Bailey Smith handballs during Geelong's clash against Fremantle in round one, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

BAILEY Smith and Dan Houston were voted best on ground in their club debuts, while five players picked up a perfect 10 votes in round one in the Sharp EIT Solutions AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award.

Collingwood recruit Houston grabbed nine votes against his former club, Port Adelaide, on Saturday night, while Smith picked up a perfect 10 in Geelong's thumping win over Fremantle.

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Western Bulldogs midfielder Ed Richards, Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson, Greater Western Sydney captain Toby Greene and Gold Coast veteran Jarrod Witts also got a full 10 votes from the coaches.

Essendon's Jye Caldwell picked up nine votes in his side's loss to Hawthorn, with Hawk Dylan Moore also picking up nine, while Richmond pair Tony Nankervis and Jack Ross got nine votes each against Carlton.

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Josh Dunkley (nine votes) was best on ground in Brisbane's win over Sydney at the SCG.

Giants young gun Finn Callaghan picked up five votes in his side's nail-biting win over Melbourne to go with his 10 from last week's victory over Collingwood, meaning he has retained top spot ahead of his club's bye this weekend.

Every week, the two senior coaches for each game give votes on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis, meaning 10 votes is the maximum a player can get in each round.

The player with the most votes at the end of the home and away season will be crowned the AFL Coaches' Association Champion Player of the Year.

Richmond v Carlton

9 Toby Nankervis (RICH)
9 Jack Ross (RICH)
4 Jacob Weitering (CARL)
3 Tom De Koning (CARL)
2 Ben Miller (RICH)
2 Tim Taranto (RICH)
1 Nick Vlastuin (RICH)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:07

    Mini-Match: Richmond v Carlton

    Extended highlights of the Tigers and Blues clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 12:06

    Voss post-match, R1: 'I'm not going to sugarcoat it'

    Watch Carlton’s press conference after round one’s match against Richmond

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  • 10:09

    Yze post-match, R1: 'That's why he's a talented kid'

    Watch Richmond’s press conference after round one’s match against Carlton

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  • 02:38

    A star is born at Tigerland: Lalor's dream debut

    All the best moments from No.1 pick Sam Lalor’s remarkable first game at the MCG

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  • 08:08

    Highlights: Richmond v Carlton

    The Tigers and Blues clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 04:15

    Last two mins: Tigers shock Blues in comeback stunner

    The thrilling final moments between Richmond and Carlton in round one

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  • 00:57

    Sealed with a somersault: Seth's showtime finish

    Seth Campbell turns on the jets and completes an epic upset victory for Richmond, capped off with a wild celebration

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  • 00:38

    Man of the Bauer: Richmond raises roof again

    The Tigers continue to make the Blues feel the heat and deliver another big moment through Jacob Bauer

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  • 00:51

    Lalor lifts volume around 'G with huge first goal

    No.1 pick Sam Lalor gets the Tiger Army buzzing after pouncing on a loose footy to bang through his maiden major in the big league

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  • 00:34

    Ross and Nank bank a pair to fire up Tigers

    Jack Ross and Toby Nankervis deliver two team-lifting goals to cap off a stronger term for Richmond

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  • 00:36

    Walsh only needs one step to snap magic

    Sam Walsh shows his class around the goals with a sumptuous finish to pile on more pain for the Tigers

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  • 00:38

    Lynch catches TDK high with big bump

    Tom Lynch makes his presence felt, catching Tom De Koning high in the second quarter

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  • 00:36

    Zac’s hopeful hack belongs in the World Cup

    Zac Williams celebrates in style after somehow managing to sneak through this ridiculous soccer effort

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Hawthorn v Essendon

9 Jye Caldwell (ESS)
9 Dylan Moore (HAW)
6 Karl Amon (HAW)
2 James Sicily (HAW)
2 Connor MacDonald (HAW)
1 Zach Merrett (ESS)
1 Xavier Duursma (ESS)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:12

    Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Essendon

    Extended highlights of the Hawks and Bombers clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 11:18

    Mitchell post-match, R1: 'Not sustainable to keep winning in that style'

    Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round one’s match against Essendon

