.A brand new premiership favourite has actually surfaced after the ladder-leaders surrendered in almighty fashion.The ethnicity for a finals berth has actually never ever been even more brutal as our experts get into the last 3 full weeks of the season.Every staff's show analysed and graded in foxfooty.com.au's Round 21 Report Card!Watch every activity of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Period LIVE with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost test today > Round 21WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Prepare a down payment limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was a comparable tale for Adelaide against some of the competitors's stronger campaigners-- satisfactory to create them twist behind time, however insufficient to view all of them come out victors. There continues to be actually encouraging signs, yet consistency is actually certainly not their strength in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 fingertips, one goal) and also Josh Rachele (14 fingertips, 3 objectives) were actually among the very best for the guests. Ben Keays (18 disposals, 9 addresses, one goal) continued his strong type, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 score involvements, three goals) was a sign of light in the frontal half.Room for improvementThe Crows dropped the inside 50 count through 16, which when operating in reverse from the stat, makes it really hard to succeed. However a lot more disappointingly, they conceded 20 additional allowances than they possessed on their own for the suit-- in spite of having 26 even more hitouts. They may not be two stat lines you can easily shed in tandem and expect to gain, so maybe they were actually fortunate to obtain as close as they performed at total time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to each their own functionality and that of Sydney, the Lions are officially the new premiership favourites-- a merely surprising notion offered their beginning to 2024. We have actually understood it for a little while now, however they are actually so back-- and also it's exciting. Onto GWS upcoming full week, which are going to be actually a much tougher exam than Street Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 rating involvements, 4 targets) stood up in the lack of his partner in crime Eric Hipwood, with the most ideal on ground honours most likely in between him and also Hugh McCluggage (28 disposals, nine open spaces, one target). Twin Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (thirty three fingertips, 13 allowances) is actually every chance for a ballot additionally in yet another massive functionality. And Webcam Rayner (22 fingertips, 3 targets) can't be actually failed to remember either, in what was an ultra-strong revealing that matched the similarity the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions allowed Street Kilda to take 122 scores, however that seemingly performed sweet absolutely nothing in stopping their romp. You can not request for far more of an edge after a 14-goal gain when driving, so our company will not! Full marks.GradeA+' He is actually protecting all of them coming from the tension'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is actually today in legitimate threat of missing finals this season, despite partaking standalone second simply pair of full weeks back. They so nearly reversed a 32-point deficiency in the final one-fourth, but rather they today remain on the side of the best 8 along with a suit along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Blues put up some piled stat lines final night, along with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 approvals, 11 rating engagements) and Nic Newman (34 disposals, 12 symbols) at the cutting edge. Captain Patrick Cripps (30 disposals, nine inside 50s, one target) was large in the ultimate one-fourth in particular, while Elijah Hollands (21 fingertips, nine score participations, pair of targets) threatened all around the ground.Room for improvementOn face value, the Blues were actually rather sound all, actually merely losing the ruck war against Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (six rushed) definitely really did not aid early when they can've acquired the initial drive, but generally, they were really less imprecise than Collingwood before the huge sticks. Next full week is right now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their spines were actually effectively and also really competing with the wall structure, the Magpies were able to happen away along with four points-- on an also greater phase given Pendlebury's 400th video game at AFL level. They are actually still effectively and really up versus it to play in September, yet this win ought to do miracles for their confidence. A suit versus the grossly out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits them on Friday night.In the votesForward Last will and testament Hoskin-Elliott (20 disposals, 11 rating involvements, 10 marks, 2 goals) was sensational for the white and black up ahead, popping up at critical points throughout the fit. Nick Daicos (28 disposals, seven allowances, one target) was sturdy around the ground, but would certainly possess suched as to completed with a higher productivity. Landmark guy Scott Pendlebury (27 fingertips, nine allowances) might even impediment a vote in activity 400! Space for improvementIt wasn't fairly abstractly, yet very most essentially it believes, the Pies have quite obtained their mojo back. They have not always been actually a crew to control the stat sheet under Craig McRae, yet when you take the 4 aspects it normally doesn't matter. If they may benefit from the Swans, they're back!GradeB+ Kingy releases on 'startling' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals desire is alive! Albeit rarely, yet the Bombing planes are actually still in the discussion for an improbable September berth. It really did not look possible at the beginning of the final fourth against Fremantle, yet in the end, they were able