Tim Taranto after Richmond's loss to Melbourne in R6, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

NICK DAICOS has moved to a commanding 12-point lead in the AFL Coaches Association's champion player award after his magnificent performance on Anzac Day against Essendon.

Daicos picked up the maximum 10 votes for the second week in a row after he claimed the Anzac Day medal on Tuesday, with Steele Sidebottom, Jordan De Goey and Darcy Moore also in the votes for the Pies.

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Kyle Langford and Mason Redman (both one vote) were the only Bombers to poll.

Daicos is now 12 points clear of Western Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli and Geelong's Jeremy Cameron.

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Nick Daicos transforms to frightening level in first Anzac Day Medal

The freakish talent of Nick Daicos continues to rise as the young star produces a scary-good outing to be named the Anzac Day medallist

In Monday night's game, Richmond's Tim Taranto polled nine votes despite his side's loss to Melbourne. Taranto was one of eight players to poll, with Jack Viney (six votes) the leader for Melbourne.

Bontempelli moved to equal second after he took home 10 votes for his 31 disposals, 10 tackles, eight clearances and two goals in the Bulldogs' 49-point win over Fremantle at Optus Stadium.

Six players took home perfect votes in round six; Patrick Dangerfield was awarded 10 in Geelong's thrashing of Sydney, while Connor Rozee, Charlie Cameron and Jack Sinclair were also awarded perfect 10s.

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The 10: Round six's best moments

Watch the best highlights from the Anzac Appeal Round

Fremantle v Western Bulldogs

10 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
7 Adam Treloar (WB)
6 Bailey Williams (WB)
5 Jack Macrae (WB)
1 Liam Jones (WB)
1 Aaron Naughton (WB)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:32

    Sparks fly before first bounce in Lobb return

    Rory Lobb is given an immediate welcome against his former Fremantle teammates

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  • 00:50

    Scott rewarded following brilliant Bulldogs pressure

    Anthony Scott gets on the scoreboard after a brilliant chase-down tackle

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  • 00:42

    Fremantle fires back with superb Jackson snap

    Luke Jackson shows his full range of skills with a clever finish from the contest

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  • 00:54

    Williams' candy-selling special keeps Dogs barking

    Bailey Williams gets on the scoreboard after a terrific individual effort

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  • 00:48

    Lobb hits back with goal after hostile reception

    Ex-Docker Rory Lobb gets one up on his former side with this important major in the second term

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  • 00:46

    Scintillating end-to-end footy finishes with Frederick class

    Michael Frederick keeps Fremantle within touching distance with a terrific running snap

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  • 00:47

    Bont speccy and goal puts icing on cake

    Marcus Bontempelli takes a fantastic mark as the Bulldogs extend their lead late

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  • 01:41

    Bontempelli leads from the front in mesmerising performance

    Marcus Bontempelli fires on all cylinders to lead the Bulldogs to a commanding win

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  • 08:24

    Highlights: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs

    The Dockers and Bulldogs clash in round six

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  • 09:12

    Full post-match, R6: Dockers

    Watch Fremantle's press conference after round six's match against Western Bulldogs

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  • 12:20

    Full post-match, R6: Bulldogs

    Watch Western Bulldogs's press conference after round six's match against Fremantle

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  • 14:44

    Mini-Match: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs

    Extended highlights of the Dockers and Bulldogs clash in round six

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Port Adelaide v West Coast

10 Connor Rozee (PORT)
7 Jeremy Finlayson (PORT)
7 Bailey J Williams (WCE)
2 Zak Butters (PORT)
2 Willem Drew (PORT)
1 Tim Kelly (WCE)
1 Dan Houston (PORT)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:41

    Rozee switches on Power with classy finish

    Connor Rozee kicks a brilliant goal on the run from 50m early in the first quarter

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  • 00:46

    Luckless Eagle goes down again early

    West Coast's Luke Shuey is helped off by medical staff from this tackle

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  • 00:47

    Sweet Lord: Power debutant kicks first AFL goal

    Port Adelaide's Ollie Lord lands his maiden career major with this beauty

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  • 00:50

    Marshall subbed out with head knock concern

    Port Adelaide forward Todd Marshall exits the game after this incident in the second quarter

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  • 00:33

    Is Port skipper in trouble for this bump?

