.A brand-new premiership favourite has developed after the ladder-leaders relented in almighty fashion.The race for a finals berth has never been more ferocious as we go into the last 3 full weeks of the season.Every team's production analysed and also graded in foxfooty.com.au's Round 21 File Card!Watch every video game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Time cope with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free trial today > Sphere 21WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Prepare a down payment limit.ADELAIDE CROWSIt was actually an identical tale for Adelaide against some of the competition's more powerful campaigners-- adequate to create them squirm behind time, but not nearly enough to observe them visit winners. There continues to be promising signs, but consistency is actually definitely not their forte in 2024. In the votesLachie Sholl (25 disposals, one objective) and also Josh Rachele (14 disposals, three targets) were actually amongst the very best for the visitors. Ben Keays (18 disposals, nine addresses, one target) proceeded his powerful type, while Riley Thilthorpe (14 disposals, 10 score participations, three objectives) was actually a beacon of lighting in the frontal half.Room for improvementThe Crows dropped the inside 50 count through 16, which when functioning back coming from the stat, creates it quite hard to succeed. Yet a lot more disappointingly, they yielded twenty more clearances than they possessed themselves for the match-- in spite of having 26 even more hitouts. They aren't 2 stat collections you can easily shed in tandem as well as expect to win, therefore possibly they were actually blessed to obtain as close as they carried out at total time.GradeC-BRISBANE LIONSThanks to each their own performance and also of Sydney, the Lions are actually formally the brand new premiership favourites-- a just amazing idea provided their beginning to 2024. We have actually understood it momentarily now, however they are actually so back-- as well as it's fantastic. Onto GWS next week, which will certainly be a much more durable examination than Street Kilda on the weekend.In the votesJoe Daniher (18 fingertips, 10 score involvements, four objectives) rose in the lack of his partner in crime Eric Hipwood, with the most effective on ground honours likely in between him and also Hugh McCluggage (28 fingertips, 9 spaces, one target). Dual Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale (thirty three disposals, 13 open spaces) is every possibility for a vote likewise in another large efficiency. And Cam Rayner (22 fingertips, 3 targets) can't be failed to remember either, in what was actually an ultra-strong showing that matched the likes of the aforementioned.Room for improvementThe Lions permitted Street Kilda to take 122 scores, yet that seemingly performed wonderful nothing at all in ceasing their uproar. You can't seek so much more of a side after a 14-goal succeed when driving, so our team won't! Total marks.GradeA+' He is actually sheltering them coming from the tension'|03:03 CARLTONMichael Voss' side is today in real danger of missing out on finals this period, in spite of being in standalone second just 2 full weeks back. They so nearly turned around a 32-point deficiency in the ultimate fourth, however as an alternative they right now sit on the side of the best 8 along with a suit with the in-form Hawks this upcoming weekend.In the votesSeveral Blues installed some piled stat lines final night, with George Hewett (32 disposals, 12 authorizations, 11 rating involvements) as well as Nic Newman (34 fingertips, 12 marks) at the forefront. Leader Patrick Cripps (30 disposals, nine inside 50s, one target) was actually big in the ultimate fourth particularly, while Elijah Hollands (21 fingertips, nine score engagements, 2 targets) was dangerous across the ground.Room for improvementOn stated value, the Blues were fairly sound across the board, actually merely losing the ruck war against Darcy Cameron. Their 15 behinds (six rushed) surely really did not assist early when they could possibly possess gained the initial energy, yet in general, they were actually much less inaccurate than Collingwood facing the large sticks. Upcoming week is now a must-win. GradeC-COLLINGWOODWhen their backs were properly and genuinely competing with the wall surface, the Magpies had the ability to come away along with four points-- on an even much bigger phase provided Pendlebury's 400th game at AFL degree. They're still effectively and genuinely up versus it to play in September, but this gain must do surprises for their self-confidence. A suit versus the ridiculously out-of-form ladder-leaders Sydney awaits all of them on Friday night.In