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  • 10:54

    Scott post-match, R1: 'We controlled big parts of it'

    Watch Essendon’s press conference after round one’s match against Hawthorn

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  • 02:58

    Mosquito fleet bring the heat in electric evening

    Relive the standout goals and moments from Hawthorn’s dynamic small forward trio Dylan Moore, Nick Watson and Jack Ginnivan

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  • 08:12

    Highlights: Hawthorn v Essendon

    The Hawks and Bombers clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 00:37

    Gresham’s crafty footwork leads to sweet goal

    Jade Gresham shows his prowess around the big sticks with a terrific bit of skill to keep the Bombers alive

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  • 00:47

    Wizard’s touch conjures Moore magic

    Nick Watson adds to his stellar evening with a strong mark and kick to Dylan Moore, who bursts into an open goal

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  • 00:29

    Bomber’s night cut short after pinging hammy

    Essendon is dealt another injury blow as Kyle Langford heads to the bench after clutching his hamstring

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  • 00:47

    Ridley ruled out with concussion after Hawk’s hard hit

    Essendon suffers a worrying injury blow with Jordan Ridley subbed out of the contest at half-time after copping some heavy contact from Jack Scrimshaw

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  • 00:33

    Skipper’s ripper: Merrett mesmerises from boundary

    Bombers captain Zach Merrett delivers a moment of brilliance, threading a stunning goal from a tight angle to fire up his side

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  • 00:51

    Scrimshaw’s night turns red in sickening friendly fire

    Jack Scrimshaw is left bloodied after a brutal head clash with teammate Josh Battle, forcing him to be subbed out of the contest

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  • 00:46

    The one that got away: D’Ambrosio delivers gold

    Massimo D’Ambrosio haunts his former club with a relentless effort, capped off with a superb goal

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  • 00:28

    Kako’s cracking first goal lights up ‘G

    Exciting Dons debutant Isaac Kako lands the opening major of the game with a dazzling effort off the deck

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Geelong v Fremantle

10 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
4 Jack Henry (GEEL)
4 Max Holmes (GEEL)
4 Sam De Koning (GEEL)
3 Caleb Serong (FRE)
3 Shannon Neale (GEEL)
1 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
1 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:47

    Magic Miers goes early with GOTY contender

    Gryan Miers delivers an insane finish from the boundary to snare the opening goal of the match

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  • 00:42

    Flying Dempsey snags one out of the air

    Ollie Dempsey shows plenty of creativity as Geelong extends its early lead

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  • 00:42

    Dockers find response with tidy Treacy finish

    Josh Treacy kicks a much-needed goal for Fremantle with a terrific snap

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  • 00:42

    Danger loving life up forward as Cats run riot

    Patrick Dangerfield kicks a vintage goal as Fremantle continues to have no answer for Geelong

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  • 00:42

    Frederick fires one through for perfect start to second half

    Michael Frederick gets on the end of a brilliant centre clearance to slot through an important major

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  • 01:27

    Reid-mania rocks stadium in miracle four-goal blitz

    Fremantle debutant Murphy Reid stuns GMHBA Stadium with a jaw-dropping 10-minute burst, slotting four consecutive goals to announce himself in style

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  • 00:30

    Superstar Smith tops off dominant debut with late major

    Bailey Smith finishes a brilliant first game for Geelong with a well-deserved goal next to his name

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  • 00:51

    SDK seals stellar day with slick strike

    Sam De Koning puts the exclamation mark on a standout game in the ruck with one smooth finish

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  • 08:15

    Highlights: Geelong v Fremantle

    The Cats and Dockers clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 08:18

    Longmuir post-match, R1: 'We weren't tough enough'

    Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round one’s match against Geelong

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  • 12:25

    Scott post-match, R1: 'I've tried to temper expectations'

    Watch Geelong’s press conference after round one’s match against Fremantle

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  • 01:58

    Scintillating Smith stands out in Cats debut

    Bailey Smith shows why he was one of the biggest off-season moves with a superb performance in new colours

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  • 20:13

    Mini-Match: Geelong v Fremantle

    Extended highlights of the Cats and Dockers clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Sydney v Brisbane

