Essendon star Zach Merrett in action against GWS. Picture: Getty Images/AFL PhotosEssendon star Zach Merrett in action against GWS. Picture: Getty Images/AFL Photos

ESSENDON's Zach Merrett has pipped Greater Western Sydney's Lachie Whitfield to get the coaches' nod after Friday night's thriller.

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Votes for the AFL Coaches' Association's AFL Champion Player Award will be released on a daily basis during the 'Festival of Footy'.

Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs

7 Jack Macrae (WB)
7 Zak Butters (PORT)
4 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
4 Tom Jonas (PORT)
3 Peter Ladhams (PORT)
3 Tom Clurey (PORT)
2 Charlie Dixon (PORT)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 11:54

    'It's one that got away': Beveridge

    Watch Western Bulldogs's press conference after round ten's match against Port Adelaide

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  • 06:33

    Highlights: Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs

    The Power and Bulldogs clash in round ten

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  • 08:17

    Hinkley: 'We've been able to conquer a lot of things'

    Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after round ten's match against Western Bulldogs

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  • 00:48

    Sheer desperation from Butters deserves a goal

    Zak Butters throws himself at the ball and the tap is on a platter for Kane Farrell

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  • 00:43

    Charlie the monster outmuscles for a one-hander

    Port Adelaide beast Charlie Dixon uses his strength and pulls down a great mark

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  • 00:29

    Duursma all courage in three-way collision

    Port Adelaide young star Xavier Duursma takes a strong mark in defence

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  • 00:25

    Is Mayes in trouble for hard hit on Dunkley?

    Sam Mayes could face MRO scrutiny for this hit against Josh Dunkley

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  • 01:05

    From elation to anguish as Power debutant's goal ruled out

    On debut, you have to feel for Boyd Woodcock here

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  • 00:52

    Wines' misguided aggression gifts Weightman the opener

    Ollie Wines releases his frustrations on Cody Weightman and it costs a 50m pen and goal

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Brisbane v Richmond

9 Liam Baker (RICH)
8 Shai Bolton (RICH)
7 Dustin Martin (RICH)
3 Tom Lynch (RICH)
2 Lachie Neale (BL)
1 Noah Balta (RICH)

  • 07:08

    Practice doesn't make perfect for wayward Lions: Fagan

    Watch Brisbane's press conference after round 10's match against Richmond

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  • 07:15

    Highlights: Richmond v Brisbane

    The Tigers and Lions clash in round 10

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  • 06:02

    Dimma praises off-field nice guy for bringing fighting fury

    Watch Richmond's press conference after round 10's match against Brisbane

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  • 00:47

    Dancing 'Tiger King' loves Riewoldt's fourth goal

    It's great to have crowds involved at the footy

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  • 00:33

    Insane Dusty kick shows his sublime skills

    Dustin Martin pulls off something very few have the talent to do in the AFL

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  • 01:31

    Is this star Tiger in MRO trouble?

    Richmond forward Tom Lynch playing angry against the Lions

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  • 00:42

    Bolton goes the journey from 70-plus metres

    Richmond midfielder Shai Bolton with the ultimate centre clearance

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  • 00:37

    Fagan fumes at young Lion's rush of blood

    Sam Skinner decides to play-on and immediately regrets his decision

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  • 00:36

    You can't go wrong when Cotch, Dusty and Jack are on

    The cream rises for Richmond and ends with the Jack Riewoldt goal

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  • 00:38

    Sharp Lynch pivotal in two quick goals

    Tom Lynch involved in a pair of Richmond goals

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Geelong v North Melbourne

10 Cameron Guthrie (GEEL)
8 Gryan Miers (GEEL)
5 Sam Menegola (GEEL)
3 Jack Henry (GEEL)
2 Mark Blicavs (GEEL)
2 Jy Simpkin (NMFC)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 06:29

    Shaw 'hopes the best' for injured Brown

    Rhyce Shaw says it's too early to determine the extent of the knee injury to key forward Ben Brown, but hopes the outcome of the scans is not severe

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  • 11:26

    Scott 'disappointed' by inaccuracy, despite win

    Chris Scott lamented his side's conversion rate and believes they could have produced a more 'exciting spectacle' if they took their chances

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  • 05:57

    Highlights: Geelong v North Melbourne

    The Cats and Kangaroos clash in round 10

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  • 01:09

    Miers inspires with career-best haul

    Gryan Miers was at his crafty best with four fantastic goals in the win over the Roos

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  • 00:56

    Duncan's dazzling dribbler after full-steam Danger

    Patrick Dangerfield explodes out of the middle and kicks the ball inside 50 where Lachlan Fogarty and Mitch Duncan work some magic

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  • 01:23

    Hall answers the call with beauty of a ball

    Aaron Hall takes his chance on a tight angle and keeps the Kangaroos in the fight

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  • 01:10

    How does Tomahawk make both these look easy?

