Christian Petracca is tackled during Melbourne's clash against Hawthorn in round nine, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

NARRM star Christian Petracca and Yartapuulti gun Zak Butters polled perfect 10s to move closer to the top in the AFL Coaches Association's champion player award.

Petracca had 30 disposals and 12 score involvements in the Demons' 54-point thrashing of Hawthorn on Saturday.

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His 10 votes saw him climb onto 43 overall, equal second with Marcus Bontempelli and eight adrift of Collingwood star Nick Daicos.

Daicos was awarded six votes for his performance in the Magpies' win over Greater Western Sydney.

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Butters took home 10 after gathering 32 disposals to go with 12 score involvements in the Power's big win over North Melbourne.

He has now polled in the past six games, including earning three 10s, to sit on 41 votes, behind Daicos, Bontempelli and Petracca but ahead of Clayton Oliver (38).

05:26

The 10: Round nine's best moments

Watch the best highlights from an action-packed round

Richmond v Geelong

8 Nathan Broad (RICH)
7 Jayden Short (RICH)
6 Dustin Martin (RICH)
5 Daniel Rioli (RICH)
3 Tom Atkins (GEEL)
1 Liam Baker (RICH)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:38

    Prestia picks his moment with epic goal in game 200

    Dion Prestia continues his hot scoring form with this eye-catching major in his 200th game of AFL

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  • 01:00

    Hawkins proving handful with early double

    Tom Hawkins looks set for a big night with this strong marking display in front of the sticks helping him earn two goals

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  • 00:43

    Cotchin catches a couple to perfection as Tigers tick

    Trent Cotchin notches consecutive goals in style as Richmond continues to roll early

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  • 00:43

    Dusty doesn't miss these ones on the run

    Dustin Martin is afforded too much space bursting forward and drills another for Richmond

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  • 00:33

    Bolton breaks through for beautiful bender

    Shai Bolton uses his sheer class to conjure this stunning goal

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  • 00:38

    Cotchin completes his hat-trick as vintage Tigers continue

    Trent Cotchin winds back the clock to notch his third goal of the match in some fashion

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  • 00:47

    Dusty delivers dagger with ultimate snap

    Dustin Martin caps off a stellar evening with this mesmerising finish

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  • 08:26

    Highlights: Richmond v Geelong

    The Tigers and Cats clash in round nine

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  • 01:28

    Martin's masterful four winds back clock

    Dustin Martin conjures his best tally for the year with four goals in the Tigers' impressive upset victory

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  • 06:56

    Full post-match, R9: Tigers

    Watch Richmond's press conference after round nine's match against Geelong

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  • 10:36

    Full post-match, R9: Cats

    Watch Geelong's press conference after round nine's match against Richmond

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  • 14:18

    Mini-Match: Richmond v Geelong

    Extended highlights of the Tigers and Cats clash in round nine

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West Coast v Gold Coast

10 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
8 Charlie Ballard (GCFC)
4 Ben King (GCFC)
3 Jarrod Witts (GCFC)
3 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
1 Liam Duggan (WCE)
1 David Swallow (GCFC)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:47

    Rampaging Rowell breaks through for Suns' first

    Gold Coast's Matt Rowell kicks the opening goal of the game to kick off proceedings

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  • 00:36

    Kelly's all class with curling finish

    Tim Kelly get his first major on the board with this awesome kick from the boundary

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  • 00:41

    Marvelous Malcolm snap continues Suns' hot term

    Malcolm Rosas breaks through the contest before hammering it home

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  • 00:54

    King goes bang-bang to break game open

    Ben King kicks two goals in a minute to stretch the Suns' lead

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  • 00:46

    Speedy Petruccelle drills long bomb

    West Coast speedster Jack Petruccelle kicks special major

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  • 00:38

    Tsitas nails dream first career major for Suns

    Gold Coast's James Tsitas kicks first career goal after coming on as the substitute

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  • 08:16

    Highlights: West Coast v Gold Coast

    The Eagles and Suns clash in round nine

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  • 09:38

    Full post-match, R9: Eagles

    Watch West Coast's press conference after round nine's match against Gold Coast

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  • 10:27

    Full post-match, R9: Suns

    Watch Gold Coast's press conference after round nine's match against West Coast

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  • 01:50

    Rowell shines in big win out West

    Matt Rowell produced a star-studded performance in the Gold Coast's biggest victory outside of Queensland

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Sydney v Fremantle

10 Sean Darcy (FRE)
5 Lachie Schultz (FRE)
5 Luke Jackson (FRE)
5 Errol Gulden (SYD)
5 Caleb Serong (FRE)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:28

    Swans skipper's day done with early sub

    A huge blow for Sydney as Callum Mills is ruled out with an injury in the first term against Fremantle