9 Josh Dunkley (BL)
8 Zac Bailey (BL)
4 James Jordon (SYD)
4 Darcy Wilmot (BL)
3 Jarrod Berry (BL)
2 Dayne Zorko (BL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:15

    Mini-Match: Sydney v Brisbane

    Extended highlights of the Swans and Lions clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 10:39

    Cox post-match, R1: 'When we play our best footy, we're as good as any team'

    Watch Sydney’s press conference after round one’s match against Brisbane

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  • 05:44

    Fagan post-match, R1: 'It was one of our great wins'

    Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round one’s match against Sydney

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  • 08:18

    Highlights: Sydney v Brisbane

    The Swans and Lions clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    AFL
  • 00:38

    Starcevich dazed again in worrying signs for star

    Brandon Starcevich comes from the field after sustaining a concussion in this incident

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  • 04:06

    Last two mins: Lions hold off fast-finishing Swans in GF rematch

    The thrilling final moments between Sydney and Brisbane in round one

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  • 00:41

    Crafty Hanily bursts onto the scene with maiden ripper

    Tom Hanily collects at pace and nails his first career goal with a fine snap

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  • 00:38

    Electric Zac has the knack with boundary beauty

    Zac Bailey threads his third major with a superb dribbler from the pocket

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  • 00:38

    Dazzling Chad wows SCG in scintillating burst

    Chad Warner dashes out of the centre and drills a trademark running beauty

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  • 00:42

    Lion's backheel fortune before Bailey's bursting brilliance

    Callum Ah Chee earns a fortunate major before Zac Bailey makes the most of a Nick Blakey blunder

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  • 00:36

    Gun Lion injured in huge early concerns

    Kai Lohmann is subbed out of the game with an ankle concern after this incident

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  • 00:42

    Campbell's fantastic flash the perfect Swans start

    Braeden Campbell crumbs the spillage at pace and snaps an impressive opener

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Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne

10 Ed Richards (WB)
8 Bailey Dale (WB)
3 Tristan Xerri (NMFC)
3 Aaron Naughton (WB)
3 Nick Larkey (NMFC)
3 Tom Liberatore (WB)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:42

    Richards bullet has bite as gun opens the night

    Ed Richards drills a beautiful finish from the paint to get his side's season underway

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  • 00:32

    Debut Dog Davidson delivers career first

    Sam Davidson drills his maiden major in the big time and his teammates swarm him

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  • 00:43

    Superb Simpkin gets clever with bouncing beauty

    Jy Simpkin snaps through a smart finish to bring his side back into the contest

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  • 00:45

    Vandermeer scores and roars as contest heats up

    Laitham Vandermeer threads a smart crumbing finish to pump up his side

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  • 00:50

    Darting Dale cruises a cracker as Dogs hold lead

    Bailey Dale receives the footy at pace and finishes in style to extend his side's lead

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  • 00:47

    Double delight as young and new Dogs excite

    Joel Freijah nails a beauty from the restart before Matt Kennedy's super soccer sets up Lachie McNeil's first

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  • 00:51

    'Mercurial' Curtis wows all with magic soccer

    Paul Curtis keeps the ball alive and boots through an incredibly clever finish on the goal line

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  • 00:42

    Roo, Dog collide in sickening collision

    Luke Cleary is helped from the field on a stretcher after this brutal incident involving Jackson Archer in the final term

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  • 08:13

    Highlights: Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne

    The Bulldogs and Kangaroos clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    AFL
  • 11:24

    Clarkson post-match, R1: 'Disappointed that we gave them a little bit of a leg up'

    Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round one’s match against Western Bulldogs

    AFL
  • 10:36

    Beveridge post-match, R1: 'It was encouraging to come away with the win'

    Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round one’s match against North Melbourne

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  • 20:09

    Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne

    Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Kangaroos clash in round one

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Collingwood v Port Adelaide

9 Dan Houston (COLL)
7 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)
5 Daniel McStay (COLL)
5 Nick Daicos (COLL)
2 Connor Rozee (PORT)
1 Patrick Lipinski (COLL)
1 Tim Membrey (COLL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:42

