Nick Daicos celebrates a goal during Collingwood's clash against Melbourne in round 24, 2024. Picture: Getty Images

COLLINGWOOD star Nick Daicos has been crowned the AFL Coaches Association's champion player of the year.

Daicos claimed 10 votes in the Magpies' win over Melbourne in the final round to finish on 117 overall.

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Sydney star Isaac Heeney led heading into the final round, but the Swan was rested for the win over Adelaide.

Daicos (117) and Carlton captain Patrick Cripps (113) moved past Heeney (112) in round 24.

Cripps landed eight votes in the Blues' thrilling loss to St Kilda.

There were five perfect 10s in the last round, with Daicos, Jai Newcombe, Jeremy Cameron, Nick Blakey and Ollies Wines earning maximum votes.

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Melbourne v Collingwood

10 Nick Daicos (COLL)
8 Josh Daicos (COLL)
5 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)
4 Patrick Lipinski (COLL)
2 Kysaiah Pickett (MELB)
1 Edward Allen (COLL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 14:27

    Mini-Match: Melbourne v Collingwood

    Extended highlights of the Demons and Magpies clash in round 24

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  • 08:24

    Full post-match, R24: Magpies

    Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round 24’s match against Melbourne

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  • 08:48

    Full post-match, R24: Demons

    Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round 24’s match against Collingwood

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  • 02:35

    Daicos dominates again as three votes loom

    Nick Daicos delivers another clinic performance to amass 40 disposals and two goals in a further boost to his Brownlow Medal hopes

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  • 07:14

    Highlights: Melbourne v Collingwood

    The Demons and Magpies clash in round 24

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  • 00:41

    Allan lights up game with first AFL major

    Ed Allan is swarmed by teammates after conjuring his first goal shortly after play resumed from a lightning delay

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  • 01:53

    Flash crash: Play halted amid lightning drama

    The ‘G gets rocked as play is suspended during the final term due to lightning

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  • 00:43

    Wil finds his way to first AFL goal

    The Magpies surround Wil Parker after the youngster lands his maiden major in the big league

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  • 00:42

    Maynard and Pickett tussle after Dee clips captain

    Tempers flare between Brayden Maynard and Kysaiah Pickett after the latter appears to collect Pies skipper Darcy Moore high

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  • 00:46

    Nerves of Steele: Sidebottom sinks stunner

    Steele Sidebottom shows his footy smarts around the goals after being called to take advantage under pressure

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  • 00:33

    Golden Pickett: Kysaiah fires through ripping opener

    Kysaiah Pickett activates the jets early and drills a stunning opening goal

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Hawthorn v North Melbourne

10 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
7 Massimo D'Ambrosio (HAW)
4 James Sicily (HAW)
3 Jack Ginnivan (HAW)
3 Nick Watson (HAW)
2 Jarman Impey (HAW)
1 Connor MacDonald (HAW)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 15:15

    Mini-Match: Hawthorn v North Melbourne

    Extended highlights of the Hawks and Kangaroos clash in round 24

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  • 11:04

    Full post-match, R24: Hawks

    Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round 24’s match against North Melbourne

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  • 12:54

    Full post-match, R24: Kangaroos

    Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round 24’s match against Hawthorn

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  • 07:09

    Highlights: Hawthorn v North Melbourne

    The Hawks and Kangaroos clash in round 24

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  • 00:55

    Watson spells more wizardry with bursting beauty

    Nick Watson takes off in a flash and drills a terrific finish to extend Hawthorn's huge margin

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  • 00:37

    Silver service brings Moore delight after impressive impact

    Josh Weddle wins the tap against Tristan Xerri to set up Dylan Moore's superb snap

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  • 00:39

    Electric Macdonald causing trouble with quick double

    Connor Macdonald threads two snaps in two minutes to make it three majors for the match

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  • 00:48

    Hot Hawks electrify as young guns strut their stuff

    Connor Macdonald sums it up perfectly before Massimo D'Ambrosio glides his way to another Hawthorn major

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  • 00:33

    Monster Sicily roost wows all with fantastic flush

    James Sicily launches through a huge major from beyond 50 and his teammates love it

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  • 00:41

    Pumped-up Watson puts on jets with cracking curler

    Nick Watson uses his pace to snap his first major of the game and celebrates in style

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  • 00:47

    Running Roos roll it on for Wardlaw's sweet strike

    George Wardlaw drills a classy finish after his teammates surge the footy forward

