THEY SAID IT: “Right now, we’re in the pit.” West Coast coach Adam Simpson after struggling the heaviest loss – 122 factors to Adelaide – in his decade-long tenure.
PLAYER OF THE ROUND: Taylor Walker kicked a career-high 10 objectives to have a good time his 250th AFL match within the Crows’ rout of West Coast. Walker had by no means kicked a double-figure tally in a match at any stage however is now the fourth Adelaide participant to attain the feat.
THE MOMENT: The inspirational Neale Daniher was given a guard of honour by Collingwood and Melbourne gamers in spine-tingling scenes as he walked off the MCG following the pre-game Big Freeze occasion. For the ninth 12 months on the King’s Birthday vacation, well-known Australians slid down the slide right into a pool of ice to boost cash for MND analysis. Daniher’s voice might need left him, however the former Demons coach’s spirit stays.
TALKING POINT: Yet once more, the warmth can be firmly on Carlton after the Blues misplaced their eighth recreation in 9, with their sole victory in that point coming in opposition to lowly West Coast. Michael Voss has been assured his place as coach however the Carlton devoted have gotten severely stressed.
STATS THAT MATTER: Brisbane’s horror report on the MCG continued as they slumped to a thirteenth loss from their previous 14 begins on the grand ultimate venue after they have been upset by the younger, rebuilding Hawthorn. The Lions’ solely win on the MCG previously 9 years got here in final 12 months’s semi-final with a surprising conquer Melbourne. Meanwhile, Port Adelaide prolonged their club-record profitable streak to 10 video games by beating the Western Bulldogs.
TRIBUNAL WATCH: Hawthorn captain James Sicily and Richmond ahead Rhyan Mansell face a number of weeks on the sidelines after being despatched on to the AFL tribunal for tough conduct. St Kilda’s Dan Butler may even head to the tribunal after electing to problem a one-game cost of tough conduct in opposition to Sydney defender Nick Blakey. Marcus Bontempelli had no case to reply for his excessive bump on Dan Houston.
INJURIES: L Jones (Port, jaw), H McLuggage (Lions, concussion), T Nankervis (Rich, quad), J Aish (Frem, head).
WHAT’S NEXT: Red-hot Port Adelaide host reigning premiers Geelong in a tantalising begin to spherical 14. The Lions can be decided to bounce again from a shock loss after they face Sydney on the Gabba on Friday night time. Carlton’s Sunday conflict with Gold Coast on the MCG can be excessive stakes, with one other defeat sure to heap extra strain on the beleaguered Blues.
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