Round 21 Review

Western Bulldogs (15.20.110) defeated Melbourne (9.5.59)

1. Marcus Bontempelli (182). Massive game from Bont to kick of SC finals. 33 touches (12 contested) with 5 clearances, 5 tackles, 7 marks, 2 goals and 532 metres gained.
2. Adam Treloar (149). One of the form players in the comp right now. Game 250 brought 30 touches, 6 clearances, no clangers and 2 goals.
3. Max Gawn (130). Did all he could in the ruck, recording 23 touches (11 contested) to pair with 9 marks, 44 hitouts and 1 goal.
4. Bailey Dale (126). Led the game with 647 metres gained off half-back from his 34 disposals which rant @ 79% DE. Also grabbed 8 marks.
5. Caleb Poulter (111). One of the better games of his career. 603 metres gained from his 23 disposals which were paired with 6 marks, 7 tackles and 1 goal.

Other 100+ scores: Jamara Ugle-Hagan (108), Bailey Williams (103), Cody Weightman/Tim English (102), Lachlan Bramble (101), Jake Bowey (100)

Disappointment: There been some great games in the middle for Ed Richards but this 64 wasn’t one of them.

Rookies: Another great game for Sam Darcy (84), 11 touches and 1 goal.

Injuries: May (ribs) was off early, while Liberatore (right ankle) made it to 3QT.

 

West Coast (15.7.97) defeated Gold Coast (13.9.87)

1. Jarrod Witts (161). Huge game from Witts, this week with no Moyle. 21 touches (15 contested) paired with 5 clearances, 6 marks, 1 goal and 53 hitouts. 
2. Will Powell (131). Used his disposals really well which boosted his score. 95% DE from 24 touches plus a team best 546 metres gained.
3. Jeremy McGovern (125). Did plenty of good things down back in his return, finishing up with 595 metres gained from his 21 touches (9 contested).
4. Matt Rowell (122). Finally back to a big score with his old mate Witts running the ruck. 30 touches (21 contested) with 12 clearances and 9 tackles, early season Rowell stats.
5. Elliot Yeo (119). Super from Yeo in the midfield again, 26 touches (10 contested) plus 6 tackles and a game best 628 metres gained.

Other 100+ scores: Jack Darling (107), Rueben Ginbey (103)

Disappointment: Well, all good things come to an end. Can’t hate on Sam Flanders and his first sub ton of 91.

Rookies: Debut in this one to Clay Hall (35) who had 5 touches on debut as the sub. Harvey Johnston (48) also played his third game for the Eagles, having 13 touches. 

Injuries: The Eagles have Allen (finger) and Edwards (head knock) on their list while the Suns had King for the same reason as Edwards. Jeffrey was the sub eventually for the Suns.

 

North Melbourne (14.6.90) defeated Richmond (10.17.77)

1. Toby Nankervis (150). The rucks went head-to-head here and Nank takes the scoring cake thanks to 16 disposals, 11 tackles and 35 hitouts.
2. Trista Xerri (144). Not be too far outdone, Xerri had 20 touches, 6 marks, 10 tackles and 45 hitouts in a pretty split battle.
3. Luke Davies-Unaicke (141). The best of the Roos midfield, LDU went huge with 33 touches (14 contested) plus 8 clearances and 3 goals.
4. Bailey Scott (118). Kicked the sealer with one of his 28 touches out of the backline, pairing it with 488 metres gained and 85% DE.
5. Charlie Comben/Tim Taranto (107). Comben returned to the backline where his good scores come from, this week having 22 touches and 9 marks with just 2 clangers, while Taranto did his usal thing with 27 touches, 5 clearances and 8 tackles.

Other 100+ scores: Aidan Corr (106), Harry Sheezel/Tom Powell (105), Jaidyn Stephenson (104), Colby McKercher (103), Liam Baker (101)

Disappointment: Quiet day for Jy Simpkin (76), while Bolton (58) just isn’t having g those standout games that came a lot more often in seasons past.

Rookies: Campbell (76) sneaks in due to his 15 touch, 1 goal game, while for the Roos McKercher (103) is just going to be the next Sheezel, this week he had 31 touches in the backline. Archer (79) was very solid too, having 20 touches and 8 marks with 5 tackles.