    Recruit makes powerful statement in opening minute

    Port Adelaide recruit Jack Lukosius gets his side on the board early with this quickfire snap

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  • 01:06

    Membrey runs manic in three-goal first term

    Tim Membrey makes the most of his first home game for Collingwood with three impressive majors

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  • 00:59

    'Goal of the night for the Pies': Sidey sinks team major

    Steele Sidebottom snaps an electrifying goal after a relentless pursuit from Collingwood

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  • 00:48

    Maynard's minute of mayhem

    Brayden Maynard scores two unlikely but brilliant majors in a minute, bringing the home faithful to their feet

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  • 00:33

    Daicos lights up 'G with trademark flair

    Nick Daicos blitzes through the defence as he snaps a brilliant goal in his usual style

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  • 00:51

    Bobby's smooth moves gift two of the simplest goals

    Bobby Hill's goosestep skills grant himself and teammate Tim Membrey a couple of late majors in the Pies' party

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  • 01:15

    Houston hits hard as Port powerless against ex-star

    Former Power star Dan Houston punishes his old club with a dominant display in his first home game for the Magpies

    AFL
  • 08:08

    Highlights: Collingwood v Port Adelaide

    The Magpies and Power clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    AFL
  • 05:03

    Hinkley post-match, R1: 'We were miles off the pace'

    Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round one’s match against Collingwood

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  • 06:55

    McRae post-match, R1: 'We took a step forward tonight'

    Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round one’s match against Port Adelaide

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  • 20:11

    Mini-Match: Collingwood v Port Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Magpies and Power clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Adelaide v St Kilda

10 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
8 Jake Soligo (ADEL)
4 Joshua Rachele (ADEL)
3 Izak Rankine (ADEL)
3 Reilly O'Brien (ADEL)
1 Darcy Wilson (STK)
1 Josh Worrell (ADEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:08

    Mini-Match: Adelaide v St Kilda

    Extended highlights of the Crows and Saints clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 09:30

    Nicks post-match, R1: 'It's a great start'

    Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round one’s match against St Kilda

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  • 09:16

    Lyon post-match, R1: 'We also want to be better than that'

    Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round one’s match against Adelaide

    AFL
  • 08:12

    Highlights: Adelaide v St Kilda

    The Crows and Saints clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    AFL
  • 00:43

    Jack goes whack from distance for cool consolation

    Jack Higgins wheels around after taking the mark and sends home a beauty from outside 50

    AFL
  • 00:46

    Dawson does it all in this wild 65m goal

    Crows captain Jordan Dawson follows up his own clearance with a sensational strike from distance

    AFL
  • 00:39

    New Crows on the block start to rock

    Adelaide recruits James Peatling and Alex Neal-Bullen join the party with a pair of cracking goals in the third term

    AFL
  • 00:37

    Wood you look at that: Saint sinks bomb

    Mason Wood scores a beauty from beyond 50 after his hopeful effort manages to slip through the hands of Darcy Wilson

    AFL
  • 00:43

    Rachele lighting up your telly with ridiculous finish

    Josh Rachele shows how dangerous he is around the big sticks with a dazzling spin and strike

    AFL
  • 00:47

    Captain fires up the troops with trusty left

    A pumped-up Jordan Dawson adds to his side's super start with a classy snap

    AFL
  • 00:38

    Cumming through: New Crow opens his account

    Adelaide gets off to a flying start as recruit Isaac Cumming earns his first major for the club

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Melbourne v Greater Western Sydney

10 Toby Greene (GWS)
6 Tom Green (GWS)
6 Christian Petracca (MELB)
5 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
2 Max Gawn (MELB)
1 Jake Lever (MELB)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:42

    Mini-Match: Melbourne v GWS

    Extended highlights of the Demons and Giants clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 06:02

    Goodwin post-match, R1: 'We feel like we're on the right path'

    Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round one’s match against GWS

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  • 07:36

    Kingsley post-match, R1: 'Lachie fought all day and got rewarded'

    Watch GWS’s press conference after round one’s match against Melbourne

    AFL
  • 08:12

    Highlights: Melbourne v GWS

    The Demons and Giants clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    AFL
  • 03:56