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Geelong v West Coast

10 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
8 Max Holmes (GEEL)
4 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
3 Jack Henry (GEEL)
2 Oliver Henry (GEEL)
2 Rhys Stanley (GEEL)
1 Oliver Dempsey (GEEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 14:24

    Mini-Match: Geelong v West Coast

    Extended highlights of the Cats and Eagles clash in round 24

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  • 09:28

    Full post-match, R24: Cats

    Watch Geelong’s press conference after round 24’s match against West Coast

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  • 10:17

    Full post-match, R24: Eagles

    Watch West Coast’s press conference after round 24’s match against Geelong

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  • 02:40

    As fine as nine: Jezza’s epic day out

    Jeremy Cameron produces a monstrous performance against the helpless Eagles with a sensational bag of nine goals

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  • 07:14

    Highlights: Geelong v West Coast

    The Cats and Eagles clash in round 24

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  • 00:33

    Miers inspires with typically freakish assist

    Gryan Miers executes an exquisite piece of skill to wow the crowd and set up Jeremy Cameron for yet another goal

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  • 00:50

    Tuohy’s special goal and gesture earns ovation

    Zach Tuohy lands a terrific major in his last game at the Cattery and acknowledges the adoring Geelong faithful

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  • 00:39

    Knee concern for emerging young Eagle

    Brady Hough leaves the field of play in a spot of bother after his teammate accidentally clips him below the knee at pace

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  • 01:32

    Cameron cooking up Cattery with seven before half-time

    Jeremy Cameron is having a field day against the Eagles with a remarkable seven goals in the first half

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  • 00:38

    Crafty Cats keep party buzzing

    Tyson Stengle and Gryan Miers demonstrate their skill around the goals as Geelong continues to pile on the pain

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  • 00:51

    Goals continue to tick with Henry hat-trick

    Oliver Henry makes the most of Geelong’s first-quarter domination with a trio of goals in quick time

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  • 00:47

    Jezza looking ominous with dazzling double

    Jeremy Cameron looks primed for a big day after landing the opening two goals of the game in style

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Richmond v Gold Coast

9 Sam Flanders (GCFC)
7 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
7 Daniel Rioli (RICH)
3 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
2 Ben Long (GCFC)
1 Will Graham (GCFC)
1 Tim Taranto (RICH)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 14:44

    Mini-Match: Richmond v Gold Coast

    Extended highlights of the Tigers and Suns clash in round 24

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  • 07:50

    Full post-match, R24: Tigers

    Watch Richmond’s press conference after round 24’s match against Gold Coast

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  • 06:33

    Full post-match, R24: Suns

    Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 24’s match against Richmond

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  • 05:00

    Emotional scenes as Tigers legends say farewell

    Retiring greats Dustin Martin, Dylan Grimes and Marlion Pickett say their goodbyes to the Richmond faithful at the MCG

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  • 07:10

    Highlights: Richmond v Gold Coast

    The Tigers and Suns clash in round 24

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  • 00:33

    Magic Marlion moment gets 'G rocking

    Marlion Pickett snaps a beauty in his final game to delight his teammates and the Richmond faithful

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  • 00:38

    Smiling Suns swarm Ballard after rare roost

    Charlie Ballard chops it off and slots just his third career goal to delight his teammates

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  • 01:00

    Rapid Pickett impact brings voice as young gun slots another

    Marlion Pickett sets up Jacob Bauer's second major just seconds after being subbed into the game

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  • 00:48

    Brilliant Baker provides the spark to keep door ajar

    Liam Baker drills a timely running finish to keep Richmond in the contest

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  • 00:47

    Sizzling Rioli flash and dash brings crowd to its feet

    Daniel Rioli hits the contest at pace and slots a ripping running finish

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  • 00:33

    Motoring Maurice's epic chase brings Tigers faithful alive

    Maurice Rioli executes a brilliant rundown tackle and converts beautifully

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  • 00:52

    Unreal Flanders banana gets Suns cooking early

    Sam Flanders bends through an impressive checkside in traffic

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Brisbane v Essendon

9 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
8 Lachie Neale (BL)
4 Zach Merrett (ESS)
4 Kai Lohmann (BL)
3 Josh Dunkley (BL)
1 Andrew McGrath (ESS)
1 Darcy Wilmot (BL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 14:27

    Mini-Match: Brisbane v Essendon

    Extended highlights of the Lions and Bombers clash in round 24

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  • 07:23

    Full post-match, R24: Bombers

    Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 24’s match against Brisbane