    West Coast's Jai Culley comes from the field after Tom Jonas bump

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  • 00:28

    Remarkable Rioli bends one against former side

    West Coast's Junior Rioli slots a ripper close to the boundary

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  • 00:38

    Darling wins race as Sherrin has a rest

    West Coast forward Jack Darling kicks an unusual goal as the footy stops during live play

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  • 08:39

    Full post-match, R6: Eagles

    Watch West Coast's press conference after round six's match against Port Adelaide

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  • 09:30

    Full post-match, R6: Power

    Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after round six's match against West Coast

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  • 08:09

    Highlights: Port Adelaide v West Coast

    The Power and Eagles clash in round six

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  • 13:12

    Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v West Coast

    Extended highlights of the Power and Eagles clash in round six

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Greater Western Sydney v Brisbane

10 Charlie Cameron (BL)
7 Josh Kelly (GWS)
4 Jack Payne (BL)
3 Daniel Rich (BL)
2 Stephen Coniglio (GWS)
2 Nick Haynes (GWS)
1 Brandon Starcevich (BL)
1 Brent Daniels (GWS)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:25

    Cadman makes early impact with Giants' first

    No.1 pick Aaron Cadman nails this kick to give his side its first major of the afternoon

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  • 00:51

    Brilliant Ashcroft shows class beyond his years

    Will Ashcroft continues to impress with this superb running finish during the opening term

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  • 01:12

    Jaw-dropping Charlie produces insane mid-air goal

    Charlie Cameron shows off his innate ability in front of goal with this outrageous mid-air kick which sneaks through

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  • 00:41

    O'Halloran's tumbler keeps Giants rolling

    Xavier O'Halloran puts through this tumbling goal to bring his side to within a kick

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  • 00:30

    Insane Greene delivers from the boundary

    Toby Greene leads by example with this incredible finish during the third term

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  • 00:25

    Taylor limps off with hamstring injury

    Sam Taylor gets subbed off during the third term after suffering a hamstring injury following this incident

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  • 00:42

    Unreal Daniels snap gets Giants up and about

    Brent Daniels slots through this superb running goal to keep his side within striking range

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  • 00:28

    Is Ward in trouble for this sling tackle?

    Callan Ward may attract some attention from the MRO following this sling tackle on Lachie Neale late in the third term

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  • 03:51

    Lights-out Charlie sinks seven in Lions' road win

    Charlie Cameron ignites his side with an incredible seven goals in a match-winning performance against the Giants

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  • 08:26

    Highlights: GWS v Brisbane

    The Giants and Lions clash in round six

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  • 10:45

    Full post-match, R6: Giants

    Watch GWS's press conference after round six's match against Brisbane

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  • 10:21

    Full post-match, R6: Lions

    Watch Brisbane's press conference after round six's match against GWS

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  • 14:44

    Mini-Match: GWS v Brisbane

    Extended highlights of the Giants and Lions clash in round six

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Geelong v Sydney

10 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
7 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
6 Mark Blicavs (GEEL)
5 Tom Hawkins (GEEL)
1 Cameron Guthrie (GEEL)
1 Tom Stewart (GEEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 01:03

    Simpson gives Cats perfect start in injury return

    Sam Simpson gets on the board instantly in his first match back in over 600 days

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  • 00:47

    Blicavs brilliance gets Cats another

    Mark Blicavs shows his full set of skills with a brilliant snap from distance

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  • 00:34

    Close keeps clinical Cats rolling

    Brad Close gets on the board after terrific Geelong ball movement

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  • 00:45

    Hulking Hawkins adds to Geelong dominance

    Tom Hawkins shows his strength with a remarkable goal in the second term

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  • 00:32

    Heeney hits it sweetly with classy finish

    Isaac Heeney gets the Swans a vital goal with this clever finish on the run

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  • 00:37

    Duncan flattens Fox in heavy contest

    Mitch Duncan will face a nervous wait after this incident against Sydney

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  • 08:25

    Highlights: Geelong v Sydney

    The Cats and Swans clash in round six

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  • 09:30

    Full post-match, R6: Cats

    Watch Geelong's press conference after round six's match against Sydney

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  • 03:38

    Full post-match, R6: Swans

    Watch Sydney's press conference after round six's match against Geelong

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  • 14:44

    Mini-Match: Geelong v Sydney

    Extended highlights of the Cats and Swans clash in round six

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Hawthorn v Adelaide

7 Taylor Walker (ADEL)
6 Rory Laird (ADEL)
5 Rory Sloane (ADEL)
5 Conor Nash (HAW)
3 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
2 James Sicily (HAW)
2 Sam Frost (HAW)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 01:03

    Blistering team goal might be Hawks' best for year

    Hawthorn executes a stunning move with pace and brilliantly works the footy all the way to Fergus Greene in the square

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  • 00:50

    Rankine doesn't let Hardwick escape before skipper's ripper

    Izak Rankine's superb tackle earns a free kick for the Crows and Jordan Dawson takes full advantage

