Blues snatch fifth spot from Saints with comeback win
Carlton have kicked the last six goals of the game to beat St Kilda by 19 points and take fifth spot from them with a seventh straight AFL win.
Carlton have kicked the last six goals of the game to beat St Kilda by 19 points and take fifth spot from them with a seventh straight AFL win.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says there is still much to gain from the season, despite his club falling to their 18th loss in row.
Brisbane's defence has held firm in the dying moments to secure a thrilling three-point win over Fremantle at Perth's Optus Stadium.
St Kilda had Carlton on the ropes at halftime after landing some big blows, but they could not capitalise and only kicked one goal in the second half.
Fremantle's finals hopes are officially over after they suffered a three-point loss to Brisbane in Perth.
Brisbane's three-point win over Fremantle has put them within percentage of second spot, but locking in a top-four berth remains their aim.
Nick Daicos will miss up to six weeks with a knee fracture but hopes to return in time to help AFL ladder leaders Collingwood in their premiership pursuit.
A blockbuster Essendon-Collingwood clash will open the final round of the AFL season, which ends with a Carlton-GWS battle that could decide top-eight spots.
Unlucky utility Wil Powell is set for another stint on the sidelines with a serious ankle injury and will miss the rest of Gold Coast's AFL finals push.
Sydney have kept GWS at bay to seal an 11-point victory and stay in touch with the AFL top eight in an enthralling clash at Giants Stadium.
Ollie Henry has kicked a career-best four goals to help lift Geelong to a 12-point win over Port Adelaide in an entertaining contest at GMHBA Stadium.
Hawthorn have had their best win of the season, while the ladder-leading Magpies have a couple of big injuries and much to ponder after two-straight losses.
Touk Miller will serve a one-game suspension for conduct unbecoming after Brisbane rival Dayne Zorko accused the Gold Coast captain of grabbing his groin.
Jesse Hogan and Tom Green are back for GWS, Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas will return and Richmond have rested Dustin Martin for round 21 of the AFL season.
Richmond star Dustin Martin is a big loss for their Friday night game against the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium, a barren venue lately for the Tigers.
The AFL has fined Port Adelaide $100,000 over the decision not to put Aliir Aliir through a concussion test after his head clash with teammate Lachie Jones.
Off-contract Gold Coast midfielder Sam Flanders has racked up three consecutive 30-plus disposal games since interim coach Steven King took charge.
Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko has thanked the AFL for their cooperation after Touk Miller was stung with a belated one-game ban for a tackle on the Lions star.
Ruckman Scott Lycett is to undergo knee surgery while Charlie Dixon and Kane Farrell will also miss Port Adelaide's AFL clash with Geelong.
Alastair Clarkson returns to the hot seat on Sunday when he coaches his 400th AFL game, leading North Melbourne into battle with Melbourne.
The Q Clash and Showdown results bear out Adam Kingsley's warning that form means nothing ahead of rivalry matches, as GWS prepare to play Sydney.
West Coast will be out to post their first away win of the AFL season when they take on Essendon at Marvel Stadium.
The Western Bulldogs have obliterated Richmond with their best first quarter in 12 years to set-up a thumping 55-point triumph at Marvel Stadium.
An incident involving Richmond utility Marlion Pickett and a fan at Marvel Stadium will be investigated by the AFL.
Brisbane will be aiming to bounce back from a shock loss to Gold Coast when they tackle Fremantle in Perth.
Hawthorn tagger Finn Maginness has kept Brownlow Medal favourite Nick Daicos to just five disposals as the Hawks stunned Collingwood by 32 points at the MCG.
Gold Coast's Wil Powell has suffered another serious leg injury in a 28-point away loss to Adelaide.
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is lauding the performance of his inexperienced defence in a 28-point home win against Gold Coast.
Gold Coast chief executive Mark Evans has flown to Europe to meet with three-time Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick.
Brisbane defender Jack Payne has been rewarded for a breakout season, securing a new five-year contract to keep him at the Lions until the end of 2029.
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says speculation Clayton Oliver will return this weekend is incorrect, but added their midfield supremo might only be a week away.