Power veteran Travis Boak (right) tackles Hawks champion Shaun Burgoyne. Picture: AFL Photos

IT'S GETTING tight at the top in the race for the AFL Coaches' Association's AFL Champion Player Award.

Port Adelaide veteran Travis Boak polled a perfect 10 votes to close the gap to Brisbane ball-magnet Lachie Neale, who failed to poll against St Kilda.

Check out who polled in round 13 from your club below and the full leaderboard at the bottom.  

05:26

The 10: The best moments of the week

Watch all the best highlights from a wonderful Sir Doug Nicholls Round

Gold Coast v Carlton

10 Marc Murphy (CARL)
4 Samuel Walsh (CARL)
4 Jack Martin (CARL)
3 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
3 Liam Jones (CARL)
2 Harrison McKay (CARL)
2 Jacob Weitering (CARL)
1 Michael Gibbons (CARL)
1 Jack Newnes (CARL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 05:44

    Full post-match: Suns

    Watch Gold Coast's press conference after round 13's match against Carlton

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  • 09:14

    Full post-match: Blues

    Watch Carlton's press conference after round 13's match against Gold Coast

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  • 00:25

    WATCH: Betts, Rankine in special jumper-swap moment

    Eddie Betts and Izak Rankine show respect in Sir Doug Nicholls Round

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  • 06:15

    Highlights: Gold Coast v Carlton

    The Suns and Blues clash in round 13

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  • 00:28

    Bowes' blunder gifts Newnes

    Jack Newnes takes full advantage after Jack Bowes fumbles deep in defence

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  • 00:28

    Swarming Suns too much for Blues to handle

    Lachie Weller the beneficiary of Gold Coast's high pressure down the corridor

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  • 00:34

    Betts beguiles Blues fans in the Top End

    Carlton star Eddie Betts delights the crowd after hard running from Fisher

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  • 00:32

    Newnes returns the favour with the cleanest of hands

    Carlton's Michael Gibbons kicks precisely from Jack Newnes' terrific goal assist

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Western Bulldogs v Melbourne

9 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
5 Lachie Hunter (WB)
5 Mitch Wallis (WB)
4 Tom Liberatore (WB)
3 Bailey Smith (WB)
2 Steven May (MELB)
1 Jack Macrae (WB)
1 Jason Johannisen (WB)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 06:28

    Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Melbourne

    The Bulldogs and Demons clash in round 13

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  • 04:50

    Goodwin slams third-quarter defensive effort

    Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says the Demons 'defended as poorly as we have all year for about 20 minutes'

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  • 07:00

    Beveridge instructed Dogs to 'make better decisions'

    Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge explains how the Dogs needed to pick smarter options to overcome Melbourne

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  • 00:24

    Cavarra's Carrara special seals it for Dogs

    A nice dribbler from Ben Cavarra effectively ends the contest

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  • 00:56

    Out-of-form tall clunks to give Demons a sniff

    Tom McDonald shows his aerial prowess and converts an important set shot

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  • 01:08

    Dee in strife after huge hit, Wallis capitalises

    Melbourne onballer Tom Sparrow went straight to the bench after being crunched by Marcus Bontempelli

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  • 00:51

    Clever underground handball and Dogs get another

    An intelligent piece of play from Lachie Hunter is followed up by a great kick from Marcus Bontempelli, and Mitch Wallis does the rest

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  • 01:01

    Clarry bursts from congestion and snaps it through

    The Dees get one late in the second half thanks to gun onballer Clayton Oliver

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  • 01:23

    Late inclusion with head of steam, sets up goal

    Mitch Hannan showed his clean hands with a great pick-up and created a chance for Sam Weideman

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  • 01:17

    Comedy of errors but Toby McLeans it up

    Three shanks in a row but the Western Bulldogs end up finishing the play with their first of the afternoon

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Port Adelaide v Hawthorn

10 Travis Boak (PORT)
7 James Worpel (HAW)
4 Zak Butters (PORT)
3 Tom Mitchell (HAW)
2 Tom Clurey (PORT)
2 Trent McKenzie (PORT)
1 Darcy Byrne-Jones (PORT)
1 Sam Frost (HAW)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:34

    Big Hawk left dazed by SPP's big tackle

    Ben McEvoy takes his time to get up after a big tackle from Sam Powell-Pepper

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  • 09:47

    Clarkson: 'Kenny would be breathing a sigh of relief'

    Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson was proud of his side's effort after taking it right up to ladder-leader Port Adelaide

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  • 05:54

    Hinkley: 'Not playing our best footy but finding a way'

    Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley knows there's room for improvement but was satisfied with the win over Hawthorn

