Round 22 of the AFL has left fans both exuberant and contemplative, with matches impacting the final standings as we head into the climactic stage of the season.
AFL Score Round 22
| Home Team | Away Team | Ground | Date | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood | 3.4 | 7.8 | 13.11 | 16.13 | [109] | dftd | Geelong | 6.2 | 8.3 | 10.5 | 15.11 | [101] | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Aug 11 (Fri 7:50pm) |
| North Melbourne | 3 | 6.1 | 9.3 | 12.5 | [77] | lost to | Essendon | 2.1 | 5.2 | 10.4 | 13.8 | [86] | Marvel Stadium | Aug 12 (Sat 1:45pm) |
| Sydney | 3.2 | 9.2 | 15.4 | 18.6 | [114] | dftd | Gold Coast | 4.1 | 9.4 | 11.6 | 13.12 | [90] | Sydney Cricket Ground | Aug 12 (Sat 2:10pm) |
| Brisbane Lions | 4.4 | 7.6 | 14.8 | 15.9 | [99] | dftd | Adelaide | 4.1 | 7.7 | 11.1 | 13.15 | [93] | Gabba | Aug 12 (Sat 4:35pm) |
| Carlton | 1.3 | 3.5 | 6.6 | 9.6 | [60] | dftd | Melbourne | 1 | 3.3 | 6.6 | 8.8 | [56] | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Aug 12 (Sat 7:30pm) |
| West Coast | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 4.9 | [33] | lost to | Fremantle | 4.4 | 10.8 | 17.11 | 20.14 | [134] | Optus Stadium | Aug 12 (Sat 8:10pm) |
| Hawthorn | 1.1 | 4.8 | 6.9 | 9.13 | [67] | dftd | Western Bulldogs | 4.3 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 9.1 | [64] | University of Tasmania Stadium | Aug 13 (Sun 1:10pm) |
| St Kilda | 5 | 10.2 | 13.6 | 14.9 | [93] | dftd | Richmond | 2.1 | 5.3 | 6.5 | 8.9 | [57] | Marvel Stadium | Aug 13 (Sun 3:20pm) |
| Port Adelaide | 7.3 | 10.7 | 16.9 | 21.1 | [136] | dftd | GWS Giants | 3 | 4.2 | 8.5 | 13.7 | [85] | Adelaide Oval | Aug 13 (Sun 4:40pm) |
In a decisive victory, Collingwood defeated Geelong, solidifying their top two positioning and earning a coveted home qualifying final. Essendon kept their finals dream alive with a hard-fought win over North Melbourne, a bittersweet farewell game for the revered Ben Cunnington.
Sydney’s continued form saw them charge past the Suns, making a determined push towards the top eight, while Brisbane’s triumph over Adelaide was marred by losing Jack Gunston to a knee injury.
However, the game stealing headlines was the Blues’ electrifying win over the Demons, a result marked by a controversial score review that will be dissected and debated all week. Blues coach Michael Voss’s post-match words captured the essence of a team finding resilience and adaptability, with special attention to Caleb Marchbank’s lucky fingertip decision.
Round 22 has been a spectacle of triumph, tension, and controversy. Fans can only wait with bated breath as we approach the next thrilling chapter of AFL action.
