AFL Round 14 Results: Highlights & Expert Analysis

Q: Who starred in AFL Round 14?

Brisbane's Will Ashcroft had 38 disposals and two goals against Richmond, while St Kilda's Liam Ryan booted a career-high six goals against GWS.

Jun 15, 2026

A bye-affected Round 14 still delivered two of the season’s great escapes — a one-point heist in Perth and a three-point steal in Adelaide — alongside Adelaide’s 57-point statement and a Will Ashcroft masterclass in Hobart.

Below is BettingPro’s full AFL Round 14 wrap: every result, the standout performers, and the betting angles that landed. Carlton, Collingwood, Fremantle and Hawthorn all had the bye.

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AFL 2026: Round 14 in Focus

The thrillers headlined it. North Melbourne edged West Coast by a single point at Optus Stadium, and Sydney produced yet another comeback to pinch a three-point win over Port Adelaide and grab a share of top spot. Around them, the favourites mostly held serve: Adelaide hammered the Western Bulldogs by 57, Brisbane put away Richmond behind a Will Ashcroft masterclass, and Geelong and Melbourne each banked comfortable 45-point wins. The line bettors who backed Sydney and North Melbourne sweated every minute — but both got there.

North Melbourne pinch the result of the round by a single point

North Melbourne 74 def. West Coast 73

The boilover of the round, and a lifeline for two of the competition’s strugglers. A Jack Darling-inspired North Melbourne bounced back to topple West Coast by the barest margin — 74 to 73 — in a Saturday-afternoon cellar fight at Optus Stadium. The Eagles will be ruing the one that got away on their own deck; the Kangaroos will take it any way it comes after a brutal run.

A one-point road win in Perth is never to be sneezed at, and it’s the kind of result that can spark a side that has spent the season near the foot of the ladder. For West Coast, the fight will give their fans something to build on even as the losses pile up.

For the complete statistical head-to-head between North Melbourne and West Coast, check out our full North Melbourne vs West Coast head-to-head record & tips →.

Sydney’s great escape lands them a share of top spot

Sydney 93 def. Port Adelaide 90

The Swans made it a habit. Sydney trailed by nine points at three-quarter time at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night but stormed home to win 14.9 (93) to 13.12 (90) and claim equal top spot on the ladder. Port’s 13.12 told the story — the Power had the chances to put it away and didn’t take them.

Logan McDonald and Charlie Curnow kicked three each up forward, with Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner and Errol Gulden’s midfield brigade dragging the Swans over the line; Callum Mills and Nick Blakey were prominent in the comeback. For Port, Zak Butters, Jason Horne-Francis and ruckman Jordon Sweet battled hard, but the Power again let a winnable one slip late.

For the complete statistical head-to-head between Sydney and Port Adelaide, check out our full Sydney vs Port Adelaide head-to-head record & tips →.

Adelaide back up the boilover with a 57-point statement

Adelaide 121 def. Western Bulldogs 64

A week after pinching Geelong by a point, the Crows showed it was no fluke. Adelaide blew the Western Bulldogs away at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night, 121 to 64, a 57-point demolition that confirms them as one of the form sides of the competition. The Dogs, so impressive in their R13 comeback over Hawthorn, had no answers.

It was a complete four-quarter performance — Adelaide controlled the contest from the opening bounce and never let the Bulldogs build any momentum. The percentage boost matters at this stage of the season, and the Crows are now a side nobody in the top eight wants to draw.

For the complete statistical head-to-head between Adelaide and Western Bulldogs, check out our full Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs head-to-head record & tips →.

Ashcroft masterclass as Brisbane put away Richmond in Hobart

Brisbane Lions 115 def. Richmond 80

The reigning premiers keep humming. Brisbane handled Richmond 115 to 80 at Ninja Stadium in Hobart on Sunday, a 35-point win built on the back of a Will Ashcroft masterclass — the young Lion at his damaging best with 38 disposals and two goals through the middle.