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  • 06:24

    Highlights: Port Adelaide v Hawthorn

    The Power and Hawks clash in round 13

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  • 00:47

    Smooth as Butters: Lycett serves it on a platter

    One of the set plays of the year seals it for Port Adelaide

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  • 00:29

    Champion Hawk winds back the clock with stunning roost

    As has been typical throughout his stellar career, Shaun Burgoyne delivers when it matters, booting his 300th career goal in style

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  • 00:34

    Power forward redeems himself with important goal

    After having booted 0.3 until this point, Mitch Georgiades makes no mistake here

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  • 00:19

    Young gun left with head in hands after this miss

    Mitch Georgiades had an easy chance early in the third term but couldn't finish it off

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  • 01:09

    Tempers flare after Charlie crunches Hawks' milestone man

    Charlie Dixon and Ben Stratton are right in the thick of it as Port Adelaide and Hawthorn fire up

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  • 00:34

    Excellent finish for Port veteran from the pocket

    The Power edge ahead thanks to a classy goal from Robbie Gray

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  • 00:42

    Power star's bump sends Hawk to bench

    Liam Shiels faces an injury concern after copping this hit from Hamish Hartlett

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  • 00:20

    Star Hawk strikes early in return to old stomping ground

    In Chad Wingard's first outing back at Adelaide Oval, he puts it through from the top of the goalsquare

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Essendon v Richmond

9 Dustin Martin (RICH)
9 Shai Bolton (RICH)
5 Jack Graham (RICH)
4 Zach Merrett (ESS)
2 Liam Baker (RICH)
1 Jordan Ridley (ESS)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:39

    Vlastuin gets 50m penalty after Bellchambers' slap

    Nick Vlastuin is awarded a 50m penalty after Tom Bellchambers' swinging arm caught him late

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  • 00:29

    Was this a push? Dons denied goal after umpire intervenes

    Richmond's Dylan Grimes is awarded a free kick for a push in the back

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  • 07:18

    Worsfold on critics: 'They sounded like six-year-old kids'

    Essendon coach John Worsfold didn't hold back when discussing what others had said about the Bombers and was adamant his team is on the right track

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  • 08:08

    Hardwick on Lynch incident: 'Tom plays like that, he's a tough hard player'

    Richmond coach Damien Hardwick defended spearhead Tom Lynch after the key forward's strike on Michael Hurley that could attract more scrutiny from the MRO

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  • 06:06

    Highlights: Essendon v Richmond

    The Bombers and Tigers go head to head in the 'Dreamtime in Darwin'

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  • 00:32

    Lynch holds on to mark despite heavy collision with former teammate

    Essendon backman Adam Saad goes his hardest in this contest with Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch

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  • 00:20

    Hot 'Dusty' finds a unique way to keep cool

    With temperatures far hotter than footballers are used to in Darwin, Richmond superstar Dustin Martin made himself comfortable in the coolroom

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  • 00:12

    Yet another potential MRO incident for Lynch

    Tom Lynch appears to hit Michael Hurley high during the final term

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  • 00:39

    Soaring Stewart takes MOTY contender

    A massive mark on the goal-line from Essendon key forward James Stewart

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  • 00:41

    Mosquito has everyone buzzing after this goal

    Simply brilliant from Irving Mosquito to kick his second goal of the night

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  • 00:16

    Dour Tigers defender flies to take great mark

    Richmond stopper Dylan Grimes takes a nice hanger

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  • 00:54

    Mosquito mobbed after drawing first blood with debut goal

    Essendon youngster Irving Mosquito has his fellow Bombers pumped after nailing this set shot

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Fremantle v Sydney

10 Luke Ryan (FRE)
8 David Mundy (FRE)
6 Andrew Brayshaw (FRE)
3 Brennan Cox (FRE)
2 Caleb Serong (FRE)
1 Matt Taberner (FRE)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 04:18

    Longmire on Papley free: 'It wasn't good enough'

    Sydney coach John Longmire wasn't impressed with star goalkicker Tom Papley's decision to throw the footy into Luke Ryan's head

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  • 06:11

    Highlights: Fremantle v Sydney

    The Dockers and Swans go head to head in round 13

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  • 06:52

    Longmuir: 'I was worried we'd be flat'

    Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir admitted he was concerned his side would be flat after last week's after-the-siren loss to Carlton

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  • 00:30

    Unselfish Fyfe sets up young Docker

    Dual Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe could have had a shot here but passes it to Lachie Schultz instead

