.A brand-new premiership favourite has arised after the ladder-leaders put out in almighty fashion.The race for a finals berth has actually certainly never been actually even more intense as our experts get in the final 3 weeks of the season.Every team's production analysed and classed in foxfooty.com.au's Round 21 Record Card!Watch every activity of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Time deal with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of cost test today > Round 21WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICING YOU? Prepare a deposit limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually an identical tale for Adelaide versus among the competition's stronger campaigners-- satisfactory to make them squiggle behind time, yet inadequate to find them show up winners. There remains to be encouraging indicators, however uniformity is absolutely not their strength in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one goal) and Josh Rachele (14 disposals, three goals) were actually amongst the most ideal for the visitors. Ben Keays (18 disposals, 9 tackles, one goal) proceeded his solid form, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 disposals, 10 rating engagements, 3 targets) was actually a guidepost of illumination in the main half.Room for improvementThe Crows shed the interior fifty matter by 16, which when operating back from the stat, makes it really hard to succeed. However even more disappointingly, they yielded twenty more clearances than they had themselves for the match-- regardless of possessing 26 even more hitouts. They aren't two stat series you can easily lose in tandem as well as expect to gain, so perhaps they were lucky to receive as close as they performed at total time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to each their personal efficiency and that of Sydney, the Lions are actually officially the new premiership favourites-- a simply unbelievable notion given their start to 2024. Our team've known it for a little while currently, however they are actually so back-- and it is actually interesting. Onto GWS next full week, which are going to be actually a much harder test than Street Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 fingertips, 10 score participations, four goals) stood up in the absence of his henchman Eric Hipwood, with the best on ground honours probably in between him and also Hugh McCluggage (28 disposals, 9 clearances, one objective). Dual Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (thirty three fingertips, thirteen allowances) is actually every odds for a vote also in one more huge efficiency. As Well As Cam Rayner (22 fingertips, 3 targets) can not be actually failed to remember either, in what was actually an ultra-strong presenting that matched the similarity the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions made it possible for St Kilda to take 122 marks, however that evidently did pleasant absolutely nothing in stopping their uproar. You can't request far more of an edge after a 14-goal succeed on the road, so we won't! Complete marks.GradeA+' He is actually securing all of them from the pressure'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is actually today in legitimate threat of missing finals this season, in spite of sitting in standalone second merely pair of weeks ago. They therefore nearly reversed a 32-point deficiency in the ultimate one-fourth, but rather they today rest on the side of the top eight along with a fit along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Blues set up some piled stat lines final night, along with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 authorizations, 11 rating engagements) and also Nic Newman (34 disposals, 12 marks) at the cutting edge. Leader Patrick Cripps (30 disposals, nine inside 50s, one objective) was huge in the final fourth specifically, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, 9 credit rating engagements, pair of objectives) was dangerous across the ground.Room for improvementOn face value, cries were actually pretty sound all, truly simply shedding the ruck war against Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 hurried) undoubtedly really did not help early when they can've acquired the preliminary momentum, but on the whole, they were really much less unreliable than Collingwood in front of the large sticks. Next full week is right now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their backs were actually effectively as well as definitely competing with the wall structure, the Magpies were able to happen away along with 4 points-- on an even larger phase given Pendlebury's 400th activity at AFL degree. They're still well and also really up against it to play in September, yet this gain should do miracles for their self-confidence. A complement against the blatantly out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits them on Friday night.In the votesForward Will Hoskin-Elliott (20 fingertips, 11 score engagements, 10 proofs, pair of goals) was actually outstanding for the monochrome up forward, appearing at critical points throughout the suit. Chip Daicos (28 fingertips, seven allowances, one objective) was actually sturdy around the ground, yet would certainly've ased if to do with a greater performance. Turning point male Scott Pendlebury (27 disposals, nine spaces) could possibly also grab an enact activity 400! Room for improvementIt wasn't rather abstractly, however most significantly it experiences, the Pies have actually rather received their mojo back. They have not regularly been a staff to control the stat piece under Craig McRae, but when you take the four factors it commonly doesn't matter. If they can easily benefit from the Swans, they're back!GradeB+ Kingy releases on 'scary' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals goal lives! Albeit rarely, however the Bombers are actually still in the discussion for an unlikely September berth. It failed to appear feasible at the beginning of the ultimate one-fourth versus Fremantle, however in the long run, they managed to induce a distress. Their