.A brand-new premiership favourite has surfaced after the ladder-leaders surrendered in almighty fashion.The ethnicity for a finals berth has actually never been even more strong as we get in the final 3 full weeks of the season.Every group's performance studied and also graded in foxfooty.com.au's Round 21 Record Card!Watch every video game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Period cope with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your complimentary test today > Round 21WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Establish a down payment limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was an identical story for Adelaide versus among the competitors's more powerful advocates-- sufficient to make all of them squiggle late, yet not enough to see them come out winners. There remains to be promising indicators, but consistency is actually undoubtedly not their forte in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one objective) and Josh Rachele (14 disposals, three targets) were among the very best for the website visitors. Ben Keays (18 disposals, nine deals with, one goal) proceeded his strong form, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 score involvements, 3 objectives) was actually a lighthouse of lighting in the front half.Room for improvementThe Crows lost the within fifty matter through 16, which when operating back coming from the stat, makes it extremely hard to gain. But even more disappointingly, they acknowledged twenty additional spaces than they possessed on their own for the match-- in spite of possessing 26 more hitouts. They aren't pair of stat lines you can shed in tandem as well as anticipate to gain, therefore maybe they were actually fortunate to get as close as they did at complete time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to each their own performance and that of Sydney, the Lions are actually formally the brand-new premiership favourites-- a just amazing notion given their beginning to 2024. Our company have actually understood it for a little while currently, but they are therefore back-- as well as it is actually interesting. Onto GWS next full week, which will certainly be actually a much harder exam than St Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 score involvements, 4 targets) stood up in the lack of his henchman Eric Hipwood, along with the best on ground honours probably between him as well as Hugh McCluggage (28 disposals, 9 spaces, one objective). Double Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (thirty three fingertips, 13 open spaces) is actually every chance for a ballot additionally in an additional significant performance. And Cam Rayner (22 fingertips, 3 targets) can't be actually neglected either, in what was actually an ultra-strong revealing that matched the likes of the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions allowed St Kilda to take 122 marks, yet that plainly did sweet nothing at all in ceasing their uproar. You can not request for far more of an edge after a 14-goal succeed on the road, so we will not! Complete marks.GradeA+' He is actually protecting all of them from the pressure'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is actually now in genuine threat of missing finals this period, in spite of partaking standalone second simply 2 weeks earlier. They so almost turned around a 32-point shortage in the last fourth, however instead they right now rest on the side of the best eight along with a match with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Woe installed some piled stat lines final evening, along with George Hewett (32 fingertips, 12 authorizations, 11 credit rating participations) as well as Nic Newman (34 fingertips, 12 symbols) at the forefront. Captain Patrick Cripps (30 disposals, nine inside 50s, one goal) was significant in the ultimate fourth particularly, while Elijah Hollands (21 fingertips, 9 score involvements, two targets) was dangerous throughout the ground.Room for improvementOn stated value, cries were quite strong across the board, truly merely losing the ruck war versus Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (six rushed) absolutely didn't assist early when they could've gotten the initial drive, yet overall, they were actually a lot less inaccurate than Collingwood facing the major sticks. Next week is actually currently a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their backs were actually effectively and also truly competing with the wall surface, the Magpies had the ability to happen away along with 4 factors-- on an even much bigger phase offered Pendlebury's 400th game at AFL degree. They are actually still properly and truly up against it to play in September, however this gain must perform miracles for their self-confidence. A match against the blatantly out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits them on Friday night.In the votesForward Last will and testament Hoskin-Elliott (20 disposals, 11 credit rating involvements, 10 marks, two targets) was actually sensational for the monochrome up ahead, popping up at critical points throughout the complement. Scar Daicos (28 fingertips, seven spaces, one objective) was strong around the ground, yet would possess just liked to finish with a more significant efficiency. Breakthrough man Scott Pendlebury (27 disposals, nine open spaces) could possibly also impediment an enact activity 400! Room for improvementIt wasn't rather on paper, however very most notably it believes, the Pies have actually relatively got their mojo back. They haven't consistently been actually a staff to dominate the stat piece under Craig McRae, yet when you take the 4 factors it commonly does not matter. If they can take advantage of the Swans, they are actually back!GradeB+ Kingy lets loose on 'scary' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals dream is alive! Albeit scarcely, yet the Bombers are actually still in the discussion for an improbable September berth. It didn't look achievable at the beginning of the last one-fourth versus Fremantle, but in the end, they managed to trigger a distress. Their midfield