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  • 00:39

    Docker big man clunks and finishes it off

    Rory Lobb was too strong in the contest here and kicked the goal for the Dockers

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  • 00:21

    Papley concedes bizarre free after throwing footy into Ryan's head

    Star Sydney goalkicker Tom Papley gives away a free kick for this incident with Freo defender Luke Ryan

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  • 00:27

    Don't argue with Mundy, 'Tabs' bags another

    Fremantle key forward Matthew Taberner continues his excellent season and gives the Dockers an early goal in the second half

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  • 00:29

    Classy Cerra given too much room

    Fremantle jet Adam Cerra takes advantage of a lack of attention and puts this through

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  • 00:19

    Hard nut Swan bulldozes Docker with massive hit

    James Aish would be sore after being on the receiving end of this collision with Callum Mills

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  • 00:23

    Will Freo star be under MRO scrutiny for this?

    Stephen Hill looks to be going for the football but collects Nick Blakey high in the process

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Adelaide v Geelong

10 Cameron Guthrie (GEEL)
8 Mitch Duncan (GEEL)
3 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
3 Rhys Stanley (GEEL)
3 Matt Crouch (ADEL)
2 Sam Menegola (GEEL)
1 Rory Laird (ADEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 11:17

    Nicks: 'We saw what we want to look like'

    Matthew Nicks was super pleased his inexperienced side executed a brand of footy they have been preparing and believes it was a glimpse of the future

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  • 15:15

    Scott: 'Took us a while to get on our terms'

    Chris Scott says his side had to stick tough to withstand a spirited display from the Crows and was pleased to clinch victory following a dominant final term

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  • 06:28

    Highlights: Adelaide v Geelong

    The Crows and Cats clash in round 13

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  • 00:39

    Danger and Duncan a winning duo

    Paddy Dangerfield and Mitch Duncan combine twice in the space of a minute to finish off the Crows

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  • 00:46

    Quick Cat turns on jets and flies past the rest

    Gary Rohan shows off his impressive speed with a trademark goal on the burst

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  • 00:46

    McAdam mesmerises crowd with magical solo effort

    Adelaide's Shane McAdam produces one of the best goals of the weekend after outclassing a number of Cats

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  • 00:47

    Schoenberg spins and Crows' spirits rise

    Harry Schoenberg gets his teammates up and about after earning a dazzling first ever AFL goal

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  • 00:37

    Adelaide Oval fuming after advantage revoked

    The Cats appear to take the advantage but get a second chance at goal after initially being mowed down by a Crow

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  • 00:36

    Tex feeds Tyson for snazzy opener

    Taylor Walker does brilliantly to find goalsneak Tyson Stengle, who finishes off in style

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Brisbane v St Kilda

8 Jack Steele (STK)
8 Harris Andrews (BL)
6 Jarrod Berry (BL)
5 Zac Bailey (BL)
2 Zak Jones (STK)
1 Sebastian Ross (STK)

  • 05:03

    Ratten: 'Looked like we were going to find a way'

    Brett Ratten says his side's 'endeavour and never-say-die attitude' impressed him despite not managing to steal a close victory against the wasteful Lions

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  • 06:11

    Highlights: Brisbane v St Kilda

    The Lions and Saints clash in round 13

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  • 07:45

    Full post-match: Lions

    Watch Brisbane's press conference after round 13's match against St Kilda

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  • 01:18

    Membrey's five minutes of admirable pressure

    Tim Membrey earns plenty of plaudits after exhibiting some outstanding pressure late in the third term

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  • 01:00

    Bend it like Billings taken to new level

    Jack Billings conjures an amazing goal over his shoulder to keep the Saints' hopes alive

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  • 00:29

    Look at the spring on Max King, what a stunner

    Max King shows off his unbelievable marking potential with a staggering grab over the top

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  • 01:14

    Pride surrounds Lion cub after first goal

    Lions debutant Tom Fullarton gets pounced on by teammates after notching his first ever AFL goal

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  • 00:54

    Saints speedsters serve up gift for Butler

    The Saints link up beautifully through the middle of the ground and feed goalsneak Dan Butler for a cool finish

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  • 00:24

    Could Lincoln be in trouble for this bump?

    Lincoln McCarthy may attract attention from the MRO after collecting St Kilda's Ben Paton high

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  • 00:43

    McCarthy turns Charlie's crumbs to gold

    Lincoln McCarthy chimes in with a beautiful snap after Charlie Cameron contests the mark

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  • 00:25

    Hipwood hanger gets Gabba rocking

    Eric Hipwood reels in a beautiful speccy to create a huge buzz around the ground

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  • 00:38

    Marshall's GOTY contender denied by own teammate

    Does Tim Membrey accidentally ruin Rowan Marshall's chances to bag Goal of the Year?

