Gold Coast has thrust itself into the finals picture, winning a wildly fluctuating game at Darwin's TIO Stadium by 25 points on Saturday night.
Adelaide has re-claimed its spot in the top eight after withstanding the challenge of a wasteful Brisbane to secure a 17-point victory in slippery conditions at Adelaide Oval on Sunday evening.
The 'dynamic' Crows carved up the Saints, a big Pie's 'complete performance' and more big talking points from round nine.
Taylor Walker's brilliant five-goal haul has propelled Adelaide to a 52-point trouncing of St Kilda which lifts the Crows into the top eight.
Reigning premier Geelong has withstood the challenge of a plucky Adelaide to claim its fifth win in a row on Saturday afternoon.
Collingwood has produced another trademark final-quarter charge to claim a thrilling one-point victory over Adelaide on Sunday to move into outright top spot on the ladder.
You just can't avoid the Magpie comeback!
Why a star Blue is a 'flawed player', the new polish driving the Crows and can the Saints win the flag?
Darcy Fogarty was the hero as the Crows won their fourth consecutive match, the first time the club has done this under coach Matthew Nicks.
"I spent long enough on the sidelines last year and I just made a pact with myself to just come out and enjoy it."
As the footy world turned to South Australia for the inaugural Gather Round, it was only right that Adelaide put on a show at Adelaide Oval. Its ruthless 56-point hammering of Carlton was the type of performance worthy of kickstarting a special weeke...
