Round 23 Review

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Fremantle (16.16.112) defeated Adelaide (13.10.88)

  1. Izak Rankine (157). Kept his insane form rolling, this weekend collecting 39 touches (15 contested) with 9 marks, 13 score involvements, 6 tackles, 10 clearances, 1 major and 719 metres gained.
  2. Caleb Serong (124). Another ton for Serong, this week on the back of 29 touches (13 contested) plus 12 clearances, 2 majors and 536 metres gained.
  3. Andrew Brayshaw (116). Backed up his partner in crime, having 27 touches with 6 tackles, 1 major and 462 metres gained.
  4. Jordan Clark (114). Nice game from Clark, this round having 25 touches (10 contested) with strong DE of 92% with a massive 633 metres gained too.
  5. Luke Jackson (111). Dominated the first half, eventually slowing but still rounding out the top five with 20 touches, 9 tackles and 33 hitouts.

Other 100+ scores: Lachlan McAndrew (109), Jordan Dawson (107)

Disappointment: Goes straight to Worrell (48).

Rookies: McAndrew (107) had a great battle all night for another ton on his rookie campaign. Cook (73), Hall-Kahan (61), Borlase (57) and Murray (19) the other Crows. Just Scerri (56) for the Dockers, first game since round 12.

Injuries: No injuries from Friday night.

 

Richmond (6.9.45) defeated by St Kilda (14.10.94)

  1. Max Hall (181). Ridiculous lines from Hall, dominating the Tigers with 40 disposals @ 85% DE, 1 major, 4 goal assists, 10 marks, 10 inside 50s, 6 tackles and 616 metres gained.
  2. Jack Macrae (140). Classic Macrae sort of game, his 32 touches (22 contested) also included 12 clearances and 10 tackles.
  3. Brad Hill (139). Another Saint to dominate, Hill found 41 touches with 11 marks plus 710 metres gained.
  4. Hugo Garcia (122). Garcia keeps improving, this weekend putting together a 30 disposal (14 contested), 1 goal, 5 mark, 9 tackle game.
  5. Mitch Owens (113). Rounds out an all Saints top five, finishing with a game best 5 goals from 14 touches and 7 marks up forward.

Other 100+ scores: Jack Silvagni/Callum Wilkie (105), Hugh Boxshall (100)

Disappointment: Tom De Koning (55) can have it here. To think many had him as R2 in the pre-season.

Rookies: Dan Butler (91) the best for the Saints, keeping busy up front. After him was Hastie (65), Lake (63), O’Connell (49) and Phillipou (37). Retschko (70) led Grlj (55), Lefau (54), Annand (52), Clarke (38) and Armstrong (6).

Injuries: Also no injuries from this Saturday afternoon fixture.

 

North Melbourne (17.8.110) defeated by Geelong (19.11.125)

  1. Mark Blicavs (119). An all round performance gets Blicavs to the top. 3 goals, 18 touches (10 contested) plus 5 clearances and 17 inside 50s.
  2. Cam Zurhaar (111). Stationed at half back, Zurhaar had 20 touches @ 85% DE plus 5 marks and 10 rebounds from 50.
  3. Ollie Dempsey (104). Another fine game from the Cats wingman, this week having 24 touches, 9 inside 50s, 10 score involvements, 1 major, 557 metres gained and 9 marks.
  4. Lawson Humphries (102). Ran across half-back and set up plenty of counter attack, finishing with 20 touches, 7 marks and 1 goal.
  5. Tristan Xerri (101). Rounds out the top five with a fine performance of 17 touches (11 contested) plus 11 tackles, 11 clearances and 28 hitouts.

Other 100+ scores: Oisin Mullin (100)

Disappointment: Plenty to pick from. LDU (64) was tracked all day, while Parker (72) and Stewart (76) didn’t have a heap of it.

Rookies: Banch (85) providing another good score late, leading Blamires (63) and Dawson (58). Polkinghorne (71), Edwards (56) and Wiltshire (6) for the Cats.

Injuries: Sheezel (cheekbone) will test our bench depth going into grand final weekend. The Cats have some concerns between Worpel (hamstring) and Wiltshire (foot).

