Port Adelaide 97 def Collingwood 69
A young Pies outfit started off firing against a finals bound Port, taking a 21 to 16 lead into quarter time. The strong start was short-lived as the Power turned up the pressure and outplayed Collingwood to a take a commanding 19 point lead into the major break. The second-half saw the Pies muster up several attempts at a comeback that were ultimately unsuccessful. The more experienced Power absorbed all the Collingwood pressure as they continued responding on the scoreboard, eventually finishing up 28 point winners.ย
Ollie Wines continued his dominant form as he racked up 3o possessions, 7 clearances and a goal, while Willem Drew shined with 32 touches, 8 clearances and 5 tackles.ย
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Ed Carmine: 5. Willem Drew, 4.Ollie Wines, 3. Karl Amon, 2. Travis Boak, 1. Charlie Dixon
Mitch Keating: 5. Willem Drew, 4. Karl Amon, 3. Ollie Wines, 2. Jack Crisp, 1. Charlie Dixon
Ed Lemmo: 5. Ollie Wines, 4. Travis Boak, 3. Willem Drew, 2. Jack Crisp, 1. Karl Amon
Nick Splitter: 5. Ollie Wines, 4. Karl Amon, 3. Travis Boak, 2. Willem Drew, 1. Steele Sidebottom
Carlton 77 def by North Melbourne 116
A bottom placed North were able to slug it out with a Carlton side that had were fighting to claw into finals. This was until the second-half where the Roos absolutely went to town on the lacklustre Blues defence, quickly amassing a 38 point lead heading into the final term. The Blues showed some signs of life as they kicked 6 goals in the fourth, only to be let down by poor defensive efforts again as North Melbourne casually added another 6 goals to their tally.
Tarryn Thomas was on fire as he collected 23 possessions, 5 clearances and 4 goals, with Nick Larkey booting 7 majors himself.ย
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Ed Carmine: 5. Tarryn Thomas, 4. Nick Larkey, 3. Luke Davies-Uniacke, 2. Jy Simpkin, 1. Jaidyn Stephenson
Mitch Keating: 5. Nick Larkey, 4. Tarryn Thomas, 3. Jy Simpkin, 2. Jaidyn Stephenson, 1. Luke Davies-Uniacke
Ed Lemmo: 5. Luke Davies-Uniacke, 4. Jy Simpkin, 3. Tarryn Thomas, 2. Ben Cunnington, 1. Nick Larkey
Nick Splitter: 5. Tarryn Thomas, 4. Nick Larkey, 3. Jy Simpkin, 2. Jaidyn Stephenson, 1. Luke Davies-Uniacke
Brisbane 120 def Gold Coast 71
An inspired Gold Coast were able to stun Brisbane in the opening-half as their aggressive play opened a commanding 27 point lead. However, in typical Suns fashion they were unable to sustain their intensity over the second-half as Brisbane kicked into high-gear and smothered their cross-town rival. The Lions went on to outscore the Suns 87-11 over the second-half to emerge victorious by 49 points.
