MARCUS Bontempelli has made up ground at the top of the AFLCA Champion Player leaderboard after being one of six players to pick up a perfect 10 votes from round 19.
The Western Bulldogs skipper has moved up to fourth spot after getting all 10 votes against Essendon on Friday night, while the three players at the top of the leaderboard - Nick Daicos, Christian Petracca and Zak Butters - did not poll at the weekend.
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Hawthorn's James Sicily and North Melbourne midfielder Luke Davies-Uniacke both picked up 10 votes despite their sides losing the game.
Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow, Sydney midfielder Luke Parker and GWS defender Sam Taylor were the other players to pick up 10 votes.
Port Adelaide's Connor Rozee moved to sixth position after polling nine votes in the loss to Collingwood on Saturday night, while Magpie matchwinner Jamie Elliott picked up five votes to lead the way for the victors.
Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh picked up a vote in Saturday's huge win over West Coast despite injuring his hamstring 10 minutes into the second quarter and not playing the rest of the game.
Essendon v Western Bulldogs
10 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
8 Tom Liberatore (WB)
5 Jordan Ridley (ESS)
3 Bailey Smith (WB)
2 Adam Treloar (WB)
1 Caleb Daniel (WB)
1 Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (WB)
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00:33
Bombers kick fastest first goal of 2023
Peter Wright finds some space and nails the first goal shortly after the opening bounce
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00:39
Ugle-Hagan catches all by surprise in wild mark
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan gets on the scoreboard after the footy falls in his lap following this leap
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00:32
Bont punishes sloppy Dons with typically brilliant finish
Marcus Bontempelli makes the Bombers pay for fumbling the footy with this textbook snap
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00:45
Baz catches Caldwell cold with crunching tackle
Bailey Smith lays a ferocious tackle on Bombers midfielder Jye Caldwell
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00:33
Bontempelli does it again with candy-selling special
Marcus Bontempelli continues to light up Marvel with this outrageous move and finish
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00:37
Merrett's mega efforts earn all the praise
Essendon skipper Zach Merrett impresses with some relentless pressure
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00:42
Bomber blow as gun defender limps off
Essendon suffers a worrying injury concern with Jordan Ridley leaving the field after getting hurt in this kicking action
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00:33
Treloar's tantalising curler provides the icing
Adam Treloar puts the result beyond doubt with this fantastic snap
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08:40
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01:49
Bont stars once again in captain's clinic
Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli produces another eye-catching performance with 29 disposals and two goals
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11:30
Full post-match, R19: Bulldogs
Watch Western Bulldogs's press conference after round 19's match against Essendon
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08:35
Full post-match, R19: Bombers
Watch Essendon's press conference after round 19's match against Western Bulldogs
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13:22
Mini-Match: Essendon v Western Bulldogs
Extended highlights of the Bombers and Bulldogs clash in round 19
Richmond v Hawthorn
10 James Sicily (HAW)
6 Jack Graham (RICH)
4 Noah Balta (RICH)
3 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
3 Dion Prestia (RICH)
3 James Worpel (HAW)
1 Tim Taranto (RICH)
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00:57
Leaping Lewis feeds Wingard for easy opener
Mitch Lewis reels in a super mark before selflessly dishing the footy to Chad Wingard for the first goal
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00:46
Maginness master toe-poke finishes lightning transition
Hawthorn's Finn Maginness gets out the back of the Richmond defence to kick this stunning soccer goal
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00:21
Is big Hawk in hot water for this dangerous tackle?
