Brisbane 94 def Geelong 50

The Lions where all over the Cats from the get go as they stormed to a 30 point lead at quarter time. The Lions remained relentless as they kept piling on the points and out worked Geelong all night with their nifty ball movement and impenetrable defensive structure.

In what was a true team win, Joe Daniher and Charlie Cameron stood out as they kicked 7 goals between them.ย 

Ed Carmine: 5. Dayne Zorko, 4. Daniel Rich, 3. Jarryd Lyons, 2. Oscar McInerney, 1. Joe Daniher

Mitch Keating: 5. Daniel Rich, 4. Dayne Zorko, 3. Oscar McInerney, 2. Charlie Cameron, 1. Joe Daniher

Ed Lemmo: 5. Jarryd Lyons, 4. Daniel Rich, 3. Dayne Zorko, 2. Joe Daniher, 1. Lincoln McCarthy

Nick Splitter: 5. Dayne Zorko, 4. Daniel Rich, 3. Oscar McInerney, 2. Zach Tuohy, 1. Joe Daniher

Richmond 22 def by StKilda 62

An aggressive and efficient St Kilda was able to wear down and out last a lacklustre Richmond to keep their finals hopes alive. Holding the reigning Premiers to their sixth lowest score in history summed up the uneventful night for the Tigers as they uncharacteristic errors hampered them all game.

Luke Dunstan starred for the Saints as he accumulated 32 touches and goal with Jack Steele also contributing with 25 touches and 9 tackles.ย 

Ed Carmine: 5. Luke Dunstan, 4. Jack Steele, 3. Dougal Howard, 2. Paddy Ryder, 1. Brad Crouch

Mitch Keating: 5. Luke Dunstan, 4. Jack Steele, 3. Dougal Howard, 2. Brad Crouch, 1. Paddy Ryder

Ed Lemmo: 5. Luke Dunstan, 4. Jack Steele, 3. Brad Crouch, 2. Jack Sinclair, 1. Dougal Howard

Nick Splitter: 5. Luke Dunstan, 4. Jack Steele, 3. Dougal Howard, 2. Paddy Ryder, 1. Brad Crouch

Collingwood 79 def by Fremantle 91

After a back and forth encounter that saw frantic swings in momentum, Collingwood had quite the task as they trailed by 3 majors heading into the fourth quarter against the Dockers. The Pies were able to surge in the end as they hit the lead with several minutes to go before Dockers late inclusion Brett Bewley sealed the deal with two late goals to snatch the victory.

David Mundy starred for Fremantle as he 28 touches and 6 tackles, while Brody Grundy impressed in his return from a neck injury as he registered 2 goals, 22 touches and 27 hit outs.ย 

Ed Carmine: 5. David Mundy, 4. Rory Lobb, 3. Jack Crisp, 2. Andrew Brayshaw, 1. Brodie Grundy

Mitch Keating: 5. David Mundy, 4. Rory Lobb, 3. Andrew Brayshaw, 2. Brayden Maynard, 1. Brodie Grundy

Ed Lemmo: 5. David Mundy, 4. Rory Lobb, 3. Jack Crisp, 2. Andrew Brayshaw, 1. Lachlan Schultz

Nick Splitter: 5. Brodie Grundy, 4. David Mundy, 3. Andrew Brayshaw, 2. Brayden Maynard, 1. Liam Henry

North Melbourne 72 def Gold Coast 63

The Kangaroos were able to hold off a late charge by the Suns as they battled hard for their second win of the season. Familiarity with the Hobart ground proved advantageous as North Melbourne was able to remain effective against the wind in the final term.

Ben Cunnington did Ben Cunnington things as he had a game high 8 clearances and 28 touches with young forwards Nick Larkey and Cameron Zurhaar combining for 5 majors.ย 

Ed Carmine: 5. Todd Goldstein, 4. Touk Miller, 3. Jy Simpkin, 2. Cameron Zurhaar, 1. Ben Cunnington

Mitch Keating: 5. Todd Goldstein, 4. Jy Simpkin, 3. Touk Miller, 2. Ben Cunnington, 1. Cameron Zurhaar

Ed Lemmo: 5. Jy Simpkin, 4. Touk Miller, 3. Cameron Zurhaar, 2. Luke Davies-Uniacke, 1. Brandon Ellis

Nick Splitter: 5. Todd Goldstein, 4. Cameron Zurhaar, 3. Touk Miller, 2. Jy Simpkin, 1. Nick Larkey

Port Adelaide 81 def Sydney 71

Port Adelaide were able to remain poised and hold off a red hot Swans team as they through everything at Power in the final quarter. After a back and forth contest Port was able to accumulate a 15 point lead heading into the final term, which was ultimately cut short as Buddy exploded to kick the first 3 majors of the final quarter.

