.A brand-new premiership favourite has developed after the ladder-leaders surrendered in almighty fashion.The ethnicity for a finals berth has never been even more fierce as our experts enter into the last 3 full weeks of the season.Every team's performance analysed as well as classed in foxfooty.com.au's Round 21 Report Card!Watch every activity of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Period cope with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your complimentary test today > Round 21WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Specify a down payment limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was an identical story for Adelaide versus some of the competition's more powerful advocates-- acceptable to create them twist late, yet not enough to observe all of them emerge victors. There remains to be appealing indicators, but consistency is surely not their forte in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one goal) and also Josh Rachele (14 fingertips, 3 targets) were actually among the greatest for the site visitors. Ben Keays (18 fingertips, nine tackles, one target) continued his sturdy type, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 disposals, 10 score involvements, three objectives) was a flare of lighting in the frontal half.Room for improvementThe Crows shed the within fifty matter through 16, which when functioning backwards coming from the stat, makes it extremely hard to gain. But a lot more disappointingly, they conceded twenty even more allowances than they had on their own for the complement-- regardless of possessing 26 more hitouts. They aren't 2 stat product lines you can easily shed in tandem as well as expect to succeed, so possibly they were actually lucky to receive as close as they did at total time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to both their personal performance and also of Sydney, the Lions are formally the brand new premiership favourites-- a simply unbelievable thought and feelings offered their start to 2024. Our experts have actually recognized it awhile right now, but they are actually so back-- and it is actually impressive. Onto GWS following week, which are going to be a much more durable test than St Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 fingertips, 10 credit rating involvements, four objectives) stood in the absence of his partner in crime Eric Hipwood, with the very best on ground honours very likely 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 yet another big efficiency. As Well As Cam Rayner (22 fingertips, 3 goals) can not be neglected either, in what was actually an ultra-strong presenting that matched the similarity the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions enabled St Kilda to take 122 scores, however that evidently carried out pleasant nothing at all in stopping their romp. You can't ask for a lot more of a side after a 14-goal gain while driving, so our company won't! Complete marks.GradeA+' He is actually protecting all of them coming from the stress'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' edge is actually right now in genuine hazard of overlooking finals this season, despite being in standalone second only pair of full weeks earlier. They so almost turned around a 32-point deficiency in the final quarter, yet rather they now rest on the edge of the leading 8 with a match with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Blues set up some stacked stat lines final night, with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 clearances, 11 credit rating engagements) and also Nic Newman (34 fingertips, 12 marks) at the forefront. Captain Patrick Cripps (30 fingertips, 9 inside 50s, one objective) was actually large in the ultimate quarter particularly, while Elijah Hollands (21 disposals, nine score participations, pair of objectives) was dangerous across the ground.Room for improvementOn stated value, cries were rather solid across the board, actually simply dropping the ruck battle against Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (6 hurried) certainly failed to help early when they can've gotten the preliminary drive, but on the whole, they were actually much less imprecise than Collingwood facing the big sticks. Upcoming week is right now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their backs were actually properly and also definitely up against the wall surface, the Magpies were able to happen away along with four factors-- on an even bigger stage offered Pendlebury's 400th game at AFL amount. They are actually still well as well as really up against it to play in September, but this gain need to perform miracles for their confidence. A match against the blatantly out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits all of them on Friday night.In the votesForward Will Hoskin-Elliott (20 fingertips, 11 credit rating engagements, 10 proofs, pair of goals) was outstanding for the white and black up ahead, popping up at crucial points throughout the fit. Scar Daicos (28 fingertips, 7 allowances, one goal) was actually tough around the ground, yet would possess just liked to completed with a higher performance. Landmark guy Scott Pendlebury (27 disposals, 9 allowances) could also snag an enact game 400! Space for improvementIt wasn't rather abstractly, however most importantly it thinks, the Pies have somewhat got their mojo back. They haven't constantly been a crew to control the stat slab under Craig McRae, but when you take the four points it usually does not matter. If they can make the most of the Swans, they're back!GradeB+ Kingy discharges on 'disconcerting' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals desire is alive! Albeit barely, however the Bombers are actually still in the conversation for an improbable September berth. It really did not appear achievable at the start of the last quarter against Fremantle, but in the end, they were able to trigger a trouble. Their midfield was shooting as well as the foremost line appeared solid enough ... they couldn't produce it, could possibly they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders