.Invite back to the Power Rankings.Sydney's incredible loss suggests footy history is currently versus them, with a new fancied Grand Final match. But what about the side that wrecked the Swans?What are actually the Power Rankings? This is our attempt to place every AFL club coming from greatest to worst. Our team take victories as well as losses in to profile, however also the top quality of opponent faced as well as whether crews are actually probably to obtain far healthier and/or enhance going ahead. It is actually a little bit 'that is actually very hot and also who is actually certainly not' part anticipating, component study of what's taken place. If Staff A towers Staff B, we 'd most likely hint A to succeed if they were actually dipping into a neutral site this weekend.Watch Carlton v Hawthorn SUN 1:10 PM AEST|ONLY LIVE & ad-break free of cost, offered on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free hardship today > Round 22WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a down payment limit.All opportunities AEST.Lions pick Saints apart in demolition|01:021. BRISBANE COUGARS (13-6-1, 125.1%) Last week: Placed 1st, def St Kilda by 85 ptsThis week: GWS Giants at the Gabba, Saturday 1:45 pm2. WESTERN SIDE BULLDOGS (12-8, 122.4%) Recently: Rated second, def Melbourne through 51 ptsThis week: Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval, Sunday 4:10 pmWith the Swans falling off a cliff, if we must anticipate a Grand Final now, this would certainly be it. It may not even be feasible - if the Bulldogs can't crack the best four, they might be on an inescapable clash in a prelim. However in a pair of games that we thought were prospective fruit peelings, both they and also Brisbane were actually leading. The Pet dogs' defence is actually exceptional at the moment even with all their personnel concerns, No. 2 for points permitted and No. 1 for points permitted coming from turnovers over the last six weeks, while the Lions have lifted because team over that time period at the same time (as well as they poorly required to). Offered how effectively Brisbane are actually going you really have to ponder, would certainly they be actually the utterly leading flag favourite today if they had not copped many ACL traumas? To become in this particular posture given those blows is actually incredibly exceptional, as well as the Bulldogs are as near a major banner contender as they have actually been actually for several years. What our company have actually know over the last few times is that the AFL's attempts to take competitive equilibrium mean staffs may really start mid-season and rise into the premiership nationality - our team need to stop eliminating gifted checklists when they begin slowly.Kingy releases on 'alarming' Swans|03:523. SYDNEY SWANS (14-6, 126.1%) Recently: Rated third, lost to Port Adelaide by 112 ptsNo concern where you look, Sunday night was actually embarrassingly bad. There are actually a few comparables to THIS kind of loss for a possible premier, however none of them were this poor. In fact no V/AFL premier has lost a game through more than one hundred points that season, as well as the biggest loss by a possible premier in the AFL time was Slot Adelaide acquiring pumped by 92 aspects against the Kangaroos in Round 8, 2004. The bigger problem is that this isn't just about the last 2 weeks over the final 6 they are actually 17th for disputed ownerships, 18th for groundball obtains, 18th for clearances, 17th for points from turn over differential and also 15th for stress ranking. A blowout loss will blow those statistics out too but they possess nothing at all like a premier's profile given that the start of July. Therefore why do our experts still possess all of them 3rd? Well you don't rest a million video games very clear in addition to the step ladder for no main reason perhaps the remainder of the AFL has discovered them out yet our company still have some confidence the Swans can locate one thing close to their best. And also they ought to still complete best 2, which establishes them up in addition to possible.This full week: Collingwood at the SCG, Friday 7:40 pmLongmire hits back at "egocentric" reviews|01:004. SLOT ADELAIDE (13-7, 113.6%) Last week: Placed 9th, def Sydney through 112 ptsUnfortunately for the Power, when you win an activity through THAT much, the story is actually regularly regarding the shedding team and just how the hell they were actually that poor. So permit's provide Slot some should have appreciation, considering that they are really seeming like a top-four crew immediately, and also might be serious! Over the final 6 weeks they are actually No. 2 in the AFL for points racked up, No. 1 for factors versus, No. 3 for opposed belongings and No. 3 for clearances - yes the enormity of the Sydney win tosses those stats out a small amount, however they have actually plainly discovered some real type. And also if they've closed the gap in between where they were actually, during that 5th to 8th brace, down end of the top four they're really in the prelim last ethnicity. Which would be a good end result offered the general vibe of frustration this period possesses or else held.This week: Melbourne at the MCG, Sunday 7:30 pm5. FREMANTLE (12-7-1, 116.7%) Last week: Positioned 4th, lost to Essendon by 1 ptIt have to be actually getting irritating for Dockers followers - their group has lost four games they led at three-quarter-time this year, pair of greater than any individual else. And also it would certainly've been a useful draw the Bombers also, given the Swans' reduction previously on the weekend break. Despite all of them needing to experience 3 staffs sitting over all of them on the ladder over the final three weeks our experts are actually not as well interested