midfield was actually firing as well as the forward pipe appeared strong sufficient ... they could not create it, could they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had loads of it, but Jake Stringer (four objectives, 10 addresses, eight fingertips) brings home the bacon as finest on ground, even with his little property matter-- offered his first fifty percent performance maintained Essendon within striking proximity. Nic Martin (25 disposals, two objectives) began very slow, however his significant 2nd half built on Stringer's groundwork when the game needed to become succeeded. Jye Caldwell (32 disposals, seven inside 50s, 6 takes on) was actually fantastic in the motor area, as well as must assert a vote or two for his efforts.Room for improvementApart coming from a little blip around clearance, the Bombing planes were fairly strong all game-- and also were able to eliminate a sturdy Dockers attire that were never unsteady. Where's this been actually the last 2 months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Shoreline in the house (as they should) this weekend break as well as the finals chat will certainly continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh therefore close in an activity they would certainly've had down as an expected win on the air travel to Melbourne. As an alternative, they've flown back thinking about what could possibly've been actually 3rd place. Credit scores where it's due, the Bombers played very well-- yet Justin Longmuir will certainly know his side needs to close the books activities just like that if they're to become any sort of chance of a maiden nightclub premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 disposals, seven authorizations, 7 inside fives, 2 objectives) began like a house on fire for the Dockers, and kept them over water for many of the match. Ahead Jye Amiss (four targets) and also Josh Treacy (3 targets) enjoyed with higher effect up onward, while Andrew Brayshaw (33 disposals, 8 approvals) was actually a bull with the middle of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the within 50 matter were actually the Dockers pounded adequately due to the Bombers on Sunday mid-day, in what was actually typically a rather even competition. The reduction places a hole in their best 4 odds for certain, yet maybe it was the pointer they needed to have to maintain all of them on their feet moving right into September?GradeC- Cougars decide on Saints apart in leveling|01:02 GEELONGThe Kitties have right now almost locked on their own in for September action with their 13th win of 2024. It had not been very rather with the exception of superstar Jeremy Cameron, but it sufficed to obtain it done-- as well as sometimes in finals, you need to have to gain ugly. With Gary Rohan hopefully back upcoming full week, they'll just acquire stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 disposals, six targets, 5 inside 50s) was actually superior for the Pet cats, booting three objectives in each fifty percent to guide his edge home. Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, eight clearances, one objective) as well as Tom Stewart (28 disposals) were impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 fingertips, five open spaces, pair of objectives) as well as Tyson Stengle (20 fingertips, nine rating involvements, one target) gave Cameron terrific assistance in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir shortage of ruckman have not seemed to be anywhere near as much of a problem as folks very first believed, and last night was actually an additional proof to that concept. They allowed the Crows to rack up 101 scores as well as capture throughout spots of the suit, yet essentially it operated in their favour enough.GradeBGOLD COAST SUNSGold Coastline's season is all but over after however, an additional unsatisfactory defeat, this time through West Shoreline. It was actually the Suns' 17th successive reduction on the road, a damning stat for Damien Hardwick's edge. Their failure to succeed off of home is one thing that they need to resolve over the off-season since till they become a more steady edge, finals are going to certainly not perform the cards.In the votesContested beast Matt Rowell combated hard all evening for the Suns racking up 30 contacts, 21 competed things and also ten handles, while partner in crime Noah Anderson possessed 30 and also a goal themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts regulated that fight, videotaping a tremendous 52 hitouts, 21 disposals and an objective. Mac Andrew booted three objectives as an ahead. Area for improvementThere's a recurring style of immaturity at the Suns right now. Damien Hardwick's side remain to be tormented by lack of experience and also it seems to be the psychological element of having actually tottered therefore commonly far from home is taking its toll. The Suns also struggled to move the round at times, going slow in shift. They likewise dropped both the space (-9) as well as centre space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons attempt to dream after impressive resurgence|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants came from the clouds to overwhelm the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, driving on their own into the leading four. Their 4th one-fourth comeback produced it 5 consecutive success for Adam Kingsley's edge, who have gone coming from being actually contact and also go for the eight, to a heavy-hitter at the double opportunity. A difficult few weeks stay versus Brisbane, Fremantle and the Western Side Bulldogs, however we know when the Orange Tsunami is actually spinning, they can easily match it along with any individual. