BRISBANE'S Lachie Neale fell just short of making it nine from nine 10-vote games in round 10 as Yartapuulti's Zak Butters drew level at the top in the race for the AFLCA Champion Player Award for 2023.
Eight players picked up a perfect 10 votes from the weekend, including Butters for his match-winning display against Narrm on Friday night, which moved him to 51 votes for the season, level at the top with Collingwood's Nick Daicos.
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The other 10-vote games from Round 10 were awarded to Luke Parker, Bailey Smith, Andrew Brayshaw, Zach Merrett, Mitch Lewis, Darcy Moore and Jack Sinclair, while Neale picked up nine votes in the Lions' win over Gold Coast.
It's the second time this season that eight 10-vote games have been awarded, while the last time there was nine from nine came in round 17, 2021.
Yartapuulti v Narrm
10 Zak Butters (YAR)
8 Connor Rozee (YAR)
6 Dan Houston (YAR)
2 Clayton Oliver (NAR)
2 Willem Drew (YAR)
2 Lachie Hunter (NAR)
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01:00
Powell-Pepper's overhead magic sparks Power early
Sam Powell-Pepper conjures a cracking kick to earn a special goal in Sir Doug Nicholls Round
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00:37
Butters and Rozee combo continues as Burton flies
Dynamic duo Zak Butters and Connor Rozee combine again before setting up Ryan Burton for a fine mark and finish
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01:03
Gawn awarded free after repeated bumps from Powell-Pepper
Narrm is awarded a free kick after Sam Powell-Pepper interferes with Max Gawn attempting to leave the field of play
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00:37
Petracca polish in powerful banana goal
Christian Petracca showcases his brilliant poise with this crafty move earning a crucial major for his side
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00:36
Pickett picks his spot and celebrates in style
Kysaiah Pickett continues his side's impressive comeback and salutes with a dance on Sir Doug Nicholls Round
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00:38
Spargo spin-cycle activated as Narrm nabs lead
Charlie Spargo dazzles with this stellar move and kick to put the Demons in front
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00:45
Demon wingman reported for Rozee bump
Lachie Hunter goes in the book for collecting Connor Rozee high in this incident
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00:39
Rozee's ridiculous major may just pip it late
Connor Rozee gets Adelaide Oval rocking with this mesmerising finish putting the Power back in front
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03:16
Last two mins: Power hold on to deny Dees
The thrilling final moments between Yartapuulti and Narrm in round 10
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08:45
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08:21
Full post-match, R10: Power
Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after round ten's match against Melbourne
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05:30
Full post-match, R10: Demons
Watch Melbourne's press conference after round ten's match against Port Adelaide
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03:29
Butters breaks out beast mode in truly epic outing
Zak Butters transforms to another level in this phenomenal performance that included 41 touches and two goals
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14:53
North Melbourne v Sydney
10 Luke Parker (SYD)
7 Bailey Scott (NMFC)
7 Jy Simpkin (NMFC)
2 Lance Franklin (SYD)
2 Chad Warner (SYD)
1 Todd Goldstein (NMFC)
1 Harry Sheezel (NMFC)
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00:52
Crazy-good Curtis wows crowd with GOTY contender
Young Roo Paul Curtis kicks an amazing goal after fending off multiple tackles in the first term
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00:43
Campbell gets Swans cracking with brilliant major
Sydney's Braeden Campbell drills a much-needed goal in the second quarter
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00:30
Is Swan in trouble with big mid-air bump on Roo debutant?
