WESTERN Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli was one of eight players to land a perfect 10 in the AFL Coaches Association's champion player award voting for round eight.
Bontempelli led the Bulldogs to a 15-point win over Greater Western Sydney on Saturday night on the back of 32 disposals, 14 clearances and a goal.
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His 10 votes saw him climb onto 43 overall, just two adrift of Collingwood gun and overall leader Nick Daicos (45).
Incredibly, there were perfect 10s awarded in every game bar one – the Magpies' win over Sydney on Sunday.
Josh Dunkley, Shai Bolton, Esava Ratugolea, Noah Anderson, Luke Jackson, Zak Butters and Callum Wilkie all recorded 10-vote games.
Wilkie (34 votes) is equal fourth overall, alongside Geelong star Jeremy Cameron and adrift of Daicos, Bontempelli and Clayton Oliver (36).
Carlton v Brisbane
10 Josh Dunkley (BL)
8 Jack Payne (BL)
4 Charlie Cameron (BL)
3 Adam Cerra (CARL)
3 Harris Andrews (BL)
1 Zac Bailey (BL)
1 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
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00:43
Milestone man Docherty delivers ripper
Sam Docherty celebrates his 150th match with a brilliant early goal
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00:34
Daniher unloads from distance with monster goal
Joe Daniher shows his range with a massive goal from beyond the arc
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00:38
McKay leaves ground bloodied following contact with Andrews
Harry McKay receives treatment after this glancing blow from Harris Andrews
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00:46
Blues hit back with Motlop brilliance
Jesse Motlop delivers Carlton its first of the second term after a clever Charlie Curnow assist
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00:47
Is Newman in trouble for this hit on Neale?
Carlton's Nic Newman could come under MRO scrutiny for this incident with Brisbane's Lachie Neale
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00:29
Cameron can't be stopped as Lions go end to end
Charlie Cameron runs into an open goal after a clever assist from Jack Gunston
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00:42
Bailey brilliance delivers Lions another
Zac Bailey gets his third goal to extend the lead for Brisbane
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00:41
Durdin keeps Carlton in it with clever goal late
Corey Durdin kicks a goal in the last quarter to keep the Blues within touching distance
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01:42
Star recruit Dunkley does it all for the Lions
Josh Dunkley picked up 33 touches to go with 11 marks and 13 tackles in a dominant performance
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08:07
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08:51
Full post-match, R8: Lions
Watch Brisbane's press conference after round eight's match against Carlton
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12:15
Full post-match, R8: Blues
Watch Carlton's press conference after round eight's match against Brisbane
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14:13
Richmond v West Coast
10 Shai Bolton (RICH)
7 Tim Taranto (RICH)
7 Dion Prestia (RICH)
2 Jacob Hopper (RICH)
2 Oscar Allen (WCE)
1 Dustin Martin (RICH)
1 Liam Baker (RICH)
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00:42
Eagles soar to speedster after quickest of goals
West Coast gets off to the perfect start as Jack Petruccelle finds the sticks within the opening minute
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01:03
Cruel Culley blow as youngster hobbles off in pain
The Eagles suffer another worrying injury concern with Jai Culley clutching at his knee after this contest
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00:51
Shai swoops in as Tigers start ticking
Richmond gun Shai Bolton brilliantly manages to mark the ball before crossing the goal line and finishes in style
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00:38
Clarke brings some spark with crafty effort
Judson Clarke is pumped after finding a way to sneak through this timely major
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00:52
Aerial Allen proving handful with quick double
West Coast's Oscar Allen causes a few headaches for the Tigers with a pair of strong marks and goals
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00:59
Prestia's outrageous hat-trick gets 'G going at last
The Tigers faithful find their voice after Dion Prestia chimes in with three consecutive goals in dazzling fashion
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00:42
Hopper hops past after Bolton trickery
Jacob Hopper and Shai Bolton both sell some candy before the former finishes with class
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08:21
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05:48
Full post-match, R8: Eagles
Watch West Coast's press conference after round eight's match against Richmond
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08:12
Full post-match, R8: Tigers
Watch Richmond's press conference after round eight's match against West Coast
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14:27
Mini-Match: Richmond v West Coast
Extended highlights of the Tigers and Eagles clash in round eight
Geelong v Adelaide
10 Esava Ratugolea (GEEL)
5 Max Holmes (GEEL)
4 Mark Blicavs (GEEL)
4 Zach Guthrie (GEEL)
3 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
2 Lachlan Murphy (ADEL)
1 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