    Last two mins: Late Keeffe goal sees Giants past Dees

    The thrilling final moments between Melbourne and GWS in round one

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  • 01:00

    Timely double strike by Coniglio reduces gap

    Stephen Coniglio ensures the Giants stay within touching distance heading into the last quarter

    AFL
  • 00:38

    Johnson joins the first-gamer party

    Mature-age recruit Aidan Johnson hits the scoreboard, curling home a ripper from the pocket

    AFL
  • 00:34

    All clear given after kicker Bowey signals touched

    A subdued celebration from Jake Bowey is ignored as his snap around the corner is allowed

    AFL
  • 00:24

    Desperate Giants gun dives for footy, cleans up Demon

    Harrison Petty was awarded a free kick after Sam Taylor made contact below the knees

    AFL
  • 00:29

    Sharp piece of work leads to first for club

    Harry Sharp soccers through a major to remember after pouncing on the loose ball in the square

    AFL
  • 00:38

    Welcome back, Trac: Superstar swarmed

    Christian Petracca makes a statement with a running banana on return after a long time out with injury

    AFL
  • 00:33

    Henderson sparks more Dees delight

    Jack Henderson dribbles through his first in the big time after working the angle under pressure

    AFL
  • 00:42

    New Demon takes just 15 seconds to kick his first AFL goal

    Debutant Matthew Jefferson opens his account in a matter of seconds after fast work from the Dees out of the centre

    AFL

West Coast v Gold Coast

10 Jarrod Witts (GCFC)
8 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
5 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
4 Touk Miller (GCFC)
2 Ben King (GCFC)
1 Bailey Humphrey (GCFC)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:04

    Mini-Match: West Coast v Gold Coast

    Extended highlights of the Eagles and Suns clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    AFL
  • 06:25

    McQualter post-match, R1: 'Today was a really difficult day'

    Watch West Coast’s press conference after round one’s match against Gold Coast

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  • 07:28

    Hardwick post-match, R1: 'He was a superstar today'

    Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round one’s match against West Coast

    AFL
  • 02:44

    Sting of the King: Ben hits Eagles for six

    Ben King starts his season off in stunning fashion with a career-best six-goal haul on the road

    AFL
  • 08:09

    Highlights: West Coast v Gold Coast

    The Eagles and Suns clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    AFL
  • 00:50

    Suns’ stalwart subbed out

    Charlie Ballard has been subbed out following this innocuous incident late in the second term

    AFL
  • 00:48

    Insane Long finish keeps Suns rolling

    Ben Long nails this insane goal from inside the boundary line during the third term

    AFL
  • 00:59

    King flies high in epic Mark of the Year contender

    Ben King takes this sensational high-flying grab which is an early contender for Mark of the Year

    AFL
  • 00:48

    Relentless Miller gets quick reply

    Touk Miller nails this ripping running goal after a great second effort play

    AFL
  • 00:45

    Electric Harley goes big

    Harley Reid shows his class with this exceptional finish from long range

    AFL
  • 00:48

    Read all about it: Big Sun claims another one

    Ethan Read snaps through his second goal to continue his side’s momentum

    AFL
  • 00:47

    Rioli’s long-range roost his first as a Sun

    Daniel Rioli loads up from beyond the arc to put through his first major in his new colours

    AFL
  • 00:43

    Insane Waterman bomb gets Eagles rolling

    Jake Waterman opens his 2025 account in style with this brilliant long-range effort in the opening term

    AFL

LEADERBOARD

15 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
13 Karl Amon (HAW)
11 Toby Greene (GWS)
10 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
10 Will Day (HAW)
10 Ed Richards (WB)
10 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
10 Jarrod Witts (GCFC)
9 Jye Caldwell (ESS)
9 Josh Dunkley (BL)
9 Dan Houston (COLL)
9 Dylan Moore (HAW)
9 Toby Nankervis (RICH)
9 Jack Ross (RICH)
8 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
8 Zac Bailey (BL)
8 Bailey Dale (WB)
8 James Sicily (HAW)
8 Jake Soligo (ADEL)
8 Sam Taylor (GWS)