 

Brisbane (14.11.95) defeated Gold Coast (6.17.53)

  1. Levi Ashcroft (140). Best score from this game went to the younger Ashcroft, as he had 26 touches @ 92% DE, 1 major, 9 marks and 4 tackles.
  2. Dayne Zorko (128). Super game for Zorko, finding 25 touches plus 1 major, 6 tackles, 578 metres gained and 7 rebounds from 50.
  3. Jarrod Berry (124). Milestone game recently, Berry continued his great form, this week having 21 touches, 6 marks and 8 tackles for the game.
  4. Will Ashcroft/Ned Moyle (120). Will Ashcroft took home to BOG medal, thanks to 31 touches, 5 inside 50s, 8 marks and 1 goal, while Moyle was the best of the Suns, having 10 touches, 4 tackles and 41 hitouts.
  5. Matt Rowell (118). Rounds out the top five, collecting 28 touches (19 contested) plus 8 clearances and 4 tackles.

Other 100+ scores: Zac Bailey (114), Darcy Wilmot (107), Noah Anderson (105)

Disappointment: Neale (65) tagged, Petracca (34) is getting sadder by the week.

Rookies: Lombard (55) led the Suns ahead of Gulbin (53), Rogers (35) and the returning Addinsall (28). Twin scores for McKenna (30) and Annable (30), minimal rookies for the Lions.

Injuries: Just Collins (ribs) listed here from the Q clash.

 

Hawthorn (13.14.92) drew with Collingwood (13.14.92)

  1. Beau McCreery (135). Topped scores on Saturday evening, combining 22 touches (10 contested) with 1 goal, 2 goal assists, 520 metres gained and 12 tackles.
  2. Josh Daicos (123). 30 touches across half-back for Daicos, running @ 80% DE while adding 3 goal assists and 592 metres gained.
  3. Sam Swadling (114). The rookie pumped out a big one here, finding 29 touches and 7 marks, pairing it with 660 metres gained and 5 inside 50s.
  4. Nick Daicos (110). Another massive game for Nick, this week having 36 touches with 1 major, 542 metres gained and 8 inside 50s.
  5. Jarman Impey/Dylan Moore (104). Couple of Hawks to finish it off. 25 touches and 7 marks for Impey, 19 touches, 8 marks, 13 score involvements and 1 goal for Moore.

Other 100+ scores: Jai Newcombe/Roan Steele/Ed Allan (101)

Disappointment: I’m now convinced CD is just underscoring Dan Houston (58), he was not that bad on Saturday night.

Rookies: Late season debut for Beattie (55), one of two Hawks alongside MacDonald (45). After Swadling, Steele (101) was also great for the Pies, having 2 goals, 17 touches, 7 marks and 5 tackles. West (50) then led Anderson (49), Hayes (48), Harrison (46), Howes (43) and Puncher (12).

Injuries: Just McStay (head) listed on the injury report.

 

Port Adelaide (8.8.56) defeated by Melbourne (20.12.132)

  1. Jordan Sweet (145). Topped scored here, playing a great game with 18 disposals (10 contested) plus 2 goals, 7 marks (3 contested), 6 clearances, 425 metres gained and 25 hitouts.
  2. Max Gawn (139). Not far off, and admittedly sat 75% of the last quarter too, Gawn had 25 touches (15 contested) plus 4 marks, 9 clearances and 22 hitouts.
  3. Kade Chandler (136). Game 100 for Chandler, and he kept busy in the forward line, finishing with 4 goals, 18 touches and 9 tackles.
  4. Ollie Wines (122). The old guard in the midfield, Wines accumulated 31 touches (15 contested) plus 7 tackles and 8 clearances.
  5. Miles Bergman (118). Rounds out the top five from Saturday night, collecting 27 disposals (11 contested) plus 7 marks and 551 metres gained.

Other 100+ scores: Joel Richards/Bayley Fritsch (107)

Disappointment: Pickett (70) had the fumbles all evening.

Rookies: Tholstrup (83) the best of the Demons, leading some solid scores of Laurie (76), Jefferson (73), Fitzgerald (69) and Sharp (58). Marshall (76) was the best for Port, leading several others including Bamert (65), Lai (52), O’Brien (50), Ramm (44), Anastasopoulos (33), Van Wyk (28), Whitlock (20) and Zadow (16).

Injuries: Aliir (concussion) had his 200th game cut short.

