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AFL 2025: Round 18 in Focus
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Lions Pile More Misery on Carlton
Carlton 9.12 (66) def. by Brisbane 15.13 (103)
Brisbane made light work of Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night, cruising to a 37-point win as pressure continues to mount on Michael Voss. Josh Dunkley claimed the inaugural Robert Walls Medal, while Answerth’s Achilles injury was the only sour note in an otherwise clean performance.
Suns Hold Firm in Statement Win
Gold Coast 10.9 (69) def. Collingwood 8.15 (63)
Gold Coast survived a final-quarter onslaught from Collingwood to claim a six-point win. After keeping the red-hot Pies goalless in the first half and leading by 28 at the final change, the Suns looked set to collapse when Collingwood hit the front, but steadied with the last two goals to seal it.
Thilthorpe Fires as Crows Outgun Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs 15.8 (98) def. by Adelaide 16.13 (109)
Riley Thilthorpe turned in a scintillating performance on Saturday, booting a career-best six goals to lead Adelaide past the Crows in a high-scoring clash at Marvel Stadium. The Crows impressively held their nerve to post an 11-point win and end Round 18 in third place.
Cadman Blitz Lifts Giants Over Cats
GWS Giants 17.9 (111) def. Geelong 13.7 (85)
Aaron Cadman lit up Engie Stadium with a stunning third-quarter burst, kicking four goals to help the Giants break clear of Geelong. Cadman added a fifth early in the final term as GWS pulled away to win by 26 points. It’s now four straight wins over the Cats, the Giants finding their rhythm when it matters.
Tigers Grind Past Bombers in MCG Scrap
Richmond 6.10 (46) def. Essendon 4.13 (37)
In a game full of effort, Richmond snapped a seven-game skid with a nine-point win over Essendon. With the Tigers losing Nic Martin to a knee injury, and going goalless through the second and third quarters, but found a way late, with Jacob Hopper’s clutch finish proving decisive.
Dockers Rally Late to Sink Hawks
Fremantle 12.5 (77) def. Hawthorn 9.10 (64)
Fremantle clawed their way back into the top eight with a courageous 13-point win over Hawthorn in a tense Saturday night clash. Trailing at the final break, the Dockers surged home with four unanswered goals, sparked by Sam Switkowski in a stellar return. In a team effort that delivered under pressure.
Melksham Shines as Dees Break Drought
Melbourne 18.11 (119) def. North Melbourne 12.11 (83)
Jake Melksham turned back time on Sunday, booting five goals to steer Melbourne to a much-needed 36-point win over North Melbourne. The veteran, whose future at the club remains uncertain, stood tall as his side’s five-game slide came to an end against a North side that simply ran out of energy.
Gulden Delivers as Swans Pip Saints
St Kilda 13.9 (87) def. by Sydney 14.8 (92) def.
Errol Gulden helped lift Sydney to a thrilling five-point win over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium. With the Swans trailing late and just four minutes remaining, Gulden swooped on a loose ball and coolly slotted the go-ahead goal. It capped off a high-pressure finish and keeps Sydney’s flickering finals hopes alive.
Power Finish Strong to Shake Off Eagles
Port Adelaide 12.15 (87) def. West Coast 9.7 (61)
Port Adelaide kept their finals hopes alive with a gritty 26-point win over West Coast at Adelaide Oval. The Eagles pushed and trailed by four points early in the final term, but Port steadied late, led by Zak Butters. Jason Horne-Francis and Joe Richards were also key, while Harley Reid battled in another tough outing for the 1-16 Eagles.
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