.A new premiership favourite has surfaced after the ladder-leaders bowed in almighty fashion.The race for a finals berth has actually never been even more strong as we get into the ultimate 3 weeks of the season.Every staff's performance analysed and graded in foxfooty.com.au's Around 21 Report Card!Watch every activity of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Period LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your totally free trial today > Round 21WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Set a deposit limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually a similar account for Adelaide against among the competitors's more powerful advocates-- good enough to make them squiggle behind time, but insufficient to find them show up winners. There remains to be promising indicators, however consistency is actually certainly not their strong point in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 fingertips, one target) as well as Josh Rachele (14 disposals, three targets) were one of the best for the guests. Ben Keays (18 disposals, 9 deals with, one goal) proceeded his powerful kind, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 disposals, 10 rating participations, 3 goals) was actually a flare of illumination in the frontal half.Room for improvementThe Crows dropped the within fifty count by 16, which when operating in reverse from the stat, makes it very hard to gain. Yet a lot more disappointingly, they acknowledged twenty even more allowances than they had themselves for the complement-- in spite of possessing 26 additional hitouts. They may not be 2 stat collections you may lose in tandem and anticipate to succeed, therefore perhaps they were blessed to acquire as close as they performed at complete time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to both their own functionality and also of Sydney, the Lions are formally the brand new premiership favourites-- a just impressive thought and feelings provided their beginning to 2024. We have actually known it momentarily currently, yet they are therefore back-- as well as it is actually thrilling. Onto GWS upcoming full week, which will definitely be actually a much more durable test than Street Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 fingertips, 10 credit rating participations, 4 targets) rose in the lack of his partner in crime Eric Hipwood, along with the best on ground honours probably in between him and also Hugh McCluggage (28 fingertips, nine open spaces, one goal). Twin Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (33 fingertips, 13 allowances) is actually every opportunity for a ballot likewise in another significant efficiency. As Well As Camera Rayner (22 fingertips, 3 objectives) can not be actually forgotten either, in what was an ultra-strong revealing that matched the similarity the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions permitted Street Kilda to take 122 scores, yet that seemingly performed wonderful absolutely nothing in stopping their uproar. You can't request for a lot more of a side after a 14-goal succeed while driving, so our experts won't! Total marks.GradeA+' He's securing all of them from the pressure'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' side is right now in genuine danger of skipping finals this period, regardless of partaking standalone 2nd only 2 full weeks earlier. They therefore nearly turned around a 32-point deficit in the final one-fourth, but rather they now rest on the edge of the top 8 along with a match with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Blues installed some piled stat lines last night, along with George Hewett (32 fingertips, 12 clearances, 11 score participations) and also Nic Newman (34 disposals, 12 symbols) at the forefront. Captain Patrick Cripps (30 disposals, 9 inside 50s, one objective) was substantial in the final quarter in particular, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, 9 rating engagements, pair of objectives) threatened throughout the ground.Room for improvementOn stated value, the Blues were actually rather sound across the board, really merely shedding the ruck struggle against Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 rushed) absolutely really did not aid early when they could possibly possess obtained the initial drive, yet generally, they were really a lot less inaccurate than Collingwood in front of the huge sticks. Upcoming full week is actually now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their backs were actually properly and also absolutely up against the wall, the Magpies managed to happen away with 4 points-- on an also bigger phase offered Pendlebury's 400th activity at AFL degree. They are actually still effectively as well as truly up against it to play in September, however this gain must perform wonders for their peace of mind. A complement versus the blatantly out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits them on Friday night.In the votesForward Last will and testament Hoskin-Elliott (twenty fingertips, 11 score participations, 10 proofs, two objectives) was outstanding for the black and white up onward, popping up at critical points throughout the fit. Scar Daicos (28 disposals, seven clearances, one objective) was actually sturdy around the ground, but will've suched as to completed with a higher performance. Landmark guy Scott Pendlebury (27 disposals, 9 open spaces) can also impediment a vote in game 400! Room for improvementIt wasn't fairly on paper, however very most notably it feels, the Pies have actually quite acquired their mojo back. They haven't constantly been a staff to control the stat sheet under Craig McRae, yet when you take the four aspects it commonly does not matter. If they can easily make the most of the Swans, they're back!GradeB+ Kingy lets loose on 'startling' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals goal lives! Albeit scarcely, however the Bombers are actually still in the chat for an unexpected September berth. It failed to appear possible at the start of the last quarter versus Fremantle, however in the long run, they had the