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  • 00:52

    The Fog bounces off with ease and feeds silky Sholl

    Darcy Fogarty brushes off a Hawk with strength and hands it off to Lachlan Sholl for the finish

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  • 00:52

    Brockman bursts clear and celebrates strolling in

    Tyler Brockman turns on the jets and streams forward for an important goal

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  • 00:45

    Nash cashes in crafty snap as Hawks close gap

    Conor Nash adds to his impressive outing with a crucial major for Hawthorn

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  • 01:01

    Rankine and Fogarty claw Crows home with clutch late goals

    Izak Rankine and Darcy Fogarty inch the Crows over the line in a thriller, following these two stunning finishes

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  • 03:30

    Last two mins: Crows come up clutch to edge brave Hawks

    Enjoy the thrilling final moments between Adelaide and Hawthorn in Launceston

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  • 08:26

    Highlights: Hawthorn v Adelaide

    The Hawks and Crows clash in round six

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  • 07:41

    Full post-match, R6: Crows

    Watch Adelaide's press conference after round six's match against Hawthorn

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  • 09:42

    Full post-match, R6: Hawks

    Watch Hawthorn's press conference after round six's match against Adelaide

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  • 14:18

    Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Hawks and Crows clash in round six

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Carlton v St Kilda

10 Jack Sinclair (STK)
7 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
6 Adam Cerra (CARL)
3 Bradley Hill (STK)
2 Dan Butler (STK)
1 Rowan Marshall (STK)
1 Sebastian Ross (STK)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:25

    Clark delivers opening beauty

    The Saints strike first as Hunter Clark mops up the footy and secures this goal

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  • 00:36

    Silvagni snaps gorgeous gem

    Jack Silvagni makes a quick response to level the scores with this superb Carlton major

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  • 00:33

    Mighty Butler offers silver service with two in short time

    Dan Butler steals the spotlight collecting a pair of marvelous goals for the Saints

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  • 00:34

    Splendid Durdin strikes gloriously

    Carlton regains the lead with this Corey Durdin snap

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  • 00:36

    Gresham converts intercept into magic

    The Saints are red hot to start the third term as Jade Gresham pickpockets the footy and collects this major

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  • 00:30

    Owens slots astonishing 50m sparkler

    Mitch Owens fires the footy through the big sticks from beyond the arc to bolster the Saints' lead

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  • 08:48

    Highlights: Carlton v St Kilda

    The Blues and Saints clash in round six

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  • 08:30

    Full post-match, R6: Saints

    Watch St Kilda's press conference after round six's match against Carlton

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  • 09:33

    Full post-match, R6: Blues

    Watch Carlton's press conference after round six's match against St Kilda

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  • 13:23

    Mini-Match: Carlton v St Kilda

    Extended highlights of the Blues and Saints clash in round six

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Gold Coast v North Melbourne

9 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
7 Ben King (GCFC)
7 Lachie Weller (GCFC)
3 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
2 Ben Ainsworth (GCFC)
2 Darcy MacPherson (GCFC)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:39

    Chol goals as Suns sink opener

    Mabior Chol's crafty snap sees Gold Coast earn the first major of the game

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  • 00:46

    Witts splits the sticks in welcome major on return

    Gold Coast ruckman Jarrod Witts marks his comeback from injury with a clever goal

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  • 00:42

    Curtis cooks Sun inside out and feeds Larkey

    Paul Curtis does brilliantly to shake off Charlie Ballard and selflessly sets up Nick Larkey

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  • 01:14

    Horror blow for Suns with captain Miller helped off

    Gold Coast is dealt a terrible injury concern with skipper Touk Miller appearing to hurt his leg in this contest

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  • 00:51

    Humphrey making quite the impression after substitution

    Gold Coast young gun Bailey Humphrey adds to the Suns' party with these great plays

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  • 00:42

    King's fifth is the pick of the lot

    Ben King brings up goal number five in style with this ripping finish on the run

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  • 08:03

    Highlights: Gold Coast v North Melbourne

    The Suns and Kangaroos clash in round six

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  • 01:27

    Is this high five the return of the King?

