
Izak Rankine curls a big finish before Josh Rachele converts from the toughest of angles to extend the margin
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00:52
'Take a photo of that': Textbook Walker celebrates with crowd
Taylor Walker slots a beautiful boundary finish and high-fives the Adelaide supporters hanging over the fence
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00:56
Colossal Thilthorpe looking dangerous with double strikes
Riley Thilthorpe brings his presence and kicking boots with a pair of sweet strikes to start
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00:56
Out of the blocks: Switched-on Bombers blast first two
Angus Clarke and Peter Wright gets Essendon off to a flyer with the opening two majors of the match
LEADERBOARD
130 Nick Daicos COLL
106 Marcus Bontempelli WB
85 Max Gawn MELB
76 Luke Jackson FRE
75 Jason Horne-Francis PORT
74 Will Ashcroft BL
74 Patrick Cripps CARL
74 Isaac Heeney SYD
74 Jai Newcombe HAW
68 Zak Butters PORT
68 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera STK
67 Bailey Smith GEEL
66 Brodie Grundy SYD
65 Max Holmes GEEL
63 Kysaiah Pickett MELB