Jarryd Lyons impressed for Brisbane as he accumulated 33 disposals, 4 clearances and 6 tackles, with the Oscar McInerney tallying 18 touches along with his 12 clearances and 39 hit outs.ย
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Ed Carmine: 5. Brayden Fiorini, 4. Jarryd Lyons, 3. Touk Miller, 2. Mitch Robinson, 1. Lincoln McCarthy
Mitch Keating: 5. Oscar McInerney, 4. Brayden Fiorini, 3. Daniel Rich, 2. Jarryd Lyons, 1. Touk Miller
Ed Lemmo: 5. Brayden Fiorini, 4. Jarryd Lyons, 3. Mitch Robinson, 2. Hugh McCluggage, 1. Touk Miller
Nick Splitter: 5. Oscar McInerney, 4. Daniel Rich, 3. Touk Miller, 2. Brayden Fiorini, 1. Lincoln McCarthy
West Coast 94 def StKilda 86
This contest began as a back-and-forth encounter, until West Coast was able to wrestle away controlย as they headed into the half up by 28. An inspired performance by Max King kept the Saints hopes alive during the second-half as he was plucking and goaling everything that came his way. Yet as the Saints rallied late it was the Eagleโs poise and execution under pressure that allowed them to hold offย StKilda by 8 points.ย
Dom Sheed was amazing as he tallied 32 disposals, 7 clearances and 2 majors, as Tim Kelly contributed with a handy 26 touches, 5 clearances and a goal.ย
Midfield
Disposals
Clearances
Marks
Ed Carmine: 5. Dom Sheed, 4. Max King, 3. Tim Kelly, 2. Zak Jones, 1. Andrew Gaff
Mitch Keating: 5. Dom Sheed, 4. Max King, 3. Elliot Yeo, 2. Andrew Gaff, 1. Zak Jones
Ed Lemmo: 5. Dom Sheed, 4. Andrew Gaff, 3. Zak Jones, 2. Max King, 1. Elliot Yeo
Nick Splitter: 5. Dom Sheed, 4. Max King, 3. Tim Kelly, 2. Nic Naitanui, 1. Zak Jones
Melbourne 65 def by Western Bulldogs 85
Both sides went to battle early but Melbourne struggled to convert on the scoreboard, which cost them dearly in the first-half. The Dogs always appeared to have the upper hand in this clash as they moved the ball with greater efficiency while exposing Melbourneโs glaring issue at key forward, as the Deeโs appeared undecided when moving inside 50. The overall strength of both sides kept the scoring relatively low and close despite the general play mostly favouring the Dogs.ย
Marcus Bontempelli was at his best as he accumulated 31 disposals, 10 clearances, 6 tackles and 2 goals, while youngster Bailey Smith showed out with 26 touches, 4 clearances, 9 tackles and a goal.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Ed Carmine: 5. Marcus Bontempelli, 4. Caleb Daniel, 3. Bailey Smith, 2. Max Gawn, 1. Clayton Oliver
Mitch Keating: 5. Marcus Bontempelli, 4. Bailey Smith, 3. Caleb Daniel, 2. Clayton Oliver, 1. Jack Macrae
Ed Lemmo: 5. Marcus Bontempelli, 4. Bailey Smith, 3. Caleb Daniel, 2. Clayton Oliver, 1. Jack Viney
Nick Splitter: 5. Marcus Bontempelli, 4. Bailey Smith, 3. Jack Macrae, 2. Caleb Daniel, 1. Max Gawn
Adelaide 102 def Hawthorn 83
Hawthorn looked primed to capitalise off of their come-from-behind draw against Premiership contenders Melbourne last week. However, this wasn't the case as Adelaide came prepared to move the ball aggressively and fast, something that hasn't been seen since the early portion of the season. While the Crows were able to build a lead the Hawks kept the fight going as they kept coming back, getting to within a point during the final term. Ultimately the Hawks poor kicking inside 50 let them down, with the Crowโs relentless attack on the footy being the difference as they emerged 19 point winners.ย
Rory Laird dominated with 36 possessions, 10 clearances, 5 tackles and two goals, while Taylor Walker did his part by Booting 4 majors.ย
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Ed Carmine: 5. Rory Laird, 4. Taylor Walker, 3. James Worpel, 2. Ben Keays, 1. Jaeger O'Meara