Injuries: Green and Stephens were the subs for each of their teams, both with an ankle injury.

 

Geelong (13.12.90) defeated Adelaide (13.7.85)

1. Tom Stewart (120). Another great week for Stewart in the middle, this week not recording a clanger in his 28 touch game that included 5 marks, tackles and clearances each, as well as 522 metres gained.
2. Jeremy Cameron/Reilly O’Brien (117). Cameron was the difference with 6 goals for the game, pairing it with 17 touches and 8 marks, while ROB had another good one, this week having 15 disposals, 7 tackles and 53 hitouts.
3. Rory Laird/Ben Keays (109). Tied here from two Crows. 29 touches, 6 marks, 5 tackles for Laird, Keays doing his part with 9 tackles, 18 disposals and 1 goal.
4. Tanner Bruhn (108). Solid game in the centre from Bruhn. 23 touches (13 contested) with 8 clearances, 6 tackles and 1 goal.
5. Josh Rachele/Tyson Stengle (105). Rachele was busy with 5 shots on goal from 14 touches, ultimately having 3 majors plus 7 marks and 5 tackles, while Stengle overcame a big week with 20 touches 914 contested) plus 5 tackles and 1 goal.

Other 100+ scores: Riley Thilthorpe (100)

Disappointment: Holmes (69) hasn’t hit the highs of the mid-season.

Rookies: Humphries and Mannagh get shout outs here, providing nice cover with their respective scores of 78 and 79.

Injuries: Knee injury for Sam De Koning in this one saw him subbed, while the returning Crouch was tactically done for the Crows.

 

Collingwood (12.12.84) defeated Carlton (11.15.81)

1. Nic Newman/Jeremy Howe (144). Tie up here. Newman collected with 34 disposals, 12 marks, 5 tackles, 503, metres gained and 91% DE while Howe was super important in a close contest, finishing with 20 touches, 7 marks and 80% DE.
2. George Hewett (135). Did plenty in the middle, collecting 32 touches (20 contested) plus 12 clearances in a super performance.
3. Patrick Cripps (125). Another nice game from Cripps as he mounts a case for a second Brownlow. 30 disposals (15 contested) with 7 clearances, 556 metres gained and 1 goal.
4. Scott Pendlebury (109). Fitting that he makes the top five in his 400th game. Obviously a monumental night but a super performance from De-Pendlebury anyway, finding 27 touches (14 contested) plus 9 clearances and 6 tackles.
5. Sam Walsh/Will Hoskin-Elliot (108). Walsh completed the Blues midfield trio, finding 30 disposals with 10 marks and 6 tackles, while WHE ran all game from 20 disposals, 10 marks and 2 goals.

Other 100+ scores: Blake Acres (106), Nick Daicos (101)

Disappointment: A goalless Charlie Curnow (33) brought my season matchups to a close.

Rookies: No debuts or scores to cover here, moving on.

Injuries: De Goey won’t be seen until 2025 with a hamstring injury ending his night. Cottrell (shoulder) and Curnow (ankle) are on the report while the always injured Cerra (hamstring) was the intial sub to make it a triple threat if C’s for the Blues.

 

Port Adelaide (22.16.148) defeated Sydney (5.6.36)

1. Williem Drew (163). Huge game from Drew, part of a dominate midfield group. 32 touches (16 contested) plus 8 clearances, 6 marks, 6 tackles and a team best 523 metres gained.
2. Ollie Wines (133). 31 disposals for the former skipper, pairing it with 18 contested possessions, 8 clearances, just 1 clanger and 1 goal.
3. Zak Butters (132). Another one too add to the dominance. 30 touches, 8 tackles, 5 marks for Butters.
4. Charlie Dixon (131). 100% DE with his 14 disposals. 3 goals from just his 4 kciks for the game plus some pinch-hitting in the ruck with 8 hitouts.
5. Jason Horne-Francis (124). Caps off an all Port top five with 27 disposals (15 contested) plus 6 clearances, 1 goal and over 450 metres gained.

Other 100+ scores: Mitch Georgiades (116), Kane Farrell (110), Errol Gulden (109), Jordan Sweet/Connor Rozee (108), Dan Houston (105)

Disappointment: Heeney (75) again.