Sydney's Will Hayward flattens North debutant George Wardlaw with high bump
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00:48
Super Sheezel crafts curly finish to make Swans nervous
North Melbourne's Harry Sheezel nails a goal out the back to bring Roos within striking distance
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00:59
Big Swan's day done with ankle injury
Sydney ruckman Peter Ladhams is stretchered off following this nasty ankle injury from a ruck contest
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00:45
Perfect Powell lights up Marvel to put Roos in front
North Melbourne's Tom Powell slots a magical goal on the run in the final term
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01:45
Bizarre scenes as Swans kick winning goal after interchange infringement
Sydney's Hayden McLean kicks the go-ahead goal from a free kick after the Roos unforgivably exceed the interchange rotations
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04:24
Last two mins: Crazy finish sees Swans scrape past Roos
Enjoy the thrilling final moments of the clash between the Kangaroos and Swans at Marvel Stadium
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08:51
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04:32
Full post-match, R10: Swans
Watch Sydney's press conference after round ten's match against North Melbourne
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05:39
Full post-match, R10: Kangaroos
Watch North Melbourne's press conference after round ten's match against Sydney
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13:37
Mini-Match: North Melbourne v Sydney
Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Swans clash in round 10
Western Bulldogs v Adelaide
10 Bailey Smith (WB)
6 Tom Liberatore (WB)
6 Bailey Dale (WB)
4 Liam Jones (WB)
2 Caleb Daniel (WB)
2 Tim English (WB)
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00:55
Brave Crow comes off after putting body on line
Adelaide defender Mitch Hinge is assisted off the field after feeling worse for wear following this courageous spoil
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00:39
Air Naughton lifts off for early hanger
Aaron Naughton brilliantly rises on top of the pack to haul in this ripping mark in the first term
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00:42
Daniel delivers spiral and finds big sticks
Caleb Daniel somehow gets this crafty effort to land as the Dogs look in complete control
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00:45
Rankine and Rachele combine in silkiest of majors
Izak Rankine and Josh Rachele show their forward smarts in this much-needed goal
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00:37
Cruel JJ blow as reborn rebounder pings hammy
Jason Johannisen suffers another luckless injury concern after appearing to hurt his hamstring in this incident
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00:28
Dogs fright as Bont goes off with knee concern
The Bulldogs suffer a mighty scare with superstar skipper Marcus Bontempelli sore after this tackle
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00:33
Rankine on report after catching defender high
Izak Rankine lands in hot water after this contact on Taylor Duryea
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08:15
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06:05
Full post-match, R10: Crows
Watch Adelaide's press conference after round ten's match against Western Bulldogs
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07:58
Full post-match, R10: Bulldogs
Watch Western Bulldogs's press conference after round ten's match against Adelaide
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13:18
Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Adelaide
Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Crows clash in round 10
Walyalup v Geelong
10 Andrew Brayshaw (WAL)
8 Caleb Serong (WAL)
3 Luke Ryan (WAL)
3 Ethan Hughes (WAL)
2 Jaeger O'Meara (WAL)
2 Sean Darcy (WAL)
1 Bailey Banfield (WAL)
1 Tom Hawkins (GEEL)
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01:05
Fast-paced Frederick sets up Amiss
Jye Amiss gets Walyalup its second after a brilliant assist from Michael Frederick
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00:42
Darcy does it all himself with spectacular finish
Sean Darcy shows his skill with a clever goal from the contest
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00:38
Superb Serong snap keeps Dockers within reach
Caleb Serong snaps a brilliant goal to keep the pressure on Geelong
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00:37
Cats hit back with Stengle brilliance
Tyson Stengle gets on the board with an important goal before half-time
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00:54
Walters extends lead for Walyalup with special goal
Michael Walters shows perfect composure to kick his second for the match
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00:38
Toe-poke from big Tom delivers maximum result
Tom Hawkins cleverly soccers through an important major for the Cats
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00:33
Frederick fires through another for Walyalup
Michael Frederick extends the lead in the fourth quarter with a superb goal
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11:12
Full post-match, R10: Dockers
Watch Fremantle's press conference after round ten's match against Geelong
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08:43
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13:04
Full post-match, R10: Cats
Watch Geelong's press conference after round ten's match against Fremantle
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14:44
Brisbane v Gold Coast
9 Lachie Neale (BL)