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  • 00:19

    Treacy takes to skies in monster high-flying special

    Josh Treacy gets some serious lift-off in this super speccy against the Swans

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  • 00:46

    McInerney glides through corridor to nail long bomb

    Sydney's Justin McInerney kicks a ripping first-quarter goal

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  • 00:33

    Star Swan gets afternoon started with some magic

    Sydney's Isaac Heeney drills first major with brilliance

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  • 00:30

    Jackson's magnificent snapping finish extends lead

    Luke Jackson's brilliant goal on the run shows off his class in the second term

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  • 00:43

    Golden Gulden's long launch has Freo nervous

    Swans' Errol Gulden guides this goal home with an electric finish

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  • 00:48

    Team-first footy continues Dockers' dreamy run

    Fremantle extends the lead with back-to-back selfless team goals in the third term

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  • 00:24

    Papley pounces to give Swans a sniff

    Sydney's Tom Papley and Isaac Heeney force a turnover to combine for a big-time goal

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  • 00:39

    Schultz dribbles through sealer to put the icing on for Dockers

    Lachie Schultz slots his fourth goal to cap off epic afternoon

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  • 01:46

    Jackson brings the action with terrific three

    Luke Jackson continues his strong form with a powerful display in the Dockers' upset win

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  • 08:16

    Highlights: Sydney v Fremantle

    The Swans and Dockers clash in round nine

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  • 10:48

    Full post-match, R9: Dockers

    Watch Fremantle's press conference after round nine's match against Sydney

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  • 08:00

    Full post-match, R9: Swans

    Watch Sydney's press conference after round nine's match against Fremantle

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  • 14:35

    Mini-Match: Sydney vs Fremantle

    Extended highlights of the Swans and Dockers clash in round nine

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North Melbourne v Port Adelaide

10 Zak Butters (PORT)
8 Miles Bergman (PORT)
6 Connor Rozee (PORT)
2 Todd Goldstein (NMFC)
2 Jeremy Finlayson (PORT)
2 Jack Ziebell (NMFC)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 01:10

    McEntee major after Corr lands in hot water with striking report

    Aidan Corr is reported in an off-ball altercation with Ollie Lord, reversing what was originally a Roos' free kick

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  • 00:51

    Stephenson snaps stellar major off sloppy Power play

    Nick Larkey makes opportunity of a costly Power turnover and sets Jaidyn Stephenson up for this magnificent goal

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  • 00:36

    Crafty Bonner produces silky dribble gem

    Riley Bonner slips through the contest to mop up the footy and seal this major

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  • 00:42

    Horne-Francis gets his moment with goal against former club

    Jason Horne-Francis makes a bold statement in front of his old Roos' teammates with this terrific goal

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  • 00:39

    Teakle conjures Power energy to secure first career goal

    Brynn Teakle collects the spilled footy and slams it on his boot to drain this gem

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  • 00:42

    Curtis cruises past Power for fun in craftiest of goals

    Paul Curtis gives North Melbourne a vital offensive spark with this impressive major

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  • 00:45

    Mighty Jonas flexes his range in rare opportunity

    Tom Jonas creeps forward from the backline and is rewarded with this beauty

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  • 00:38

    Hungry Finlayson takes his slice of pie

    Power dominance on display as Jeremy Finlayson finishes strong with this goal

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  • 08:17

    Highlights: North Melbourne v Port Adelaide

    The Kangaroos and Power clash in round nine

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  • 02:33

    Silky smooth Butters dominates in Power victory

    Zak Butters is once again the barometer behind Port Adelaide's goal fiesta, contributing with 32 disposals alongside some gutsy marks

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  • 04:23

    Full post-match, R9: Power

    Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after round nine's match against North Melbourne

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  • 08:43

    Full post-match, R9: Kangaroos

    Watch North Melbourne's press conference after round nine's match against Port Adelaide

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  • 13:27

    Mini-Match: North Melbourne v Port Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Power clash in round nine

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Hawthorn v Melbourne

10 Christian Petracca (MELB)
7 Jack Viney (MELB)
6 Trent Rivers (MELB)
3 James Sicily (HAW)
2 Clayton Oliver (MELB)
1 Steven May (MELB)
1 Jai Newcombe (HAW)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:27

    Viney's second crack strikes gold

    Jack Viney makes the most of his second chance on goal to continue his side's wave of momentum

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  • 00:30

    Newcombe penalised for contact with Oliver on haunches

    Jai Newcombe concedes a free kick to Clayton Oliver after this action at a centre bounce

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  • 00:56

    Sparrow's class shines as Dees pile on pain

    Tom Sparrow continues his side's dominant run with this silky finish early in the second term

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  • 00:32

    Mitch kicks true to end Hawthorn drought

    Mitch Lewis nails this set shot to give his side their first major of the match during the second term