Hawthorn's Ned Reeves could find himself in MRO trouble after this tackling action on Ivan Soldo
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00:29
Wingard's ridiculous Messi-like GOTY contender
Hawthorn's Chad Wingard somehow lands this amazing soccer goal while being tackled
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01:04
Taranto bemused by his own work in long bomb goal
Richmond's Tim Taranto provides a funny reaction after he surprises himself nailing this long-range major
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00:43
Breust masterful major extends Hawks' lead
Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust displays his brilliance with this quick dribble goal
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00:59
Tigers debutant sparks side to life with two magic plays
Richmond mid-season recruit Matthew Coulthard is activated as sub and immediately impacts with a pair of goal assists
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00:56
Heroic Baker snapping goal snatches epic victory
Richmond's Liam Baker produces a stunning goal with a minute left in the game to steal the game for the Tigers
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05:15
Full post-match, R19: Tigers
Watch Richmond's press conference after round 19's match against Hawthorn
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04:09
Last two mins: Baker cooks up match-winning goal in Tigers fightback
The thrilling final moments between Richmond and Hawthorn in round 19
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06:43
Full post-match, R19: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn's press conference after round 19's match against Richmond
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08:34
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14:53
Carlton v West Coast
10 Charlie Curnow (CARL)
8 Sam Docherty (CARL)
6 George Hewett (CARL)
2 Tom De Koning (CARL)
2 Nicholas Newman (CARL)
1 Adam Saad (CARL)
1 Sam Walsh (CARL)
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00:38
Red-hot Curnow conjures two early gems in super start
Carlton quickly takes control of the game as Charlie Curnow slots back-to-back goals
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00:33
Crafty Silvagni does it all in electrifying play
Jack Silvagni wins the footy from the ruck contest and avoids traffic to deliver this cracking major
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00:33
Eagles fans celebrate Long-awaited major
Noah Long finds the answer to West Coast's struggling start with this crafty goal
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00:41
Walsh continues Blues' dominance with 50m beauty
The Carlton party continues as Sam Walsh sets sail from beyond the arc in this superb finish
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00:42
The Curnow parade continues as Ed finds big sticks
Ed Curnow joins his brother on the scoring list with this major
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00:42
Maric shines with crucial Eagles major
Ryan Maric provides West Coast a much-needed highlight with this terrific snap
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00:38
Petrevski-Seton in hot water with dangerous tackle
Sam Petrevski-Seton is placed on report after this tackle on Alex Cincotta
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05:39
Full post-match, R19: Eagles
Watch West Coast's press conference after round 19's match against Carlton
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08:43
Full post-match, R19: Blues
Watch Carlton's press conference after round 19's match against West Coast
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08:15
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03:15
Curnow's career-best 10 steals the show at Marvel
Charlie Curnow produces his best haul of 10 goals in Carlton's massive 71-point victory
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13:14
Brisbane v Geelong
7 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
7 Callum Ah Chee (BL)
6 Josh Dunkley (BL)
4 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
3 Lachie Neale (BL)
2 Harris Andrews (BL)
1 Conor McKenna (BL)
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00:54
Danger and Zorko left bloodied after sickening head clash
Patrick Dangerfield and Dayne Zorko both feel the effects of this nasty collision
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00:42
McCarthy celebrates with fan after dazzling snap
Lincoln McCarthy gets the Lions faithful roaring after the quarter-time siren with this stellar finish from the boundary
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00:47
Skipper unleashes ripper as Cats finally find answer
Patrick Dangerfield earns Geelong its much-anticipated first goal with this powerful kick in the second term
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00:50
Happy Hippy after rocket on the burst
Eric Hipwood celebrates a stunning shot on the run as the Lions take command of the contest
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00:51
Geelong guns chime in to provide pulse
Cats stars Jeremy Cameron and Patrick Dangerfield try to create some much-needed momentum with these two cracking shots
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00:59
Oliver's twist turns into major as comeback looms
Geelong continues to put the pressure on the Lions with this clever Oliver Henry finish
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01:32
Lions horror blow as Ashcroft hurts knee
Brisbane suffers a massive injury concern with young gun Will Ashcroft leaving the field after clutching at his knee in this contest
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08:13
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08:42
Full post-match, R19: Cats
Watch Geelong's press conference after round 19's match against Brisbane
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08:43
Full post-match, R19: Lions
Watch Brisbane's press conference after round 19's match against Geelong
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13:24
Fremantle v Sydney
10 Luke Parker (SYD)
