Christian Petracca celebrates Melbourne's win over North Melbourne in R7, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

CHRISTIAN Petracca has moved to within two votes at the top of the leaderboard in the AFLCA Champion Player Award after securing a perfect 10 votes in round 12.

The Melbourne superstar and Geelong's Tom Stewart were the only two players to get 10 votes from the weekend.

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Petracca's 10 moves him to within two votes of co-leaders Zak Butters (four votes in round 12) and Nick Daicos (seven votes in round 12).

Essendon's Zach Merrett got nine votes from the win over North Melbourne on Sunday to move into fourth spot.

Gold Coast's Noah Anderson has moved into equal-seventh spot alongside Marcus Bontempelli after he picked up nine votes from the Suns' win over Adelaide.

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TRSF: Stubborn Dogs, tackle confusion, Longmire questioned

Sarah Olle and Kane Cornes bring you The Round So Far for round 13

Melbourne v Carlton

10 Christian Petracca (MELB)
8 Steven May (MELB)
5 Jake Lever (MELB)
4 Ed Langdon (MELB)
2 Harry McKay (CARL)
1 Jacob Weitering (CARL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:33

    Phillipou's priceless opener gets Saints marching

    St Kilda young gun Mattaes Phillipou reads the spillage to perfection and produces the first goal of the game

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  • 00:45

    Swans fans rejoice after Papley's pearler

    Tom Papley finally earns Sydney's first major of the game in the second term after this fine shot from distance

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  • 00:55

    Buddy's special moment in game 350 gets SCG rocking

    Lance Franklin reels in a super mark and finishes in front of an adoring crowd in his milestone match

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  • 00:42

    Franklin fired up after second goal raises noise further

    Lance Franklin gets the Sydney faithful even more excited after hammering through another major in style

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  • 00:39

    Butler bewildered after mow down deemed dangerous

    Dan Butler lets out some frustration after being penalised for this tackling action on Nick Blakey

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  • 00:38

    Owens always knows where the sticks are

    Mitch Owens shows his fine polish around the goals with this awesome snap on the left

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  • 00:36

    Ross the latest Saint pinged for dangerous tackle

    St Kilda's Seb Ross gets penalised for this action on Sydney's Joel Amartey

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  • 00:48

    King brings it home with super sealer

    Max King puts the icing on the cake with this brilliant finish on the run

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  • 08:13

    Highlights: Sydney v St Kilda

    The Swans and Saints clash in round 13

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  • 09:01

    Full post-match, R13: Saints

    Watch St Kilda's press conference after round 13's match against Sydney

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  • 06:27

    Full post-match, R13: Swans

    Watch Sydney's press conference after round 13's match against St Kilda

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  • 14:07

    Mini-Match: Sydney v St Kilda

    Extended highlights of the Swans and Saints clash in round 13

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Port Adelaide v Hawthorn

8 Connor Rozee (PORT)
7 Dan Houston (PORT)
5 Jeremy Finlayson (PORT)
4 Zak Butters (PORT)
3 Junior Rioli (PORT)
2 Luke Breust (HAW)
1 James Worpel (HAW)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:41

    Power surge from opening bounce to set early tone

    Charlie Dixon snaps through the first major of the game in rapid time

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  • 00:46

    Weightman's cool curler gets Dogs rolling

    Cody Weightman nails a composed running snap in the early stages

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  • 00:32

    Bontempelli collides with Houston as contest heats up

    Marcus Bontempelli and Dan Houston come together after attacking the footy

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  • 00:38

    Rozee class on show again with slick snap

    Connor Rozee sums up the situation and finds the big sticks in style

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  • 00:33

    Tall timbers turn small forwards with crafty major

    Jeremy Finlayson fires off a great handball and Charlie Dixon finishes cleanly

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  • 00:29

    Big Fin silences Dogs fans with brilliant boundary finish

    Willie Rioli hands it off and Jeremy Finlayson threads the eye from the tightest of angles

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  • 00:47

    Horne-Francis cracker caps off blistering Power team footy

    Jason Horne-Francis burns them and finishes in style after an eye-catching Port Adelaide passage from half-back

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  • 00:52

    Late controversy denies Weightman as Powell-Pepper ripper seals it

    Sam Powell-Pepper's superb snap nails the door shut after Oskar Baker is penalised for an illegal shepherd at the other end

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  • 08:33

    Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide

    The Bulldogs and Power clash in round 13

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  • 08:24

    Full post-match, R13: Power

    Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after round 13's match against Western Bulldogs

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  • 08:02

    Full post-match, R13: Bulldogs

    Watch Western Bulldogs's press conference after round 13's match against Port Adelaide

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  • 14:53

    Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Power clash in round 13

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West Coast v Collingwood

7 Nick Daicos (COLL)
5 Tom Mitchell (COLL)
4 Brody Mihocek (COLL)
4 Dom Sheed (WCE)
3 Tim Kelly (WCE)
3 Elliot Yeo (WCE)
3 Taylor Adams (COLL)
1 Darcy Cameron (COLL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:50