6 Josh Dunkley (BL)
5 Will Ashcroft (BL)
5 Joe Daniher (BL)
3 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
1 Bailey Humphrey (GCFC)
1 Charlie Ballard (GCFC)
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00:47
Suns start red-hot after Levi's ripper
Levi Casboult kicks this sensational goal to give his side the opener
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00:33
Silky Joe gets Lions rolling
Joe Daniher continues his recent run of form with this classy running finish during the opening term
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00:32
Slippery Bailey slices his way through Suns
Zac Bailey shows off his creativity with this exceptional finish during the second term
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00:51
Powerful King double gets Suns within a kick
Ben King nails these two goals in the final minute of the second term to cut the margin to a single kick at half-time
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00:50
Skilful Charlie lights up the Gabba
Charlie Cameron produces this special goal and has the celebration to go with it
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08:25
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06:41
Full post-match, R10: Lions
Watch Brisbane's press conference after round ten's match against Gold Coast
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02:39
Sensational Neale leads Lions to big QClash win
Lachie Neale claims the Marcus Ashcroft Medal as he leads his side to its seventh straight win
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08:15
Full post-match, R10: Suns
Watch Gold Coast's press conference after round ten's match against Brisbane
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13:49
Essendon v Richmond
10 Zach Merrett (ESS)
7 Jordan Ridley (ESS)
6 Shai Bolton (RICH)
5 Tim Taranto (RICH)
1 Mason Redman (ESS)
1 Samuel Durham (ESS)
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04:05
Dreamtime pre-game ceremony captivates 'G
A stirring performance before Dreamtime at the 'G sees both teams come together in rousing scenes
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00:43
Weideman cashes in two as Tigers' backline crumbles
Trouble for the Richmond defence as two infringements lead to these Sam Weideman goals
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00:34
Davey jnr delights with silkiest of snaps
Momentum continues for the Bombers as Alwyn Davey jnr secures this terrific goal
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00:32
Mansell's neat finish gets Tigers roaring again
Richmond is back on the hunt as Rhyan Mansell gives them the lead with this major
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00:38
Typical Dusty brilliance lights up 'G
The Tigers work the footy inside 50 to Dustin Martin who produces this superb goal
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00:33
Bolton mesmerises 'G with exquisite skill and goals
Richmond dominance on display as Shai Bolton kicks back-to-back majors including one stunning dribbler
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00:24
Riewoldt electrifies crowd with breathtaking speccy
Jack Riewoldt flexes his marking prowess with this impressive grab
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00:34
Stringer unleashes 50m bomb as Dons dig deep
Essendon secures a much-needed spark from Jake Stringer with this magnificent major
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03:05
Last two mins: Durham the hero as Dons pinch thriller
Enjoy the thrilling final moments of the clash between the Bombers and Tigers
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03:20
Merrett claims highest honours in Dreamtime triumph
Essendon skipper Zach Merrett is the winner of the Yiooken Trophy for his stunning performance that included a game-high 39 touches
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08:48
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08:35
Full post-match, R10: Bombers
Watch Essendon's press conference after round ten's match against Richmond
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06:57
Full post-match, R10: Tigers
Watch Richmond's press conference after round ten's match against Essendon
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13:26
Hawthorn West Coast
10 Mitch Lewis (HAW)
7 James Sicily (HAW)
6 Joshua Weddle (HAW)
4 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
3 Conor Nash (HAW)
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00:39
Sheed feeds Jones to set tone early
Dom Sheed dishes off a great handball to Jamaine Jones who snares the opening goal in style
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00:54
Bend it like Brockman in candy-selling special
Tyler Brockman skips past a host of Eagles before turning one to perfection
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00:45
Another luckless injury blow for rebounding Eagle
West Coast is thrown an injury headache with Jamaine Jones forced off the field after this incident
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00:36
Butler serving out goals for fun in Hawks' party
Sam Butler scores a crafty soccer major before giving one off to Jacob Koschitzke as the rout continues
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00:52
Sheed's trusty left strikes one sweet
Dom Sheed shows off his super kicking ability with this stunning shot from distance
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01:09
Lewis looms large with hat-trick in short time
Mitch Lewis continues to wreak havoc with three goals in quick succession
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00:46
Worpel works through another for hungry Hawks
James Worpel adds to the fun for Hawthorn with this cool finish