the votesForward Can Hoskin-Elliott (twenty fingertips, 11 credit rating involvements, 10 proofs, pair of goals) was remarkable for the white and black up ahead, turning up at critical points throughout the fit. Chip Daicos (28 fingertips, seven clearances, one objective) was actually powerful around the ground, but would've liked to do with a better performance. Breakthrough man Scott Pendlebury (27 fingertips, nine clearances) might also impediment an enact video game 400! Space for improvementIt wasn't fairly theoretically, yet very most significantly it thinks, the Pies have actually rather obtained their mojo back. They haven't consistently been a team to control the stat piece under Craig McRae, however when you take the four points it commonly does not matter. If they may benefit from the Swans, they're back!GradeB+ Kingy unleashes on 'startling' Swans|03:52 ESSENDONThe finals dream is alive! Albeit rarely, however the Bombing planes are still in the conversation for an extremely unlikely September berth. It failed to appear achievable at the start of the ultimate fourth against Fremantle, however eventually, they were able to induce a distress. Their midfield was shooting and also the foremost pipe looked strong sufficient ... they couldn't make it, might they?In the votesThe Essendon midfielders possessed lots of it, yet Jake Stringer (four targets, 10 takes on, 8 disposals) brings home the bacon as best on ground, in spite of his small possession count-- offered his first fifty percent performance kept Essendon within striking span. Nic Martin (25 fingertips, 2 objectives) started very slow, but his large second one-half improved Stringer's groundwork when the game needed to have to become gained. Jye Caldwell (32 fingertips, seven inside 50s, six addresses) was actually spectacular in the motor room, as well as must profess a ballot or more for his efforts.Room for improvementApart coming from a small blip around open space, the Bombers were quite powerful all game-- and also were able to conquer a tough Dockers ensemble that were actually by no means fragile. Where's this been the final 2 months, Essendon ?! Beat Gold Coast at home (as they should) this weekend and the finals chat are going to continue.GradeA-FREMANTLEOh therefore close in an activity they would've possessed down as an anticipated succeed on the trip to Melbourne. Instead, they have actually soared back thinking of what could possess been third location. Credit rating where it schedules, the Bombing planes participated in effectively-- yet Justin Longmuir are going to understand his side requires to close the books activities just like that if they are actually to be any opportunity of a maiden club premiership in 2024. In the votesDefender-turned-midfielder Hayden Young (27 disposals, 7 approvals, seven inside sevens, two targets) started like a house on fire for the Dockers, and kept them over water for many of the match. Ahead Jye Amiss (4 targets) and Josh Treacy (three objectives) played with high effect up onward, while Andrew Brayshaw (33 disposals, 8 approvals) was actually an upward through the middle of the ground.Room for improvementOnly in the interior 50 count were actually the Dockers beaten totally by the Bombing planes on Sunday afternoon, in what was otherwise a rather also competition. The reduction places an opening in their top four chances without a doubt, however possibly it was actually the reminder they needed to have to keep all of them on their feet heading right into September?GradeC- Lions decide on Saints apart in leveling|01:02 GEELONGThe Kitties have right now just about locked on their own in for September activity with their 13th win of 2024. It had not been very rather except superstar Jeremy Cameron, but it was enough to get it done-- as well as occasionally in finals, you need to have to succeed ugly. Along with Gary Rohan with any luck back next full week, they'll simply obtain stronger.In the votesJeremy Cameron (17 fingertips, 6 targets, five inside 50s) was actually superior for the Pet cats, booting 3 objectives in each one-half to steer his side home. Tanner Bruhn (23 disposals, eight allowances, one goal) and also Tom Stewart (28 fingertips) were impactful, while Shaun Mannagh (17 disposals, 5 open spaces, two targets) and also Tyson Stengle (20 fingertips, 9 rating engagements, one target) offered Cameron excellent help in the foremost half.Room for improvementTheir shortage of ruckman hasn't appeared to be anywhere near as much of an issue as folks very first presumed, and yesterday was actually yet another proof to that theory. They allowed the Crows to score 101 marks and also capture throughout spots of the match, but essentially it worked in their favor enough.GradeBGOLD