    Ben King may be back to his best after a dominant performance that included a series of clunks to go alongside his five goals

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  • 09:02

    Full post-match, R6: Suns

    Watch Gold Coast's press conference after round six's match against North Melbourne

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  • 09:19

    Full post-match, R6: Kangaroos

    Watch North Melbourne's press conference after round six's match against Gold Coast

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  • 14:02

    Mini-Match: Gold Coast v North Melbourne

    Extended highlights of the Suns and Kangaroos clash in round six

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Melbourne v Richmond

9 Tim Taranto (RICH)
6 Jack Viney (MELB)
4 Michael Hibberd (MELB)
3 Jack Riewoldt (RICH)
3 Max Gawn (MELB)
2 Clayton Oliver (MELB)
2 Jayden Short (RICH)
1 Christian Petracca (MELB)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:30

    Cumberland craft conjures a goal for Richmond

    Noah Cumberland shows his forward prowess to earn the Tigers their first for the game

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  • 01:13

    Dees' confusion after unusual 50m penalty

    Jake Lever is penalised for encroaching the protected area following this action on the mark

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  • 00:43

    You simply can't stop Pickett in full flight

    Kysaiah Pickett uses his pace and power to produce this electrifying goal

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  • 00:33

    Tensions boil over after tough May contact

    Steven May draws an angry reaction from a host of Tigers after this action on Daniel Rioli

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  • 00:33

    Samson's snap turned to absolute perfection

    Richmond continues its impressive start to the game with this superb bender from Samson Ryan

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  • 00:45

    Class of Chandler shines as Melbourne mounts comeback

    Kade Chandler helps the Dees narrow the margin with these two stellar efforts in short time

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  • 01:14

    Van Rooyen raises roof with speccy and double

    Melbourne young gun Jacob van Rooyen rocks the 'G with two consecutive marks and goals

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  • 00:55

    Gawn gets his return goal and signals stumps

    Skipper Max Gawn marks his comeback with a major as the Demons put the result beyond doubt

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  • 08:08

    Highlights: Melbourne v Richmond

    The Demons and Tigers clash in round six

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  • 07:04

    Full post-match, R6: Demons

    Watch Melbourne's press conference after round six's match against Richmond

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  • 06:45

    Full post-match, R6: Tigers

    Watch Richmond's press conference after round six's match against Melbourne

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  • 14:16

    Mini-Match: Melbourne v Richmond

    Extended highlights of the Demons and Tigers clash in round six

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Collingwood v Essendon

10 Nick Daicos (COLL)
7 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)
6 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
5 Darcy Moore (COLL)
1 Mason Redman (ESS)
1 Kyle Langford (ESS)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 02:39

    Silence as the Last Post echoes around the 'G

    Lest We Forget

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  • 00:56

    Draper drifts forward and finds fiery opener

    Essendon ruckman Sam Draper earns the first goal on Anzac Day after making his presence felt forward

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  • 01:23

    Sparks fly at quarter-time after De Goey's gem

    Tempers flare at the 'G after Jordan De Goey delivers a ripper on the siren

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  • 00:46

    Ginnivan loves the occasion with classic crumb

    Jack Ginnivan reads the play to perfection and snaps through this dazzler for the Pies

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  • 00:52

    Langford gets last laugh against opposition fan's antics

    Kyle Langford signals to the Collingwood faithful after nailing this terrific snap

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  • 00:45

    Tensions rise after Caldwell contact downs Daicos

    Jye Caldwell may find himself under MRO scrutiny after this action on Nick Daicos

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  • 00:42

    Davey jnr just knows where the sticks are

    Essendon's momentum run continues as Alwyn Davey jnr manages to land this superb kick

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  • 00:46

    Daicos dips into beast mode for two massive Anzac Day goals

    Young star Nick Daicos rocks the MCG after flashing through for a pair of huge majors

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  • 02:34

    Nick Daicos transforms to frightening level in first Anzac Day Medal

    The freakish talent of Nick Daicos continues to rise as the young star produces a scary-good outing to be named the Anzac Day medallist

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  • 08:34

    Highlights: Collingwood v Essendon

    The Magpies and Bombers clash in round six

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  • 10:27

    Full post-match, R6: Magpies

    Watch Collingwood's press conference after round six's match against Essendon

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  • 11:53

    Full post-match, R6: Bombers

    Watch Essendon's press conference after round six's match against Collingwood

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  • 14:53

    Mini-Match: Collingwood v Essendon

    Extended highlights of the Magpies and Bombers clash in round six

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LEADERBOARD

45 Nick Daicos (COLL)
33 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
33 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
28 Jack Sinclair (STK)
26 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
24 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
24 Chad Warner (SYD)
24 Callum Wilkie (STK)
23 Tim Kelly (WCE)
23 Christian Petracca (MELB)
22 Clayton Oliver (MELB)
21 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)
21 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
20 Charlie Cameron (BL)
20 Zach Merrett (ESS)
20 Caleb Serong (FRE)
19 Toby Greene (GWS)
19 Rory Laird (ADEL)
19 Darcy Parish (ESS)
18 Charlie Curnow (CARL)
18 Mason Redman (ESS)