8 Caleb Serong (FRE)
4 Lance Franklin (SYD)
3 Lachie Schultz (FRE)
2 Andrew Brayshaw (FRE)
2 Will Hayward (SYD)
1 James Rowbottom (SYD)
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00:43
Heeney hits it sweetly for Swans' first
Isaac Heeney gets Sydney on the board with a clever goal from long range
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00:36
Brilliant roving McDonald snags a ripper
Logan McDonald shows his skill with a clever finish on the run
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00:54
Brayshaw capitalises on costly turnover
Andrew Brayshaw makes sure of it after a sloppy skill error from Sydney
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00:51
Amiss goes aerial in huge MOTY contender
Jye Amiss shows off his leaping ability before finishing truly in front of goal
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00:47
Freo faithful erupt following Walters wizardry
Michael Walters produces a sensational finish to give Fremantle fans hope
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00:51
McDonald makes Fremantle pay for goalline error
Logan McDonald gives the Swans some breathing room with an important goal in the final quarter
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07:00
Full post-match, R19: Swans
Watch Sydney's press conference after round 19's match against Fremantle
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01:54
Buddy winds back the clock in vintage performance
Lance Franklin snagged three brilliant goals as the Swans ran away with an important win
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09:11
Full post-match, R19: Dockers
Watch Fremantle's press conference after round 19's match against Sydney
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08:09
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14:57
Port Adelaide v Collingwood
9 Connor Rozee (PORT)
5 Willem Drew (PORT)
5 Jamie Elliott (COLL)
4 Nathan Murphy (COLL)
3 Taylor Adams (COLL)
3 Sam Powell-Pepper (PORT)
1 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)
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00:38
Powell-Pepper gets stadium rocking with epic opener
Sam Powell-Pepper snares the first goal of the game with this mesmerising finish lighting up Adelaide Oval
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00:51
Rozee wreaking havoc early with dazzling double
Connor Rozee produces a pair of stunning goals to keep the Port faithful buzzing
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00:50
Beau bends one to perfection as Pies rise to occasion
Collingwood responds to the early pressure with this sensational goal from Beau McCreery
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00:39
Elliott's selfless act for milestone man wins plenty of fans
Jamie Elliott allows Taylor Adams to score the easiest of goals in his 200th game by handing off the footy in front of the sticks
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01:00
Bobby's manic patch featuring fiery tumble and tackle
Collingwood recruit Bobby Hill goes over the fence and applies some solid pressure shortly after in a few wild moments
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00:50
Horne-Francis mows down Maynard in huge goal
Jason Horne-Francis catches Brayden Maynard cold and makes no mistake with the resulting shot
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00:51
Rioli in hot water for strike on Pies defender
Willie Rioli could be in MRO strife following this high contact on Nathan Murphy
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00:57
Elliott's crazy clutch goal proves last time was no fluke
Jamie Elliott scores a massive major from the boundary to put the Magpies in the box seat for a stunning victory
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03:32
Last two mins: Pies come in clutch again in epic heavyweight bout
Enjoy the thrilling final moments between Port Adelaide and Collingwood in round 19, 2023
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08:49
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06:55
Full post-match, R19: Magpies
Watch Collingwood's press conference after round 19's match against Port Adelaide
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07:35
Full post-match, R19: Power
Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after round 19's match against Collingwood
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14:26
Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v Collingwood
Extended highlights of the Power and Magpies clash in round 19
Greater Western Sydney v Gold Coast
10 Sam Taylor (GWS)
6 Toby Greene (GWS)
4 Stephen Coniglio (GWS)
3 Lachie Whitfield (GWS)
3 Lachie Ash (GWS)
2 Sam Collins (GCFC)
1 Josh Kelly (GWS)
1 Sam Flanders (GCFC)
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00:51
Oea flashes past in a second for mesmerising major
Hewago Paul Oea collects the hot footy and breaks through traffic to deliver this exciting finish
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00:37
Hollands' quick snap saves the day
Elijah Hollands mops up the footy after the failed goal attempt and uses his boot to encourage the ball through the big sticks
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00:30
Undercover Lloyd slips behind contest to deliver gem
The Giants are red-hot early in the second as Daniel Lloyd mops up the spill and produces this goal
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00:48
Giants celebrate Angwin's first career goal
Ryan Angwin reads the spill beautifully and is rewarded with this cracking major
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00:46
Greene puts superstar talent to work in thrilling beauty
Toby Greene runs his defender through a spin cycle before claiming this brilliant goal
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00:33
Bedford's snappy buzzer beater piles on more pain
Toby Bedford throws the footy onto his boot with seconds remaining in the third term to produce this major
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00:48
Coniglio punishes Suns' defence with stellar major
