Sydney has held on for a thrilling 15.11 (101) to 15.9 (99) victory over Essendon as legendary forward Lance Franklin suffered a potential career-ending calf injury.
The Swans held a 25-point lead going into the final term, then the Bombers made their charge.
With massive finals implications for both sides, this game shaped as one of the most important ones of the season so far.
Geelong sent an ominous warning to the AFL and moved up to fifth on the ladder after blowing away Essendon with a first-quarter blitz and triumphing by 77 points at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday night. The Cats booted the first seven goals of the game...
Dan Houston has launched a 55-metre goal after the siren to earn Port Adelaide a thrilling four-point victory after Essendon had stormed into the lead after being 17 points down with seven minutes left at the MCG on Saturday night.
A frantic final quarter ended with an unbelievable kick.
Fremantle has rediscovered a high-pressure style of footy to notch an impressive 32-point win over Essendon at Optus Stadium.
Essendon has heaped more pressure on Michael Voss and Carlton after a stunning seven-goal third-quarter blitz led it to a 26-point King’s Birthday Eve victory over the Blues on Sunday night at the MCG.
Essendon survived a massive scare to strengthen their grip on a top-eight spot with a tense six-point win over injury-hit North Melbourne.
And breathe Bombers fans... Relive the thrilling final moments from Marvel Stadium.
When your son kicks the match-winner at the ‘G #afl #footy #essendon
Dreamtime at the 'G, with a childhood dream achieved.