1 Mark O'Connor (GEEL)
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00:54
Simpson baulks through tackles to get on the board
Geelong's Sam Simpson gets busy after breaking through a tackle to kick his first major of the day
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00:42
Silky Smith kicks brilliant mid-air soccer spectacular
Geelong's Isaac Smith snags a superb soccer goal early in the second term
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00:34
Selfless Miers finally gets his first goal of 2023
After a league-leading 14 goal assists, Gryan Miers gets his first major of the year
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00:46
Captivating Cameron dances through defenders for sublime goal
Geelong's Jeremy Cameron kicks a ripping goal close to the boundary on opposite foot in second term
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00:41
Vintage Tex dribbles through crafty finish
Adelaide's Taylor Walker fends off defender to kick a classy goal early in the third term
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00:33
Skipper's day done with hamstring concern
Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield is subbed out of the game with an apparent hamstring injury in third term
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00:30
Bews' sensational goal-saving tackle denies Crows
Geelong's Jed Bews saves a certain Ben Keays goal with a brilliant tackle on the goal line
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00:51
Cameron's screamer and Bruhn's classy finish slams door shut
Jeremy Cameron and Tanner Bruhn combine in the final minutes to seal the Cats' win
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00:27
Could Close have a case to answer after dangerous tackle?
Brad Close may attract MRO attention after being penalised for this tackle on Jordan Dawson
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07:23
Full post-match, R8: Crows
Watch Adelaide's press conference after round eight's match against Geelong
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11:47
Full post-match, R8: Cats
Watch Geelong's press conference after round eight's match against Adelaide
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08:17
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13:05
Gold Coast v Melbourne
10 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
7 Clayton Oliver (MELB)
4 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
3 Max Gawn (MELB)
3 Wil Powell (GCFC)
2 David Swallow (GCFC)
1 Charlie Ballard (GCFC)
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00:51
Chandler brushes off Suns for fun in magical finish
Kade Chandler puts through this ripping goal just before the quarter-time siren
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00:37
Stellar Rosas snap keeps Suns rolling
Malcolm Rosas brings his Suns within single digits with this booming snap late in the second term
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00:38
Tempers flare after brutal Chol tackle
Mabior Chol sparks a late second-term brawl after this high tackle on Jake Bowey
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00:45
Neal-Bullen ripper lifts Dees before break
Alex Neal-Bullen puts through this sensational goal just before the half-time siren
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00:56
Electric Kozzy puts Suns in a spin
Kysaiah Pickett shows off his forward craft with this exceptional spinning finish to start the third term
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00:50
Powerful Petracca bender breaks deadlock
Christian Petracca shows off his explosiveness with this sensational snap to put his side back in front
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00:56
Injury blow for Suns as Ballard gets stretchered off
Charlie Ballard is stretchered off the field following this marking contest midway through the fourth term
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03:42
Last two mins: Late miss sees Dees hold off brave Suns
Enjoy the thrilling final moments between Gold Coast and Melbourne in round eight
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04:12
Full post-match, R8: Demons
Watch Melbourne's press conference after round eight's match against Gold Coast
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08:13
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09:16
Full post-match, R8: Suns
Watch Gold Coast's press conference after round eight's match against Melbourne
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14:48
Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Suns and Demons clash in round eight
Greater Western Sydney v Western Bulldogs
10 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
8 Tom Green (GWS)
6 Tim English (WB)
4 Tom Liberatore (WB)
1 Bailey Smith (WB)
1 Josh Kelly (GWS)
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00:38
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00:33
Marvelous Ugle-Hagan snaps sparkler
The Bulldogs make a quick response with this Jamarra Ugle-Hagan goal
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00:38
Super Jones slots two beauties
Arthur Jones dominates the opening quarter with a pair of sensational majors
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00:29
Ward works dazzling dribbler through in style
The Giants find the big sticks early in the second quarter as Callan Ward produces this gem
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00:33
Scott sneaks out back after willing Baz attack
