.A brand new premiership favourite has developed after the ladder-leaders knuckled under in almighty fashion.The race for a finals berth has never been actually even more tough as our experts enter into the last three weeks of the season.Every staff's performance analysed and rated in foxfooty.com.au's Round 21 Report Card!Watch every game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of cost test today > Round 21WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY COSTING YOU? Establish a deposit limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually a comparable account for Adelaide against one of the competitors's more powerful campaigners-- satisfactory to make them squirm behind time, yet inadequate to view all of them show up winners. There continues to be actually promising indicators, but uniformity is actually undoubtedly not their strength in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 fingertips, one goal) as well as Josh Rachele (14 disposals, three targets) were actually among the greatest for the guests. Ben Keays (18 disposals, nine handles, one target) continued his tough type, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 fingertips, 10 score participations, 3 goals) was a flare of light in the frontal half.Room for improvementThe Crows shed the inside fifty matter through 16, which when working in reverse from the stat, makes it really hard to win. Yet much more disappointingly, they yielded 20 more clearances than they possessed on their own for the match-- despite possessing 26 additional hitouts. They aren't two stat product lines you can drop in tandem and expect to succeed, therefore possibly they were lucky to get as close as they performed at total time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to each their very own efficiency and that of Sydney, the Lions are actually officially the brand-new premiership favourites-- a just astonishing idea given their start to 2024. Our experts've recognized it awhile currently, however they are therefore back-- and it is actually impressive. Onto GWS following full week, which are going to be a much harder examination than St Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 disposals, 10 credit rating participations, 4 targets) stood in the absence of his partner in crime Eric Hipwood, with the best on ground honours probably in between him and Hugh McCluggage (28 fingertips, nine allowances, one objective). Double Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (33 fingertips, 13 clearances) is actually every chance for a ballot additionally in an additional massive performance. And Also Camera Rayner (22 fingertips, three targets) can not be failed to remember either, in what was an ultra-strong presenting that matched the similarity the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions allowed Street Kilda to take 122 scores, yet that plainly did wonderful nothing at all in ceasing their romp. You can't request for far more of an edge after a 14-goal succeed while driving, so our company won't! Full marks.GradeA+' He is actually sheltering them from the stress'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' side is actually today in genuine risk of overlooking finals this season, even with sitting in standalone second simply pair of full weeks back. They so nearly reversed a 32-point shortage in the last one-fourth, but rather they today remain on the side of the leading eight along with a match along with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Blues set up some stacked stat lines last night, along with George Hewett (32 fingertips, 12 approvals, 11 score participations) as well as Nic Newman (34 disposals, 12 marks) at the forefront. Leader Patrick Cripps (30 disposals, 9 inside 50s, one goal) was actually substantial in the last one-fourth particularly, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, 9 score participations, pair of goals) threatened throughout the ground.Room for improvementOn stated value, cries were fairly strong across the board, truly merely dropping the ruck battle versus Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (six hurried) surely didn't help early when they might possess obtained the first drive, yet in general, they were in fact less imprecise than Collingwood in front of the huge sticks. Upcoming week is actually now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their backs were actually effectively and absolutely up against the wall, the Magpies had the capacity to come away along with four points-- on an even larger stage offered Pendlebury's 400th video game at AFL amount. They are actually still well and absolutely up versus it to play in September, however this succeed ought to perform marvels for their assurance. A suit versus the blatantly out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits them on Friday night.In the votesForward Will Hoskin-Elliott (twenty fingertips, 11 score participations, 10 marks, two goals) was actually outstanding for the white and black up forward, popping up at crucial points throughout the fit. Nick Daicos (28 fingertips, 7 allowances, one goal) was tough around the ground, but will possess just liked to finish with a greater effectiveness. Landmark male Scott Pendlebury (27 fingertips, 9 spaces) could possibly even grab an enact video game 400! Space for improvementIt wasn't rather on paper, yet very most importantly it experiences, the Pies have actually quite got their mojo back. They have not always been a group to control the stat sheet under Craig McRae, but when you take the four points it typically does not matter. If they can easily make the most of the Swans, they are actually back!GradeB+ Kingy unleashes on 'scary' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals desire is alive! Albeit rarely, yet the Bombers are actually still in the chat for an improbable September berth. It really did not look feasible at the start of the final quarter versus Fremantle, yet in the end, they were able to induce a distress. Their midfield was shooting as well as the forward pipe appeared strong enough ... they