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  • 00:20

    Mackenzie slams home first AFL goal

    Cam Mackenzie nails his first senior goal with this brilliant kick early in the third term

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  • 00:29

    Weddle swarmed after mega first major

    Josh Weddle puts through his first AFL goal with this exceptional passage of play making it three unanswered goals

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  • 00:20

    Newcombe pounces to make Dees pay

    Jai Newcombe kicks this ripping running goal as he capitalises on a Dees defensive error

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  • 00:54

    Rivers goes bang from beyond the arc

    Trent Rivers puts through this booming kick early in the final term

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  • 00:33

    Petracca scare as star Dee clutches foot

    Christian Petracca leaves the game limping after this contest late in the fourth term

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  • 05:13

    Full post-match, R9: Demons

    Watch Melbourne's press conference after round nine's match against Hawthorn

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  • 08:38

    Highlights: Hawthorn v Melbourne

    The Hawks and Demons clash in round nine

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  • 09:25

    Full post-match, R9: Hawks

    Watch Hawthorn's press conference after round nine's match against Melbourne

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  • 14:25

    Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Melbourne

    Extended highlights of the Hawks and Demons clash in round nine

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Brisbane v Essendon

10 Joe Daniher (BL)
7 Lachie Neale (BL)
4 Andrew McGrath (ESS)
3 Ryan Lester (BL)
3 Oscar McInerney (BL)
2 Mason Redman (ESS)
1 Harris Andrews (BL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:33

    Jumping Joe lights up Gabba early with super speccy

    Joe Daniher gets the Brisbane faithful off their seats with this stunning mark

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  • 00:29

    Perkins pops up for opener after devastating Dons pressure

    Archie Perkins takes full advantage of some brilliant team intensity and nails the first goal of the game

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  • 00:42

    Langford loves his work after snappy effort sneaks through

    Kyle Langford celebrates a fine major that puts the Bombers in front

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  • 00:37

    Daniher on mission with quick-fire double

    Joe Daniher gets the Lions roaring with two crucial majors against his former club

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  • 00:34

    Joe steals the show with number five

    The Lions look in complete control thanks to another Joe Daniher major

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  • 00:29

    Big O drops down after copping brutal knee in ruck

    Oscar McInerney is left worse for wear after enduring tough contact from Sam Draper in this ruck contest

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  • 08:20

    Highlights: Brisbane v Essendon

    The Lions and Bombers clash in round nine

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  • 01:57

    Daniher hits ex-side for six in super spectacle

    Joe Daniher delivers a brilliant bag of six goals to haunt his former club

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  • 07:37

    Full post-match, R9: Lions

    Watch Brisbane's press conference after round nine's match against Essendon

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  • 05:48

    Full post-match, R9: Bombers

    Watch Essendon's press conference after round nine's match against Brisbane

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  • 13:50

    Mini-Match: Brisbane v Essendon

    Extended highlights of the Lions and Bombers clash in round nine

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Carlton v Western Bulldogs

9 Tom Liberatore (WB)
8 Ed Richards (WB)
5 Bailey Smith (WB)
3 Jason Johannisen (WB)
2 Liam Jones (WB)
2 Sam Walsh (CARL)
1 Bailey Dale (WB)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:52

    JJ makes the most of early Blues clanger

    Jason Johannisen connects with the set shot perfectly after a poor turnover from Carlton

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  • 01:00

    Blues on the board as Owies delivers

    Matt Owies kicks Carlton's first for the match with an important set shot

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  • 01:03

    Scott delivers back to back in a flash

    Anthony Scott extends the lead for the Bulldogs with two goals in a minute

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  • 01:01

    Bulldogs extend lead with Lobb perfection

    Rory Lobb kicks his second goal with a perfect set shot

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  • 00:54

    Hewett brilliance keeps Carlton charge going

    George Hewett kicks a brilliant snap from distance as the Blues continue to comeback

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  • 00:51

    Blues belief builds after sensational Curnow goal

    Charlie Curnow finishes perfectly as Carlton continues to mount its comeback

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  • 00:57

    Walsh cool under pressure as Blues hit the front

    Sam Walsh hits it perfectly as Carlton kicks its sixth in a row to finally edge ahead

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  • 00:48

    Unbelievable Jones finish steals back the lead

    Arty Jones shows all his skills with a sensational snap on the run

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  • 08:30

    Highlights: Carlton v Western Bulldogs

    The Blues v Bulldogs clash in round nine

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  • 09:10

    Full post-match, R9: Bulldogs

    Watch Western Bulldogs's press conference after round nine's match against Carlton

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  • 08:56

    Full post-match, R9: Blues

    Watch Carlton's press conference after round nine's match against Western Bulldogs