they actually should succeed their pair of staying home video games, which would suffice to play finals, as well as also on thirteen as well as an one-half succeeds their great amount would in fact do some good holding off Essendon. This isn't the Freo of the past - they are actually No. 1 for factors scored over the final six full weeks, and also it's the very first time due to the fact that 2013 they've been No. 1 in the over any kind of six-week period.This full week: Geelong at Optus Coliseum, Saturday 4:35 pmEmmett handed restriction for hazardous address|00:226. GWS GIANTS (13-7, 111.2%) Recently: Positioned 8th, def Hawthorn through 2 ptsThey appeared nowhere near it through three one-fourths versus the Hawks, but then reminded everyone of the market value of celebrities. Toby Greene is actually rather great, it appears. Potential Coleman victor Jesse Hogan has actually been superb for 18 months. And even Brent Daniels, some of their additional underrated stars in the course of their latest effectiveness, was a big factor in the comeback along with an enormous 12 last-quarter disposals. Given the Lions' protective absentees exists some possibility Hogan as well as the team obtain the Brisbane back 6 as well as draw a major distress on Saturday? They're gon na require to win another activity to play finals footy (as well as it might also be actually strict on 14 success) so they might at the same time obtain it performed ASAP.This full week: Brisbane Lions at the Gabba, Sunday 1:45 pmKingsley stirs up balanced GWS settings|02:167. CARLTON (12-8, 112.1%) Recently: Positioned 5th, lost to Collingwood through 3 ptsWe're heading to always keep believing in cry until they force our hand, because there's still a great deal going their technique. Yes they've dropped four of their final 5 video games, yet three of those were just by a number of targets, as well as final Sunday night was actually made a decision through a zing. Maybe more significantly they are actually still the No. 1 crew in the AFL for factors from turnover differential - one of the most vital scoring source. A tremendous 19 of the last twenty staffs to rate No. 1 in that stat have actually created a preliminary final or a lot better. They're unfair, since they're 16th for factors from allowances over the final six weeks, but you 'd rather be turnover-focused (as they are this year) than stoppage-focused (as they were actually in 2015). It will join a disaster if this crew missed the eight, given the desires and also where they were merely a month ago, yet if they shed to the Hawks the option is live.This week: Hawthorn at the MCG, Sunday 1:10 pm8. GEELONG (13-7, 108.9%) Last week: Placed 6th, def Adelaide through 5 ptsFunny just how the Kitties are each fairly well-placed in a tight finals race and also giving our team less peace of mind in their top quality concurrently. The scope perhaps shouldn't have actually been very that strict against Adelaide, yet it was actually, and also our team most likely need to have to stop speaking about Kardinia Park as a citadel - given they are actually 5-3 in the home, 2 of those victories obtaining single finger frames. Yet once again, they're well-placed on 13 victories and with West Coast in the home ahead in the final around. Squeeze a gain the Dockers or even Street Kilda prior to that, as well as they're effectively and also really safe in the 8. There are still some factors for peace of mind, like Patrick Dangerfield discovering form and the midfield performing effectively total versus the Crows, plus the protection has risen more than the last six full weeks (No. 5 for factors acknowledged). Yet despite the fact that the leading four is actually available, they do not believe that a top 4 team.This week: Fremantle at Optus Arena, Saturday 4:35 pmRobbo reveals Tomahawks' best qualities|03:489. HAWTHORN (11-9, 104.1%) Recently: Positioned 7th, lost to GWS by 2 ptsSunday's activity is the most crucial for any sort of one staff our experts've viewed so far in 2024. That is actually considering that Hawthorn's outcome against Carlton will effectively determine their period. They have actually received a wide-open pathway to 14 wins along with a success, as well as no crew has also missed out on the best eight along with thirteen success before. However lose as well as they're perhaps visiting be two activities away from the eight with pair of to participate in, an almost impossible posture. They are actually still carrying out a great deal right yet the problem we understood about entering the time, their protection, stands out at a bad time - over the final 6 weeks they're No. 1 for interior 50s against, yet 17th for credit ratings every inside fifty against. Thus staffs may not be ascertaining there much, yet when they do, they're racking up at can. There is actually a little tragedy during that but it's certainly not all good fortune. As our team've created in the past, regardless of whether the Hawks skip the finals this time has actually been extraordinary, but jeez it will be disheartening when they are actually thus close to some of the greatest stories in years.This week: Carlton at the MCG, Sunday 1:10 pm10. ESSENDON (11-8-1, 95.9%) Recently: Placed 12th, def Fremantle through 1 ptTurns out our team neglected how essential Darcy Church is to this crew. After a peaceful first activity back he was actually huge versus a star-studded Freo midfield. With him this period, the Bombers are +20 for spaces as well as +18 from facility clearances without him they're -17 and also +4 specifically. That draw Freo can obtain all of them right into the finals yet there is actually additionally a legitimate possibility an individual misses with 14 success, particularly if the Hawks beat Carlton this weekend break, as well as for the