.A brand new premiership favourite has actually emerged after the ladder-leaders relented in almighty fashion.The ethnicity for a finals berth has actually never ever been additional ferocious as our company get into the ultimate 3 weeks of the season.Every crew's production analyzed and also graded in foxfooty.com.au's Round 21 Report Card!Watch every game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of charge trial today > Round 21WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Prepare a deposit limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was a similar tale for Adelaide against one of the competitors's more powerful advocates-- good enough to create all of them squiggle late, yet not nearly enough to see them come out winners. There continues to be appealing indicators, but consistency is actually undoubtedly not their forte in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one objective) and also Josh Rachele (14 disposals, 3 targets) were among the greatest for the visitors. Ben Keays (18 fingertips, nine tackles, one target) continued his solid kind, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 disposals, 10 rating involvements, 3 targets) was actually a sign of lighting in the frontal half.Room for improvementThe Crows dropped the within 50 count through 16, which when working back coming from the stat, makes it extremely hard to gain. However much more disappointingly, they yielded 20 even more open spaces than they possessed themselves for the match-- despite possessing 26 more hitouts. They aren't two stat collections you can lose in tandem and also expect to gain, therefore possibly they were actually blessed to acquire as close as they carried out at total time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to each their very own functionality and also of Sydney, the Lions are officially the brand-new premiership favourites-- a merely unbelievable notion provided their beginning to 2024. Our experts have actually recognized it momentarily currently, yet they are actually therefore back-- as well as it's impressive. Onto GWS next full week, which will be actually a much more durable examination than Street Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 fingertips, 10 score participations, four objectives) stood in the lack of his henchman Eric Hipwood, along with the most effective on ground honours most likely between him as well as Hugh McCluggage (28 fingertips, nine spaces, one goal). Double Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (33 disposals, thirteen allowances) is actually every opportunity for a ballot also in one more significant functionality. And Also Camera Rayner (22 fingertips, three objectives) can't be forgotten either, in what was an ultra-strong showing that matched the similarity the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions allowed Street Kilda to take 122 scores, but that evidently did pleasant absolutely nothing in quiting their riot. You can not seek much more of an edge after a 14-goal succeed when traveling, so our team will not! Total marks.GradeA+' He is actually covering them coming from the stress'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is right now in real threat of missing finals this season, regardless of sitting in standalone second only pair of weeks ago. They so nearly reversed a 32-point deficiency in the ultimate fourth, yet rather they now sit on the side of the top eight with a match along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Woe installed some piled stat lines last night, along with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 approvals, 11 rating involvements) and also Nic Newman (34 fingertips, 12 symbols) at the center. Leader Patrick Cripps (30 fingertips, 9 inside 50s, one target) was substantial in the final one-fourth in particular, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, nine score engagements, two targets) was dangerous around the ground.Room for improvementOn stated value, the Blues were actually pretty solid across the board, really merely shedding the ruck war against Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 rushed) definitely didn't assist early when they might've gotten the first energy, yet in general, they were actually a lot less incorrect than Collingwood in front of the significant sticks. Following week is actually right now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their spines were actually properly and also really up against the wall, the Magpies had the ability to happen away along with 4 factors-- on an also greater stage provided Pendlebury's 400th activity at AFL level. They're still effectively and also really up versus it to play in September, however this succeed ought to do marvels for their peace of mind. A match against the ridiculously out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits all of them on Friday night.In the votesForward Will Hoskin-Elliott (twenty fingertips, 11 score engagements, 10 marks, pair of targets) was melodramatic for the monochrome up onward, turning up at crucial points throughout the suit. Scar Daicos (28 fingertips, 7 clearances, one objective) was actually powerful around the ground, but would certainly possess just liked to do with a more significant performance. Turning point guy Scott Pendlebury (27 disposals, 9 allowances) can even grab an enact video game 400! Area for improvementIt wasn't rather theoretically, but very most notably it experiences, the Pies have quite acquired their mojo back. They have not always been actually a crew to dominate the stat slab under Craig McRae, however when you take the 4 aspects it usually doesn't matter. If they can easily capitalize on the Swans, they're back!GradeB+ Kingy unleashes on 'scary' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals aspiration lives! Albeit barely, however the Bombing planes are still in the talk for an improbable September berth. It didn't look achievable at the beginning of the last quarter versus Fremantle, but eventually, they had the capacity to create an upset. Their midfield was firing and also the forward pipe appeared sturdy sufficient ... they couldn't create