CHRISTIAN Petracca has moved into a share of second spot in the race for the AFL Coaches Association's champion player award after being one of six players to poll 10 votes in round seven.
Petracca picked up a perfect 10 in Melbourne's thumping win over North Melbourne and with Nick Daicos, Marcus Bontempelli and Jeremy Cameron - the top three players after six rounds - all failing to poll from this weekend, Petracca has moved to equal second spot after seven rounds.
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Jason Horne Francis, Lachie Neale, Toby Greene, Charlie Curnow and Tom Hawkins also picked up 10 votes in round seven.
The votes were split in the final game of the round between Adelaide and Collingwood, with nine players polling. Pies captain Darcy Moore picked up nine votes, with the other eight players getting between one and five votes.
The votes were also spread in the Western Bulldogs' match against Hawthorn, with eight players polling, led by Will Day and Caleb Daniel (five votes each).
St Kilda v Port Adelaide
10 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
6 Rowan Marshall (STK)
6 Travis Boak (PORT)
4 Zak Butters (PORT)
2 Sam Powell-Pepper (PORT)
1 Jack Sinclair (STK)
1 Mitch Owens (STK)
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00:41
Crafty Cordy finishes off sizzling Saints play
Zaine Cordy gets St Kilda its second goal with a perfect set shot from the pocket
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00:37
Duursma delivers Port the perfect response
Xavier Duursma hits it sweetly to get the Power its first
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00:42
Port loses gun early with suspected knee injury
Xavier Duursma has been subbed out of the match following an incident in the first term
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00:42
Explosive Horne-Francis clearance ends with Finlayson goal
Jeremy Finlayson kicks a clever goal from the pocket after brilliant play from Jason Horne-Francis in the contest
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00:47
Saints hit back with end-to-end brilliance
Dan Butler converts truly after a brilliant team transition from the back 50
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00:56
Rioli fools everyone with sensational goal
Junior Rioli extends the lead for Port with a special goal in traffic
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00:41
Gresham finds a way as Saints steal back lead
Jade Gresham kicks his second goal with a clever finish close to goal
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00:47
Powerful Powell-Pepper makes the most of desperate Dixon smother
Sam Powell-Pepper gives Port breathing room with an opportunistic goal in the last quarter
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01:36
Horne-Francis silences critics with explosive performance
Jason Horne-Francis delivers a career-high 11 clearances in an important win for the Power
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08:13
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08:24
Full post-match, R7: Power
Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after round seven's match against St Kilda
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08:47
Full post-match, R7: Saints
Watch St Kilda's press conference after round seven's match against Port Adelaide
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14:24
Mini-Match: St Kilda v Port Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Saints and Power clash in round seven
Brisbane v Fremantle
10 Lachie Neale (BL)
7 Will Ashcroft (BL)
5 Oscar McInerney (BL)
3 Brandon Starcevich (BL)
3 Dayne Zorko (BL)
2 Josh Dunkley (BL)
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00:36
Charlie picks up where he left off with opening major
Brisbane's Charlie Cameron kicks first goal of the game with this great snap across the body
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00:29
O'Meara launches beauty to get Freo going
Dockers recruit Jaeger O'Meara kicks a superb goal on the run in his 150th game
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00:45
Ashcroft's amazing mid-air miracle spells GOTY chance
Will Ashcroft defies the odds with this unbelievable kick from the boundary, which is sure to be a contender for Goal of the Year
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00:38
Is Johnson in MRO trouble with this dangerous tackle?