Anthony Scott stealthily slips behind the play to collect the footy and slot a timely major
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00:29
Naughton cashes in six after crafty gather and kick
The Bulldogs' dominance continues as Aaron Naughton snaps this stellar major
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00:52
Liberatore strikes gold as Treloar leaves field injured
Good and bad news in a single play for the Dogs as Adam Treloar approaches the bench injured while Tom Liberatore scores a major
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00:47
Magnificent Naughton seals the game with deuce
The Bulldogs hold off the Giants' comeback with these clutch Aaron Naughton beauties
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08:17
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02:44
Bont's hot form continues with another stunning outing
Marcus Bontempelli's dominance in the engine room steers the Bulldogs to victory
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13:24
Full post-match, R8: Giants
Watch GWS's press conference after round eight's match against Western Bulldogs
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14:45
Full post-match, R8: Bulldogs
Watch Western Bulldogs's press conference after round eight's match against GWS
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13:23
Mini-Match: GWS v Western Bulldogs
Extended highlights of the Giants and Bulldogs clash in round eight
Fremantle v Hawthorn
10 Luke Jackson (FRE)
8 Andrew Brayshaw (FRE)
6 Hayden Young (FRE)
3 Jaeger O'Meara (FRE)
2 Conor Nash (HAW)
1 Jye Amiss (FRE)
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01:03
Hawks hit back with Macdonald major
Connor Macdonald gets Hawthorn on the board with a goal on the run
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00:19
Is Brockman in trouble after dangerous tackle penalty?
Tyler Brockman may find himself in hot water after his tackle on Brandon Walker was deemed dangerous
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00:56
Speedy Switkowski extends lead for Fremantle
Sam Switkowski shows his pace to score his first for the match
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00:54
Banana brilliance sees Dockers get another
Michael Frederick kicks a clever goal to extend the lead for Fremantle
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00:55
Damaging Clark delivers from distance
Jordan Clark shows his range with a terrific goal from beyond the arc
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00:42
Fyfe return brings Freo faithful to their feet
Fremantle fans show their appreciation as former captain Nat Fyfe is subbed into the match
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01:09
Fyfe's classic comeback goal adds to party
Nat Fyfe marks his return with a vintage major roving the ruck contest
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01:58
Brayshaw bounces back to form in big way
Andrew Brayshaw shows plenty of his 2022 form with two goals to go alongside his 34 touches
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10:28
Full post-match, R8: Dockers
Watch Fremantle's press conference after round eight's match against Hawthorn
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08:09
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08:24
Full post-match, R8: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn's press conference after round eight's match against Fremantle
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14:26
Mini-Match: Fremantle v Hawthorn
Extended highlights of the Dockers v Hawks clash in round eight
Port Adelaide v Essendon
10 Zak Butters (PORT)
6 Connor Rozee (PORT)
4 Miles Bergman (PORT)
3 Darcy Parish (ESS)
3 Zach Merrett (ESS)
3 Sam Draper (ESS)
1 Dan Houston (PORT)
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00:42
Perkins pops up to add to super start
The Bombers look up and about early as Archie Perkins delivers this crafty snap
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00:51
Power crumber somehow splits sticks mid-tackle
Jed McEntee squeezes through this impressive kick while being swung in a tackle
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00:21
Ridley left sore after Rioli incident
Dons defender Jordan Ridley leaves the field after receiving contact from Junior Rioli in this clash
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00:47
Shiel's bone-crunching power rocks Rozee before Merrett magic
Dylan Shiel brushes off Connor Rozee with sheer force before Zach Merrett finishes in style
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00:38
Stringer show absolutely electric in this goal
Jake Stringer completes a dazzling major for Essendon to halt Port's momentum
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00:51
Boak loves his work after candy-selling special
Travis Boak produces this mesmerising effort to notch his 200th goal in the AFL
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00:36
Port sweats on Butters after knee scare
Luckless Power gun Zak Butters hobbles off the ground after hurting his knee lunging for a tackle
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03:02
Last two mins: Dons denied after late miss
Enjoy the thrilling final moments between Port Adelaide and Essendon in round eight
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08:17
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07:57
Full post-match, R8: Bombers
Watch Essendon's press conference after round eight's match against Port Adelaide
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01:28