capacity to trigger a trouble. Their midfield was actually firing and also the forward pipe looked tough enough ... they couldn't create it, could they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders possessed loads of it, but Jake Stringer (4 targets, 10 tackles, eight fingertips) brings home the bacon as ideal on ground, in spite of his little things matter-- given his initial fifty percent efficiency kept Essendon within striking distance. Nic Martin (25 disposals, pair of objectives) began extremely slow-moving, but his huge second one-half built on Stringer's foundation when the game needed to be won. Jye Caldwell (32 disposals, seven inside 50s, 6 tackles) was actually spectacular in the motor area, and also ought to assert a ballot or two for his efforts.Room for improvementApart from a small blip around open space, the Bombers were actually rather strong all game-- and managed to eliminate a sturdy Dockers clothing that were actually by no means weak. Where's this been actually the last pair of months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Coast at home (as they need to) this weekend break as well as the finals talk will certainly continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh therefore close in a video game they would certainly've had down as an assumed gain on the trip to Melbourne. As an alternative, they have actually soared back thinking of what might possess been actually 3rd location. Credit rating where it's due, the Bombing planes participated in effectively-- however Justin Longmuir will recognize his side needs to have to terminate the account games just like that if they're to be any sort of odds of a maiden nightclub premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Young (27 disposals, seven clearances, seven inside nines, 2 goals) began like a residence on fire for the Dockers, and also kept them over water for a lot of the match. Forwards Jye Amiss (four objectives) as well as Josh Treacy (three targets) played with high effect up onward, while Andrew Brayshaw (33 fingertips, eight authorizations) was actually a bull through the center of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the within 50 count were actually the Dockers pounded adequately by the Bombers on Sunday afternoon, in what was typically a rather even competition. The loss places an opening in their leading four possibilities without a doubt, but possibly it was actually the pointer they needed to keep them on their feet moving in to September?GradeC- Lions decide on Saints apart in demolition|01:02 GEELONGThe Cats have currently all but locked themselves in for September action along with their 13th win of 2024. It had not been excessively rather except super star Jeremy Cameron, however it was enough to receive it carried out-- and also often in finals, you require to win ugly. Along with Gary Rohan perhaps back next week, they'll simply obtain stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 disposals, six goals, five inside 50s) was impressive for the Kitties, booting three targets in each fifty percent to guide his edge home. Tanner Bruhn (23 fingertips, eight open spaces, one objective) and Tom Stewart (28 disposals) were impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 fingertips, 5 allowances, pair of goals) and Tyson Stengle (twenty fingertips, 9 score engagements, one target) provided Cameron fantastic help in the forward half.Room for improvementTheir shortage of ruckman have not appeared to become anywhere near as much of a problem as individuals 1st presumed, as well as the other day was yet another testimony to that theory. They made it possible for the Crows to score 101 scores and capture throughout patches of the match, yet eventually it operated in their favor enough.GradeBGOLD shore SUNSGold Shore's time is all but over after yet one more unsatisfactory loss, this time around at the hands of West Coastline. It was actually the Suns' 17th consecutive loss when traveling, a damning stat for Damien Hardwick's edge. Their lack of ability to gain far from home is one thing that they need to resolve over the off-season since till they end up being an even more consistent edge, finals are going to not get on the cards.In the votesContested monster Matt Rowell battled hard all evening for the Suns acquiring 30 contacts, 21 contested possessions and also ten deals with, while partner in crime Noah Anderson possessed 30 and also an objective themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts managed that war, recording an enormous 52 hitouts, 21 fingertips and an objective. Macintosh Andrew booted 3 objectives as an onward. Area for improvementThere's a reoccuring concept of immaturity at the Suns now. Damien Hardwick's edge continue to be plagued through inexperience as well as it seems the mental variable of having failed therefore often off of home is taking its toll. The Suns additionally strained to move the ball sometimes, going slow in transition. They additionally shed both the open space (-9) and facility clearance (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons take a chance to hope after legendary resurgence|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants came from the clouds to overwhelm the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pressing on their own in to the best four. Their fourth one-fourth comeback created it 5 consecutive victories for Adam Kingsley's edge, who have actually gone coming from being actually contact and go for the 8, to a heavy-hitter at the dual opportunity. A difficult couple of weeks stay versus Brisbane, Fremantle and also the Western Bulldogs, yet we know when the Orange Tidal wave is actually spinning, they can match it along with any person. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred along with five goals and also is right now leading the Coleman Medal race, while captain Toby Greene stood when his side required him along with 3.2 from 17 touches. Lachie Whitfield carried out whatever he felt free to accumulating a massive 37 disposals, while midfield bull Tom Veggie was actually the hero along with a clutch goal late. Space for improvementThe Giants simply booted five goals in the first 3 one-fourths, however a seven-goal strike in the ultimate stanza observed all of them shake off free throw line. Kingsley's males were unreliable in front of objective early, so that is undoubtedly something they will desire to take care of for upcoming week. The Giants also greatly dropped the centre space count (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks missed a gold possibility to push their finals cases after they were overwhelmed by the GWS Giants on Sunday mid-day. The Hawks streamed a 28-point top at the final improvement as the Giants presented an almighty revival. It means this week's clash versus Carlton is actually effectively an elimination last, given that you 'd assume the Hawks to banking company gains versus Richmond and North Melbourne in the final fortnight. Can they respond? In the votesMidfield bull Jai Newcombe was dominant at the coal face, along with 30 fingertips, 19 contested belongings and also 11 approvals. Massimo D'Ambrosio has been actually an exceptional pick-up this period as well as was actually brilliant along with 22 touches and also pair of majors. Professional Port Gunston booted four objectives to prove his inclusion, while Karl Amon likewise had 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can't play 3 fourths of good soccer and escape it in a time as near as this one. Mitchell's edge will definitely need to lick their wounds this week ahead of a must-win suit against Carlton. They really did not actually have the answers for Jesse Hogan and also couldn't wrestle back energy behind time. GradeC-Orange Tsunami squashes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's period gets on life assistance after an unsatisfying 51-point loss through the Western Bulldogs on Friday evening. Simon Goodwin's troops were actually slow-moving away from the blocks and also were incapable to battle momentum back after a mediocre start as their period record slumped to 10-10. Along with a challenging couple of fittings remaining versus Port Adelaide (home), Gold Coastline (away) and Collingwood (home), it looks as though their time may be over. In the votesCaptain Maximum Gawn battled on all evening despite an intensely strapped ankle, collecting 23 fingertips, 9 marks and a goal in an interesting cope Pets ruck Tim English. Young weapon Trent Rivers (25 fingertips, one target) remains to grow in a new midfield function, while protector Jake Bowey (25) located a lot of the footy in defence. Room for improvementThere's lots for Goodwin's side to deal with after that functionality. The Dees were pulverized in disposals (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and also easy ownership (-59 ). Melbourne's handling likewise left a little to be intended, tape-recording nine missed out on takes on in the very first half alone-- the competition standard is actually 8 for a game. There were actually loads of gamers who possessed their colours lowered and will desire to rebound next full week against the Power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas held off an advanced cost coming from the Tigers to secure a 13-point triumph and also only their third gain of the time. There was lots of emotional state post-match as gamers seized as well as commemorated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL suit. The Roos range West Shore in Hobart upcoming full week as they aim to secure next triumphes for the very first time due to the fact that the position cycles of last season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was positively world-class, booting a career-high three goals coming from 33 contacts. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually truly in the conversation for All-Australian honours after 20 fingertips, ten takes on and forty five hitouts in yet another strong display. Initiate Chip Larkey kicked a bag of five goals as the principal battleship. Area for improvementThe important point was actually the Roos acquired the gain, however it was actually much from convincing. They shed the within 50s (-16) as well as allowances (-6) and permit the Tigers back in to it in the 4th quarter. Permit's be actually truthful though, a gain's a gain and also it was a large step towards this football club eventually shedding their quick and easy beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all praise for Ryan Lester|08:12 slot ADELAIDEWow. If there was actually ever before a declaration to send out to the rest of the competitors, it is actually beating the ladder leaders by 112 aspects. And also it is actually a gain they would not have actually pencilled in, which indicates they've now rocketed right into real leading four computations even with their challenging run home. Take a chance to desire ... In the votesThe undervalued Willem Drew (32 disposals, 11 credit rating participations, 8 inside 50s, eight allowances) probably squeezes by a myriad of allies for the three ballots with his functionality, but it truly can be any person. Other midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 disposals, 12 rating participations, one objective), captain Connor Rozee (27 disposals, one target) as well as Zak Butters (30 disposals, 10 credit rating involvements, 8 handles) saw to it of the most ideal midfield this season. Mitch Georgiades (14 fingertips, 11 rating participations, four objectives) and Willie Rioli (10 disposals, 4 targets) broke the ice up ahead, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 marks, pair of targets) was actually electric in transition. Choose, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing at all, naught, zilch. Hands down one of the most well-rounded performance of any kind of staff in 2024 - this's complete proofs and flighting colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers look predestined to take pick 1 right into the nationwide draft this year after being up to a 13-point loss versus North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers organized a spirited fightback behind time, however inevitably fell short. Some tough installations against