    Dunkley delight after star recruit snaps first for club

    Josh Dunkley shows his elation after snaring his first major for the Lions with a terrific finish

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  • 01:00

    Butler serves up sumptuous dribbler in genius finish

    Sam Butler conjures some footy magic, steering the bouncing footy home with this stunning kick

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  • 00:33

    Ashcroft class enjoyed around the 'G

    Lions young gun Will Ashcroft crafts this beautiful snap in his first AFL outing at the MCG

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  • 00:52

    Rayner rises right in front of Lions faithful

    Cam Rayner gets the Brisbane fans off their seats with this ripping mark in the square

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  • 00:33

    Breust blow with veteran Hawk hurt and subbed

    Hawthorn loses Luke Breust to injury after the triple-premiership forward sustains a knock in this contest

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  • 00:51

    Lewis launches almighty celebration after mega major

    Mitch Lewis gets his side up and about with this huge goal building more momentum

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  • 00:38

    McCluggage scare as gun mid hurts neck in tackle

    The Lions lose running midfielder Hugh McCluggage to injury after this incident involving James Sicily

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  • 00:54

    Moore makes sure of it with slick sealer

    Dylan Moore delivers the dagger to bring home a superb upset victory

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  • 08:09

    Highlights: Hawthorn v Brisbane

    The Hawks and Lions clash in round 13

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  • 06:02

    Full post-match, R13: Lions

    Watch Brisbane's press conference after round 13's match against Hawthorn

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  • 07:55

    Full post-match, R13: Hawks

    Watch Hawthorn's press conference after round 13's match against Brisbane

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  • 14:13

    Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Brisbane

    Extended highlights of the Hawks and Lions clash in round 13

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Western Bulldogs v Geelong

10 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
8 Tim English (WB)
5 Caleb Daniel (WB)
5 Gryan Miers (GEEL)
1 Brad Close (GEEL)
1 Tom Atkins (GEEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:33

    Super Walker impresses early in milestone game

    Perfect start for the Crows as Taylor Walker slots the opening goal in his 250th AFL game

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  • 00:29

    Maric's magic moment comes earlier than expected

    Fairytales do come true as Eagles' mid-season recruit Ryan Maric earns a special goal on debut

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  • 00:32

    Mighty Rankine produces stellar double feature

    The Crows are red hot as Izak Rankine joins the scoring list with two quick goals

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  • 00:33

    Walker wreaking havoc at Adelaide Oval with six already

    Taylor Walker is going crazy in his milestone game, notching his sixth major of the game in just the second-quarter

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  • 00:37

    Kelly steadies the Eagles with crucial gem

    Tim Kelly softens the Crows' dominant lead with this much-needed Eagles major

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  • 00:45

    Thilthorpe serves up dessert with easiest of finishes

    Riley Thilthorpe chases after a wild footy and adds to the party with another goal

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  • 00:33

    Marvelous Rachele finds the big sticks

    Crows fans jump to their feet as Josh Rachele puts this one through

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  • 00:33

    Williams snaps cracking consolation major

    The Eagles continue to fight as Bailey Williams steals the footy and kicks this goal

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  • 03:14

    Walker massacre with career-high 10 in game 250

    Taylor Walker has a milestone game to remember with a spectacular 10-goal haul in the Crows' demolition

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  • 08:35

    Highlights: Adelaide v West Coast

    The Crows and Eagles clash in round 13

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  • Full post-match, R13: Eagles

    Watch West Coast's press conference after round 13's match against Adelaide

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  • 11:22

    Full post-match, R13: Crows

    Watch Adelaide's press conference after round 13's match against West Coast

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  • 13:22

    Mini-Match: Adelaide v West Coast

    Extended highlights of the Crows and Eagles clash in round 13

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Gold Coast v Adelaide

9 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
8 Jack Lukosius (GCFC)
4 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
4 Jarrod Witts (GCFC)
3 Ben Keays (ADEL)
2 Ben King (GCFC)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:29

    Young stars combine for dead-eye opener

    Jye Amiss finishes with precision after Caleb Serong's perfect running delivery

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  • 00:41

    Tigers go bang-bang with pair of crackers

    Jayden Short drills it from the paint before Tim Taranto nails a superb snap

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  • 00:37

    Clarke collects and curls home a ripper

    Judson Clarke slots a piercing snap after a beautiful crumb

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  • 00:54

    Amiss causing havoc as Perth rain pours down

    Jye Amiss finishes off a brilliant free-flowing major before converting a super grab in the wet

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  • 00:30

    Taranto turns Haaland with super soccer strike

    Tim Taranto sums up the situation and boots through a terrific goal off the ground

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  • 00:46

    Baker dazzles them to set up Mansell magic

    Rhyan Mansell threads a sensational goal after Liam Baker's boundary brilliance

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  • 00:37

    Fyfe's freakish finish could spell GOTY contender

    Nat Fyfe defies physics with an outrageous curler from the boundary

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  • 00:29

    Is Mansell in trouble for this bump on Aish?