Fremantle's Matthew Johnson dumps Danye Zorko in dangerous tackle on the wing
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00:41
Jackson goals off classy Walters assist
Fremantle's Luke Jackson goals after an epic sidestep and handball by Michael Walters
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00:46
Lions put foot down after McCarthy double
Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy takes over the third quarter with back-to-back goals
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Walters' magical GOTY contender with extraordinary dribbler
Fremantle's Michael Walters kicks an incredible major from the boundary to produce another Goal of the Year opportunity
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00:33
Dayne's day done after another injury
Lions veteran Dayne Zorko appears to injure hamstring in this incident
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12:52
Full post-match, R7: Lions
Watch Brisbane's press conference after round seven's match against Fremantle
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06:24
Full post-match, R7: Dockers
Watch Fremantle's press conference after round seven's match against Brisbane
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01:32
Wondrous Will shines in Lions win
Brisbane's Will Ashcroft catches the eye again with a brilliant performance including a Goal of the Year contender
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08:07
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13:26
Mini-Match: Brisbane v Fremantle
Extended highlights of the Lions and Dockers clash in round seven
Sydney v Greater Western Sydney
10 Toby Greene (GWS)
8 Luke Parker (SYD)
5 Peter Ladhams (SYD)
4 Harry Perryman (GWS)
2 Jack Buckley (GWS)
1 Stephen Coniglio (GWS)
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00:29
Brilliant Hayward snaps home much-needed major
Will Hayward slots this snap goal against the run to keep his side in striking range late in the first term
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00:38
McLean makes costly Giants pay full price on siren
Hayden McLean calmly nails his set shot to bring his side to within a kick on the quarter-time siren
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00:52
Buddy winds back clock with epic grab and goal
Lance Franklin produces this brilliant pack mark and nails the snap shot to cut the margin late in the first half
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00:41
Coniglio somehow parts seas with sumptuous rolling goal
Stephen Coniglio ends Sydney's run of goals with this exquisite finish sneaking through
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00:42
Dancing Daniels pulls off dazzling finish
Brent Daniels slips his way through the Swans' defence and nails this brilliant running goal late in the third term
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00:42
Papley pops up late to give Swans handy buffer
Tom Papley roves the pack to perfection with this late snap coming in seconds before the three-quarter time siren
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00:34
Greene's genius soccer goal gives Giants a sniff
Toby Greene nails this mesmerising finish to keep his side in the contest midway through the fourth quarter
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00:38
Greene's electric match-winner completes crazy comeback
Toby Greene kicks the match-winning goal with this sensational snap in the dying stages of the final term
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04:09
Last two mins, R7 2023: Toby inspires brilliant comeback over Swans
The thrilling final moments between Sydney and GWS in round 7
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07:45
Full post-match, R7: Giants
Watch GWS's press conference after round seven's match against Sydney
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03:23
Captain Toby leads from the front in epic Giants' win
Toby Greene shows he is a class above in this brilliant four-goal outing including the match-winner at the death
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06:19
Full post-match, R7: Swans
Watch Sydney's press conference after round seven's match against GWS
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08:33
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14:56
Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn
5 Will Day (HAW)
5 Caleb Daniel (WB)
4 Bailey Williams (WB)
4 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
3 Ed Richards (WB)
3 Aaron Naughton (WB)
3 Blake Hardwick (HAW)
3 Ned Reeves (HAW)
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00:41
Worpel wows with sublime one-step strike
James Worpel gets the Hawthorn faithful off their seats with this ripping goal
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00:39
Lewis excites Hawks fans with comeback mark and goal
Mitch Lewis marks his return to footy with a major in the opening term
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00:42
JJ will make you pay when offered a way
Jason Johannisen is afforded too much space and streams forward for a classic goal on the run
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00:56
Sicily's super strike just what he needed
Hawthorn skipper James Sicily chimes in with a stunning shot from distance, following a tough week in the spotlight
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00:51
Naughton starting to create havoc with double
Aaron Naughton earns a pair of gems in the third term as the Dogs look to make their move
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00:47
Newcombe brings new hope as Hawks hang in there
Jai Newcombe keeps Hawthorn alive with this cool finish on the burst
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00:57
Jones gets his moment with epic first goal and celebration
Arthur Jones gets swarmed by Dogs after finally nailing his maiden major in the AFL
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08:03
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08:51
