Marcus Bontempelli after the round eight clash between Greater Western Sydney and the Western Bulldogs at Manuka Oval on May 6, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

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.

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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).

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The 10: Round eight's best moments

Watch the best highlights from an entertaining round

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)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 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

    Highlights: Carlton v Brisbane

    The Blues and Lions clash in round eight 2023

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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

    Mini-Match: Carlton v Brisbane

    Extended highlights of the Blues and Lions clash in round eight

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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)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 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

    Highlights: Richmond v West Coast

    The Tigers and Eagles clash in round eight

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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

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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)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 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

    Highlights: Geelong v Adelaide

    The Cats and Crows clash in round eight

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  • 13:05

    Mini-Match: Geelong v Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Cats and Crows clash in round eight

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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)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 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

    Highlights: Gold Coast v Melbourne

    The Suns and Demons clash in round eight

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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

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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)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:38

    Fiery Green boots opening gem

    The Giants strike first with this impressive Tom Green major

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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

    Highlights: GWS v Western Bulldogs

    The Giants and Bulldogs clash in round eight

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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

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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)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 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

    Highlights: Fremantle v Hawthorn

    The Dockers and Hawks clash in round eight

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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

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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)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 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

    Highlights: Port Adelaide v Essendon

    The Power and Bombers clash in round eight

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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

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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)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 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

    Highlights: Collingwood v Sydney

    The Magpies and Swans clash in round eight

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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

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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)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 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

    Highlights: North Melbourne v St Kilda

    The Kangaroos and Saints clash in round eight

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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

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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)