It’s the kind of controlled, midfield-driven win that has defined Brisbane’s recent flag charges. Richmond competed in patches but couldn’t live with the Lions’ class and run once the game opened up after half-time.

For the complete statistical head-to-head between Brisbane and Richmond, check out our full Brisbane vs Richmond head-to-head record & tips →.

Geelong cruise past Gold Coast at the Cattery

Geelong 105 def. Gold Coast 60

Geelong responded to their one-point R13 heartbreak in style, brushing aside Gold Coast 105 to 60 at GMHBA Stadium on Friday night. The 45-point win was rarely in doubt once the Cats found their groove, their experienced core simply too strong for a young Suns outfit on the road.

It was a timely bounce-back for a Geelong side that can’t afford to drop games in a tight top-eight race, and the percentage from a comfortable home win is a welcome bonus.

For the complete statistical head-to-head between Geelong and Gold Coast, check out our full Geelong vs Gold Coast head-to-head record & tips →.

Melbourne control Essendon from the jump at the MCG

Melbourne 95 def. Essendon 50

A comfortable Saturday for the Demons. Melbourne accounted for Essendon 95 to 50 at the MCG, a 45-point win in which they controlled the contest from start to finish. The Bombers, who pushed Carlton so hard a week earlier, couldn’t reproduce that intensity and were kept at arm’s length all night.

Melbourne’s ability to lock the game down and grind out a percentage-boosting margin is exactly the kind of professional performance their season has needed.

For the complete statistical head-to-head between Melbourne and Essendon, check out our full Melbourne vs Essendon head-to-head record & tips →.

Liam Ryan’s six-goal haul carries St Kilda past GWS

St Kilda 96 def. GWS 88

The closest of the Sunday games went the Saints’ way. St Kilda held off a fast-finishing GWS to win 96 to 88 at Marvel Stadium, with recruit Liam Ryan the difference — the livewire forward booting a career-high six goals in a starring display. The Giants threw everything at it late but couldn’t quite reel the Saints in.

It’s a valuable eight-point win for St Kilda, and Ryan’s form has given their attack a genuine spark. GWS will be left to rue a slow start that ultimately cost them.

For the complete statistical head-to-head between St Kilda and GWS, check out our full St Kilda vs GWS head-to-head record & tips →.

Ladder implications

Sydney’s great escape lifts them into a share of top spot — the Swans keep finding ways to win even when they’re not at their best, the hallmark of a genuine contender. Adelaide’s 57-point romp confirms their charge up the table, while Brisbane’s controlled win keeps the premiers among the form teams. Geelong and Melbourne both protected their positions with comfortable percentage-boosters. At the other end, North Melbourne’s one-point win is a rare and precious result, but both they and West Coast remain entrenched at the foot of the table.

Round 14 awards

Performance of the round: Will Ashcroft’s 38 disposals and two goals in Brisbane’s win over Richmond.
Great escape: Sydney, home by three after trailing Port Adelaide at three-quarter time — and into a share of top spot.
Heart-stopper: North Melbourne over West Coast by a single point at Optus Stadium.
Statement win: Adelaide, by 57 points over the Western Bulldogs.
Bag of the round: Liam Ryan’s career-high six goals for St Kilda against GWS.

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FAQ

What was the biggest win in AFL Round 14?
Adelaide beat the Western Bulldogs 121-64 at Marvel Stadium, a 57-point win and the largest margin of the round.

What were the closest AFL Round 14 games?
North Melbourne 74 def. West Coast 73 (one point) and Sydney 93 def. Port Adelaide 90 (three points).

Who starred in AFL Round 14?
Brisbane’s Will Ashcroft was at his best with 38 disposals and two goals against Richmond, while St Kilda recruit Liam Ryan booted a career-high six goals against GWS.

Did Sydney go top of the ladder in Round 14?
Yes — Sydney’s three-point comeback win over Port Adelaide lifted them into a share of top spot.

Which teams had the bye in AFL Round 14?
Carlton, Collingwood, Fremantle and Hawthorn all had the bye.