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West Coast v Greater Western Sydney

10 Jeremy McGovern (WCE)
7 Nic Naitanui (WCE)
7 Josh Kelly (GWS)
2 Andrew Gaff (WCE)
2 Harry Perryman (GWS)
1 Josh Rotham (WCE)
1 Jake Riccardi (GWS)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 08:13

    Cameron: 'I can't question our effort'

    Leon Cameron says he was pleased with his side's determination to keep pressing the Eagles but believes their execution early ultimately cost them

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  • 07:24

    Highlights: West Coast v GWS

    The Eagles and Giants clash in round 13

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  • 07:41

    Simpson: 'We knew we were in for a fight'

    Adam Simpson says his side were prepared for a competitive GWS outfit and were relieved to hold on for a gutsy win

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  • 01:55

    McGovern, the intercept king at frightening best

    Jeremy McGovern cuts off just about everything the Giants throw at him in an truly freakish performance

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  • 00:20

    Stadium gasps after hard Kelly tackle

    Tim Kelly takes down Adam Kennedy in a very strong tackle that may attract further attention

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  • 01:03

    Tempers flare after Shuey caught high

    Tim Taranto is penalised for catching Luke Shuey high in a tackle and remonstrates further with a push

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  • 00:50

    Eagles soar towards 'X-factor' after first AFL major

    Elation for West Coast as first-gamer Xavier O'Neill dribbles through his first ever AFL goal

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  • 01:05

    Giants march in on debutant after first goal

    GWS first-gamer Jake Riccardi manages to get under the radar in the forward line and notches his first ever AFL goal

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  • 00:51

    Small Giant conjures long-awaited opener

    Brent Daniels finds plenty of space out the back and earns GWS a much-needed first goal

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  • 00:21

    McGovern hangs for an eternity, some screamer

    Jeremy McGovern hauls in a huge speccy that will surely go down as a contender for Mark of the Year

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  • 00:51

    Nic Nat catches a snap and sends one of his own home

    Nic Naitanui delights the West Coast faithful with a beautiful snap at goal

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Collingwood v North Melbourne

7 Darcy Moore (COLL)
7 Taylor Adams (COLL)
6 Scott Pendlebury (COLL)
5 Jed Anderson (NMFC)
4 Brayden Maynard (COLL)
1 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 06:15

    Shaw: 'We're just not good enough'

    Rhyce Shaw says his players are capable of competing with the best, but at the present are not quite up to the level required

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  • 09:34

    Bucks on Sidey: 'He's 95 per cent pumped'

    Nathan Buckley says while Steele Sidebottom is thrilled to be heading back home, he is also disappointed to be missing a string of important games

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  • 06:50

    Highlights: Collingwood v North Melbourne

    The Magpies and Kangaroos clash in round 13

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  • 00:29

    Roo left red-faced after trying to fool Cox

    Jy Simpkin pays the full penalty for trying to run around Mason Cox

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  • 00:57

    Xerri with a very snazzy one-armed pluck

    Tristan Xerri earns plenty of plaudits after managing to complete a tough grab with just one arm

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  • 00:38

    Big Pie in agony after hard fall

    Darcy Cameron is left in a lot of pain after crashing down awkwardly in a ruck contest

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  • 01:04

    Simpkin scores without even realising it

    Jy Simpkin is delighted after finding out his toe-poke was given the all clear by the score review

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  • 00:46

    Daicos down, but definitely not out

    Collingwood goalsneak Josh Daicos finds himself a little sore after managing to conjure a ripping goal

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  • 00:51

    Pies needed a spark and Thomas answered the task

    Josh Thomas burns off Todd Goldstein with some super pace to deliver a much-needed goal for Collingwood

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  • 00:30

    Returning Pie inflicts crunching tackle on young Roo

    Former North Melbourne midfielder Levi Greenwood delivers a vicious tackle on youngster Jack Mahony

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Leaderboard

75 Lachie Neale BL
57 Travis Boak PORT
54 Christian Petracca MELB
52 Jack Steele STK
51 Taylor Adams COLL
48 Cameron Guthrie GEEL
48 Nic Naitanui WCE
40 Jack Macrae WB
40 Zach Merrett ESS
38 Marcus Bontempelli WB
37 Zak Jones STK
37 Dustin Martin RICH
34 Andrew Brayshaw FRE
34 Clayton Oliver MELB
32 Todd Goldstein NMFC
32 Scott Pendlebury COLL
31 Jarrod Witts GCFC
30 Mitch Duncan GEEL
30 Matthew Rowell GCFC
30 Luke Ryan FRE

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