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  • 08:40

    Full post-match, R24: Lions

    Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 24’s match against Essendon

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  • 01:37

    Nifty Neale racks up footy for fun

    Lachie Neale amasses 40 possessions and snares a goal in a polished performance to round out the home and away season

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  • 01:26

    Heppell says farewell after storied career

    Essendon celebrates a champion of its club as former skipper Dyson Heppell leaves the field for the final time

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  • 07:09

    Highlights: Brisbane v Essendon

    The Lions and Bombers clash in round 24

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  • 00:41

    Magic Merrett sparks life in Bombers

    Zach Merrett kicks a sensational left-foot snap goal to keep Essendon within reach of the Lions

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  • 00:45

    Miraculous Morris reaches new heights

    Logan Morris takes a superb speccy over Jayden Laverde

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  • 00:33

    Kelly's bizarre kick on grounded Lion

    Jake Kelly shows his disapproval of Eric Hipwood's leap by kicking him while he's on the ground

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  • 00:38

    Big Joe lets it go in milestone match

    Joe Daniher launches a thumping left-foot goal in his 200th game

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  • 00:52

    Kai launches one into sky for sizzling goal

    Kai Lohmann unleashes a rocket from distance to snare another major for the hungry Lions

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  • 00:38

    Charlie cooks up something ridiculous again

    Charlie Cameron activates the jets and lands a mesmerising goal on his left

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  • 00:33

    Crafty Cameron sets the tone early at Gabba

    Charlie Cameron gets the home faithful buzzing with an exciting opening goal

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Sydney v Adelaide

10 Nick Blakey (SYD)
8 Errol Gulden (SYD)
6 Chad Warner (SYD)
3 Matthew Roberts (SYD)
3 Riley Thilthorpe (ADEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 14:17

    Mini-Match: Sydney v Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Swans and Crows clash in round 24

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  • 08:54

    Full post-match, R24: Swans

    Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 24’s match against Adelaide

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  • 07:40

    Full post-match, R24: Crows

    Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round 24’s match against Sydney

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  • 07:09

    Highlights: Sydney v Adelaide

    The Swans and Crows clash in round 24

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  • 00:34

    ‘Lizard wizard’ as smooth as ever in this finish

    Nick Blakey drifts further up the ground and nails a superb effort from outside 50

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  • 00:42

    The Chad returns in style with typical running ripper

    Chad Warner receives the handball on the burst and the finish is no surprise

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  • 00:42

    Young Crow catches one sweet for first AFL goal

    Luke Nankervis unleashes a quality shot from outside 50 to land a superb first major in the big league

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  • 00:47

    Young Swan’s desperate smother earns all accolades

    Caiden Cleary gets swarmed by teammates after setting up a goal for Luke Parker

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  • 00:47

    Great Dane ramps up excitement early

    Dane Rampe continues the Swans’ super start with a stunning finish from distance

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Western Bulldogs v Greater Western Sydney

9 Ed Richards (WB)
7 Bailey Dale (WB)
5 Tom Liberatore (WB)
4 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
3 Caleb Daniel (WB)
1 Cody Weightman (WB)
1 Lachie Whitfield (GWS)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 14:47

    Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v GWS

    Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Giants clash in round 24

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  • 12:45

    Full post-match, R24: Bulldogs

    Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round 24’s match against GWS

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  • 08:43

    Full post-match, R24: Giants

    Watch GWS’s press conference after round 24’s match against Western Bulldogs

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  • 07:09

    Highlights: Western Bulldogs v GWS

    The Bulldogs and Giants clash in round 24

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  • 00:42

    Liberatore ices Dogs' spot in September

    Tom Liberatore finds his boot after working away in traffic to put the game beyond doubt

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  • 00:43

    Richards threads the needle from Ballarat boundary

    Ed Richards sets the tone to start the last in spectacular fashion after being tucked up against the fence

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  • 00:42

    Bontempelli arrives on the scene in a flash

    Marcus Bontempelli stamps his class on proceedings by gliding through traffic and nailing a beauty at pace

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  • 00:41

    Bont head knock sends concern through Dogs’ camp

    The Bulldogs sweat on Marcus Bontempelli after the superstar clashes heads with Tom Green

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  • 00:37

    Darcy's athletic ability the talk of the town

    Sam Darcy sharks it from the ruck before turning to his left for the fine finish

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  • 00:43

    Buckley's friendly fire with kamikaze Ward

    Jack Buckley bounces to his feet despite a heavy collision with teammate Callan Ward running back with the flight

