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Brisbane surged up the AFL ladder on Saturday, overturning a 22-point first-quarter deficit to defeat West Coast 13.15 (93) to 10.9 (69) and move into third spot. Collingwood beat Carlton by 21 points, Fremantle recorded a strong second-half win over Port Adelaide, and Melbourne climbed into the top four with a 16-point victory over North.
According to ABC News, Brisbane’s win was their sixth straight, with Lachie Neale and Will Ashcroft each collecting 32 disposals, Josh Dunkley 28, and Kai Lohmann kicking four goals. The Lions dominated possession and territory after the opening term and outscored West Coast 6.2 to 2.3 in the third quarter to establish a match-winning lead.
The Magpies extended their edge over Carlton to six consecutive victories, prevailing 14.6 (90) to 10.9 (69) at the MCG. Collingwood claimed a fifth straight win to sit seventh and in a strong position for a wildcard spot. Nick Daicos amassed a game-high 36 possessions and Tim Membrey kicked three important goals. Carlton suffered injuries during the match, with Harry McKay ruled out after a knee knock and Adam Cerra later withdrawn with hamstring tightness.
Fremantle ran out 15.13 (103) to 11.9 (75) winners against Port Adelaide after a dominant second half at the Adelaide Oval. Melbourne’s 16-point victory over North lifted the Demons into the top four, but they face a fitness concern with Daniel Turner taken to hospital for rib scans. West Coast dealt with early setbacks too: Jack Hutchinson left with a hamstring issue and Harley Reid underwent a HIA and had ankle concerns before returning to post 23 touches and 10 clearances; Jake Waterman kicked five goals for the Eagles.
Why this matters: the results reshuffle late-season ladder positions and shape finals prospects — Brisbane’s sixth straight victory strengthens their premiership bid and Melbourne’s climb into the top four tightens the race, while injuries to key players could affect team selections going into the final rounds. What happens next: three games remain in round 19, beginning with Richmond vs Hawthorn at the MCG.
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