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AFL 2025: Round 23 in Focus
Saints Edge Bombers in Nail-Biter
St Kilda 11.11 (77) def. Essendon 11.9 (75)
St Kilda extended their winning streak with a tense two-point victory over Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Friday. The Bombers held the edge early, but the Saints found answers through Jack Higgins and Cooper Sharman, who each bagged three goals. There was drama to the end as Mason Redman’s last-gasp shot from beyond 50 drifted wide, leaving the Saints clinging to a dramatic win before 31,000 fans.
Lions Roar Past Dockers to Seal Finals Berth
Fremantle 5.14 (44) defeated by Brisbane 15.11 (101)
Brisbane locked in September action with a commanding 57-point win over Fremantle at Optus Stadium on Friday night. The Dockers’ wasteful kicking proved costly as the Lions’ class told, moving them into the top four. Jarrod Berry’s late shoulder injury was the only concern on an otherwise dominant night that leaves Brisbane eyeing a double chance and Fremantle facing a must-win clash in Round 24.
Suns Outclassed as Giants Close in on Finals
Gold Coast 11.10 (76) defeated by GWS 17.9 (111)
GWS produced a commanding display to see off Gold Coast by 35 points at People First Stadium on Saturday. The Giants controlled the contest from the opening bounce, moving to 15 wins and virtually securing a finals berth. For the Suns, the loss keeps their maiden September hopes alive, but they must win their last two games to be certain of qualifying.
Blues Blitz Power with McKay’s Seven
Carlton 18.10 (118) def. Port Adelaide 9.10 (64)
Carlton crushed Port Adelaide by 54 points at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with Harry McKay equalling his career-best haul of seven goals. The Blues burst out of the blocks with seven majors in the opening term, while Sam Walsh made a strong return from injury to star alongside Patrick Cripps and George Hewett.
Hawks Cruise as Gunston Boots Seven
Hawthorn 13.14 (92) def. Melbourne 8.8 (56)
Jack Gunston wound back the clock with seven goals as Hawthorn powered to a 36-point win over Melbourne at a wet MCG on Saturday. The 33-year-old veteran took his season tally to a career-best 60, with Luke Breust also influential. The result all but locks in a finals berth for the Hawks, who now face reigning premiers Brisbane in a decisive round 24 clash.
Crows Break Hoodoo in Thrilling Finish
Adelaide 9.5 (59) def. Collingwood 8.8 (56)
Adelaide overturned a 25-point quarter-time deficit to edge Collingwood by three points in a Saturday night classic at Adelaide Oval. The win snapped a nine-year drought against the Magpies and secured the Crows a top-two finish, with first place theirs if they beat North Melbourne next week. A fifth loss in six leaves the cold Pies clinging to a top-four spot.
Sheezel Stars as Roos Outclass Tigers
North Melbourne 20.15 (135) def. Richmond 13.9 (87)
Harry Sheezel equalled the all-time AFL disposal record with 54 touches as North Melbourne thumped Richmond by 48 points in Hobart on Sunday. The 20-year-old also kicked two goals and broke the Kangaroos’ club benchmark along the way. Sheezel had a late chance to claim the record outright but fell just short, capping a dominant afternoon for the Roos.
Cats Too Strong as Swans Fall Short
Sydney 10.8 (68) defeated by Geelong 16.15 (111)
Geelong powered past Sydney by 43 points at the SCG on Sunday, virtually securing a top-two finish despite Jeremy Cameron being held goalless. The Cats shrugged off a slow start and found new avenues to goal, with 23-year-old Shannon Neale stepping up to kick four first-half majors. Patrick Dangerfield and the midfield drove the charge as Geelong fine-tuned ahead of September.
Bulldogs Thrash Eagles to Keep Finals Hopes Alive
Western Bulldogs 19.12 (126) def. West Coast 4.8 (32)
The Western Bulldogs cruised to a 94-point demolition of West Coast at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, notching their fourth straight win. Sam Darcy, Aaron Naughton, and Rhylee West all booted three goals as the Dogs dominated from start to finish. The result lifts them to eighth on the ladder, setting up a do-or-die clash with Fremantle next week to secure finals football.
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