couldn't create it, could possibly they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had lots of it, however Jake Stringer (four goals, 10 addresses, 8 fingertips) brings home the bacon as finest on ground, even with his tiny belongings count-- offered his first one-half performance always kept Essendon within striking range. Nic Martin (25 disposals, pair of objectives) began extremely sluggish, but his significant second fifty percent built on Stringer's structure when the video game needed to be won. Jye Caldwell (32 disposals, seven inside 50s, 6 handles) was amazing in the engine room, and also need to claim a ballot or 2 for his efforts.Room for improvementApart from a small spot around space, the Bombing planes were pretty tough all video game-- and also had the ability to conquer a powerful Dockers outfit that were actually rarely fragile. Where's this been actually the final pair of months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Coast in your home (as they should) this weekend as well as the finals talk will definitely continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh so close in a video game they would've possessed down as an anticipated gain on the flight to Melbourne. Instead, they have actually flown back thinking of what could possibly've been third location. Credit scores where it's due, the Bombing planes played very well-- but Justin Longmuir are going to recognize his edge requires to terminate the account activities just like that if they are actually to become any kind of opportunity of a maiden nightclub premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 fingertips, 7 clearances, 7 inside threes, 2 goals) started like a house on fire for the Dockers, as well as maintained all of them over water for the majority of the match. Ahead Jye Amiss (4 objectives) as well as Josh Treacy (3 targets) played with high influence up onward, while Andrew Brayshaw (33 disposals, 8 clearances) was a bull by means of the middle of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the inside fifty matter were actually the Dockers pounded thoroughly due to the Bombing planes on Sunday mid-day, in what was otherwise a rather even competition. The loss places an opening in their best 4 opportunities for certain, yet maybe it was actually the suggestion they needed to have to maintain all of them on their toes moving right into September?GradeC- Cougars select Saints apart in demolition|01:02 GEELONGThe Cats possess now almost secured on their own in for September activity along with their 13th succeed of 2024. It wasn't extremely pretty with the exception of superstar Jeremy Cameron, yet it sufficed to obtain it done-- and at times in finals, you require to win ugly. Along with Gary Rohan perhaps back upcoming week, they'll just obtain stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 fingertips, six goals, 5 inside 50s) was actually impressive for the Cats, kicking three goals in each one-half to guide his edge home. Tanner Bruhn (23 fingertips, eight allowances, one objective) and Tom Stewart (28 disposals) were actually impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 fingertips, five open spaces, two objectives) as well as Tyson Stengle (twenty disposals, nine rating participations, one goal) gave Cameron great help in the foremost half.Room for improvementTheir lack of ruckman hasn't seemed to be to become anywhere near as a lot of an issue as folks first suspected, and also the other day was one more proof to that theory. They allowed the Crows to rack up 101 marks and gain control throughout patches of the suit, yet eventually it did work in their favor enough.GradeBGOLD shoreline SUNSGold Shore's season is all but over after yet one more frustrating defeat, this moment at the hands of West Coastline. It was actually the Suns' 17th consecutive loss when traveling, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's side. Their lack of ability to win out of home is something that they have to resolve over the off-season due to the fact that till they end up being a more steady side, finals will certainly certainly not get on the cards.In the votesContested beast Matt Rowell dealt with hard all night for the Suns acquiring 30 contacts, 21 contested belongings and also ten addresses, while henchman Noah Anderson possessed 30 and an objective themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts managed that struggle, recording a tremendous 52 hitouts, 21 disposals and also an objective. Mac computer Andrew booted three objectives as an ahead. Room for improvementThere's a reoccuring concept of immaturity at the Suns today. Damien Hardwick's side continue to be beleaguered by lack of skill and also it seems the psychological element of having actually tripped up thus frequently out of home is actually taking its own toll. The Suns likewise battled to relocate the round sometimes, going slow in shift. They also dropped both the clearance (-9) as well as facility space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons dare to fantasize after legendary comeback|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants originated from the clouds to swamp the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pushing themselves right into the top four. Their fourth one-fourth return made it 5 consecutive wins for Adam Kingsley's side, who have actually gone from being touch and go for the eight, to a big shot at the double possibility. A challenging couple of weeks stay versus Brisbane, Fremantle as well as the Western Side Bulldogs, yet we understand when the Orange Tsunami is actually spinning, they can easily match it along with anyone. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred with five objectives as well as is currently leading the Coleman Award nationality, while leader Toby Greene stood when his side needed him with 3.2 from 17 touches. Lachie Whitfield carried out whatever he felt free to generating a substantial 37 disposals, while midfield bull Tom Environment-friendly was actually the hero along with a link target late. Room for improvementThe Giants simply kicked five goals in the initial 3 one-fourths, yet a seven-goal strike in the final verse observed all of them overcome the line. Kingsley's guys were unreliable before objective early, to ensure that is undoubtedly one thing they will desire to repair for next week. The Giants also highly dropped the facility allowance matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks missed a golden option to push their finals claims after they were overwhelmed due to the GWS Giants on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks blew a 28-point lead at the last adjustment as the Giants staged an almighty rebound. It indicates today's clash against Carlton is actually successfully an elimination last, given that you will anticipate the Hawks to bank wins against Richmond and also North Melbourne in the last week. Can they answer? In the votesMidfield upward Jai Newcombe was actually dominant at the coal face, along with 30 disposals, 19 contested ownerships and also 11 authorizations. Massimo D'Ambrosio has been an excellent pick-up this time and was splendid with 22 contacts as well as two majors. Professional Port Gunston booted 4 targets to justify his incorporation, while Karl Amon additionally possessed 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can not play three quarters of really good regulation football and get away with it in a period as near as this. Mitchell's edge will need to lick their wounds this week in front of a must-win suit versus Carlton. They didn't really possess the explanation for Jesse Hogan and couldn't wrestle back momentum late. GradeC-Orange Tidal wave crushes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's season gets on life assistance after an unsatisfactory 51-point loss by the Western Bulldogs on Friday evening. Simon Goodwin's soldiers were actually slow-moving out of the blocks and were incapable to wrestle momentum back after a sloppy begin as their season report slumped to 10-10. With a tricky couple of components continuing to be against Port Adelaide (home), Gold Shore (away) and also Collingwood (home), it looks as though their period might be over. In the votesCaptain Max Gawn combated on all evening regardless of a greatly strapped ankle, collecting 23 fingertips, nine marks and also a goal in an interesting battle with Dogs ruck Tim English. Youthful weapon Trent Rivers (25 fingertips, one goal) remains to grow in a brand new midfield part, while defender Jake Bowey (25) located loads of the footy in defence. Space for improvementThere's lots for Goodwin's edge to work with after that efficiency. The Dees were actually smashed in fingertips (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) and uncontested ownership (-59 ). Melbourne's tackling also left behind a little to become intended, capturing 9 missed out on deals with in the very first fifty percent alone-- the competition average is actually 8 for an activity. There were actually a lot of players who possessed their colours decreased and also will certainly want to recover following week versus the Electrical power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas postponed a late cost coming from the Tigers to protect a 13-point victory as well as simply their 3rd succeed of the time. There was actually plenty of emotional state post-match as players embraced and also commemorated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL match. The Roos range West Shore in Hobart following full week as they aim to clinch next victories for the very first time considering that the opening cycles of last season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was positively elite, booting a career-high three targets from 33 contacts. Ruck Tristan Xerri is genuinely in the chat for All-Australian honours after 20 disposals, 10 takes on and also forty five hitouts in an additional solid display screen. Direct Chip Larkey kicked a bag of five goals as the principal destroyer. Room for improvementThe important point was the Roos acquired the win, however it was far coming from convincing. They shed the within 50s (-16) and spaces (-6) and permit the Tigers back into it in the fourth one-fourth. Allow's be actually honest though, a gain's a gain and also it was actually a major step towards this soccer nightclub eventually shedding their effortless beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all appreciation for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was actually ever a statement to send to the rest of the competition, it's beating the ladder leaders by 112 points. And also it's a succeed they would not have booked, which indicates they have actually right now soared right into genuine leading 4 estimations even with their hard run home. Risk to desire ... In the votesThe undervalued Willem Drew (32 disposals, 11 score participations, eight inside 50s, 8 clearances) possibly slips by a plethora of teammates for the three votes with his functionality, however it actually may be anyone. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 fingertips, 12 rating involvements, one goal), captain Connor Rozee (27 fingertips, one target) and Zak Butters (30 disposals, 10 score involvements, eight deals with) saw to it of the most effective midfield this season. Mitch Georgiades (14 fingertips, 11 credit rating engagements, four goals) and also Willie Rioli (10 fingertips, 4 goals) led the way up onward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 scores, pair of targets) was actually electric in transition. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, absolutely nothing, naught, nada. Pass on the best all-around functionality of any kind of crew in 2024 - this one's total symbols and also flying colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers appear destined to take choice 1 right into the nationwide draft this year after being up to a 13-point loss against North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers staged a perky fightback behind time, however essentially fell short. Some tough fittings against St Kilda, Hawthorn and also the Gold Shoreline are actually to come, however it seems to be as though a wooden spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis had an interesting battle along with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Baker produced five chances on target from 21 disposals. Ball magnetic Tim Taranto had 27 touches as well as 8 takes on and also experienced Dion Prestia possessed a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn newspaper the Tigers set up some affordable amounts, gaining the inside fifty differential and also providing on their own a lot of chances before the major sticks. They allowed the Roos to overdo five objectives late in the 3rd region which wasted the scope out and also was actually eventually the transforming point of the game. GradeDLyon possesses no excuses after substantial loss|07:22 ST KILDAIs it bad to state our experts anticipated this? They possessed effective draw the Eagles and Bombers throughout the final week, but sadly the Saints happened crashing hold back to Planet in their 85-point hammering through Brisbane. Blooding the youth and also working out what their listing will definitely appear like in 2025 is surely the concern now, as Ross in charge as well as co look set to bring in some huge calls in the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints possessed their palms on the sphere on Sunday evening, but obviously it failed to do a lot for completion result. Kid Mattaes Phillipou (24 disposals, five spaces, one goal) crazy another great video game at the center of the ground, while usual suspects Jack Sinclair (30 fingertips, 8 addresses), Port Steele (23 disposals, seven addresses) and Rowan Marshall (17 fingertips, 18 hitouts, 2 objectives) strove. He didn't receive many take a look at it, yet Tim Membrey (thirteen disposals, 8 credit rating participations, eight scores, one target) appeared intimidating up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the activity in the clearance war, making it possible for the Lions to more than double their personal matter. Simply one objective in the very first pair of and a 50 percent quarters makes for abysmal reading, no matter just how good the opposition are actually. Richmond next full week is actually a must-win-- not for anything aside from their very own health and wellbeing as well as identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the a lot less words better illustrate a performance similar to this. The worst loss in John Longmire's operate as train could not have actually come at a much worse time for a club who was merely six full weeks earlier viewed as irresistible. And keeping that, they are actually no longer premiership favourites.In the votesIt do without mentioning, yet there won't be any sort of Swans polling this sphere happened Brownlow night. The efficiencies of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 568 metres acquired) as well as Brodie Grundy (15 disposals, 32 hitouts, eight allowances) are worth keeping in mind, but the latter was actually still away his damaging best.Room for improvementThe just two stat lines the Swans defeated the Electrical power in were hitouts as well as addresses-- and the last merely occurred because you are actually just handling when your team does not have the ball (which was actually a lot on Saturday evening). It remains to become seen in what capacity, but plainly some big adjustments need to have to become made if the Swans are actually to spare themselves coming from entirely de-railing in 2024. A win on Friday night over Collingwood would perform all of them the world of good, given they are currently no more a downright hair for a home qualifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of drive|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shoreline safeguarded their first gain given that rounded 10 and also first under acting coach Jarrod Schofield in electrifying cultures against the Gold Coast Suns at Optus Arena. The Eagles had the capacity to get over a 23-point shortage in the third condition along with the home group behind all of them as co-captain Liam Duggan and also seasoned Jamie Cripps appeared link with a pair of late objectives to gain the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo as well as Tim Kelly were fantastic, acquiring 29 and 26 fingertips specifically. Trick onward Jake Waterman continued his push for a Coleman Award with 4 targets, while expert Jack Favorite strong wound back the clock with 22 fingertips, 6 handles and a goal.Room for improvementA succeed's a win for an Eagles side that has actually struggled for a number of years and that have possessed an extremely demanding month with the exit of previous instructor Adam Simpson. They battled early emulating a Macintosh Andrew-led Suns forward line, however washed that up immediately at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs continued to press their top 4 claims with an emphatic 51-point triumph over Melbourne. The Dogs performed the damage early, producing a blistering opening 10 mins where they totally controlled the video game. Along with suits against Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) and the GWS Giants (home) to find, Luke Beveridge's edge are properly placed to produce a major statement in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led coming from the front scoring thirty three fingertips, two targets and a whopping 16 score involvements in what was actually absolutely a three-vote efficiency happened Brownlow Award night. Star midfielder Adam Treloar was instrumental in the triumph, scoring 30 touches as well as pair of objectives, while half-back Bailey Dale gave lots of drive along with 34 fingertips and also 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a dominant evening for the Doggies, that specified the mood early for an emphatic victory. They did miss some chances facing goal though which Luke Beveridge would no question like them to tidy up before a travel to Adelaide next week. A 51-point success was terrific, but it could possibly have been actually a lot more if they changed much better in front of the big sticks.GradeA.