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- Defence an Issue, but Lions Getting Back to Attacking Best
- Brisbane demonstrated the Saints’ vulnerability to heavy scoring.
- Key players: Joe Daniher, Eric Hipwood, Charlie Cameron, Logan Morris, Kai Lohmann.
- Lohmann emerging as a star with excellent distribution and goal-kicking.
- Defensive issues remain, with Brisbane needing to finish teams off better.
- Hawks Show Maturity by Spoiling Dustin Martin’s 300th
- Hawthorn defeated Richmond at a packed MCG for Dustin Martin’s 300th match.
- Jai Newcombe and James Sicily led the way with outstanding performances.
- Hawthorn’s young core impressed, securing a 48-point win.
- Martin’s goal brought back memories of his peak years.
- Kelly a Class Above as Giants Prevail in Clash Marred by Inaccuracy
- GWS Giants and Port Adelaide struggled with accuracy, combining for 15.34.
- Josh Kelly marked his return with a match-sealing goal and stellar performance.
- Lachie Whitfield also shone, contributing significantly to the win.
- Giants sit fifth on the ladder, formidable as September approaches.
- Clarkson’s Own Goal Gives Magpies a Famous Comeback Win
- Alastair Clarkson’s initial strategy with Will Phillips tagging Nick Daicos was effective.
- Clarkson’s decision to substitute Phillips in the final quarter backfired.
- Daicos dominated the final term, leading Collingwood to a comeback victory.
- Valuable lessons learned for North Melbourne and Clarkson.
- Bontempelli Reaffirms Status as AFL’s Best as Dogs Resurgence Continues
- Marcus Bontempelli led the Western Bulldogs to a 67-point victory over Fremantle.
- Bontempelli’s performance included 30 disposals, three goals, and standout plays.
- Tom Liberatore also excelled, contributing to the Bulldogs’ resurgence.
- Bulldogs back in the top eight, a team to watch as finals approach.
- Swans’ Midfield Dominates Again
- Sydney Swans overcame a strong start from Adelaide Crows to secure a dominant win.
- Joel Amartey kicked eight goals, turning the game around.
- Swans’ midfield, led by James Rowbottom and Brodie Grundy, overwhelmed Adelaide.
- Sydney appears unstoppable, well on their way to securing a top-two spot.
- The Young Hawks Continue Taking Major Steps
- Hawthorn showed growth, overcoming issues with closing tight games.
- Key players: Will Day, Connor MacDonald, Josh Weddle.
- Recent performance includes five wins in six games.
- Promising future under Sam Mitchell’s guidance.
- Suns Go Down as AFL Admits to Wrong Call on Free Kick
- Controversial free kick against Gold Coast’s Mac Andrew allowed Max King to score the winning goal.
- Suns coach Damien Hardwick criticized the decision.
- Ross Lyon acknowledged Saints’ struggles to capitalize on opportunities.
- St Kilda now six points outside the top eight.