to lead to a trouble. Their midfield was actually shooting and also the foremost line appeared solid enough ... they could not produce it, might they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders possessed plenty of it, but Jake Stringer (four objectives, 10 deals with, 8 disposals) triumphes as greatest on ground, in spite of his tiny things matter-- provided his very first half performance kept Essendon within striking range. Nic Martin (25 fingertips, pair of goals) started very slow-moving, however his large 2nd half improved Stringer's base when the video game needed to have to be gained. Jye Caldwell (32 fingertips, 7 inside 50s, six takes on) was outstanding in the motor area, and must profess a vote or two for his efforts.Room for improvementApart from a small spot around allowance, the Bombers were quite powerful all game-- and also had the ability to get rid of a tough Dockers outfit that were never feeble. Where's this been the final pair of months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Coast in your home (as they need to) this weekend and the finals talk will continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh thus close in a game they would possess had down as an expected win on the tour to Melbourne. Instead, they have actually flown back thinking of what could possibly've been 3rd location. Debt where it's due, the Bombers played extremely well-- however Justin Longmuir will understand his side needs to have to close the books activities easily if they are actually to be any sort of possibility of a maiden club premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Young (27 disposals, seven approvals, 7 inside eights, two goals) started like a property on fire for the Dockers, and maintained them over water for most of the match. Forwards Jye Amiss (four targets) and also Josh Treacy (3 objectives) enjoyed with high influence up onward, while Andrew Brayshaw (33 fingertips, 8 approvals) was actually a bull with the center of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the interior fifty count were actually the Dockers beaten comprehensively by the Bombing planes on Sunday mid-day, in what was otherwise a fairly even competition. The loss puts an opening in their leading 4 chances for certain, however perhaps it was actually the tip they needed to keep them on their toes heading in to September?GradeC- Cougars pick Saints apart in demolition|01:02 GEELONGThe Pet cats have currently all but latched themselves in for September activity with their 13th win of 2024. It wasn't extremely quite with the exception of super star Jeremy Cameron, but it was enough to get it done-- and at times in finals, you need to win ugly. With Gary Rohan with any luck back upcoming full week, they'll simply acquire stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 disposals, six goals, 5 inside 50s) was actually superior for the Cats, kicking 3 objectives in each half to steer his edge home. Tanner Bruhn (23 fingertips, 8 open spaces, one goal) as well as Tom Stewart (28 fingertips) were actually impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 fingertips, 5 spaces, two targets) and also Tyson Stengle (20 fingertips, 9 score engagements, one objective) offered Cameron excellent assistance in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir lack of ruckman hasn't appeared to be anywhere near as a lot of a problem as folks very first felt, as well as yesterday was actually one more testament to that concept. They made it possible for the Crows to score 101 scores and also gain control throughout patches of the suit, however inevitably it operated in their favour enough.GradeBGOLD COAST SUNSGold Coastline's period is all but over after however, another disappointing loss, this time around through West Shoreline. It was actually the Suns' 17th successive reduction while driving, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's side. Their inability to succeed off of home is one thing that they should attend to over the off-season given that up until they become an even more steady side, finals will definitely certainly not be on the cards.In the votesContested creature Matt Rowell fought hard all evening for the Suns acquiring 30 contacts, 21 contested ownerships and also ten takes on, while henchman Noah Anderson possessed 30 as well as a target themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts managed that war, recording a massive 52 hitouts, 21 disposals and an objective. Macintosh Andrew booted 3 objectives as an onward. Area for improvementThere's a persisting motif of immaturity at the Suns now. Damien Hardwick's edge remain to be afflicted through lack of experience and also it seems the mental aspect of having tripped up thus commonly far from home is actually taking its cost. The Suns additionally strained to relocate the round at times, going slow in switch. They also lost both the allowance (-9) and also facility space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons risk to dream after impressive resurgence|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants stemmed from the clouds to overrun the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pushing on their own into the top four. Their 4th quarter revival made it five successive wins for Adam Kingsley's edge, that have actually gone from being touch as well as go for the 8, to a heavy-hitter at the double chance. A challenging handful of weeks remain versus Brisbane, Fremantle and the Western Bulldogs, yet we know when the Orange Tsunami is actually spinning, they can easily match it with anyone. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred with 5 objectives and is currently leading the Coleman Medal race, while leader Toby Greene rose when his side needed him with 3.2 from 17 contacts. Lachie Whitfield carried out whatever he felt free to collecting a significant 37 fingertips, while midfield bull Tom Veggie was actually the hero with a link objective late. Room for improvementThe Giants just kicked 5 goals in the initial 3 fourths, however a seven-goal assault in the final stanza saw them get over free throw line. Kingsley's males were unreliable facing goal early, to ensure that is definitely one thing they would certainly want to correct for next week. The Giants also heavily dropped the centre open space matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks missed a gold option to press their finals claims after they were swamped due to the GWS Giants on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks streamed a 28-point lead at the last adjustment as the Giants presented an almighty return. It implies today's clash against Carlton is actually successfully an eradication ultimate, considering that you 'd expect the Hawks to banking company wins against Richmond as well as North Melbourne in the final week. Can they answer? In the votesMidfield bull Jai Newcombe was prominent at the charcoal face, with 30 fingertips, 19 opposed belongings as well as 11 approvals. Massimo D'Ambrosio has actually been an exceptional pickup this season as well as was superb with 22 touches and also 2 majors. Veteran Jack Gunston booted 4 objectives to prove his inclusion, while Karl Amon also possessed 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can't play three quarters of really good regulation football and escape it in a time as close as this set. Mitchell's side are going to must stroke their cuts today in front of a must-win suit against Carlton. They failed to definitely have the answers for Jesse Hogan and also couldn't wrestle back energy late. GradeC-Orange Tsunami squashes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's season performs life assistance after a disappointing 51-point loss at the hands of the Western side Bulldogs on Friday evening. Simon Goodwin's troops were slow out of the blocks and were not able to wrestle momentum back after a careless beginning as their season file plunged to 10-10. Along with a complicated handful of components remaining against Port Adelaide (home), Gold Coastline (away) and Collingwood (home), it looks as though their time might be over. In the votesCaptain Max Gawn battled on all evening in spite of a greatly strapped ankle, accumulating 23 fingertips, nine marks as well as an objective in a fascinating battle with Pet dogs ruck Tim English. Youthful gun Trent Rivers (25 fingertips, one goal) remains to grow in a brand new midfield duty, while protector Jake Bowey (25) found lots of the footy in protection. Space for improvementThere's plenty for Goodwin's side to work on afterwards performance. The Dees were actually pounded in fingertips (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and also uncontested property (-59 ). Melbourne's taking on likewise left behind a little to be intended, documenting nine skipped tackles in the first one-half alone-- the competition standard is actually 8 for a game. There were actually plenty of gamers that had their colours reduced as well as will certainly would like to get better upcoming week against the Energy. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas postponed a late fee from the Tigers to secure a 13-point triumph and merely their third win of the time. There was actually plenty of feeling post-match as players seized as well as celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL suit. The Roos hold West Coast in Hobart following week as they strive to clinch next victories for the very first time considering that the opening cycles of final season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was definitely elite, booting a career-high three goals from 33 contacts. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually truly in the chat for All-Australian honours after 20 fingertips, ten deals with as well as forty five hitouts in yet another powerful screen. Lead Scar Larkey kicked a bag of five targets as the main destroyer. Room for improvementThe main point was the Roos received the succeed, yet it was actually far from convincing. They lost the interior 50s (-16) and spaces (-6) and also permit the Tigers back right into it in the fourth one-fourth. Allow's be actually sincere though, a gain's a gain as well as it was a huge step in the direction of this regulation football nightclub finally dropping their very easy beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all praise for Ryan Lester|08:12 slot ADELAIDEWow. If there was actually ever before a declaration to send to the rest of the competition, it is actually hammering the step ladder innovators by 112 points. And it's a succeed they wouldn't have actually booked, which means they've currently climbed into real leading four computations despite their difficult run home. Attempt to desire ... In the votesThe undervalued Willem Drew (32 fingertips, 11 rating involvements, 8 inside 50s, eight open spaces) probably slips by a wide variety of colleagues for the 3 ballots along with his functionality, yet it definitely could be any person. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 disposals, 12 score engagements, one target), captain Connor Rozee (27 fingertips, one objective) and also Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 score participations, eight handles) made certain of the most effective midfield this season. Mitch Georgiades (14 fingertips, 11 score involvements, four objectives) and also Willie Rioli (10 fingertips, four goals) led the way up onward, while Dan Houston (24 disposals, 12 marks, two targets) was actually electrical in switch. Choose, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing at all, naught, zilch. By far the best well-rounded performance of any sort of team in 2024 - this set's complete proofs as well as piloting colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers appear destined to take selection 1 right into the nationwide draft this year after falling to a 13-point defeat against North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers organized a spirited fightback behind time, however essentially fell short. Some tough fixtures against Street Kilda, Hawthorn and also the Gold Coastline are to find, yet