shoreline SUNSGold Shoreline's period is actually all but over after yet an additional disappointing loss, this moment at the hands of West Coast. It was actually the Suns' 17th successive reduction on the road, a frightening stat for Damien Hardwick's side. Their failure to gain far from home is actually something that they should take care of over the off-season due to the fact that up until they come to be an additional consistent edge, finals will certainly certainly not get on the cards.In the votesContested beast Matt Rowell battled hard all evening for the Suns racking up 30 contacts, 21 contested belongings as well as ten deals with, while henchman Noah Anderson had 30 and also a target themself. Ruck Jarrod Witts controlled that fight, videotaping a massive 52 hitouts, 21 disposals and a target. Macintosh Andrew booted 3 objectives as an ahead. Area for improvementThere's a persisting concept of immaturity at the Suns right now. Damien Hardwick's edge continue to be actually plagued by lack of experience and it seems the mental aspect of having tripped up so typically far from home is taking its toll. The Suns additionally had a hard time to move the round sometimes, going sluggish in transition. They additionally dropped both the space (-9) as well as facility space (-6) battles.GradeD-Dons attempt to dream after impressive comeback|02:18 GWS GIANTSThe Giants arised from the clouds to overrun the red-hot Hawks at Manuka Oval, pressing themselves in to the leading four. Their 4th quarter revival made it 5 successive wins for Adam Kingsley's edge, who have gone from being touch and also go for the eight, to a big shot at the dual chance. A hard handful of weeks stay versus Brisbane, Fremantle and the Western Bulldogs, but we know when the Orange Tsunami is actually rolling, they can easily match it along with any individual. In the votesSpearhead Jesse Hogan starred along with 5 goals as well as is actually now leading the Coleman Award nationality, while captain Toby Greene stood when his side required him along with 3.2 coming from 17 touches. Lachie Whitfield performed whatever he satisfied collecting a huge 37 fingertips, while midfield upward Tom Veggie was the hero with a clutch target late. Space for improvementThe Giants simply booted 5 goals in the very first three quarters, yet a seven-goal blitz in the last verse observed all of them overcome the line. Kingsley's guys were incorrect in front of goal early, to ensure is actually absolutely something they 'd intend to correct for upcoming week. The Giants likewise intensely shed the facility open space matter (-8 ). GradeB+ HAWTHORNThe Hawks missed a gold possibility to mash their finals claims after they were swamped by the GWS Giants on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks streamed a 28-point lead at the ultimate improvement as the Giants presented an almighty return. It indicates today's clash against Carlton is actually efficiently an eradication final, because you will anticipate the Hawks to bank wins against Richmond as well as North Melbourne in the last week. Can they react? In the votesMidfield upward Jai Newcombe was dominant at the charcoal skin, with 30 fingertips, 19 objected to properties and 11 approvals. Massimo D'Ambrosio has been actually an outstanding pick up this period as well as was exceptional along with 22 contacts as well as pair of majors. Expert Jack Gunston booted four goals to prove his inclusion, while Karl Amon also had 30 disposals.Room for improvementYou can not play 3 quarters of good soccer and escape it in a season as near as this one. Mitchell's side will certainly must lick their cuts this week ahead of a must-win match versus Carlton. They failed to really possess the answers for Jesse Hogan and also couldn't wrestle back energy late. GradeC-Orange Tidal wave squashes the Hawks|02:32 MELBOURNEMelbourne's time gets on lifestyle support after an unsatisfactory 51-point loss through the Western Bulldogs on Friday evening. Simon Goodwin's troops were slow away from the blocks as well as were actually unable to wrestle energy back after a sloppy beginning as their period report dropped to 10-10. With a tricky couple of fittings continuing to be versus Port Adelaide (home), Gold Shore (away) as well as Collingwood (home), it looks as though their time could be over. In the votesCaptain Maximum Gawn fought on all evening in spite of an intensely strapped ankle joint, generating 23 disposals, nine marks and also an objective in an appealing cope Pet dogs ruck Tim English. Young gun Trent Rivers (25 fingertips, one target) remains to grow in a brand new midfield role, while guardian Jake Bowey (25) located a lot of the footy in protection. Room for improvementThere's plenty