Stephen Coniglio collects the footy and rushes goalward with no defender in sight to claim another for the Giants
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00:46
Hollands cashes in dazzling consolation major
Elijah Hollands gives Suns fans a moment to celebrate with this wonderful snap goal
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10:00
Full post-match, R19: Giants
Watch GWS's press conference after round 19's match against Gold Coast
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07:05
Full post-match, R19: Suns
Watch Gold Coast's press conference after round 19's match against GWS
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08:22
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01:14
Taylor impresses with strong defensive effort in Giants victory
Sam Taylor was a brick wall in defence with a string of marvelous intercept marks
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13:17
Melbourne v Adelaide
7 Max Gawn (MELB)
7 Kysaiah Pickett (MELB)
6 Izak Rankine (ADEL)
5 Angus Brayshaw (MELB)
4 Jack Viney (MELB)
1 Taylor Walker (ADEL)
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00:41
Gawn unleashes trademark monster kick to open show
Max Gawn produces the game's first goal with this lethal bomb from distance
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00:38
Rankine never gives up in typically stunning finish
Izak Rankine shows his sublime class with this mesmerising goal
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00:41
Melksham picks up where he left off with fast double
Last week's hero Jake Melksham continues the momentum for the Demons with a pair of gems in quick succession
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00:43
Izak's soccer hack brings Crows right back
Adelaide continues to mount a comeback with this clever Izak Rankine goal
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00:36
Kysaiah on fire in electrifying move and finish
Melbourne takes control of the contest once again after Kysaiah Pickett lights up the MCG with this goal
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00:45
Keays unlocks opening with consecutive snaps
Ben Keays remarkably gets the Crows back within one goal with two majors in short time
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00:46
Super-sub Smith makes immediate impact
Joel Smith produces a timely goal for the Demons before setting one up moments later
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00:51
Crows cruel blow as gun recruit hurts hammy
Adelaide suffers a big injury concern with Izak Rankine clutching at his hamstring after this kick
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03:43
Last two mins: Dees hold on as Crows' charge falls short
Enjoy the thrilling final moments between Melbourne and Adelaide in round 19, 2023
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06:56
Full post-match, R19: Crows
Watch Adelaide's press conference after round 19's match against Melbourne
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08:47
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04:46
Full post-match, R19: Demons
Watch Melbourne's press conference after round 19's match against Adelaide
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14:21
St Kilda v North Melbourne
10 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
7 Ben McKay (NMFC)
5 Callum Wilkie (STK)
4 Jack Steele (STK)
2 Harry Sheezel (NMFC)
1 Jack Sinclair (STK)
1 Tarryn Thomas (NMFC)
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00:30
Key Saint subbed after brutal bump
Brad Hill is sent to hospital for scans on his chest after a strong bump from Aidan Corr
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00:33
Ford and the Roos surge out the back and go whack
Eddie Ford nails his first after North Melbourne bursts from the spillage
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00:48
Thomas curls a gem after Eddie's electric play
Tarryn Thomas slots a terrific snap in traffic after Eddie Ford's brilliant baulk
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00:32
Higgins pounces on his Tucker to bring Saints alive
Jack Higgins applies a fierce tackle on Darcy Tucker and finishes in style
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00:42
Thomas turns up the volume with electric running ripper
Tarryn Thomas drills a cracking goal on the run from a scintillating North Melbourne rebound
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00:42
Caminiti unleashes magnificent monster as Saints storm ahead
Anthony Caminiti sticks a brilliant contested mark and drills a spectacular bomb
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00:51
Heroic Higgins wins it with insane soccer finish
Jack Higgins nails the match-winning goal with an incredible clever major in the dying moments
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10:24
Full post-match, R19: Saints
Watch St Kilda's press conference after round 19's match against North Melbourne
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10:51
Full post-match, R19: Kangaroos
Watch North Melbourne's press conference after round 19's match against St Kilda
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10:24
Full post-match, R19: Saints
Watch St Kilda's press conference after round 19's match against North Melbourne
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08:03
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13:59
Mini-Match: St Kilda v North Melbourne
Extended highlights of the Saints and Kangaroos clash in round 19
LEADERBOARD
99 Nick Daicos (COLL)
84 Christian Petracca (MELB)
77 Zak Butters (PORT)
76 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
73 Lachie Neale (BL)
72 Connor Rozee (PORT)
65 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
65 Zach Merrett (ESS)
64 Toby Greene (GWS)
63 Tim Taranto (RICH)
62 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
61 Caleb Serong (FRE)
58 Jack Sinclair (STK)
50 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
50 Errol Gulden (SYD)
50 Dan Houston (PORT)
50 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
49 Adam Cerra (CARL)
49 Tom Liberatore (WB)
48 Shai Bolton (RICH)