 

GWS (16.15.111) defeated West Coast (7.15.57)

  1. Lachie Ash (144). Had his own ball at half-back, finding 36 touches plus 11 marks, strong DE of 89%, 9 rebounds from 50 and 867 metres gained.
  2. Connor Idun (134). Underrated as always, Idun had 24 touches with 9 marks down back, running at 96% DE to boost his score.
  3. Bailey Williams (125). The Eagles ruckman played a great game against the Giants duo, finishing with 11 touches (all contested) plus 7 clearances and 39 hitouts.
  4. Tim Kelly (115). 28 touches (16 contested) for Kelly, another ton on his 2026 campaign. Paired it with 8 clearances and 8 inside 50s.
  5. Lachie Whitfield (109). Rounds out the top five with a fine effort of 33 disposals, 9 marks, 8 rebounds from 50 and 631 metres gained.

Other 100+ scores: Jack Graham (108), Toby Greene (107), Clayton Oliver (100)

Disappointment: Nothing horrid here, especially from the popular picks. Going against my rules and giving it to Herbert (61) who was tasked on field by many this week.

Rookies: Big forward Gruzewski (60) led the Giants, coming in ahead of Angove (53), Delena (52) and Hamilton (45). The Eagles had Murdock (84), Herbert (61), Duff-Tytler (48), Gross (47) and Duursma (20).

Injuries: No injuries for either side here.

 

Western Bulldogs (12.10.82) drew with Carlton (12.10.82)

  1. Tom Liberatore (135). Old school stuff from Libba, his game included 33 touches (18 contested) plus 12 clearances, 5 marks and 5 tackles.
  2. Ed Richards (134). Another elite game? Richards finished Sundays draw with 31 touches (13 contested) @ 87% DE, 2 majors, 11 score involvements, 2 goal assists, 8 inside 50s, 6 clearances and 644 metres gained.
  3. Ollie Florent (128). The Blues recruit was elite off half-back, having 28 touches @ 93% DE plus 11 intercepts, 10 marks and 6 rebounds from 50.
  4. Blake Acres (125). Across a wing, Acres found 32 touches, 1 major, 2 goal assists, 10 marks, 7 inside 50s and a massive 615 metres gained.
  5. Nick Haynes (118). Rounds it all out, playing a great game down back with 26 disposals, 11 marks and 12 interceptions possessions.

Other 100+ scores: George Hewett (116), Patrick Cripps (115), Matt Kennedy (113), Sam Walsh (112)

Disappointment: Will hand it to Sanders (59), who hasn’t looked the premium since returning.

Rookies: Like most of 2026, the Bulldogs were led by Sellwood (89), who came in ahead of Hynes (72). After that came several others in Jones (67), Dolan (48), Kennedy (44), Jaques (32), Carmichael (12) and Emmett/Croft (11). The Blues had the usual Smith (75), Dean (62), Kemp (56) and Derksen (55).

Injuries: Only concern from this was an ankle injury to Hayward, just after adding his nomination for MOTY.

 

Essendon (11.10.76) defeated by Sydney (17.10.112)

  1. Isaac Heeney (169). Was touted for a massive score and did just that, finishing the round with 29 touches (18 contested) plus 3 goals, 9 marks, 7 clearances, 7 tackles and 558 metres gained.
  2. Errol Gulden (151). Just did whatever he wanted, grabbing 47 disposals (12 contested) with a massive 1034 metres gained, 8 clearances, 8 rebounds from 50 and 6 inside 50s.
  3. Chad Warner (131). Perfect game from Chad in the linkman role, finishing with 23 touches, 3 goals, another 3 goal assists, 5 inside 50s and 5 tackles.
  4. Brodie Grundy (114). Monstered the ruck battle, finding 25 touches (13 contested) plus 5 marks, 12 score involvements, 9 clearances and 22 hitouts.
  5. Will Setterfield (113). Made sure it wasn’t an all Swans top five, rounding out the round with 32 touches, 5 marks, 5 tackles, 8 clearances, 8 inside 50s, 663 metres gained and 1 major.

Other 100+ scores: Zach Reid (106)

Disappointment: Merrett (72) takes it here to finish off the round.

Rookies: Visentini (90) the best for the Bombers, looks a player. Unwin (76), Kondogiannis (71), Farrow (60), Day-Wicks (50) and Artemis (44) the others. The Swans had McDonald (84), Serong (75), Dattoli (61), Green (44) and Kyle/Cootee (29).

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