for Goodwin's side to work with afterwards functionality. The Dees were pounded in fingertips (-55 ), inside 50s (-26) as well as easy possession (-59 ). Melbourne's taking on additionally left a little bit of to become desired, capturing nine overlooked addresses in the initial one-half alone-- the competitors average is eight for a video game. There were lots of players who possessed their colours decreased and also will certainly want to get better following week versus the Electrical power. GradeFNORTH MELBOURNEThe Kangas resisted a late charge coming from the Tigers to safeguard a 13-point triumph as well as only their 3rd succeed of the season. There was actually lots of feeling post-match as players seized and also celebrated co-captain Luke McDonald's 200th AFL suit. The Roos range West Coast in Hobart next week as they strive to clinch next wins for the first time considering that the position rounds of final season.In the votesLuke Davies-Uniacke was actually completely top-notch, booting a career-high three goals from 33 touches. Ruck Tristan Xerri is actually absolutely in the discussion for All-Australian honours after 20 disposals, ten deals with and forty five hitouts in another sturdy show. Lead Scar Larkey kicked a bag of five objectives as the chief destroyer. Space for improvementThe important point was actually the Roos received the gain, however it was far from convincing. They shed the interior 50s (-16) as well as spaces (-6) and also permit the Tigers back in to it in the 4th quarter. Let's be actually honest though, a gain's a win and it was a significant step towards this regulation football club lastly dropping their quick and easy beats tag.GradeBChris Fagan all appreciation for Ryan Lester|08:12 PORT ADELAIDEWow. If there was actually ever before a claim to send to the remainder of the competition, it is actually beating the step ladder innovators through 112 aspects. And also it's a win they would not have booked, which suggests they've currently soared right into legitimate leading 4 estimates in spite of their challenging run home. Risk to desire ... In the votesThe belittled Willem Drew (32 disposals, 11 credit rating engagements, eight inside 50s, 8 open spaces) most likely edges out a myriad of teammates for the three votes along with his performance, yet it actually might be any person. Fellow midfielders Jason Horne-Francis (27 fingertips, 12 credit rating participations, one target), leader Connor Rozee (27 fingertips, one objective) and also Zak Butters (30 disposals, 10 credit rating involvements, eight takes on) made sure of the most ideal midfield this period. Mitch Georgiades (14 disposals, 11 credit rating involvements, four targets) as well as Willie Rioli (10 fingertips, four goals) broke the ice up ahead, while Dan Houston (24 fingertips, 12 marks, pair of objectives) was electric in transition. Take your pick, umpires!Room for improvementNil, nothing at all, naught, nada. By far the absolute most all-around functionality of any kind of staff in 2024 - this set's complete symbols and also piloting colours.GradeA+ RICHMONDThe Tigers appear destined to take pick 1 right into the nationwide draft this year after falling to a 13-point defeat versus North Melbourne in the 'Spoonbowl'. The Tigers presented a perky fightback behind time, yet inevitably fell short. Some difficult fixtures against Street Kilda, Hawthorn and the Gold Coastline are actually to follow, however it seems to be as though a wood spoon awaits.In the votesCaptain Toby Nankervis had a fascinating battle along with Roos ruck Tristan Xerri, while hard-nut Liam Cook produced 5 tries on target coming from 21 disposals. Round magnet Tim Taranto possessed 27 contacts and eight deals with and also experienced Dion Prestia had a team-high 29 disposals.Room for improvementOn newspaper the Tigers put up some realistic varieties, succeeding the within 50 differential and also offering themselves lots of opportunities in front of the significant sticks. They permitted the Roos to pile on 5 goals behind time in the 3rd region which blew the margin out and also was essentially the turning point of the game. GradeDLyon has no excuses after big defeat|07:22 ST KILDAIs it negative to say our company expected this? They possessed persuading draw the Eagles and Bombers throughout the final fortnight, however sadly the Saints came collapsing hold back to Planet in their 85-point hammering through Brisbane. Blooding the young people as well as working out what their listing will definitely seem like in 2025 is surely the top priority right now, as Ross in charge and carbon monoxide appear readied to bring in some huge contact the off-season. In the votesPlenty of Saints possessed their palms on the