Butters brings brutal best in Power rise
Zak Butters continues to relish his new midfield role with another fierce performance
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07:31
Full post-match, R8: Power
Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after round eight's match against Essendon
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14:08
Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v Essendon
Extended highlights of the Power and Bombers clash in round eight
Collingwood v Sydney
9 Brody Mihocek (COLL)
9 Scott Pendlebury (COLL)
5 Errol Gulden (SYD)
3 Darcy Moore (COLL)
2 Isaac Quaynor (COLL)
2 Luke Parker (SYD)
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00:42
Clarke gets one up on Daicos early as fireworks spark
Tensions rise after Swans tagger Ryan Clarke nails this goal and lets Nick Daicos know all about it
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00:33
Hoskin-Elliott bites back with glorious snap
The Pies heat up as Will Hoskin-Elliott produces this fiery major
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00:33
De Goey only needs an inch to create magic
Jordan De Goey forces the turnover and finishes this goal with class
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00:47
Sheather conjures bewildering first career goal
The Swans find their spark as Marc Sheather earns a memorable maiden major in the big league after somehow sneaking this through
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00:29
McLean and Maynard play soccer in wild goalkeeper play
The Swans' comeback continues with this crazy Hayden McLean soccer major
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00:30
Brilliant Mihocek bends banana home
The Pies regain the lead with this stellar Brody Mihocek goal
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00:27
Ginnivan gets in Swan's face after crafty major
Collingwood substitute Jack Ginnivan conjures a clever goal and celebrates in front of Sydney's Justin McInerney
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08:21
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01:45
Mihocek's best of five helps Pies reach sky
Brody Mihocek dominates the scoreboard bagging a career-high five goals to ensure the Pies' victory
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09:46
Full post-match, R8: Swans
Watch Sydney's press conference after round eight's match against Collingwood
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06:24
Full post-match, R8: Magpies
Watch Collingwood's press conference after round eight's match against Sydney
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13:32
Mini-Match: Collingwood v Sydney
Extended highlights of the Magpies and Swans clash in round eight
North Melbourne v St Kilda
10 Callum Wilkie (STK)
7 Ben McKay (NMFC)
5 Bradley Hill (STK)
5 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK)
3 Jack Ziebell (NMFC)
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00:39
Butler serves up much-anticipated opener in style
Dan Butler finally breaks the deadlock with this silky first goal of the game
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00:45
Stephenson speccy raises North noise level
The Kangaroos faithful find their voice after Jaidyn Stephenson soars high for a terrific grab
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00:27
Saints roar as Sharman soars for monster mark
Cooper Sharman excites the Saints fans with this speccy on the wing
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00:51
Butler turns on spin cycle in sumptuous goal
St Kilda's Dan Butler electrifies with this stellar move and finish
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00:56
Larkey lights up after half-time as Roos find spark
Elation for North Melbourne fans after Nick Larkey provides their first goal after a long wait and backs it up with another
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00:39
Phillipou stuns Marvel with spectacular speccy
Saints young gun Mattaes Phillipou shocks the stadium with this amazing grab
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00:18
Saints sweat on Marshall after concerning ankle injury
St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall finishes the game on the interchange bench with ice on his ankle
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08:31
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06:16
Full post-match, R8: Saints
Watch St Kilda's press conference after round eight's match against North Melbourne
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11:38
Full post-match, R8: Kangaroos
Watch North Melbourne's press conference after round eight's match against St Kilda
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14:09
Mini-Match: North Melbourne v St Kilda
Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Saints clash in round eight
LEADERBOARD
45 Nick Daicos (COLL)
43 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
36 Clayton Oliver (MELB)
34 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
34 Callum Wilkie (STK)
33 Christian Petracca (MELB)
32 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
31 Zak Butters (PORT)
29 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
29 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
29 Toby Greene (GWS)
29 Jack Sinclair (STK)
28 Charlie Curnow (CARL)
28 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
25 Darcy Moore (COLL)
24 Charlie Cameron (BL)
24 Chad Warner (SYD)
23 Tim Kelly (WCE)
23 Zach Merrett (ESS)
23 Lachie Neale (BL)
23 Tim Taranto (RICH)