Mitch Keating: 5. Rory Laird, 4. Reilly OโBrien, 3. Jaeger OโMeara, 2. Taylor Walker, 1. Harry Schoenberg
Ed Lemmo: 5. Rory Laird, 4. James Worpel, 3. Taylor Walker, 2. Paul Seedsman, 1. Tom Mitchell
Nick Splitter: 5. Rory Laird, 4. Reilly OโBrien, 3. Jaeger OโMeara, 2. Taylor Walker, 1. Brodie Smith
Sydney 98 def Fremantle 58
The Dockers came prepared to play early as they shocked the Swans by hitting the lead and holding it until late in the second term. Nat Fyfe left the ground just before the half with a knock to his injured shoulder, a blow not even the emotional boost of David Mundyโs 350th could overcome. Sydney dominated the third quarter as they scored 33 points to Fremantleโs 1, a trend that continued into the final term as the Swans kicked away en-route to a 40 point win.ย
Isaac Heeney was sensational in this bout as he picked up 22 touches and 5 goals, while Josh P. Kennedy bullied his way into 34 disposals, 7 clearances and 7 tackles.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Marks
Ed Carmine: 5. Isaac Heeney, 4. Luke Parker, 3. Josh P. Kennedy, 2. Adam Cerra, 1. Jake Lloyd
Mitch Keating: 5. Isaac Heeney, 4. Luke Parker, 3. Josh P. Kennedy, 2. Adam Cerra, 1. Errol Gulden
Ed Lemmo: 5. Isaac Heeney, 4. Jake Lloyd, 3. Luke Parker, 2. Josh P. Kennedy, 1. Adam Cerra
Nick Splitter: 5. Isaac Heeney, 4. Josh P. Kennedy, 3. Luke Parker, 2. Errol Gulden, 1. Adam Cerra
Geelong 95 def Richmond 57
In the second Grand Final re-match of the season the result was much the same, Geelong was too strong and simply outclassed Richmond. After a competitive first quarter, Geelong went to town on the reigning premiers as the booted 5 unanswered goals to head into the half up by 4. While the scoring stalled in the third for the cats, the final term was the same old story as the crushed the Tigers to claim the 38 point win.ย
Patrick Dangerfield was spectacular as he accumulated 28 possessions, 7 clearances, 7 tackles and a goal, with Cam Guthrie also having a day out with 34 touches, 7 clearances and 3 tackles.ย
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Ed Carmine: 5. Cameron Guthrie, 4. Tom Hawkins, 3. Patrick Dangerfield, 2. Isaac Smith, 1. Esava Ratugolea
Mitch Keating: 5. Patrick Dangerfield, 4. Cameron Guthrie, 3. Tom Stewart, 2. Tom Hawkins, 1. Esava Ratugolea
Ed Lemmo: 5. Patrick Dangerfield, 4. Cameron Guthrie, 3. Tom Stewart, 2. Tom Hawkins, 1. Isaac Smith
Nick Splitter: 5. Patrick Dangerfield, 4. Cameron Guthrie, 3. Tom Hawkins, 2. Tom Stewart, 1. Daniel Rioli
Essendon 53 def by Greater Western Sydney 66
With a spot in the 8 up for grabs, it was the Bombers who looked likely to capture the victory early as their quick ball movement was able to stifle the Giants in the first-half. However, Essendon appeared disinterested in the second-half as they surrendered their lead, only mustering 4 points during the third term while the Giants surged to snatch the lead. The Bombers came hard at the Giants in the final quarter but failed to convert in the dying stages, as Greater Western Sydney were able to kick the sealer and hold off the young Dons. The 13 point win now has GWS sitting prettyย 8th spot.ย
Tom Green was sensational as he collected 29 possessions, 6 clearances and a goal, while elite distributor Lachie Whitfield tallied 35 touches, 2 clearances and 355 meters gained.ย
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Ed Carmine: 5. Lachie Whitfield, 4. Tom Green, 3. Josh Kelly, 2. Dyson Heppell, 1. Harry Perryman
Mitch Keating: 5. Lachie Whitfield, 4. Tom Green, 3. Sam Taylor, 2. Josh Kelly, 1. Isaac Cumming
Ed Lemmo: 5. Lachie Whitfield, 4. Tom Green, 3. Dyson Heppell, 2. Josh Kelly, 1. Harry Perryman
Nick Splitter: 5. Lachie Whitfield, 4. Tom Green, 3. Harry Perryman, 2. Jordan Ridley, 1. Sam Taylor
