Tom Hickey ahead of the round 17 clash between the Western Bulldogs and Sydney at Marvel Stadium on July 11, 2021. Pictures: AFL Photos

IN TODAY'S AFL Daily, star journalists Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards look at all the big news after another huge round of football.

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- Richmond's dynasty is done, and other clubs aren't too sorry
- Is the Tiger Army also fatigued?
- Debate over, we've found the recruit of the year
- Sydney clearly is the real deal
- Can Joe fill the Hipwood void?

In this episode ...

0:24 – Richmond's terrible form continues

1:39 – Exhausted Tigers

3:46 – Injury carnage takes its toll at Punt Road

6:22 – The Tiger Army at their home fortress

8:07 – Real deal: Sydney's record against the top four

9:29 – The even spread of Swans’ contributors

12:34 – Can Joe Daniher step up in Hipwood’s absence?

14:58 – The race for the top eight coming down to the wire