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred along with five goals as well as is currently leading the Coleman Medal ethnicity, while leader Toby Greene stood when his edge needed him along with 3.2 coming from 17 touches. Lachie Whitfield performed whatever he felt free to collecting a massive 37 disposals, while midfield upward Tom Veggie was actually the hero along with a link goal behind time. Room for improvementThe Giants just booted five targets in the very first three fourths, however a seven-goal assault in the ultimate verse observed them overcome the line. Kingsley's guys were actually incorrect in front of goal early, to make sure that is definitely one thing they would certainly wish to repair for following full week. The Giants also highly dropped the center open space matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks skipped a golden possibility to push their finals cases after they were overrun by the GWS Giants on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks streamed a 28-point top at the ultimate change as the Giants staged an almighty comeback. It indicates this week's clash against Carlton is effectively an eradication final, considering that you 'd assume the Hawks to financial institution succeeds versus Richmond and North Melbourne in the final week. Can they answer? In the votesMidfield upward Jai Newcombe was prominent at the charcoal skin, along with 30 disposals, 19 contended things as well as 11 authorizations. Massimo D'Ambrosio has been an excellent pick up this season as well as was superb with 22 contacts and 2 majors. Veteran Jack Gunston booted four objectives to prove his inclusion, while Karl Amon likewise had 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can't participate in three one-fourths of great soccer and also escape it in a season as near as this one. Mitchell's side will need to lick their injuries today in front of a must-win fit versus Carlton. They really did not truly have the explanation for Jesse Hogan as well as could not wrestle back momentum late. GradeC-Orange Tidal wave crushes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's period is on life support after an unsatisfying 51-point loss at the hands of the Western Bulldogs on Friday evening. Simon Goodwin's troops were actually slow-moving away from the blocks as well as were unable to wrestle energy back after a mediocre beginning as their period report dropped to 10-10. With a difficult few components remaining versus Port Adelaide (home), Gold Coastline (away) and also Collingwood (home), it looks as though their period might be over. In the votesCaptain Maximum Gawn fought on all night in spite of a greatly strapped ankle joint, piling up 23 disposals, nine scores and a goal in a fascinating battle with Dogs ruck Tim English. Youthful gun Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one objective) continues to develop in a brand-new midfield part, while defender Jake Bowey (25) discovered loads of the footy in protection. Room for improvementThere's plenty for Goodwin's edge to deal with after that performance. The Dees were actually pulverized in disposals (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and also uncontested possession (-59 ). Melbourne's addressing also left behind a little bit of to be desired, capturing nine skipped deals with in the first fifty percent alone-- the competition average is actually eight for an activity. There were actually a lot of gamers who possessed their colours lowered and will certainly desire to recover upcoming full week versus the Energy. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas resisted a late cost coming from the Tigers to get a 13-point triumph as well as only their 3rd gain of the period. There was actually a lot of emotional state post-match as gamers seized and also celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL match. The Roos host West Coastline in Hobart upcoming week as they strive to secure next success for the first time because the position cycles of last season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was actually completely elite, booting a career-high three goals from thirty three touches. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually truly in the chat for All-Australian honours after twenty disposals, 10 deals with and also 45 hitouts in yet another strong display screen. Spearhead Chip Larkey booted a bag of 5 objectives as the chief guided missile destroyer. Area for improvementThe important things was actually the Roos obtained the win, however it was actually much coming from convincing. They shed the inside 50s (-16) and spaces (-6) and permit the Tigers back into it in the 4th quarter. Permit's be actually sincere though, a win's a gain and also it was a major measure in the direction of this soccer club lastly losing their simple beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all appreciation for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was actually ever before a statement to send to the rest of the competitors, it's beating the step ladder innovators through 112 points. And also it is actually a win they wouldn't have booked, which suggests they have actually currently rocketed into real leading 4 estimates despite their challenging run home. Dare to aspiration ... In the votesThe underrated Willem Drew (32 disposals, 11 score participations, 8 inside 50s, eight spaces) perhaps slips by a variety of teammates for the three votes with his efficiency, yet it really can be any individual. Other midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 disposals, 12 rating participations, one goal), captain Connor Rozee (27 disposals, one objective) and Zak Butters (30 fingertips, 10 credit rating involvements, eight tackles) made certain of the most ideal midfield this season. Mitch Georgiades (14 disposals, 11 rating participations, 4 goals) and also Willie Rioli (10 fingertips, four objectives) broke the ice up forward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 scores, pair of objectives) was actually power in shift. Choose, umpires!Room for improvementNil, absolutely nothing, naught, zilch. By far the best well-rounded efficiency of any sort of crew in 2024 - this one's full proofs and also piloting colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers look destined to take pick 1 right into the national draught this year after falling to a 13-point loss against North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers presented a spirited