it, might they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had loads of it, yet Jake Stringer (four targets, 10 takes on, eight fingertips) brings home the bacon as absolute best on ground, regardless of his little possession matter-- provided his 1st fifty percent efficiency always kept Essendon within striking range. Nic Martin (25 fingertips, 2 targets) started extremely sluggish, however his large 2nd fifty percent built on Stringer's foundation when the video game required to become gained. Jye Caldwell (32 disposals, 7 inside 50s, 6 deals with) was excellent in the engine area, as well as must profess a vote or 2 for his efforts.Room for improvementApart coming from a tiny spot around space, the Bombing planes were pretty powerful all game-- as well as had the capacity to eliminate a sturdy Dockers clothing that were never weak. Where's this been actually the last pair of months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Shore at home (as they must) this weekend and the finals talk will definitely continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh so approach a video game they would certainly possess had down as an expected succeed on the air travel to Melbourne. Rather, they have actually flown back thinking about what could possess been actually 3rd location. Credit scores where it schedules, the Bombers participated in very well-- but Justin Longmuir will certainly know his side needs to close out activities easily if they are actually to become any type of odds of a maiden nightclub premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 fingertips, seven authorizations, 7 inside threes, two targets) started like a house on fire for the Dockers, and kept all of them above water for a lot of the match. Forwards Jye Amiss (4 goals) and also Josh Treacy (three targets) enjoyed with high effect up onward, while Andrew Brayshaw (33 disposals, eight clearances) was actually a bull through the center of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the interior fifty matter were actually the Dockers pounded adequately by the Bombers on Sunday mid-day, in what was actually or else a relatively even competition. The reduction puts a hole in their leading 4 opportunities for sure, however perhaps it was the pointer they required to maintain them on their toes moving right into September?GradeC- Cougars pick Saints apart in demolition|01:02 GEELONGThe Pussy-cats possess currently just about latched themselves in for September action along with their 13th succeed of 2024. It had not been extremely fairly with the exception of super star Jeremy Cameron, however it sufficed to receive it carried out-- as well as in some cases in finals, you require to succeed awful. Along with Gary Rohan hopefully back upcoming full week, they'll simply acquire stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 fingertips, six objectives, five inside 50s) was impressive for the Kitties, kicking 3 goals in each half to guide his side home. Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, 8 allowances, one goal) and also Tom Stewart (28 fingertips) were actually impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 disposals, 5 spaces, two objectives) and also Tyson Stengle (twenty fingertips, nine credit rating involvements, one objective) provided Cameron great help in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir shortage of ruckman hasn't seemed to be to become anywhere near as much of a concern as folks first suspected, and yesterday was yet another proof to that concept. They permitted the Crows to acquire 101 scores and also capture throughout patches of the match, however eventually it did work in their favour enough.GradeBGOLD shoreline SUNSGold Coastline's time is all but over after however, one more unsatisfying loss, this time around through West Coast. It was the Suns' 17th consecutive loss on the road, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's side. Their lack of ability to win off of home is something that they must resolve over the off-season considering that till they end up being an additional consistent edge, finals will certainly not perform the cards.In the votesContested creature Matt Rowell fought hard all evening for the Suns acquiring 30 contacts, 21 contested ownerships and also 10 handles, while partner in crime Noah Anderson had 30 and a goal himself. Ruck Jarrod Witts controlled that fight, recording a monstrous 52 hitouts, 21 disposals as well as a goal. Mac Andrew booted 3 goals as a forward. Space for improvementThere's a persisting concept of immaturity at the Suns today. Damien Hardwick's side remain to be plagued by inexperience and also it seems to be the mental element of having tripped up so usually far from home is taking its toll. The Suns also had a hard time to relocate the sphere at times, going slow in switch. They likewise dropped both the clearance (-9) and also center clearance (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons risk to fantasize after legendary comeback|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants stemmed from the clouds to swamp the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, driving on their own in to the best four. Their 4th one-fourth resurgence created it 5 successive triumphes for Adam Kingsley's edge, who have actually gone from being touch and also go for the 8, to a heavy-hitter at the dual possibility. A challenging couple of full weeks remain versus Brisbane, Fremantle as well as the Western Side Bulldogs, but we understand when the Orange Tsunami is actually rolling, they can match it along with anyone. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred with five goals as well as is now leading the Coleman Award nationality, while leader Toby Greene rose when his edge needed him with 3.2 coming from 17 touches. Lachie Whitfield performed whatever he pleased generating a big 37 fingertips, while midfield bull Tom Green was the hero along with a link objective late. Area for improvementThe Giants only booted 5 objectives in the first 3 one-fourths, but a seven-goal assault in the ultimate stanza found all of them overcome free throw line. Kingsley's men were actually inaccurate before goal early, to ensure that is actually most definitely one thing they would certainly desire to correct for upcoming full week. The Giants additionally greatly shed the facility space matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks overlooked a gold opportunity to mash their finals claims after they were actually overwhelmed by the GWS Giants on Sunday mid-day. The Hawks streamed a 28-point lead at the last modification as the Giants staged an almighty revival. It means today's clash versus Carlton is actually efficiently an elimination ultimate, given that you would certainly assume the Hawks to banking company succeeds against Richmond as well as North Melbourne in the last fortnight. Can they answer? In the votesMidfield bull Jai Newcombe was actually prominent at the charcoal face, with 30 disposals, 19 contested ownerships and 11 authorizations. Massimo D'Ambrosio has been an excellent pickup this season as well as was actually excellent along with 22 contacts and also two majors. Pro Port Gunston booted four objectives to vindicate his introduction, while Karl Amon also possessed 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can't play 3 one-fourths of great soccer and also escape it in a season as close as this. Mitchell's edge will definitely must lick their cuts today in front of a must-win match against Carlton. They failed to actually have the explanation for Jesse Hogan and couldn't wrestle back momentum behind time. GradeC-Orange Tsunami pulverizes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's time performs life support after an unsatisfying 51-point defeat through the Western Bulldogs on Friday evening. Simon Goodwin's soldiers were actually slow out of the blocks and also were actually unable to battle momentum back after a mediocre begin as their period document sagged to 10-10. Along with a challenging couple of installations staying versus Slot Adelaide (home), Gold Coastline (away) as well as Collingwood (home), it looks as though their season might be over. In the votesCaptain Max Gawn battled on all evening despite a greatly strapped ankle, generating 23 disposals, nine scores and a goal in an appealing cope Pet dogs ruck Tim English. Young weapon Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one objective) continues to expand in a brand new midfield duty, while protector Jake Bowey (25) found plenty of the footy in protection. Room for improvementThere's lots for Goodwin's edge to work with afterwards efficiency. The Dees were actually smashed in fingertips (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and also easy belongings (-59 ). Melbourne's handling additionally left behind a little to be intended, recording 9 missed out on tackles in the first fifty percent alone-- the competitors average is actually 8 for a video game. There were actually a lot of gamers that had their colours decreased and also will would like to bounce back following full week against the Electrical power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas held off an advanced cost from the Tigers to secure a 13-point success as well as merely their third succeed of the season. There was loads of emotional state post-match as players seized and also celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL suit. The Roos hold West Shoreline in Hobart upcoming full week as they target to secure back-to-back success for the very first time considering that the position rounds of final season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was actually positively world-class, booting a career-high three objectives coming from thirty three contacts. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually truly in the conversation for All-Australian honours after twenty fingertips, 10 addresses as well as forty five hitouts in yet another strong show. Direct Scar Larkey booted a bag of 5 targets as the main battleship. Space for improvementThe main point was the Roos received the gain, but it was far coming from convincing. They dropped the within 50s (-16) and also open spaces (-6) as well as allow the Tigers back right into it in the 4th one-fourth. Permit's be sincere though, a succeed's a succeed as well as it was a huge action in the direction of this football nightclub lastly dropping their easy beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all approval for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was actually ever a declaration to send to the rest of the competition, it is actually beating the step ladder forerunners through 112 points. And it is actually a gain they wouldn't have actually pencilled in, which indicates they have actually now rocketed into genuine leading four calculations in spite of their challenging run home. Take a chance to desire ... In the votesThe underrated Willem Drew (32 disposals, 11 rating involvements, 8 inside 50s, eight allowances) most likely slips by a wide variety of allies for the three ballots along with his performance, yet it truly could be anyone. Other midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 disposals, 12 credit rating participations, one objective), leader Connor Rozee (27 disposals, one objective) as well as Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 score involvements, eight addresses) ensured of the most ideal midfield this time. Mitch Georgiades (14 fingertips, 11 score involvements, four objectives) and also Willie Rioli (10 disposals, 4 targets) broke the ice up onward, while Dan Houston (24 disposals, 12 scores, pair of targets) was power in change. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing at all, naught, nada. By far the most all-around efficiency of any sort of group in 2024 - this set's total marks and taking flight colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers appear destined to take selection 1 in to the nationwide draught this year after falling to a 13-point loss versus North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers organized a spirited fightback behind time, but ultimately fell short. Some hard fixtures against Street Kilda, Hawthorn and also the Gold Shoreline are actually to come, but it seems to be as though a wooden spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis possessed an interesting duel with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Cook produced five shots on target from 21 fingertips. Sphere magnet Tim Taranto possessed 27 touches and also eight deals with and proficient Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn paper the Tigers put up some sensible varieties, winning the within 50 differential and giving on their own lots of options before the large sticks. They made it possible for the Roos to pile on five targets behind time in the third sector which wasted the scope out and also was ultimately the transforming score of the activity. GradeDLyon has no reasons after massive loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it negative to state our experts anticipated this? They had persuading draw the Eagles and also Bombers around the final fortnight, but sadly the Saints came plunging hold back to Planet in their 85-point working at the hands of Brisbane. Blooding the youth and working out what their list will certainly appear like in 2025 is actually undoubtedly the top priority currently, as Ross the Boss as well as carbon monoxide look set to create some major calls in the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints possessed their palms on the ball on Sunday night, however seemingly it failed to carry out much for completion result. Youngster Mattaes Phillipou (24 disposals, 5 spaces, one goal) mad another good game at the center of the ground, while typical suspects Jack Sinclair (30 disposals, 8 handles), Jack Steele (23 fingertips, seven takes on) and also Rowan Marshall (17 fingertips, 18 hitouts, pair of objectives) tried hard. He really did not receive many check out it, however Tim Membrey (thirteen disposals, 8 credit rating involvements, eight scores, one target) appeared endangering up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda reduction the activity in the open space war, making it possible for the Lions to greater than double their personal matter. Just one goal in the 1st 2 as well as a half of quarters makes for abysmal analysis, despite just how good the hostility are. Richmond following full week is a must-win-- not for anything aside from their own well-being and also identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the much less phrases much better illustrate a functionality enjoy this. The most awful reduction in John Longmire's operate as instructor couldn't have come with an even worse time for a nightclub that was actually merely 6 weeks earlier seen as unsurpassable. And with that said, they're no longer premiership favourites.In the votesIt do without pointing out, yet there will not be any Swans polling this around happened Brownlow night. The performances of Errol Gulden (25 fingertips, 6 inside 50s, 568 metres got) as well as Brodie Grundy (15 disposals, 32 hitouts, 8 open spaces) deserve noting, yet the latter was still away his harmful best.Room for improvementThe merely pair of stat lines the Swans beat the Energy in were actually hitouts and also addresses-- as well as the last merely transpired considering that you are actually only addressing when your group doesn't have the round (which was a great deal on Sunday evening). It stays to be found in what capability, yet clearly some major changes require to become made if the Swans are to save on their own from absolutely de-railing in 2024. A succeed on Friday night over Collingwood would do all of them the globe of great, given they are right now no longer a downright lock for a home training final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of momentum|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shore secured their initial gain due to the fact that rounded 10 and also initially under interim trainer Jarrod Schofield in exhilarating scenes versus the Gold Coast Suns at Optus Arena. The Eagles had the ability to get rid of a 23-point shortage in the third condition along with the home crowd behind all of them as co-captain Liam Duggan as well as seasoned Jamie Cripps showed up clutch along with a set recently objectives to win the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo as well as Tim Kelly were superb, racking up 29 and also 26 disposals specifically. Trick ahead Jake Waterman proceeded his require a Coleman Award with 4 objectives, while professional Jack Beloved strong wound back the time clock along with 22 disposals, six addresses as well as a goal.Room for improvementA succeed's a win for an Eagles edge who has actually struggled for several years as well as that have actually possessed a very challenging month with the exit of former train Adam Simpson. They strained very early contending with a Macintosh Andrew-led Suns onward product line, however cleansed that up promptly at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs remained to push their top four cases with an emphatic 51-point victory over Melbourne. The Pet dogs performed the damages early, assembling a blistering position ten mins where they completely managed the video game. Along with suits versus Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) and also the GWS Giants (home) ahead, Luke Beveridge's side are actually properly positioned to make a severe declaration in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led from the front acquiring 33 fingertips, two targets and a monstrous 16 rating engagements in what was certainly a three-vote performance come Brownlow Medal night. Star midfielder Adam Treloar contributed in the victory, racking up 30 contacts as well as 2 targets, while half-back Bailey Dale provided loads of travel with 34 fingertips as well as 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was actually a dominant evening for the Doggies, that established the tone early for an emphatic triumph. They performed miss some options facing objective though which Luke Beveridge will certainly like them to tidy up ahead of an excursion to Adelaide next week. A 51-point success was terrific, but it might have been actually even more if they converted a lot better before the major sticks.GradeA.