Ultimately good discussion making and clutch kicking at goal is what sealed the victory for the Power. Travis Boak was sensational as he accumulated 29 touches, 8 tackles and a goal and Ollie Wines wasn't far behind with 29 touches himself.ย 

Ed Carmine: 5. Travis Boak, 4. Luke Parker, 3. Ollie Wines, 2. Callum Mills, 1. Lance Franklin

Mitch Keating: 5. Travis Boak, 4. Ollie Wines, 3. Luke Parker, 2. Callum Mills, 1. Willem Drew

Ed Lemmo: 5. Travis Boak, 4. Luke Parker, 3. Ollie Wines, 2. Callum Mills, 1. Willem Drew

Nick Splitter: 5. Travis Boak, 4. Ollie Wines, 3. Luke Parker, 2. Callum Mills, 1. Scott Lycett

Essendon 57 def by Melbourne 68

Melbourne was able to rally against a hungry Essendon side keen to put their developing youngsters to the test. In what was a a flat out battle the Demons were able to show off their improved growth as they remained composed and their stars stood up.

Christian Petracca continued his impressive form with 26 disposals and 2 goals, while Clayton Oliver was a bully inside tallying 34 touches and 7 clearances.

Ed Carmine: 5. Christian Petracca, 4. Zach Merrett, 3. Clayton Oliver, 2. Darcy Parish, 1. James Harmes

Mitch Keating: 5. Steven May, 4. Christian Petracca, 3. Zach Merrett, 2. Darcy Parish, 1. Clayton Oliver

Ed Lemmo: 5. Christian Petracca, 4. Zach Merrett, 3. James Harmes, 2. Darcy Parish, 1. Clayton Oliver

Nick Splitter: 5. Jake Lever, 4. Christian Petracca, 3. Steven May, 2. Zach Merrett, 1. Clayton Oliver

Greater Western Sydney 72 def by Hawthorne 90

With the Giants running out to a 23 point lead in the first quarter, it was up to the Hawks youngsters to set the tempo for the comeback. Assertive efforts around the contest by debutant Denver Granger-Barras and a spectacular hanger by Tim Oโ€™Brien sparked the Hawks as they were able to gain the lead and hold off a desperate Giants side fighting for a spot in the 8.

Tom Mitchell racked up 40 disposals and young forward Dylan Moore added the final touches as he slotted 4 goals.ย 

Ed Carmine: 5. Tom Mitchell, 4. Dylan Moore, 3. Lachie Whitfield, 2. Will Day, 1. Jonathon Ceglar

Mitch Keating: 5. Tom Mitchell, 4. Will Day, 3. Lachie Whitfield, 2. Dylan Moore, 1. Jack Scrimshaw

Ed Lemmo: 5. Tom Mitchell, 4. Lachie Whitfield, 3. Dylan Moore, 2. Josh Kelly, 1. Will Day

Nick Splitter: 5. Jack Scrimshaw, 4. Dylan Moore, 3. Lachie Whitfield, 2. Tom Mitchell, 1. Callan Ward

West Coast 43 def by Western Bulldogs 98

COVID chaos meant that fans were barred from attending this game at the last minute and the Bulldogs were able to capitalise without the loud home crowd. They dominated for large portions but weren't able to quite put away the Eagles as they struggled to kick the ball between the big sticks, yet ultimately came together to rally towards a 55-point victory.ย 

Bontempelli was spectacular as he finished with 29 touches, 7 tackles and 3 goals, while his partner in crime Jack Macrae tallied a standard 32 disposals and a goal with young gun Bailey Smith chipping in with 31 touches and 2 goals.ย 

Ed Carmine: 5. Marcus Bontempelli, 4. Bailey Smith, 3. Aaron Naughton, 2. Jack Macrae, 1. Lachie Hunter

Mitch Keating: 5. Marcus Bontempelli, 4. Bailey Smith, 3. Jack Macrae, 2. Aaron Naughton, 1. Lachie Hunter

Ed Lemmo: 5. Bailey Smith, 4. Marcus Bontempelli, 3. Jack Macrae, 2. Aaron Naughton, 1. Luke Shuey

Nick Splitter: 5. Marcus Bontempelli, 4. Bailey Smith, 3. Jack Macrae, 2. Aaron Naughton, 1. Tom Liberatore

Carlton 83 def Adelaide 73

In a first half where Carlton displayed some of their best footy all year, they still had to fight against a hungry Crows side that mounted an impressive comeback in the second half. The Blues were able to keep their faint finals hopes alive with the 10 point win as they currently sit two games behind the Tigers and Dockers in 8th place and 9th place respectively.

Sam Walsh was dominated with 38 touches and 9 score involvements while highly criticised recruit Zac Williams was crucial with 26 touches, a goal and 583 m gained.ย 

Ed Carmine: 5. Sam Walsh, 4. Ben Keays, 3. Adam Saad, 2. Rory Laird, 1. Zac Williams

Mitch Keating: 5. Sam Walsh, 4. Liam Jones, 3. Ben Keays, 2. Rory Laird, 1. Adam Saad

Ed Lemmo: 5. Sam Walsh, 4. Adam Saad, 3. Zac Williams, 2. Matthew Owies, 1. Paddy Dow

Nick Splitter: 5. Sam Walsh, 4. Jacob Weitering, 3. Ben Keays, 2. Paul Seedsman, 1. Jack Martin

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