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  • 14:30

    Mini-Match: Carlton v Western Bulldogs

    Extended highlights of the Blues v Bulldogs clash in round nine

    AFL

Adelaide v St Kilda

8 Brodie Smith (ADEL)
8 Taylor Walker (ADEL)
5 Wayne Milera (ADEL)
5 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
2 Luke Pedlar (ADEL)
1 Chayce Jones (ADEL)
1 Izak Rankine (ADEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:32

    Crows concern early as young gun hobbles off

    Adelaide suffers an injury worry with Riley Thilthorpe leaving the field after appearing to hurt his knee in this ruck contest

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  • 00:45

    Ridiculous Rankine makes the difficult look easy

    Izak Rankine is up to his usual tricks early with this mesmerising major

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  • 00:28

    Parnell plucks mammoth speccy with epic launch

    Patrick Parnell gets the Adelaide faithful off their seats with this sensational mark

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  • 00:42

    Caminiti comes back with sneaky soccer

    Anthony Caminiti marks his return with a clever kick off the deck to earn a much-needed major for St Kilda

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  • 01:00

    Ross has hands on face after error eventuates in Crow goal

    Ross Lyon lets out some frustration after an opportunity goes begging and Izak Rankine finds the sticks

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  • 01:22

    Saints suffer blow with Membrey concussed after big mark

    St Kilda's Tim Membrey leaves the field woozy after crashing hard following this strong grab

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  • 00:33

    Fogarty adds to party with more icing on cake

    Darcy Fogarty streams into goal and notches another one for the relentless Crows

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  • 02:02

    Walker's flashy five sinks Saints

    Taylor Walker proves too much of a handful for St Kilda with a delightful bag of five goals

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  • 08:17

    Highlights: Adelaide v St Kilda

    The Crows and Saints clash in round nine

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  • 06:47

    Full post-match, R9: Saints

    Watch St Kilda's press conference after round nine's match against Adelaide

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  • 10:50

    Full post-match, R9: Crows

    Watch Adelaide's press conference after round nine's match against St Kilda

    AFL
  • 14:40

    Mini-Match: Adelaide v St Kilda

    Extended highlights of the Crows and Saints clash in round nine

    AFL

Collingwood v Greater Western Sydney

10 Mason Cox (COLL)
8 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
6 Nick Daicos (COLL)
4 Tom Mitchell (COLL)
2 Darcy Moore (COLL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:56

    Bobby brilliance nets opener against former club

    Collingwood gets off to a bright start with this sizzling finish from Bobby Hill against his ex-side

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  • 00:50

    Finn finishes in style after Giant wave

    GWS earns its first goal of the game after Finn Callaghan completes a fine team play

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  • 01:04

    All smiles and laughs after Cox celebrates mega major

    Mason Cox salutes after completing a solid mark and goal

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  • 00:46

    Give it to De Goey and he'll do the rest

    Jordan De Goey gets on the end of some strong Collingwood pressure and delivers in trademark fashion

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  • 00:23

    Tensions boil between Murphy and Cadman on wing

    Nathan Murphy and Aaron Cadman clash in this fiery contest during the second term

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  • 01:09

    Pies fans voice outrage over non-free kick call

    The Collingwood faithful believe Bobby Hill should've been awarded a high free kick in this contest, but all ends well moments later through Beau McCreery

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  • 00:38

    Cox clunks epic mark and clashes with Haynes afterwards

    Mason Cox catches Nick Haynes high after letting him know all about his big grab

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  • 00:56

    Ginnivan's crazy toe-poke goal from distance shocks himself

    Jack Ginnivan gets the 'G rocking after this wild soccer kick somehow finds a way through the sticks

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  • 01:53

    Cox clunks just about everything in colossal outing

    Mason Cox conjures the best game of his season to date with this powerful performance showcasing a host of strong marks and goals

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  • 08:20

    Highlights: Collingwood v GWS

    The Magpies and Giants clash in round nine 2023

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  • 08:03

    Full post-match, R9: Magpies

    Watch Collingwood's press conference after round nine's match against GWS

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  • Full post-match, R9: Giants

    Watch GWS's press conference after round nine's match against Collingwood

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  • 14:13

    Mini-Match: Collingwood v GWS

    Extended highlights of the Magpies and Giants clash in round nine

    AFL

LEADERBOARD

51 Nick Daicos (COLL)
43 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
43 Christian Petracca (MELB)
41 Zak Butters (PORT)
38 Clayton Oliver (MELB)
36 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
34 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
34 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
34 Callum Wilkie (STK)
32 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
32 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
31 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
30 Lachie Neale (BL)
29 Toby Greene (GWS)
29 Jack Sinclair (STK)
28 Charlie Curnow (CARL)
27 Darcy Moore (COLL)
27 Connor Rozee (PORT)
25 Caleb Serong (FRE)
24 Charlie Cameron (BL)
24 Chad Warner (SYD)