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  • 00:33

    Jones in hot water over Cadman treatment

    Liam Jones may have a case to answer after this dumping tackle on Aaron Cadman

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Carlton v St Kilda

8 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
8 Jack Sinclair (STK)
8 Sam Walsh (CARL)
2 George Hewett (CARL)
2 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK)
1 Nicholas Newman (CARL)
1 Zak Jones (STK)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 15:03

    Mini-Match: Carlton v St Kilda

    Extended highlights of the Blues and Saints clash in round 24

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  • 07:41

    Full post-match, R24: Saints

    Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round 24’s match against Carlton

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  • 13:28

    Full post-match, R24: Blues

    Watch Carlton’s press conference after round 24’s match against St Kilda

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  • 07:14

    Highlights: Carlton v St Kilda

    The Blues and Saints clash in round 24

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  • 04:50

    Last two mins: Late Saints scramble breaks Blues’ hearts

    The thrilling final moments between Carlton and St Kilda in round 24

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  • 00:25

    Is Owies in hot water for this tackle?

    Carlton forward Matt Owies could come under scrutiny for this tackle on Jack Higgins

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  • 00:48

    Moir and Motlop magic lifts roof off Marvel

    Ashton Moir and Jesse Motlop both take their opportunities to snare a goal apiece and put Carlton in the lead

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  • 00:34

    Blues feel the Byrnes as Saints swoop again

    Ryan Byrnes nails a superb snap on his left to halt Carlton’s momentum

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  • 00:54

    Battle of the Acres: Blake hits back

    Blake Acres lets Josh Battle know all about his goal after the Saint collects him late in the marking contest

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  • 01:21

    Umpire left bloodied after bottle throw sparks outrage

    A crowd member hurls a bottle at a goal umpire during the second term, forcing him to come off the ground with claret streaming

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  • 00:39

    Pittonet’s puzzling bouncer bowls everyone

    Marc Pittonet can’t believe his fortune after this hopeful snap at goal evades all

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  • 00:48

    Blues fans rise early after electric opener

    George Hewett lands a cracking goal within the opening minute to ignite his side

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Fremantle v Port Adelaide

10 Ollie Wines (PORT)
6 Jordon Sweet (PORT)
5 Zak Butters (PORT)
3 Sam Switkowski (FRE)
3 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
2 Hayden Young (FRE)
1 Andrew Brayshaw (FRE)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 14:21

    Mini-Match: Fremantle v Port Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Dockers and Power clash in round 24

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  • 14:39

    Full post-match, R24: Dockers

    Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round 24’s match against Port Adelaide

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  • 09:56

    Full post-match, R24: Power

    Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round 24’s match against Fremantle

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  • 02:04

    Horne-Francis looks primed and ready for finals

    Jason Horne-Francis delivers a powerful performance including two goals and some crucial score involvements

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  • 07:09

    Highlights: Fremantle v Port Adelaide

    The Dockers and Power clash in round 24

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  • 00:46

    Willie silences crowd after shutting door on Dockers

    Port Adelaide has all but sealed Fremantle’s fate after a pair of priceless goals from Willie Rioli

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  • 00:34

    Sturt stays alert and converts as Freo finds voice

    Sam Sturt lifts the mood heading into the final break with a fine finish

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  • 00:47

    JHF makes the difficult look so easy

    Jason Horne-Francis scores a mesmerising goal on the burst to continue his hot start

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  • 00:51

    Double Power blow sees two defenders hurt

    Port Adelaide suffers a pair of worrying injury concerns in the second term with Aliir Aliir and Kane Farrell leaving the ground in a spot of bother

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  • 01:01

    Ryan poleaxes unsuspecting Georgiades in wild play

    Luke Ryan fiercely throws himself at Mitch Georgiades after the Power forward was called to play on while preparing for a set shot

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  • 00:43

    O’Driscoll’s lethal left fires Freo into gear

    The Dockers respond in style as Nathan O’Driscoll works up the ground to nail this ripper at pace

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  • 00:39

    Power spark with Drew out of the blue

    Willem Drew crafts something out of nothing as Port Adelaide enjoys a solid start to the game

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LEADERBOARD

117 Nick Daicos (COLL)
113 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
112 Isaac Heeney (SYD) 
100 Caleb Serong (FRE) 
97 Lachie Neale (BRIS) 
93 Marcus Bontempelli (WBD)
86 Errol Gulden (SYD) 
80 Zach Merrett (ESS) 
80 Chad Warner (SYD) 
78 Zak Butters (PORT)