sphere on Sunday evening, however evidently it didn't perform considerably for the end outcome. Child Mattaes Phillipou (24 fingertips, five open spaces, one goal) mad one more excellent video game at the center of the ground, while usual suspects Port Sinclair (30 disposals, eight handles), Port Steele (23 disposals, seven takes on) and Rowan Marshall (17 fingertips, 18 hitouts, two goals) strove. He didn't obtain numerous consider it, however Tim Membrey (thirteen fingertips, 8 rating involvements, eight scores, one target) looked endangering up forward.Room for improvementSt Kilda loss the game in the open space war, allowing the Lions to greater than multiply their personal count. Just one goal in the initial pair of and a half quarters creates abysmal reading, no matter exactly how great the hostility are. Richmond upcoming week is actually a must-win-- except just about anything apart from their personal well-being as well as identity.GradeFSYDNEY SWANSSometimes, the less terms better define a functionality such as this. Awful reduction in John Longmire's run as coach could not have come at a much worse opportunity for a nightclub who was actually only six full weeks ago viewed as hard to beat. As well as with that said, they are actually no longer premiership favourites.In the votesIt goes without mentioning, however there won't be actually any type of Swans polling this around happened Brownlow night. The performances of Errol Gulden (25 disposals, six inside 50s, 568 metres acquired) and Brodie Grundy (15 disposals, 32 hitouts, 8 open spaces) deserve noting, however the latter was still far off his destructive best.Room for improvementThe simply 2 stat lines the Swans defeated the Energy in were actually hitouts and also addresses-- and also the latter only transpired since you're just tackling when your group doesn't possess the sphere (which was actually a lot on Saturday evening). It remains to become viewed in what ability, however precisely some large modifications need to have to be made if the Swans are to save on their own coming from entirely de-railing in 2024. A succeed on Friday night over Collingwood would do all of them the globe of excellent, provided they are currently no more a downright padlock for a home certifying final.GradeFScott on Dons' swing of energy|12:12 WEST COASTWest Shoreline gotten their initial gain since round 10 and also to begin with under acting trainer Jarrod Schofield in awesome cultures versus the Gold Shore Suns at Optus Coliseum. The Eagles had the ability to get rid of a 23-point deficit in the 3rd phrase with the home group behind them as co-captain Liam Duggan as well as veteran Jamie Cripps showed up clutch along with a set lately objectives to win the game.In the votesStar on-ballers Elliot Yeo as well as Tim Kelly were excellent, acquiring 29 as well as 26 disposals respectively. Trick onward Jake Waterman continued his promote a Coleman Award along with four objectives, while professional Port Darling wound back the time clock along with 22 fingertips, six takes on and also a goal.Room for improvementA win's a succeed for an Eagles edge who has actually had a hard time for numerous years and who have had a super daunting month with the leave of former trainer Adam Simpson. They struggled very early contending with a Mac Andrew-led Suns ahead product line, however cleaned up that up immediately at half time. GradeAWESTERN BULLDOGSThe Western Bulldogs continued to press their top four cases along with an emphatic 51-point success over Melbourne. The Canines did the damages early, putting together a blistering position 10 mins where they entirely managed the activity. With suits versus Adelaide (away), North Melbourne (home) as well as the GWS Giants (home) to follow, Luke Beveridge's side are actually well positioned to produce a major declaration in September.In the votesCaptain Marcus Bontempelli led coming from the main acquiring 33 fingertips, two objectives and also a monstrous 16 score involvements in what was absolutely a three-vote efficiency come Brownlow Medal night. Superstar midfielder Adam Treloar contributed in the success, scoring 30 contacts and two objectives, while half-back Bailey Dale supplied loads of travel along with 34 fingertips and also 647 metres gained.Room for improvementIt was actually a prevalent evening for the Doggies, who prepared the tone early for an emphatic victory. They performed miss some options in front of target though which Luke Beveridge would certainly no question like all of them to clean up in front of a travel to Adelaide following full week. A 51-point triumph was actually great, however it could possibly have been even more if they turned a lot better in front of the large sticks.GradeA.