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Essendon vs. Fremantle
- Essendon wins by one point: 13.12 (90) to Fremantle’s 14.5 (89)
- Key Players:
- Essendon: Jake Stringer (4 goals), Jye Caldwell (32 disposals), Darcy Parish (34 disposals)
- Fremantle: Hayden Young (28 disposals, 2 goals), Jye Amiss (4 goals)
- Essendon remains half a game outside the top eight
St Kilda vs. Brisbane Lions
- Brisbane wins by 85 points: 19.10 (124) to St Kilda’s 5.9 (39)
- Key Players:
- Brisbane: Lachie Neale (33 disposals), Joe Daniher (4 goals), Cam Rayner (23 disposals, 3 goals)
- Brisbane’s ninth consecutive win, strengthening their position as flag favorites
GWS Giants vs. Hawthorn
- GWS wins by 10 points: 12.12 (84) to Hawthorn’s 11.8 (74)
- Key Players:
- GWS: Jesse Hogan and Toby Greene (8 combined goals), Brent Daniels (crucial midfield role in final term)
- GWS extends winning streak to five games
Port Adelaide vs. Sydney Swans
- Port Adelaide wins by 69 points: 16.9 (105) to Sydney’s 5.6 (36)
- Key Players:
- Port Adelaide: Mitch Georgiades and Willie Rioli (4 goals each), Darcy Byrne-Jones, Willem Drew (32 disposals)
- Sydney loses five of their last six games
Richmond vs. North Melbourne
- Richmond wins 14.15 (99) to North Melbourne’s 8.10 (58)
- Key Players:
- Richmond: Tom Lynch (5 goals), Dustin Martin (30 disposals)
- Richmond stays in the finals race
Western Bulldogs vs. Adelaide Crows
- Western Bulldogs win 18.12 (120) to Adelaide’s 16.8 (104)
- Key Players:
- Bulldogs: Marcus Bontempelli (35 disposals, 3 goals), Aaron Naughton and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (4 goals each)
- Adelaide: Taylor Walker (5 goals)
- Bulldogs’ finals prospects boosted
Geelong vs. Carlton
- Geelong wins 13.9 (87) to Carlton’s 11.12 (78)
- Key Players:
- Geelong: Patrick Dangerfield (32 disposals, 1 goal), Tom Hawkins (4 goals)
- Carlton: Sam Walsh (30 disposals), Charlie Curnow (3 goals)
- Geelong solidifies top eight position
Melbourne vs. West Coast Eagles
- Melbourne wins 20.15 (135) to West Coast’s 5.7 (37)
- Key Players:
- Melbourne: Clayton Oliver (40 disposals), Bayley Fritsch (5 goals)
- Melbourne remains in the top four, West Coast struggles continue
Collingwood vs. Gold Coast Suns
- Collingwood wins 15.11 (101) to Gold Coast’s 12.9 (81)
- Key Players:
- Collingwood: Jordan De Goey (28 disposals, 3 goals), Brody Mihocek (4 goals)
- Gold Coast: Ben King (4 goals), Matt Rowell (27 disposals)
- Collingwood strengthens finals position
Summary
- Significant ladder implications: Brisbane and Port Adelaide in top four, Essendon in finals hunt
- Fremantle and Sydney face tougher roads to secure postseason spots
- Intensity highlights competitiveness of 2024 AFL season