Rookies: Sweet (108) went full Mumford again with minimal touches but big impact. Mead (81) has been a really solid rookie this year, while Roberts (85) has found a nice role again.

Injuries: Clean reports, Corey Warner and Byrne-Jones the subs.

 

GWS (12.12.84) defeated Hawthorn (12.10.82)

1. Lachie Whitfield (152). Whitfield went huge again, this week finding 37 touches with just 1 clanger and 89% DE plus 10 marks and 702 metres gained, one of the form players of the comp.
2. Jesse Hogan (146). Talking about form, Hogan keeps kicking goals, this week slotting 5 from his 17 touches and 11 marks to be the difference in a close contest.
3. Karl Amon (131). Huge numbers from Amon, his 30 touches went @ 90% DE plus a massive 638 metres gained attached to it. Also grabbed 9 marks.
4. Tom Green (119). Solid game from Green in the middle. 25 touches (15 contested) plus 6 clearances and 1 goal.
5. Blake Hardwick (115). Rounds out the top five thanks to a well rounded performance of 19 touches (10 contested) plus 8 marks, 6 tackles and just 1 clanger.

Other 100+ scores: Massimo D’Ambrosio (110), Lloyd Meek (109), Jack Buckley (107), Jai Newcombe (105), Toby Greene (101)

Disappointment: Going to give this one to Will Day (53) who was super quiet. Sicily (73) out of the big scores currently.

Rookies: Third game for Gruzewski (15) who was subbed out. Some love to Darcy Jones (96) for his 16 touch, 7 tackle, 1 goal game.

Injuries: Clean sheets again, Gruzewski and Dear the subs.

 

Essendon (13.12.90) defeated Fremantle (14.5.89)

1. Andrew Brayshaw (137). Another player in great form. Brayshaw had 33 touches (16 contested) plus 8 clearances, 6 marks, 5 tackles and 90% DE.
2. Luke Ryan (126). Finally. 30 touches, 9 marks, 647 metres gained. That’s the Ryan we know, hopefully he can finish off strong.
3. Hayden Young (121). Fantastic game from Young, having an elite first half to set himself up. 27 touches (13 contested), 7 clearances, 7 tackles and 2 goals.
4. Mason Redman/Zach Merrett (116). Ultra important in the Bombers win, Redman had 27 touches, 8 marks and 96% DE, while Merrett finished with 29 touches, 6 marks, 7 tackles and 491 metres gained.
5. Jordan Clark/Jye Caldwell (111). A couple of this years breakouts tie up here. Clark had 29 touches without a clanger, while Caldwell finished with 32 touches, 506 metres gained and 6 tackles.

Other 100+ scores: Sam Durham (109), Darcy Parish (106), Nic Martin (104), Caleb Serong (102)

Disappointment: Luke Jackson such an obvious choice here, just 48.

Rookies: Just a debut here to Archie Roberts (46) who found a solid 18 touches on the outside.

Injuries: Another clean sheet, Bryan and Erasmus the subs.

 

St Kilda (5.9.39) defeated by Brisbane (19.10.124)

1. Jack Sinclair (142). Impressive performance from Sinclair in the loss. 30 touches, 6 marks, 8 tackle, just 1 clanger and 478 metres gained.
2. Rowan Marshall (126). Did a bit of everything with 17 disposals, 9 marks, 7 tackles, 18 hitouts and 2 goals.
3. Josh Battle (119). Led the Saints for contested touches with 12 of his 24 touches coming that way. Also had 9 marks for the game.
4. Hugh McCluggage (115). 28 touches of the leather for Hugh (14 contested) plus  clearances, 6 tackles and 1 goal in a solid game.
5. Harris Andrews (109). Rounds out the top five thanks to 18 touches (88% DE) plus a game best 14 marks.

Other 100+ scores: Lachie Neale (103)

Disappointment: Quieter night for Josh Dunkley, just 82 to finish off the weekend.

Rookies: Lohmann (93) just keeps producing, this week having 14 touches and 8 tackles. Morris (83) also gets a shout out for his 2 goal, 8 touch game, while Smith (63) had his best return in his third game. Late in Angus McLennan (55)  played his second game for 2024.

Injuries: Another clean sheet to finish the round, Bonner and Cameron the subs.

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