it seems as though a timber spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis possessed an amazing duel along with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Baker generated five gos on goal coming from 21 disposals. Ball magnetic Tim Taranto possessed 27 touches as well as eight addresses as well as proficient Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn paper the Tigers set up some realistic varieties, winning the inside fifty differential and providing on their own a lot of opportunities facing the major sticks. They permitted the Roos to overdo five goals late in the 3rd zone which wasted the frame out and also was actually eventually the transforming point of the video game. GradeDLyon possesses no reasons after huge loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it bad to claim our company expected this? They possessed prodding gain the Eagles and also Bombers throughout the final fortnight, but regrettably the Saints happened collapsing back down to Planet in their 85-point working at the hands of Brisbane. Blooding the youth and also exercising what their list will seem like in 2025 is actually absolutely the concern right now, as Ross the Boss as well as carbon monoxide look readied to make some major employ the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints had their hands on the ball on Sunday night, yet seemingly it failed to perform a lot for completion result. Young Person Mattaes Phillipou (24 fingertips, 5 allowances, one target) crazy yet another great game in the middle of the ground, while common suspects Port Sinclair (30 fingertips, 8 takes on), Port Steele (23 fingertips, 7 deals with) as well as Rowan Marshall (17 disposals, 18 hitouts, 2 objectives) tried hard. He didn't receive many check out it, however Tim Membrey (13 disposals, eight credit rating engagements, 8 scores, one objective) looked intimidating up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the activity in the allowance fight, allowing the Lions to more than increase their personal count. Just one objective in the initial 2 and also a 50% of one-fourths creates abysmal reading, despite how excellent the resistance are. Richmond following full week is actually a must-win-- not for just about anything apart from their own wellness and identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the less words far better define a performance similar to this. The worst reduction in John Longmire's run as train couldn't have come with a worse opportunity for a club that was actually just 6 full weeks earlier considered irresistible. And with that said, they're no longer premiership favourites.In the votesIt do without stating, yet there won't be actually any Swans polling this round happened Brownlow evening. The efficiencies of Errol Gulden (25 fingertips, 6 inside 50s, 568 metres got) as well as Brodie Grundy (15 fingertips, 32 hitouts, 8 allowances) deserve noting, yet the latter was actually still away his detrimental best.Room for improvementThe just 2 stat lines the Swans beat the Electrical power in were actually hitouts and also tackles-- and also the second merely happened given that you are actually only dealing with when your group does not have the sphere (which was a whole lot on Saturday evening). It continues to be to be found in what ability, but clearly some big improvements need to become brought in if the Swans are to spare on their own from entirely de-railing in 2024. A gain on Friday evening over Collingwood would perform all of them the planet of great, provided they are now no more an absolute lock for a home training final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of momentum|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shoreline gotten their initial gain considering that rounded 10 and also initially under acting instructor Jarrod Schofield in awesome scenes versus the Gold Shoreline Suns at Optus Arena. The Eagles were able to get over a 23-point shortage in the third condition along with the home crowd behind all of them as co-captain Liam Duggan and also experienced Jamie Cripps turned 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 actually outstanding, scoring 29 and 26 disposals specifically. Secret onward Jake Waterman continued his promote a Coleman Award with four objectives, while expert Port Darling blowing wound back the time clock along with 22 disposals, six tackles as well as a goal.Room for improvementA succeed's a gain for an Eagles side who has battled for numerous years and also that have possessed a tremendously demanding month along with the leave of past coach Adam Simpson. They battled very early emulating a Mac computer Andrew-led Suns forward line, however cleaned that up without delay at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs remained to press their best 4 claims with an emphatic 51-point victory over Melbourne. The Canines performed the damages early, coming up with a blistering opening ten mins where they entirely managed the activity. With suits against Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) and also the GWS Giants (home) to find, Luke Beveridge's edge are actually properly put to make a severe statement in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led from the front scoring 33 fingertips, 2 objectives as well as a massive 16 rating participations in what was actually definitely a three-vote functionality come Brownlow Medal night. Superstar midfielder Adam Treloar contributed in the triumph, acquiring 30 contacts and 2 goals, while half-back Bailey Dale offered lots of drive with 34 fingertips as well as 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was actually a leading evening for the Doggies, who specified the tone early for an emphatic success. They performed overlook some opportunities before objective though which Luke Beveridge would certainly certainly like all of them to tidy up ahead of a journey to Adelaide next week. A 51-point victory was terrific, however it could possess been even more if they converted a lot better facing the huge sticks.GradeA.