    Tom Hawkins at his tantalising best after a terrific mark and equally impressive finish from the boundary

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  • 00:36

    Simpson strike as slick as you like

    Sam Simpson conjures a cool soccer finish right in front of goal to extend the Cats' lead

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  • 00:56

    Happy Hosie jumped on by Roos after debut goals

    North Melbourne first-gamer Lachlan Hosie earns two goals in the opening term after drawing free kicks in inviting positions

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  • 00:52

    Huge Roo blow as returning Brown limps off

    North Melbourne have a big concern with key forward Ben Brown leaving the field after appearing to hurt his knee

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  • 01:08

    One of the best, yet wildest, first ever AFL goals

    Zach Guthrie somehow manages to land an inside-out torpedo to notch a memorable first major in the AFL

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  • 01:08

    Majak opens door for Mahony in a minute

    The Roos are off to a perfect start after Jack Mahony shows a nice step to snare his side's first

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Adelaide v Melbourne

10 Clayton Oliver (MELB)
7 Jack Viney (MELB)
6 Steven May (MELB)
3 Christian Petracca (MELB)
2 Sam Weideman (MELB)
2 Christian Salem (MELB)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 12:29

    Nicks: 'We ran out of gas'

    Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks believes his players lost their legs following a short break and 'armwrestle' against the Demons

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  • 05:16

    Highlights: Adelaide v Melbourne

    The Crows and Demons clash in round ten

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  • 06:54

    Goodwin: Gawn needs 'some protection at some stage'

    Simon Goodwin says it felt good to be back on the winners list and believes his side are on the right track again after last week's disappointment

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  • 00:36

    Viney salutes after final-term special

    Jack Viney caps off a wonderful performance with his second goal of the game in some style

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  • 00:51

    Benny Crocker or bend it Crocker?

    Adelaide have a small sniff after recruit Ben Crocker conjures a stunning snap on goal

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  • 00:43

    Hand it to Harley, he'll do the rest

    Harley Bennell is given rein to use his brilliant skill and makes his mark with a wonderful snap

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  • 00:25

    Himmelberg spills it, then crumbs it, then bends it

    Elliott Himmelberg does it all himself and finishes with a delightful snap on goal to give the Crows some much-needed momentum

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  • 00:55

    Hostile reaction after contentious ruck free to Jackson

    A contentious free kick awarded to Melbourne youngster Luke Jackson raises a big debate

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  • 00:43

    Mayhem in the square as Viney stands tall

    Jack Viney is the beneficiary of a manic clash in the goalsquare and earns his first goal

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  • 00:24

    Demon's dangerous tackle leaves young Crow stunned

    Adelaide youngster Will Hamill is in bad shape after being slung in a tackle by Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen

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Collingwood v Sydney

10 Taylor Adams (COLL)
6 Josh Daicos (COLL)
4 Brayden Maynard (COLL)
4 Adam Treloar (COLL)
2 Brayden Sier (COLL)
2 Jackson Thurlow (SYD)
1 John Noble (COLL)
1 Jake Lloyd (SYD)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 10:21

    Bucks questions metal studs after Quaynor's cut

    Nathan Buckley explains young gun Isaac Quaynor endured a deep cut to his leg after a Swan's studs were believed to have caused the damage

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  • 05:57

    Longmire: We missed our chance

    John Longmire says his side had every opportunity to snatch a victory from the Pies but was 'disappointed' they made costly errors when it counted

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  • 05:40

    Highlights: Collingwood v Sydney

    The Magpies and Swans clash in round ten

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  • 00:42

    Stadium goes wild after Daicos' outrageous GOTY contender

    Collingwood were crying out for someone to step up and young gun Josh Daicos delivers with a remarkable solo effort

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  • 01:14

    Cruel Pies blow as young gun stretchered off

    Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor leaves the field on a stretcher after this incident

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  • 00:48

    Thurlow lets loose with miracle roost

    Jackson Thurlow inches the Swans one step closer with a hopeful hack at goal that somehow bounces through

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  • 00:54

    Maynard furious after alleged Papley 'flop'

    Brayden Maynard is irate after conceding a free kick against Tom Papley and accusing him of 'flopping'

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  • 00:54

    Pies concern as high-flying forward ruled out

    The Magpies have been dealt a blow with forward Will Hoskin-Elliott out for the game following an injury

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  • 00:56

    Extraordinary first AFL goal after getting poleaxed

    Swans youngster Dylan Stephens produces a stunning first ever AFL goal after nailing a shot while getting decked by Brayden Sier

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  • 00:29

    New Swan Wicks picks the sticks for first time

    First-gamer Sam Wicks gets flocked by teammates after notching his first goal in the AFL

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  • 01:21

    Ruscoe's mum would be even more proud after this

    Collingwood debutant Trey Ruscoe gets his first goal in the AFL

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Gold Coast v St Kilda

10 Daniel Butler (STK)
5 Jack Steele (STK)
5 Touk Miller (GCFC)
4 Jarrod Witts (GCFC)
4 Jack Billings (STK)
1 Jack Lukosius (GCFC)
1 Hugh Greenwood (GCFC)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 05:39

    Ratten: 'A step forward with maturity'

    Brett Ratten was pleased his side managed to 'grind' it out and walk away with a win, but admits there are areas still 'below par'

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  • 05:48

    Dew: 'It's exciting to see us fight back'

    Stuart Dew says he couldn't fault his side's effort and was proud they managed to push the Saints right to the finish line

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  • 01:36

    A tale of two Kings: Who got the points?