    James Aish comes from the field after a heavy collision with Rhyan Mansell

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  • 08:53

    Highlights: Fremantle v Richmond

    The Dockers and Tigers clash in round 13

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  • 05:47

    Full post-match, R13: Tigers

    Watch Richmond's press conference after round 13's match against Fremantle

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  • 09:32

    Full post-match, R13: Dockers

    Watch Fremantle's press conference after round 13's match against Richmond

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  • 14:53

    Mini-Match: Fremantle v Richmond

    Extended highlights of the Dockers and Tigers clash in round 13

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Greater Western Sydney v Richmond

7 Jack Riewoldt (RICH)
5 Shai Bolton (RICH)
5 Tim Taranto (RICH)
5 Callan Ward (GWS)
5 Noah Balta (RICH)
3 Tom Green (GWS)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:41

    Wardlaw steals opening show with first AFL goal

    The Roos are off to a bounding start as impressive young gun George Wardlaw claims his first major in the big league

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  • 00:41

    Bedford breaks free and finishes in style

    Toby Bedford dodges the incoming tackle and slots this terrific major

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  • 00:37

    Brown going to town with delightful double

    GWS takes the lead as Callum Brown produces two majors in short time

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  • 00:38

    Thomas takes two steps and nails slickest of shots

    Tarryn Thomas hands the lead to the Kangaroos with this impressive goal

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  • 00:38

    Defensive error leaves Ward open for classy strike

    Free as a bird within the forward 50, Callan Ward collects the footy and finds the big sticks

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  • 00:27

    Superstar Greene stuns with two mesmerising gems

    Toby Greene steals the spotlight and produces genius back-to-back majors ahead of the final term

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  • 00:41

    Marvelous Bedford produces clinical snap goal

    Toby Bedford navigates his way through traffic before throwing the footy onto his boot and sailing the ball through for six

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  • 06:24

    Full post-match, R13: Giants

    Watch GWS's press conference after round 13's match against North Melbourne

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  • 06:23

    Full post-match, R13: Kangaroos

    Watch North Melbourne's press conference after round 13's match against GWS

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  • 08:26

    Highlights: North Melbourne v GWS

    The Kangaroos and Giants clash in round 13

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  • 01:54

    Typical Toby performs footy masterclass

    Toby Greene once again leads from the front for GWS with three goals and 24 disposals

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  • 13:54

    Mini-Match: North Melbourne v GWS

    Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Giants clash in round 13

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Essendon v North Melbourne

9 Zach Merrett (ESS)
9 Jordan Ridley (ESS)
6 Ben McKay (NMFC)
3 Nick Martin (ESS)
3 Will Phillips (NMFC)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:41

    Cincotta erupts after electric first AFL goal

    Mature-aged Blue Alex Cincotta gets his teammates up and about after drilling his maiden major in the big league

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  • 00:59

    Massive collision results in return major for Martin

    A Blue and Don show super courage on the wing before the footy eventuates in the hands of Jack Martin, who goals in his comeback game

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  • 00:54

    McKay and Wright trade big bombs in tight contest

    Power forwards Harry McKay and Peter Wright claim a goal each for their club after stellar strikes of the footy

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  • 00:43

    Dons get stuck into tagger Curnow after Merrett's win

    Bombers skipper Zach Merrett gets one up on Ed Curnow after snaring the first goal in the third term

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  • Scintillating Bombers goal gets 'G roaring

    Essendon's momentum is off the charts as Jye Menzie completes another stunning team major

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  • 01:15

    Wright can do no wrong in epic return game

    Peter Wright is on fire at the MCG in his comeback to footy, snaring a handful of goals in short time to pile on more pain for the Blues

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  • 00:37

    Caldwell closes door in emphatic fashion

    Jye Caldwell provides the icing for Essendon as he lays a fine tackle and follows up with a solid shot

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  • 01:41

    Martin continues to step up as stocks rise further

    Nic Martin once again helps cover the absence of star teammate Darcy Parish, with another flashy performance racking up the footy

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  • 08:29

    Highlights: Carlton v Essendon

    The Blues and Bombers clash in round 13

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  • 08:36

    Full post-match, R13: Bombers

    Watch Essendon's press conference after round 13's match against Carlton

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  • 09:06

    Full post-match, R13: Blues

    Watch Carlton's press conference after round 13's match against Essendon

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  • 13:17

    Mini-Match: Carlton v Essendon

    Extended highlights of the Blues and Bombers clash in round 13

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LEADERBOARD

63 Zak Butters PORT
63 Nick Daicos COLL
61 Christian Petracca MELB
52 Zach Merrett ESS
47 Jordan De Goey COLL
45 Matt Rowell GCFC
44 Noah Anderson GCFC
44 Marcus Bontempelli WB
43 Connor Rozee PORT
43 Tim Taranto RICH
41 Lachie Neale BL
40 Jordan Dawson ADEL
40 Clayton Oliver MELB
39 Jack Sinclair STK
38 Toby Greene GWS
37 Darcy Moore COLL
37 Callum Wilkie STK
35 Chad Warner SYD
34 Jeremy Cameron GEEL
33 Caleb Serong FRE