St Kilda, Hawthorn as well as the Gold Shore are actually to come, however it seems as though a wooden spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis had a remarkable duel with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Baker generated five tries on goal from 21 fingertips. Ball magnetic Tim Taranto possessed 27 contacts and 8 handles as well as veteran Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn paper the Tigers put up some sensible varieties, winning the interior 50 differential and also providing themselves lots of chances in front of the significant sticks. They enabled the Roos to pile on five targets behind time in the third part which blew the frame out and was essentially the transforming score of the game. GradeDLyon has no excuses after significant loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it negative to claim our company anticipated this? They possessed prodding draw the Eagles and also Bombers throughout the last week, but regrettably the Saints came collapsing back down to The planet in their 85-point hammering by Brisbane. Blooding the youth as well as working out what their checklist will seem like in 2025 is surely the priority currently, as Ross in charge and also carbon monoxide look set to make some significant calls in the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints had their hands on the round on Sunday night, however evidently it really did not carry out considerably for the end result. Young Person Mattaes Phillipou (24 disposals, five allowances, one goal) crazy another great activity during the ground, while normal suspects Jack Sinclair (30 fingertips, eight handles), Port Steele (23 disposals, 7 takes on) and also Rowan Marshall (17 fingertips, 18 hitouts, 2 targets) tried hard. He failed to acquire numerous consider it, yet Tim Membrey (thirteen disposals, 8 rating participations, eight marks, one target) appeared threatening up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the game in the space war, allowing the Lions to greater than multiply their personal count. Just one goal in the first 2 and also a half quarters creates abysmal analysis, no matter exactly how great the resistance are. Richmond next full week is a must-win-- not for everything apart from their personal health and wellbeing and identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the less phrases better define a performance similar to this. The most awful loss in John Longmire's operate as trainer could not have come at an even worse time for a nightclub that was only 6 weeks ago viewed as unequalled. As well as with that said, they are actually no more premiership favourites.In the votesIt do without saying, however there won't be any kind of Swans ballot this around happened Brownlow night. The efficiencies of Errol Gulden (25 fingertips, six inside 50s, 568 metres obtained) as well as Brodie Grundy (15 fingertips, 32 hitouts, 8 open spaces) cost taking note, yet the latter was still far off his harmful best.Room for improvementThe simply 2 stat lines the Swans beat the Electrical power in were actually hitouts as well as handles-- and the last simply came about since you are actually only taking on when your group doesn't possess the round (which was a lot on Sunday night). It continues to be to be viewed in what capability, however precisely some significant modifications require to become brought in if the Swans are to conserve themselves coming from entirely de-railing in 2024. A succeed on Friday night over Collingwood would do them the globe of really good, offered they are right now no longer an outright padlock for a home training final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of energy|12:12 WEST COASTWest Coast safeguarded their 1st gain because round 10 and also to begin with under acting instructor Jarrod Schofield in electrifying cultures against the Gold Shore Suns at Optus Arena. The Eagles managed to get over a 23-point deficit in the 3rd condition with the home group behind all of them as co-captain Liam Duggan and veteran Jamie Cripps showed up link with a pair of late objectives to win the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo and also Tim Kelly were fantastic, acquiring 29 and 26 disposals respectively. Secret onward Jake Waterman continued his push for a Coleman Medal along with four targets, while expert Port Beloved strong wound back the clock along with 22 disposals, six handles as well as a goal.Room for improvementA gain's a succeed for an Eagles side that has had a hard time for a number of years and also that have had an incredibly demanding month with the leave of former coach Adam Simpson. They strained early emulating a Mac Andrew-led Suns forward product line, however washed that up promptly at half opportunity. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs continued to push their leading four claims with an emphatic 51-point success over Melbourne. The Canines did the damages early, producing a blistering opening ten mins where they completely regulated the video game. With suits versus Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) and also the GWS Giants (home) ahead, Luke Beveridge's edge are properly put to help make a serious statement in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led coming from the frontal acquiring 33 fingertips, pair of targets and a monstrous 16 credit rating engagements in what was definitely a three-vote performance come Brownlow Medal night. Superstar midfielder Adam Treloar contributed in the triumph, racking up 30 contacts as well as 2 targets, while half-back Bailey Dale offered plenty of travel along with 34 disposals and 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a dominant evening for the Doggies, that established the mood early for an emphatic triumph. They performed miss out on some options in front of objective though which Luke Beveridge would certainly certainly like them to tidy up ahead of a trip to Adelaide upcoming week. A 51-point success was actually great, however it could possibly possess been actually a lot more if they converted much better facing the big sticks.GradeA.