    The highly talented twins competed against eachother for the first time in the AFL

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  • 01:36

    Breathtaking Butler sends Saints fans bonkers

    Dan Butler is evolving into one dangerous small forward after another phenomenal performance including four freakish goals

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  • 07:26

    Highlights: Gold Coast v St Kilda

    The Suns and Saints clash in round ten

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  • 00:32

    Ridiculously good Rankine raises roof

    Gold Coast young gun Izak Rankine chimes in with another dazzler close to the death

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  • 00:20

    Is there anything this man can't do right now?

    Dan Butler chimes in with yet another mesmerising goal to keep the Saints alive

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  • 00:29

    Rankine sends stadium into frenzy after wizardry

    Izak Rankine thrills the crowd yet again with a breathtaking mark and equally impressive goal shortly after

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  • 00:24

    Butler becomes the master after this absolute genius

    Dan Butler can do no wrong with this unbelievable dribbler made to look easy

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  • 00:21

    Lemmens leaves Saints in his wake with stunner

    Sean Lemmens skips away from a number of Saints and produces a delightful dribbler

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  • 00:28

    Butler feeds Gresh with the sweetest touch

    St Kilda livewires Dan Butler and Jade Gresham use their craftiness around goal to earn a beauty

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  • 00:30

    Priceless work of art from Powell in the pocket

    Will Powell opens the match with a dazzling goal on a tight angle

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Essendon v Greater Western Sydney

9 Zach Merrett (ESS)
7 Lachie Whitfield (GWS)
6 Tim Taranto (GWS)
4 Adam Saad (ESS)
4 Stephen Coniglio (GWS)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 05:17

    Worsfold: 'We couldn't maintain that pressure on them'

    Watch Essendon's press conference after their round 10 match against GWS

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  • 08:06

    Cameron: 'Our midfield … I thought they dug in'

    Watch GWS's press conference after their round 10 match against Essendon

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  • 07:55

    Highlights: Essendon v GWS

    The Bombers and Giants clash in round 10

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  • 00:47

    Giants hit the front with slick transition from defence

    Jeremy Cameron puts GWS in the lead for the first time since the first quarter after some impressive running play from the Giants

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  • 00:30

    Undisciplined McKenna gifts Giants a goal

    Heath Shaw slots his second of the night after a silly 50m penalty from Conor McKenna left him with a simple conversion from inside the arc

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  • 01:00

    Phil Davis comes from the ground with knee issue

    Concern in the Giants camp for Phil Davis after he appears to hurt his knee in a marking contest

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  • 00:27

    Big Don Draper celebrates first goal like a mad man

    Young Essendon ruck Sam Draper slots the first goal of his career then goes absolutely nuts

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  • 00:38

    Shiel roosts one home from centre square

    The Bombers have their fifth straight goal in the second half courtesy of a massive Dylan Shiel bomb from the centre square.

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  • 00:23

    'Guys, the game has started': Giants break drought

    After a goalless opening quarter, it took less than a minute into the second quarter for Stephen Coniglio to register the first major of the game.

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  • 00:20

    Mummy sits Merrett on his backside

    Zach Merrett may have dodged a bullet after copping a Shane Mumford shirt-front and walking away unscathed

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  • 00:33

    Townsend left dazed after Shaw collision

    Jacob Townsend's night appears over after he had to be helped from the ground following a big collision with Heath Shaw.

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Leaderboard

62 Lachie Neale BL
44 Jack Steele STK
40 Christian Petracca MELB
39 Travis Boak PORT
37 Jack Macrae WB
34 Cameron Guthrie GEEL
33 Taylor Adams COLL
32 Nic Naitanui WCE
31 Jarrod Witts GCFC
30 Todd Goldstein NMFC
30 Matthew Rowell GCFC
29 Jack Viney MELB
28 Toby Greene GWS
28 Dustin Martin RICH
27 Joel Selwood GEEL
26 Charlie Dixon PORT
26 Zach Merrett ESS
26 Scott Pendlebury COLL
25 Daniel Butler STK
25 Max Gawn MELB
25 Zak Jones STK
25 Josh Kennedy WCE
25 Lachie Whitfield GWS

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