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08:09
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04:46
Full post-match, R10: Eagles
Watch West Coast's press conference after round ten's match against Hawthorn
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01:48
Lewis leaves his mark with super six
Mitch Lewis feasts on the helpless Eagles with a powerful performance that included six goals
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09:41
Full post-match, R10: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn's press conference after round ten's match against West Coast
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13:40
Carlton v Collingwood
10 Darcy Moore (COLL)
8 Josh Daicos (COLL)
6 Brody Mihocek (COLL)
4 Scott Pendlebury (COLL)
1 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
1 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)
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00:32
Hill connects dazzling dribble gem
Collingwood delivers the first strike as Bobby Hill hunts down the footy and produces this stunning goal
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00:29
Harry gets going with pinpoint drop punt
All poise for Harry McKay as he polishes off an impressive mark with this major
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00:27
Mighty Crisp battles contact to deliver stunner
The Pies onslaught continues as Jack Crisp wrestles his way through the pack and drills this goal
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00:33
Johnson reaches superman heights to take epic mark
Ash Johnson flexes his hops with this marvelous mark and goal
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00:38
Owies secures much-needed Blues major
Matthew Owies crumbs beautifully off the spill and bounces the footy through the big sticks
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00:34
Mihocek serves delicious snap
The Pies end the third-quarter drought as Beau McCreery sets Brody Mihocek up for this gem
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00:28
McCreery lights up crowd with flashy finish
The Pies continue to grow their lead with this impressive Beau McCreery major
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08:39
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05:17
Full post-match, R10: Magpies
Watch Collingwood's press conference after round ten's match against Carlton
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02:42
Record-equalling Moore makes his mark as brick-wall
Darcy Moore's 11 intercept marks set a new record in Collingwood's victory
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08:17
Full post-match, R10: Blues
Watch Carlton's press conference after round ten's match against Collingwood
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13:36
Mini-Match: Carlton v Collingwood
Extended highlights of the Blues and Magpies clash in round 10
Greater Western Sydney v St Kilda
10 Jack Sinclair (STK)
8 Rowan Marshall (STK)
3 Josh Kelly (GWS)
3 Callum Wilkie (STK)
2 Brent Daniels (GWS)
2 Tom Green (GWS)
1 Max King (STK)
1 Jack Steele (STK)
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00:54
Return of the King back in big way
Max King has the perfect start in his comeback from injury with an early clunk and major
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00:52
Giants hit back with classic Greene finish
Toby Greene kicks a clever goal on the run to get GWS its second
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00:42
Incredible bounce results in second King major
Max King gets a fortuitous bounce and hammers it home as St Kilda takes back the lead
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00:42
Owens given all clear after brutal head knock
Mitch Owens left the ground on a stretcher following this incident in a marking contest, but was later given the all clear
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00:34
Is Steele in trouble for this hit on Ash?
St Kilda's Jack Steele gives away a free kick for this hit on GWS's Lachie Ash
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01:00
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00:56
Daniels delivers from well beyond the arc
Brent Daniels hits it sweetly to keep the Giants right in it
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00:42
Superb Sinclair snap extends lead for the Saints
Jack Sinclair shows all his class with a brilliant finish in front of goal
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01:51
Sinclair slays Giants with monster performance
37 disposals and two goals from Jack Sinclair proved to be the difference in a close win over GWS
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The King is back as Max snags four
Max King delivers four valuable goals on his return to footy in round 10
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06:43
Full post-match, R10: Saints
Watch St Kilda's press conference after round ten's match against GWS
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07:37
Full post-match, R10: Giants
Watch GWS's press conference after round ten's match against St Kilda
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08:34
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15:02
LEADERBOARD
51 Zak Butters PORT
51 Nick Daicos COLL
43 Marcus Bontempelli WB
43 Christian Petracca MELB
40 Clayton Oliver MELB
39 Lachie Neale BL
39 Jack Sinclair STK
37 Jordan De Goey COLL
37 Darcy Moore COLL
37 Callum Wilkie STK
35 Connor Rozee PORT
34 Jeremy Cameron GEEL
34 Jordan Dawson ADEL
33 Zach Merrett ESS
33 Caleb Serong FRE
32 Noah Anderson GCFC
32 Patrick Dangerfield GEEL
31 Matt Rowell GCFC
29 Toby Greene GWS
28 Charlie Curnow CARL
28 Tim Taranto RICH
