Coaches' votes, R24: Pies star charges past rested Heeney to claim prize (2024)

Mini-Match: Melbourne v Collingwood

Extended highlights of the Demons and Magpies clash in round 24

Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round 24’s match against Melbourne

Full post-match, R24: Demons

Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round 24’s match against Collingwood

Nick Daicos delivers another clinic performance to amass 40 disposals and two goals in a further boost to his Brownlow Medal hopes

Highlights: Melbourne v Collingwood

The Demons and Magpies clash in round 24

Ed Allan is swarmed by teammates after conjuring his first goal shortly after play resumed from a lightning delay

Flash crash: Play halted amid lightning drama

The ‘G gets rocked as play is suspended during the final term due to lightning

The Magpies surround Wil Parker after the youngster lands his maiden major in the big league

Maynard and Pickett tussle after Dee clips captain

Tempers flare between Brayden Maynard and Kysaiah Pickett after the latter appears to collect Pies skipper Darcy Moore high

Steele Sidebottom shows his footy smarts around the goals after being called to take advantage under pressure

Golden Pickett: Kysaiah fires through ripping opener

Kysaiah Pickett activates the jets early and drills a stunning opening goal

Mini-Match: Hawthorn v North Melbourne

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The Hawks and Kangaroos clash in round 24

Watson spells more wizardry with bursting beauty

Nick Watson takes off in a flash and drills a terrific finish to extend Hawthorn's huge margin

Josh Weddle wins the tap against Tristan Xerri to set up Dylan Moore's superb snap

Electric Macdonald causing trouble with quick double

Connor Macdonald threads two snaps in two minutes to make it three majors for the match

Connor Macdonald sums it up perfectly before Massimo D'Ambrosio glides his way to another Hawthorn major

Monster Sicily roost wows all with fantastic flush

James Sicily launches through a huge major from beyond 50 and his teammates love it

Nick Watson uses his pace to snap his first major of the game and celebrates in style

Running Roos roll it on for Wardlaw's sweet strike

George Wardlaw drills a classy finish after his teammates surge the footy forward

Mini-Match: Geelong v West Coast

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Full post-match, R24: Eagles

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Jeremy Cameron produces a monstrous performance against the helpless Eagles with a sensational bag of nine goals

Highlights: Geelong v West Coast

The Cats and Eagles clash in round 24

Gryan Miers executes an exquisite piece of skill to wow the crowd and set up Jeremy Cameron for yet another goal

Tuohy’s special goal and gesture earns ovation

Zach Tuohy lands a terrific major in his last game at the Cattery and acknowledges the adoring Geelong faithful

Brady Hough leaves the field of play in a spot of bother after his teammate accidentally clips him below the knee at pace

Cameron cooking up Cattery with seven before half-time

Jeremy Cameron is having a field day against the Eagles with a remarkable seven goals in the first half

Tyson Stengle and Gryan Miers demonstrate their skill around the goals as Geelong continues to pile on the pain

Goals continue to tick with Henry hat-trick

Oliver Henry makes the most of Geelong’s first-quarter domination with a trio of goals in quick time

Jeremy Cameron looks primed for a big day after landing the opening two goals of the game in style

Extended highlights of the Tigers and Suns clash in round 24

Full post-match, R24: Tigers

Watch Richmond’s press conference after round 24’s match against Gold Coast

Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 24’s match against Richmond

Emotional scenes as Tigers legends say farewell

Retiring greats Dustin Martin, Dylan Grimes and Marlion Pickett say their goodbyes to the Richmond faithful at the MCG

The Tigers and Suns clash in round 24

Magic Marlion moment gets 'G rocking

Marlion Pickett snaps a beauty in his final game to delight his teammates and the Richmond faithful

Charlie Ballard chops it off and slots just his third career goal to delight his teammates

Rapid Pickett impact brings voice as young gun slots another

Marlion Pickett sets up Jacob Bauer's second major just seconds after being subbed into the game

Liam Baker drills a timely running finish to keep Richmond in the contest

Sizzling Rioli flash and dash brings crowd to its feet

Daniel Rioli hits the contest at pace and slots a ripping running finish

Maurice Rioli executes a brilliant rundown tackle and converts beautifully

Unreal Flanders banana gets Suns cooking early

Sam Flanders bends through an impressive checkside in traffic

Mini-Match: Brisbane v Essendon

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Full post-match, R24: Lions

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Lachie Neale amasses 40 possessions and snares a goal in a polished performance to round out the home and away season

Heppell says farewell after storied career

Essendon celebrates a champion of its club as former skipper Dyson Heppell leaves the field for the final time