fightback late, however inevitably fell short. Some difficult fixtures against St Kilda, Hawthorn as well as the Gold Shore are actually to find, however it seems as though a wooden spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis possessed an intriguing battle with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Cook developed 5 chances on goal from 21 disposals. Round magnet Tim Taranto possessed 27 contacts as well as 8 takes on and also veteran Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn newspaper the Tigers set up some reasonable amounts, succeeding the inside 50 differential as well as giving themselves a lot of opportunities facing the large sticks. They made it possible for the Roos to overdo 5 targets late in the third region which blew the scope out and also was inevitably the transforming point of the game. GradeDLyon possesses no reasons after huge loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it poor to mention we expected this? They had effective sway the Eagles and Bombers around the final week, however sadly the Saints came plunging hold back to Earth in their 85-point working by Brisbane. Blooding the youth as well as working out what their list is going to seem like in 2025 is surely the priority currently, as Ross the Boss and carbon monoxide look readied to bring in some huge contact the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints had their palms on the round on Sunday night, yet evidently it really did not perform a lot for completion outcome. Young Person Mattaes Phillipou (24 disposals, 5 allowances, one target) crazy another good video game at the center of the ground, while usual suspects Port Sinclair (30 disposals, 8 takes on), Port Steele (23 disposals, 7 handles) and Rowan Marshall (17 disposals, 18 hitouts, two goals) tried hard. He failed to obtain a lot of take a look at it, however Tim Membrey (13 disposals, eight rating engagements, eight marks, one objective) looked endangering up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the video game in the space fight, enabling the Lions to more than multiply their own matter. Just one target in the first 2 and a 50% of fourths makes for abysmal analysis, regardless of just how great the resistance are actually. Richmond next week is a must-win-- not for anything besides their own well-being and identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the a lot less terms better define an efficiency such as this. The most awful reduction in John Longmire's operate as train could not have actually come with a worse opportunity for a nightclub who was merely six weeks ago seen as unsurpassable. And with that said, they're no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt goes without stating, however there will not be any Swans ballot this round happened Brownlow night. The efficiencies of Errol Gulden (25 fingertips, 6 inside 50s, 568 metres obtained) and also Brodie Grundy (15 disposals, 32 hitouts, eight open spaces) deserve taking note, but the latter was still away his devastating best.Room for improvementThe only 2 stat lines the Swans trumped the Energy in were actually hitouts as well as tackles-- as well as the latter simply came about since you're merely taking on when your team does not have the round (which was actually a great deal on Sunday night). It continues to be to be observed in what ability, but clearly some big changes need to have to be created if the Swans are to conserve themselves from completely de-railing in 2024. A win on Friday evening over Collingwood will do all of them the globe of great, offered they are now no longer a downright hair for a home certifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of energy|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shoreline gotten their 1st gain since circular 10 and initially under interim instructor Jarrod Schofield in thrilling scenes versus the Gold Coastline Suns at Optus Arena. The Eagles had the capacity to eliminate a 23-point deficit in the 3rd phrase along with the home crowd behind them as co-captain Liam Duggan and experienced Jamie Cripps appeared clutch along with a set of late goals to win the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo as well as Tim Kelly were terrific, racking up 29 and 26 disposals respectively. Secret onward Jake Waterman proceeded his push for a Coleman Medal with four goals, while professional Jack Darling wound back the time clock along with 22 disposals, six tackles and a goal.Room for improvementA win's a win for an Eagles edge that has struggled for a number of years and also that have possessed a very challenging month with the leave of past train Adam Simpson. They strained very early emulating a Macintosh Andrew-led Suns onward series, however cleansed that up immediately at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs remained to press their top 4 insurance claims with an emphatic 51-point triumph over Melbourne. The Pet dogs performed the damages early, coming up with a blistering opening ten moments where they totally handled the activity. With suits versus Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) as well as the GWS Giants (home) to come, Luke Beveridge's edge are actually well put to make a major claim in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led coming from the frontal scoring 33 fingertips, 2 goals as well as an immense 16 credit rating participations in what was definitely a three-vote functionality come Brownlow Medal night. Star midfielder Adam Treloar contributed in the triumph, scoring 30 contacts and 2 targets, while half-back Bailey Dale offered plenty of ride with 34 disposals and also 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a dominant night for the Doggies, who established the tone early for an emphatic success. They did miss some options in front of target though which Luke Beveridge will certainly like them to clean in advance of a trip to Adelaide next full week. A 51-point victory was actually terrific, yet it could possibly possess been actually much more if they converted a lot better before the significant sticks.GradeA.