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AFL 2025: Round 21 in Focus
Bulldogs Blitz Giants to Stay in Finals Hunt
Western Bulldogs 20.13 (133) def. GWS 6.9 (45)
The Dogs bulldozed their way back into finals contention with a ruthless 88-point thrashing of the Giants under the roof at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. With their season on the line, Luke Beveridge’s side tore through GWS from the outset, making it nine wins from ten against their orange rivals.
Thilthorpe Turns It as Crows Win See-Saw Thriller
Adelaide 15.11 (101) def. Hawthorn 13.9 (87)
After a nightmare start at the Adelaide Oval on Friday night, Adelaide roared to life by overturning a five-goal deficit to pip Hawthorn in a see-sawing contest packed with momentum swings. Riley Thilthorpe was immense with four goals and some bruising ruck work, while Izak Rankine provided flashes of brilliance when it mattered most as the Crows soared to the top of the ladder.
Demons Respond with Third-Quarter Blitz to Belt Eagles
Melbourne 21.13 (139) def. West Coast 8.8 (56)
Melbourne hit back hard after a tough week, torching the Eagles by 83 points at Marvel Stadium on Saturday. Max Gawn led from the front, but it was a 10-goal third term that blew the game wide open. The result won’t revive their finals hopes, but it was a much-needed statement — albeit against the league’s worst side — following recent scrutiny on Simon Goodwin’s team.
Suns Burn Tigers to Keep Top-Four Dream Alive
Gold Coast 16.11 (107) def. Richmond 2.11 (23)
Gold Coast dismantled a toothless Richmond by 84 points at People First Stadium on Saturday, keeping their double-chance hopes firmly alive. The Tigers failed to score a goal before half-time, and the Suns piled on 10 majors after the break to seal it. Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell were again outstanding, driving a midfield masterclass in a game that was one-way traffic after the main break.
Swans Grit It Out in SCG Slog
Sydney 9.14 (68) def. Essendon 7.12 (54)
Sydney toughed out a 14-point win over Essendon in soggy conditions at the SCG on Saturday. With both sides all but out of the finals race, it was a scrap from start to finish, but the Swans did just enough to hold off a spirited Bombers side. Finals remain a long shot, but the win breaks a run of forgettable weeks for Dean Cox’s men.
Lions Roar at the ‘G to Break MCG Hoodoo
Collingwood 10.5 (65) def. by Brisbane 14.8 (92)
Brisbane reminded everyone why they’re the reigning premiers, ending an 11-year drought against Collingwood at the MCG with a 27-point win. The Lions flexed their midfield muscle in a dominant third quarter that proved decisive, winning clearances and kicking away. The Pies threatened a comeback, but Brisbane’s polish and power were ultimately too much in front of over 82,000 fans.
Wanganeen-Milera Shines Again as Saints Hold Off Roos
St Kilda 11.12 (78) def. North Melbourne 10.9 (69)
St Kilda made it two wins on the trot, edging North Melbourne by nine points in a tense finish at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera was again the difference, backing up last week’s heroics with another standout display. The Saints were pushed to the brink after Cam Zurhaar’s late goal, but held their nerve to cap off an excellent display — though Mitch Owens’ hamstring is a major blow.
Cameron Fires as Cats Maul Power in Statement Win
Geelong 23.15 (153) def. Port Adelaide 9.11 (65)
Geelong surged into top-two contention with an 88-point demolition of Port Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium on Sunday. Jeremy Cameron booted six goals to take his season tally to 75, keeping his century dream flickering. The Cats were unstoppable up forward, with their multi-pronged attack overwhelming a flat Port side. With three rounds to go, the premiership talk in Geelong is growing louder.
Dockers Rally Late to Sink Blues and Keep Top-Four Dream Alive
Fremantle 15.4 (94) def. Carlton 10.7 (67)
Fremantle stormed home with a seven-goal final term to see off Carlton by 27 points in a thriller at Optus Stadium. Trailing at the final change and rocked by a first-quarter injury to Hayden Young, the Dockers found another gear late on, with Caleb Serong and the tall forwards standing up. It’s now seven straight wins at home for the dominant Dockers, who are right in the top-four mix.
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