Full post-match, R7: Bulldogs
Watch Western Bulldogs's press conference after round seven's match against Hawthorn
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07:13
Full post-match, R7: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn's press conference after round seven's match against Western Bulldogs
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14:16
Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn
Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Hawks clash in round seven
Melbourne v North Melbourne
10 Christian Petracca (MELB)
7 Clayton Oliver (MELB)
5 Angus Brayshaw (MELB)
5 Kade Chandler (MELB)
3 Kysaiah Pickett (MELB)
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00:41
Chandler delivers opening sparkler
The Demons hit the scoreboard first with this quick Kade Chandler major
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00:34
Classy Pickett drills 50m beauty
No rest for the Demons as Kysaiah Pickett slots this major from beyond the arc
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00:29
Larkey slots much-needed Roos major
Nick Larkey provides a vital spark to North Melbourne with this crucial goal
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00:37
Mighty Neal-Bullen steals the show
Alex Neal-Bullen leaves the Roos blindsided with an impressive tackle before mopping up the footy and converting this goal
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00:37
Sharpshooter Fritsch snaps fiery snag
Bayley Fritsch collects the spilled footy and is rewarded with this glamorous gem
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00:29
Marvelous Viney strikes gold
Jack Viney escapes into space with the footy and secures this major for the Dees
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02:57
Petracca produces dazzling footy in Dees' demolition
Christian Petracca steers Melbourne's wrath across all areas of the ground with this powerful three-goal performance
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08:56
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06:19
Full post-match, R7: Demons
Watch Melbourne's press conference after round seven's match against North Melbourne
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14:21
Full post-match, R7: Kangaroos
Watch North Melbourne's press conference after round seven's match against Melbourne
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13:24
Mini-Match: Melbourne v North Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Demons and Kangaroos clash in round seven
West Coast v Carlton
10 Charlie Curnow (CARL)
7 Nicholas Newman (CARL)
5 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
4 Adam Cerra (CARL)
3 Blake Acres (CARL)
1 Harry McKay (CARL)
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00:54
Hollands uses running prowess to secure first AFL major
Oliver Hollands slots his maiden major in the big league after finding plenty of space drifting forward
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00:46
Witherden pumped after hitting one sweetly
Alex Witherden shows his elation after venturing forward for a great goal on the run
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00:47
Curnow creating havoc in towering term
Charlie Curnow is proving a handful for the Eagles with another string of marks and goals
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00:29
Hurn sore after soaring with courage for huge grab
Shannon Hurn puts his body on the line to reel in this fine mark
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00:43
Charlie show continues with a couple more for the bag
The Eagles have no answer for Charlie Curnow, who adds two more to his tally
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00:56
Curnow's sensational speccy lights up stadium
The Blues deliver the perfect ball towards Charlie Curnow for a massive hanger over the top
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00:38
Cripps joins party with his first for year
Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps earns his first goal for the season after this ripping snap
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03:21
Charlie and the goal factory shines with nine
Charlie Curnow produces an absolute monstrous performance to feast on the Eagles with nine goals
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08:08
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08:34
Full post-match, R7: Blues
Watch Carlton's press conference after round seven's match against West Coast
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10:28
Full post-match, R7: Eagles
Watch West Coast's press conference after round seven's match against Carlton
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14:11
Mini-Match: West Coast v Carlton
Extended highlights of the Eagles and Blues clash in round seven
Essendon v Geelong
10 Tom Hawkins (GEEL)
8 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
6 Jake Stringer (ESS)
3 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
2 Mark Blicavs (GEEL)
1 Sam Weideman (ESS)
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00:36
Max speed from Holmes before finding towering Tomahawk
The Cats burst out the blocks early as Max Holmes brilliantly streams forward to set up a goal for Tom Hawkins
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01:15
Hawkins raising absolute havoc with four in first
Tom Hawkins is bullying the Dons' defence with a number of strong grabs and shots to notch four goals in the opening term
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00:45
Stringer's sweet snap off a few steps
Jake Stringer shows his smarts around the big sticks with this fine finish
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00:39
Simpson shakes Bomber inside out with sumptuous step
Sam Simpson provides some more spark for the Cats with this dazzling move and finish
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00:20
Could Durham face a nervous wait after fierce tackle?