The Lions and Bombers clash in round 24

Magic Merrett sparks life in Bombers

Zach Merrett kicks a sensational left-foot snap goal to keep Essendon within reach of the Lions

Logan Morris takes a superb speccy over Jayden Laverde

Kelly's bizarre kick on grounded Lion

Jake Kelly shows his disapproval of Eric Hipwood's leap by kicking him while he's on the ground

Joe Daniher launches a thumping left-foot goal in his 200th game

Kai launches one into sky for sizzling goal

Kai Lohmann unleashes a rocket from distance to snare another major for the hungry Lions

Charlie Cameron activates the jets and lands a mesmerising goal on his left

Crafty Cameron sets the tone early at Gabba

Charlie Cameron gets the home faithful buzzing with an exciting opening goal

Mini-Match: Sydney v Adelaide

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Full post-match, R24: Crows

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The Swans and Crows clash in round 24

‘Lizard wizard’ as smooth as ever in this finish

Nick Blakey drifts further up the ground and nails a superb effort from outside 50

Chad Warner receives the handball on the burst and the finish is no surprise

Young Crow catches one sweet for first AFL goal

Luke Nankervis unleashes a quality shot from outside 50 to land a superb first major in the big league

Caiden Cleary gets swarmed by teammates after setting up a goal for Luke Parker

Great Dane ramps up excitement early

Dane Rampe continues the Swans’ super start with a stunning finish from distance

Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v GWS

Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Giants clash in round 24

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Full post-match, R24: Giants

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The Bulldogs and Giants clash in round 24

Liberatore ices Dogs' spot in September

Tom Liberatore finds his boot after working away in traffic to put the game beyond doubt

Ed Richards sets the tone to start the last in spectacular fashion after being tucked up against the fence

Bontempelli arrives on the scene in a flash

Marcus Bontempelli stamps his class on proceedings by gliding through traffic and nailing a beauty at pace

The Bulldogs sweat on Marcus Bontempelli after the superstar clashes heads with Tom Green

Darcy's athletic ability the talk of the town

Sam Darcy sharks it from the ruck before turning to his left for the fine finish

Jack Buckley bounces to his feet despite a heavy collision with teammate Callan Ward running back with the flight

Jones in hot water over Cadman treatment

Liam Jones may have a case to answer after this dumping tackle on Aaron Cadman

Mini-Match: Carlton v St Kilda

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Full post-match, R24: Blues

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The Blues and Saints clash in round 24

Last two mins: Late Saints scramble breaks Blues’ hearts

The thrilling final moments between Carlton and St Kilda in round 24

Carlton forward Matt Owies could come under scrutiny for this tackle on Jack Higgins

Moir and Motlop magic lifts roof off Marvel

Ashton Moir and Jesse Motlop both take their opportunities to snare a goal apiece and put Carlton in the lead

Ryan Byrnes nails a superb snap on his left to halt Carlton’s momentum

Battle of the Acres: Blake hits back

Blake Acres lets Josh Battle know all about his goal after the Saint collects him late in the marking contest

A crowd member hurls a bottle at a goal umpire during the second term, forcing him to come off the ground with claret streaming

Pittonet’s puzzling bouncer bowls everyone

Marc Pittonet can’t believe his fortune after this hopeful snap at goal evades all

George Hewett lands a cracking goal within the opening minute to ignite his side

Extended highlights of the Dockers and Power clash in round 24

Full post-match, R24: Dockers

Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round 24’s match against Port Adelaide

Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round 24’s match against Fremantle

Horne-Francis looks primed and ready for finals

Jason Horne-Francis delivers a powerful performance including two goals and some crucial score involvements

The Dockers and Power clash in round 24

Willie silences crowd after shutting door on Dockers

Port Adelaide has all but sealed Fremantle’s fate after a pair of priceless goals from Willie Rioli

Sam Sturt lifts the mood heading into the final break with a fine finish

JHF makes the difficult look so easy

Jason Horne-Francis scores a mesmerising goal on the burst to continue his hot start

Port Adelaide suffers a pair of worrying injury concerns in the second term with Aliir Aliir and Kane Farrell leaving the ground in a spot of bother

Ryan poleaxes unsuspecting Georgiades in wild play

Luke Ryan fiercely throws himself at Mitch Georgiades after the Power forward was called to play on while preparing for a set shot

The Dockers respond in style as Nathan O’Driscoll works up the ground to nail this ripper at pace

Power spark with Drew out of the blue

Willem Drew crafts something out of nothing as Port Adelaide enjoys a solid start to the game