Bombing planes their draw and also their unsatisfactory percentage have the very same impact of creating all of them drop sudden deaths. It would certainly be actually pretty brutal if they gained thirteen as well as a fifty percent games as well as lost out yet concurrently, this is what occurs when you drop to non-finalists Melbourne, Adelaide as well as Street Kilda - you participate in them.This week: Gold Shoreline Suns at Wonder Stadium, Saturday 7:30 pm' He's sheltering them from the tension'|03:0311. COLLINGWOOD (10-8-2, 100.2%) Last week: Ranked 13th, def Carlton through 2 ptsSo the inquiry is, are they back? They require to be near their best to create the 8 away - Melbourne will not be actually betting anything in Cycle 24 so you 'd assume the Magpies succeed that a person, however experiencing the best 2 over the upcoming pair of full weeks is quite challenging. Perhaps they have actually timed this clash with Sydney well, yet our company are actually not convinced Collingwood suffices to beat the ladder forerunners, also in this particular damaged condition. It's worth taking note the Magpies are merely 16th for inside 50s over the final six full weeks, but 3rd for scores every inside fifty, therefore performance is actually maintaining them going. Their defence has been nowhere near adequate over that time period so they are actually visiting need to take their opportunities to cease the Swans, and also if they carry out, at that point the other contenders will definitely start to fret. No person desires to experience a revitalized Magpies in September.This week: Sydney Swans at the SCG, Friday 7:40 pmMagpies find finals identify against swans|00:3012. MELBOURNE (10-10, 97.9%) Last week: Placed 10th, shed to Western Bulldogs through 51 ptsFor the first time this years the Demons will certainly head into the AFL time's dead zone, playing out the string along with absolutely nothing on the line. In such a way, being properly out of the finals ethnicity ought to be actually freeing - they can bet 2025, trialling players in brand new placements and sending aching players in for early surgical operations. Besides check out Geelong and Fremantle, who turned extremely unsatisfactory 2023 seasons into very likely 2024 finals berths you can not count out the potential of teams who've possessed excellence to only get better a year eventually. Hell, Collingwood is actually the greatest instance. Each of this is actually why our team are actually not worrying concerning Melbourne's condition certainly not until midway with next year, anyway.This full week: Slot Adelaide at the MCG, Sunday 7:30 pm13. GOLD SHORES SUNS (9-11, 100.4%) Last week: Positioned 11th, lost to West Coast by 10 ptsTheir home-away crack is truly staggering. Home ground conveniences is supposed to become worth an objective or more - not turn you coming from absolute rubbish into a top-four contender! We understand we've been covering this all year yet the tale has actually coincided all year ... much like the story of 'kinda residing in the combine with 5-6 cycles left and after that breaking down' has actually been the same for this entire nightclub for period after season. Acquire a new gimmick!This week: Essendon at Marvel Arena, Sunday 7:30 pmBuckley rules himself out of Eagles task|01:1814. ADELAIDE CROWS (7-12-1, 99.8%) Recently: Placed 15th, shed to Geelong through 5 ptsThis full week: Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval, Sunday 4:10 pm15. ST KILDA (8-12, 94.9%) Recently: Rated 14th, dropped to Brisbane through 85 ptsThis week: Richmond at Marvel Coliseum, Sunday 3:20 pmWell, as we stated last week, these crews never ever possess the very same cause the same weekend! Thus after Adelaide's reduction on Sunday it is actually time to inspect ball games for the Saints' activity and-ah. Right. Don't bother. Of what it's worth the Crows possibly weren't just as good as the scoreboard proposed, acquiring belted in the contest by a less-than-impressive Geelong midfield, so they were actually each below average. Permit's view if either crew may participate in spoiler over the ultimate three weeks - the Saints might wreck Carlton or even Geelong's season, while the Crows can injure the Pet dogs however additional notably will like to ruin Port's. Riewoldt goes over Dusty's well known occupation|04:1316. WEST COAST BALD EAGLES (4-16, 70%) Recently: Placed 18th, def Gold Coast by 10 ptsThis week: North Melbourne at Blundstone Arena, Sunday 1:45 pm17. NORTH MELBOURNE (3-17, 67%) Recently: Placed 17th, def Richmond by 16 ptsThis week: West Coastline Eagles at Blundstone Field, Sunday 1:45 pm18. RICHMOND (2-18, 64.7%) Last week: Rated 16th, lost to North Melbourne by 16 ptsThis week: Street Kilda at Wonder Arena, Sunday 3:20 pmWell, the two-week Spoonbowl is actually probably over, along with Richmond in fact deserving the draw North - they gained the game on expected score, off the rear of 60 inside 50s to 44 - yet booting on their own right into the No. 1 selection. (Which is probably advantageous lasting.) Though to become fair, it's possible the Kangaroos have actually understood goalkicking, given they're No. 1 in the AFL for accuracy this year. West Coast at the same time was adequately exceptional against a group having fun for it period, with a season-high stress ranking as well as their third-best contended properties gain for the year. Since Jarrad Schofield took control of the Eagles have actually gone coming from 17th in the AFL for stress to 8th, which is actually a respectable indicator they are actually playing for him. Currently all eyes look to North's attempt to end up outside the bottom pair of for the very first time this many years - while it would still go down to percent, they will be in a good posture along with a gain in Hobart.