Essendon's Sam Durham may attract MRO attention for this sling action on Mark Blicavs
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00:54
Bombers go ballistic after hectic play ends with Stringer shot
Essendon mounts its comeback as Jake Stringer earns his fourth goal of the game to a deafening roar
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00:46
Jezza time as the superstar launches stunning move and missile
Jeremy Cameron gets his moment with this sensational fend and strike to halt the Dons' momentum
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00:33
The moment Hawkins breaks his career-high
The 'G erupts for Tom Hawkins after the power forward brings up his career-best haul of eight goals
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08:06
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02:30
Tomahawk's best of eight certainly worth the wait
Tom Hawkins delivers one of the most powerful performances of the season to date, with a career-high bag of eight goals
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11:29
Full post-match, R7: Cats
Watch Geelong's press conference after round seven's match against Essendon
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12:01
Full post-match, R7: Bombers
Watch Essendon's press conference after round seven's match against Geelong
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14:13
Richmond v Gold Coast
9 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
9 Wil Powell (GCFC)
6 Charlie Ballard (GCFC)
2 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
2 Ben King (GCFC)
1 Jarrod Witts (GCFC)
1 Jayden Short (RICH)
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00:38
Noah punishes namesake with stellar shot
Noah Anderson makes Noah Balta pay full price for his errant kick with this classy finish
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00:37
Ryan wows with running ruck special
Samson Ryan provides a huge spark for the Tigers with this sensational goal out of the ruck contest
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00:38
Brilliant Fiorini cashes in for six
Brayden Fiorini feeds the Suns another major after a costly Tigers' turnover
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00:46
Bolton breaks clear for timely goal in style
Shai Bolton receives the footy on a burst goalward and kicks this crucial major
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00:29
Mighty Witts shows ruck wits with powerful goal
Jarrod Witts grabs the footy after muscling out his opponent in the contest and delivers this gem
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00:38
Ainsworth provides icing as impressive Suns look home
The Suns all but seal the game with this cool finish from Ben Ainsworth
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10:42
Full post-match, R7: Suns
Watch Gold Coast's press conference after round seven's match against Richmond
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08:29
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08:24
Full post-match, R7: Tigers
Watch Richmond's press conference after round seven's match against Gold Coast
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01:57
King rules final scoreboard with four beauties
It was goals galore for Ben King in a dominant performance that secured the Suns' victory
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13:23
Mini-Match: Richmond v Gold Coast
Extended highlights of the Tigers and Suns clash in round seven
Adelaide v Collingwood
9 Darcy Moore (COLL)
5 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
4 Tom Doedee (ADEL)
3 Chayce Jones (ADEL)
3 Reilly O'Brien (ADEL)
2 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
2 Josh Daicos (COLL)
1 John Noble (COLL)
1 Rory Laird (ADEL)
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01:10
Tempers flare after Walker's fiery opener
Tensions boil over after the Crows get stuck into Nick Daicos following Taylor Walker's goal
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00:43
Rankine's magical moves get Adelaide Oval rocking
Izak Rankine does what he does best in this mesmerising goal
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00:24
Big Magpie subbed after innocuous boot catches leg
The Pies lose Nathan Kreuger to injury after the utility receives an inadvertent knock to the knee from teammate Jamie Elliott
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00:32
Mihocek making presence felt in super double
Brody Mihocek punishes the careless Crows with these two goals to trim the margin
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00:39
Sloane raises noise level after massive tackle and goal
Rory Sloane lays a huge tackle on Beau McCreery and makes no mistake in front of the big sticks
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00:38
Daicos dashes through in flash as Pies hit back
Josh Daicos edges the Magpies one step closer after finding himself in the right spot at the right time
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01:40
Murphy flattened, De Goey pinged for deliberate
Collingwood players fume at the non free kick awarded after this hit on Nathan Murphy, before Jordan de Goey is pinged for a contentious deliberate call
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00:59
Noble's epic launch primes Magpies for wild finish
Collingwood small defender John Noble drifts forward and nails this mighty kick on the run late in the game
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03:33
Last two mins: Pies come from behind AGAIN
Enjoy the thrilling final moments between Adelaide and Collingwood in round seven
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06:33
Full post-match, R7: Magpies
Watch Collingwood's press conference after round seven's match against Adelaide
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08:35
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08:26
Full post-match, R7: Crows
Watch Adelaide's press conference after round seven's match against Collingwood
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14:06
Mini-Match: Adelaide v Collingwood
Extended highlights of the Crows and Magpies clash in round seven
LEADERBOARD
45 - Nick Daicos (COLL)
33 - Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
33 - Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
33 - Christian Petracca (MELB)
32 - Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
29 - Toby Greene (GWS)
29 - Clayton Oliver (MELB)
29 - Jack Sinclair (STK)
28 - Charlie Curnow (CARL)
28 - Jordan De Goey (COLL)
26 - Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
24 - Chad Warner (SYD)
24 - Callum Wilkie (STK)
23 - Tim Kelly (WCE)
23 - Lachie Neale (BL)
22 - Patrick Cripps (CARL)
22 - Darcy Moore (COLL)
21 - Zak Butters (PORT)
21 - Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
20 - Charlie Cameron (BL)
20 - Rory Laird (ADEL)
20 - Zach Merrett (ESS)
20 - Caleb Serong (FRE)