was actually firing as well as the forward line appeared tough sufficient ... they couldn't produce it, might they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had loads of it, but Jake Stringer (four objectives, 10 takes on, eight fingertips) triumphes as absolute best on ground, in spite of his little things matter-- offered his first fifty percent functionality kept Essendon within striking span. Nic Martin (25 disposals, two targets) started quite slow, but his huge second fifty percent improved Stringer's base when the game required to be succeeded. Jye Caldwell (32 fingertips, seven inside 50s, six deals with) was spectacular in the motor room, and also must assert a vote or two for his efforts.Room for improvementApart from a small blip around allowance, the Bombing planes were actually fairly tough all activity-- and had the capacity to beat a tough Dockers attire that were actually by no means feeble. Where's this been the last pair of months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Shoreline at home (as they need to) this weekend as well as the finals conversation will continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh so close in an activity they will possess possessed down as an assumed gain on the flight to Melbourne. As an alternative, they have actually flown back thinking of what might possess been actually 3rd location. Credit where it's due, the Bombing planes participated in well-- but Justin Longmuir will know his side needs to terminate the account activities easily if they are actually to be any type of possibility of a maiden club premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 disposals, seven approvals, 7 inside nines, two targets) began like a residence on fire for the Dockers, as well as kept all of them above water for a lot of the match. Forwards Jye Amiss (4 goals) and Josh Treacy (three objectives) had fun with high impact up ahead, while Andrew Brayshaw (33 fingertips, 8 clearances) was actually an upward via the middle of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the interior fifty count were actually the Dockers beaten totally by the Bombing planes on Sunday afternoon, in what was or else a rather also contest. The loss puts an opening in their leading four chances without a doubt, yet perhaps it was actually the pointer they needed to have to keep all of them on their feet heading in to September?GradeC- Cougars choose Saints apart in leveling|01:02 GEELONGThe Felines possess currently almost latched on their own in for September action with their 13th win of 2024. It had not been excessively quite with the exception of super star Jeremy Cameron, however it was enough to acquire it carried out-- and often in finals, you need to have to gain ugly. With Gary Rohan hopefully back following week, they'll only acquire stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 fingertips, six objectives, 5 inside 50s) was excellent for the Cats, kicking three goals in each one-half to steer his side home. Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, eight open spaces, one objective) and Tom Stewart (28 disposals) were impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 disposals, five allowances, pair of objectives) and Tyson Stengle (20 disposals, 9 rating involvements, one goal) offered Cameron fantastic assistance in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir absence of ruckman hasn't seemed to be anywhere near as much of a concern as folks very first suspected, and also yesterday was one more testament to that theory. They made it possible for the Crows to score 101 scores and capture throughout spots of the match, but inevitably it operated in their favour enough.GradeBGOLD shoreline SUNSGold Coastline's time is all but over after however, one more unsatisfying defeat, this time through West Shore. It was actually the Suns' 17th successive loss while driving, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's side. Their incapacity to succeed out of home is actually one thing that they must deal with over the off-season given that till they become a more consistent edge, finals will certainly not get on the cards.In the votesContested creature Matt Rowell fought hard all night for the Suns acquiring 30 touches, 21 contested belongings and 10 handles, while henchman Noah Anderson possessed 30 and also a goal themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts managed that fight, taping a tremendous 52 hitouts, 21 disposals as well as a goal. Mac Andrew booted three targets as an onward. Area for improvementThere's a recurring style of immaturity at the Suns immediately. Damien Hardwick's side continue to be beleaguered through lack of experience and it seems to be the psychological aspect of having faltered therefore commonly off of home is taking its own toll. The Suns likewise battled to move the ball sometimes, going sluggish in change. They also shed both the allowance (-9) as well as center open space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons take a chance to fantasize after impressive resurgence|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants originated from the clouds to overrun the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pressing themselves right into the best four. Their fourth one-fourth resurgence made it five consecutive victories for Adam Kingsley's side, that have gone coming from being actually touch as well as go for the eight, to a heavy-hitter at the double chance. A hard couple of weeks remain against Brisbane, Fremantle and the Western Bulldogs, however we understand when the Orange Tsunami is actually rolling, they may match it with anybody. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred along with 5 targets and also is currently leading the Coleman Medal nationality, while leader Toby Greene stood when his side needed him along with 3.2 from 17 contacts. Lachie Whitfield performed whatever he pleased accumulating a significant 37 fingertips, while midfield bull Tom Environment-friendly was actually the hero along with a link target behind time. Room for improvementThe Giants merely kicked five goals in the 1st 3 one-fourths, yet a seven-goal strike in the last verse viewed them get over the line. Kingsley's men were actually imprecise in front of objective early, to ensure is definitely something they 'd intend to correct for upcoming week. The Giants likewise intensely dropped the center allowance matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks missed a gold option to mash their finals insurance claims after they were overwhelmed due to the GWS Giants on Sunday mid-day. The Hawks blew a 28-point top at the ultimate adjustment as the Giants staged an almighty resurgence. It suggests today's clash against Carlton is actually effectively an elimination ultimate, due to the fact that you will assume the Hawks to financial institution gains against Richmond and also North Melbourne in the last fortnight. Can they react? In the votesMidfield upward Jai Newcombe was prevailing at the coal skin, along with 30 disposals, 19 contested possessions and 11 clearances. Massimo D'Ambrosio has actually been actually an excellent pickup this period as well as was exceptional with 22 contacts and two majors. Pro Jack Gunston booted 4 targets to justify his incorporation, while Karl Amon also possessed 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can not participate in three quarters of good regulation football and escape it in a period as near as this. Mitchell's edge are going to have to lick their cuts today ahead of a must-win complement against Carlton. They didn't really possess the explanation for Jesse Hogan and could not battle back drive behind time. GradeC-Orange Tidal wave squashes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's season performs life support after an unsatisfying 51-point defeat through the Western side Bulldogs on Friday night. Simon Goodwin's troops were slow out of the blocks and also were unable to wrestle energy back after a mediocre start as their season report dropped to 10-10. With a challenging couple of components continuing to be against Slot Adelaide (home), Gold Coast (away) and also Collingwood (home), it appears as though their season could be over. In the votesCaptain Maximum Gawn fought on all evening in spite of a heavily strapped ankle, amassing 23 fingertips, nine scores and also an objective in an appealing cope Canines ruck Tim English. Young gun Trent Rivers (25 fingertips, one objective) remains to expand in a new midfield function, while defender Jake Bowey (25) found loads of the footy in protection. Space for improvementThere's lots for Goodwin's edge to focus on after that functionality. The Dees were actually smashed in disposals (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and easy belongings (-59 ). Melbourne's taking on additionally left a little to be preferred, documenting nine overlooked takes on in the very first one-half alone-- the competitors standard is actually eight for a video game. There were actually lots of players who had their colours lowered and will intend to recuperate following full week against the Energy. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas resisted a late charge coming from the Tigers to get a 13-point triumph and also merely their 3rd succeed of the season. There was actually loads of feeling post-match as gamers seized and also celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL suit. The Roos hold West Coast in Hobart following week as they target to clinch back-to-back triumphes for the very first time given that the position rounds of last season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was completely exclusive, booting a career-high three objectives coming from thirty three touches. Ruck Tristan Xerri is genuinely in the discussion for All-Australian honours after twenty fingertips, ten tackles as well as 45 hitouts in an additional solid show. Pioneer Scar Larkey kicked a bag of 5 objectives as the chief destroyer. Room for improvementThe important point was actually the Roos acquired the succeed, however it was far coming from convincing. They dropped the interior 50s (-16) and also allowances (-6) as well as allow the Tigers back in to it in the 4th one-fourth. Let's be actually sincere however, a win's a win and also it was a big action in the direction of this football club eventually shedding their simple beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all praise for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was ever a statement to send to the rest of the competitors, it is actually beating the ladder leaders by 112 points. And also it's a succeed they definitely would not have actually pencilled in, which implies they've now rocketed right into real top four computations in spite of their difficult operate home. Risk to dream ... In the votesThe belittled Willem Drew (32 fingertips, 11 rating participations, eight inside 50s, 8 clearances) possibly noses out a variety of teammates for the three ballots along with his efficiency, but it really could be any individual. Other midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 fingertips, 12 credit rating engagements, one objective), captain Connor Rozee (27 disposals, one objective) as well as Zak Butters (30 disposals, 10 score participations, 8 takes on) was sure of the best midfield this period. Mitch Georgiades (14 disposals, 11 credit rating engagements, 4 objectives) as well as Willie Rioli (10 disposals, four goals) led the way up onward, while Dan Houston (24 disposals, 12 scores, pair of targets) was electricity in shift. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing at all, naught, zilch. Pass on the most well-shaped performance of any type of team in 2024 - this one's full proofs as well as taking flight colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers look fated to take choice 1 in to the nationwide draught this year after falling to a 13-point loss against North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers staged a spirited fightback behind time, but essentially failed. Some tough fixtures against Street Kilda, Hawthorn and also the Gold Shore are to find, however it appears as though a timber spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis had an intriguing duel along with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Cook generated five chances on target coming from 21 disposals. Round magnetic Tim Taranto possessed 27 touches and eight takes on and veteran Dion Prestia possessed a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn newspaper the Tigers put up some practical amounts, succeeding the within fifty differential as well as giving themselves loads of opportunities facing the huge sticks. They made it possible for the Roos to pile on five targets late in the third sector which wasted the frame out as well as was essentially the switching point of the game. GradeDLyon possesses no reasons after large defeat|07:22 ST KILDAIs it negative to mention our team expected this? They possessed prodding wins over the Eagles and Bombers around the last fortnight, but sadly the Saints happened crashing hold back to The planet in their 85-point working at the hands of Brisbane. Blooding the young people and exercising what their checklist will seem like in 2025 is absolutely the concern now, as Ross the Boss and co look readied to create some big contact the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints had their hands on the round on Sunday night, yet plainly it didn't perform much for the end result. Child Mattaes Phillipou (24 disposals, five allowances, one goal) crazy an additional good activity at the center of the ground, while typical suspects Jack Sinclair (30 disposals, eight handles), Jack Steele (23 fingertips, 7 deals with) as well as Rowan Marshall (17 fingertips, 18 hitouts, pair of goals) tried hard. He didn't get several looks at it, however Tim Membrey (13 disposals, eight credit rating involvements, 8 scores, one objective) looked intimidating up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the activity in the space struggle, allowing the Lions to much more than multiply their very own count. Merely one goal in the first two as well as a half of one-fourths makes for abysmal analysis, irrespective of how excellent the hostility are. Richmond next full week is a must-win-- except just about anything aside from their personal wellbeing as well as identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the much less phrases far better explain a performance similar to this. Awful loss in John Longmire's run as trainer couldn't have come with a much worse opportunity for a nightclub that was actually just 6 weeks earlier seen as unbeatable. As well as with that said, they are actually no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt do without claiming, however there won't be any kind of Swans polling this sphere come Brownlow night. The efficiencies of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 568 metres got) and also Brodie Grundy (15 fingertips, 32 hitouts, 8 allowances) cost keeping in mind, yet the latter was actually still away his damaging best.Room for improvementThe only two stat lines the Swans defeated the Energy in were hitouts as well as addresses-- and also the last simply occurred since you are actually simply addressing when your team doesn't have the round (which was actually a lot on Sunday evening). It stays to become found in what capacity, however accurately some huge adjustments require to become brought in if the Swans are actually to spare on their own from entirely de-railing in 2024. A succeed on Friday night over Collingwood would certainly perform them the world of good, given they are actually right now no more a downright padlock for a home certifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of drive|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shoreline secured their 1st gain considering that round 10 and also to begin with under acting train Jarrod Schofield in electrifying scenes against the Gold Coastline Suns at Optus Coliseum. The Eagles had the ability to overcome a 23-point shortage in the 3rd condition with the home crowd behind them as co-captain Liam Duggan and seasoned Jamie Cripps showed up clutch with a set of late targets to succeed the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo as well as Tim Kelly were actually outstanding, acquiring 29 and also 26 fingertips respectively. Secret onward Jake Waterman continued his promote a Coleman Medal along with four objectives, while expert Jack Darling strong wound back the clock with 22 disposals, six addresses as well as a goal.Room for improvementA gain's a succeed for an Eagles side who has strained for a number of years and also who have actually had a super tough month with the departure of former coach Adam Simpson. They struggled very early contending with a Macintosh Andrew-led Suns onward product line, however cleaned up that up without delay at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs continued to press their best 4 claims with an emphatic 51-point triumph over Melbourne. The Dogs carried out the harm early, putting together a blistering opening ten moments where they completely managed the video game. Along with matches against Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) and also the GWS Giants (home) to follow, Luke Beveridge's edge are actually properly positioned to make a severe statement in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led coming from the main acquiring 33 disposals, pair of objectives and also a monstrous 16 credit rating participations in what was undoubtedly a three-vote efficiency come Brownlow Award evening. Celebrity midfielder Adam Treloar was instrumental in the victory, racking up 30 touches as well as pair of objectives, while half-back Bailey Dale provided plenty of drive along with 34 fingertips and also 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a prevalent night for the Doggies, that specified the tone early for an emphatic success. They carried out overlook some chances in front of objective though which Luke Beveridge will no question like all of them to clean ahead of a journey to Adelaide upcoming week. A 51-point victory was terrific, yet it might possess been much more if they turned much better in front of the major sticks.GradeA.