had lots of it, however Jake Stringer (4 targets, 10 addresses, eight fingertips) takes the cake as absolute best on ground, despite his tiny things matter-- offered his very first one-half performance maintained Essendon within striking span. Nic Martin (25 disposals, pair of targets) began really sluggish, yet his major second half improved Stringer's structure when the video game required to be won. Jye Caldwell (32 fingertips, seven inside 50s, 6 deals with) was actually incredible in the motor area, and also must assert a ballot or two for his efforts.Room for improvementApart coming from a small spot around allowance, the Bombing planes were quite sturdy all game-- and also had the ability to get over a strong Dockers outfit that were actually rarely feeble. Where's this been the final 2 months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Coast in your home (as they should) this weekend and also the finals conversation will definitely continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh thus approach an activity they would certainly possess possessed down as an anticipated win on the air travel to Melbourne. As an alternative, they have actually flown back thinking about what might possess been third area. Credit history where it's due, the Bombing planes participated in quite possibly-- yet Justin Longmuir are going to know his side needs to have to close out activities just like that if they're to be any type of possibility of a maiden club premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Youthful (27 fingertips, seven authorizations, seven inside sevens, pair of objectives) began like a property on fire for the Dockers, and also maintained them over water for many of the match. Forwards Jye Amiss (4 objectives) as well as Josh Treacy (3 targets) had fun with high effect up ahead, while Andrew Brayshaw (thirty three fingertips, eight approvals) was actually a bull by means of the center of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the inside fifty matter were actually the Dockers pounded totally due to the Bombing planes on Sunday mid-day, in what was actually otherwise a fairly even contest. The reduction puts a hole in their leading 4 possibilities for sure, yet maybe it was actually the suggestion they required to keep all of them on their feet moving in to September?GradeC- Lions select Saints apart in demolition|01:02 GEELONGThe Cats possess currently almost latched themselves in for September activity along with their 13th gain of 2024. It wasn't extremely fairly with the exception of superstar Jeremy Cameron, however it sufficed to acquire it carried out-- as well as sometimes in finals, you require to win unsightly. Along with Gary Rohan with any luck back upcoming week, they'll simply acquire stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 disposals, 6 targets, five inside 50s) was outstanding for the Pussy-cats, booting 3 objectives in each one-half to guide his side home. Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, 8 open spaces, one target) and also Tom Stewart (28 fingertips) were impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 fingertips, 5 open spaces, 2 goals) and also Tyson Stengle (twenty fingertips, 9 credit rating participations, one target) offered Cameron wonderful help in the foremost half.Room for improvementTheir absence of ruckman hasn't appeared to become anywhere near as much of a concern as individuals 1st presumed, and last night was an additional testimony to that idea. They made it possible for the Crows to rack up 101 marks as well as gain control throughout patches of the match, yet eventually it worked in their favor enough.GradeBGOLD shoreline SUNSGold Shore's time is actually just about over after however, another unsatisfactory defeat, this time at the hands of West Shoreline. It was the Suns' 17th successive loss while driving, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's edge. Their lack of ability to win away from home is actually one thing that they should attend to over the off-season due to the fact that until they end up being a more consistent side, finals are going to certainly not get on the cards.In the votesContested creature Matt Rowell battled hard all evening for the Suns acquiring 30 contacts, 21 competed possessions as well as ten deals with, while partner in crime Noah Anderson possessed 30 as well as a target themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts controlled that battle, videotaping an enormous 52 hitouts, 21 fingertips and an objective. Macintosh Andrew booted 3 targets as an onward. Space for improvementThere's a recurring style of immaturity at the Suns immediately. Damien Hardwick's edge remain to be actually beleaguered through inexperience as well as it seems the psychological element of having actually failed therefore frequently off of home is taking its own toll. The Suns likewise had a hard time to relocate the ball sometimes, going sluggish in switch. They additionally dropped both the allowance (-9) and center open space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons risk to hope after EPIC return|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants came from the clouds to swamp the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pushing on their own into the leading 4. Their fourth quarter rebound produced it 5 successive triumphes for Adam Kingsley's side, that have gone from being actually contact and go for the 8, to a heavy-hitter at the dual opportunity. A tough handful of full weeks remain against Brisbane, Fremantle and also the Western Bulldogs, but we understand when the Orange Tsunami is rolling, they may match it with any person. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred along with 5 objectives as well as is actually right now leading the Coleman Award ethnicity, while leader Toby Greene rose when his side needed him along with 3.2 from 17 contacts. Lachie Whitfield did whatever he felt free to amassing a huge 37 fingertips, while midfield bull Tom Environment-friendly was the hero along with a link goal late. Area for improvementThe Giants just booted five goals in the 1st 3 fourths, but a seven-goal blitz in the final verse observed them shake off the line. Kingsley's men were actually incorrect facing target early, to ensure that is certainly one thing they would certainly desire to fix for upcoming week. The Giants also highly lost the centre allowance matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks overlooked a golden option to mash their finals claims after they were actually overwhelmed by the GWS Giants on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks blew a 28-point lead at the last change as the Giants presented an almighty rebound. It suggests this week's clash against Carlton is efficiently an elimination final, given that you 'd assume the Hawks to bank wins versus Richmond and also North Melbourne in the last fortnight. Can they respond? In the votesMidfield bull Jai Newcombe was actually prominent at the coal face, with 30 fingertips, 19 contended properties as well as 11 approvals. Massimo D'Ambrosio has actually been a terrific pick up this time as well as was magnificent along with 22 contacts and 2 majors. Professional Jack Gunston booted four targets to justify his inclusion, while Karl Amon likewise had 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can not play 3 quarters of really good football and also get away with it in a period as close as this one. Mitchell's side will certainly have to lick their cuts today ahead of a must-win match versus Carlton. They didn't actually have the answers for Jesse Hogan and also couldn't battle back momentum behind time. GradeC-Orange Tsunami pulverizes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's period performs lifestyle assistance after a disappointing 51-point loss by the Western Bulldogs on Friday night. Simon Goodwin's troops were actually sluggish out of the blocks and were incapable to battle drive back after a sloppy beginning as their season report dropped to 10-10. Along with a complicated couple of installations remaining versus Port Adelaide (home), Gold Shore (away) as well as Collingwood (home), it appears as though their season may be over. In the votesCaptain Max Gawn fought on all night regardless of an intensely strapped ankle joint, accumulating 23 fingertips, nine scores and also a target in an appealing battle with Dogs ruck Tim English. Young weapon Trent Rivers (25 disposals, one goal) continues to expand in a brand new midfield part, while protector Jake Bowey (25) found loads of the footy in defence. Space for improvementThere's lots for Goodwin's side to focus on after that functionality. The Dees were actually shattered in fingertips (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) as well as easy things (-59 ). Melbourne's handling additionally left behind a little bit of to be intended, capturing 9 missed out on deals with in the initial fifty percent alone-- the competitors average is actually 8 for a game. There were actually lots of players that had their colours reduced and also will definitely wish to bounce back following full week against the Electrical power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas resisted an advanced charge coming from the Tigers to secure a 13-point success and also just their third win of the time. There was actually plenty of emotional state post-match as gamers seized as well as commemorated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL suit. The Roos hold West Shoreline in Hobart upcoming week as they aim to clinch next victories for the first time because the opening cycles of final season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was actually absolutely top-notch, booting a career-high three objectives from 33 contacts. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually genuinely in the talk for All-Australian honours after twenty disposals, ten tackles and also forty five hitouts in one more solid screen. Pioneer Scar Larkey booted a bag of 5 goals as the main battleship. Area for improvementThe important things was the Roos acquired the succeed, yet it was actually far coming from convincing. They dropped the inside 50s (-16) and clearances (-6) and allow the Tigers back into it in the fourth one-fourth. Let's be sincere however, a win's a win and also it was actually a huge measure in the direction of this football nightclub eventually dropping their very easy beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all appreciation for Ryan Lester|08:12 slot ADELAIDEWow. If there was ever a claim to deliver to the rest of the competitors, it's hammering the ladder forerunners through 112 aspects. And also it's a succeed they definitely would not have actually booked, which implies they have actually currently climbed right into real top 4 calculations despite their challenging operate home. Attempt to desire ... In the votesThe undervalued Willem Drew (32 fingertips, 11 rating engagements, 8 inside 50s, 8 open spaces) possibly slips by a plethora of allies for the 3 ballots with his functionality, however it really can be any individual. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 fingertips, 12 score engagements, one goal), leader Connor Rozee (27 fingertips, one objective) and Zak Butters (30 disposals, 10 rating engagements, eight deals with) ensured of the very best midfield this time. Mitch Georgiades (14 disposals, 11 credit rating engagements, 4 targets) as well as Willie Rioli (10 disposals, four targets) blazed a trail up onward, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 marks, 2 targets) was actually electricity in switch. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing at all, naught, zilch. Hands down the best all-around performance of any type of crew in 2024 - this's total symbols and flying colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers appear fated to take choice 1 into the nationwide draught this year after falling to a 13-point defeat versus North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers organized a perky fightback late, yet ultimately failed. Some hard installations versus Street Kilda, Hawthorn and the Gold Shoreline are to follow, but it seems to be as though a wood spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis had an interesting duel along with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Cook created five chances on goal from 21 fingertips. Sphere magnet Tim Taranto possessed 27 touches and also 8 handles and seasoned Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn newspaper the Tigers set up some realistic varieties, winning the inside fifty differential and also giving on their own lots of options facing the huge sticks. They permitted the Roos to pile on 5 goals behind time in the 3rd area which wasted the margin out and also was actually ultimately the switching score of the activity. GradeDLyon possesses no justifications after massive defeat|07:22 ST KILDAIs it negative to say our team expected this? They possessed effective gain the Eagles and Bombers throughout the final fortnight, yet unfortunately the Saints happened collapsing pull back to Earth in their 85-point working by Brisbane. Blooding the youth as well as exercising what their listing will resemble in 2025 is undoubtedly the priority right now, as Ross in charge and carbon monoxide look readied to create some significant consult the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints possessed their palms on the sphere on Sunday night, but seemingly it didn't carry out considerably for the end outcome. Kid Mattaes Phillipou (24 fingertips, five allowances, one goal) mad one more good video game in the middle of the ground, while normal suspects Jack Sinclair (30 fingertips, 8 tackles), Jack Steele (23 disposals, 7 deals with) and Rowan Marshall (17 disposals, 18 hitouts, 2 goals) tried hard. He failed to acquire numerous examine it, yet Tim Membrey (13 disposals, 8 credit rating participations, eight scores, one target) looked endangering up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda reduction the game in the space battle, permitting the Lions to more than increase their very own count. Just one target in the initial 2 and a 50% of fourths makes for abysmal reading, regardless of exactly how good the resistance are. Richmond upcoming full week is actually a must-win-- not for just about anything apart from their very own well-being and identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the a lot less terms better illustrate an efficiency enjoy this. The most awful reduction in John Longmire's run as train could not have actually come with an even worse time for a club that was simply six full weeks ago viewed as hard to beat. And also with that, they are actually no longer premiership favourites.In the votesIt goes without stating, but there will not be actually any type of Swans polling this sphere happened Brownlow evening. The functionalities of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, six inside 50s, 568 metres gained) and Brodie Grundy (15 fingertips, 32 hitouts, 8 clearances) cost noting, but the latter was still away his damaging best.Room for improvementThe merely 2 stat lines the Swans defeated the Energy in were hitouts and also handles-- and the second simply came about due to the fact that you're merely taking on when your team does not possess the ball (which was actually a lot on Saturday evening). It remains to become seen in what ability, but precisely some large improvements need to be brought in if the Swans are to save on their own coming from entirely de-railing in 2024. A gain on Friday night over Collingwood would certainly do them the planet of great, given they are actually now no more an outright padlock for a home certifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of energy|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shore protected their initial win because rounded 10 and also initially under interim coach Jarrod Schofield in exhilarating arenas versus the Gold Coastline Suns at Optus Stadium. The Eagles had the ability to conquer a 23-point deficiency in the 3rd phrase with the home group responsible for all of them as co-captain Liam Duggan and veteran Jamie Cripps appeared clutch along with a set recently goals to win the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo and Tim Kelly were actually terrific, racking up 29 as well as 26 fingertips specifically. Secret ahead Jake Waterman continued his require a Coleman Award along with four objectives, while veteran Port Darling wound back the time clock along with 22 fingertips, 6 tackles as well as a goal.Room for improvementA gain's a win for an Eagles edge who has strained for many years and also who have had a tremendously demanding month along with the leave of previous instructor Adam Simpson. They battled early emulating a Mac computer Andrew-led Suns forward product line, yet washed that up immediately at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs continued to push their top four insurance claims along with an emphatic 51-point victory over Melbourne. The Pet dogs performed the damages early, crafting a blistering position 10 mins where they entirely controlled the video game. Along with suits versus Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) as well as the GWS Giants (home) to come, Luke Beveridge's edge are actually properly placed to help make a major statement in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led from the main racking up thirty three disposals, two goals and also an immense 16 rating involvements in what was undoubtedly a three-vote functionality happened Brownlow Medal evening. Star midfielder Adam Treloar contributed in the victory, scoring 30 contacts and also 2 targets, while half-back Bailey Dale gave plenty of ride with 34 fingertips and 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was a leading night for the Doggies, who specified the tone early for an emphatic triumph. They did miss out on some opportunities in front of goal though which Luke Beveridge would no question like all of them to tidy up ahead of a travel to Adelaide next week. A 51-point success was actually terrific, yet it could have been much more if they transformed a lot better in front of the huge sticks.GradeA.