The prime ministers of the Brisbane reign lions returned to the top of the stairs after the agony loss of collingwood to Geelong, while only one victory divided GWS into eight from Melbourne in the first quarter of the 2025 season.

The great winners of round 8 were …

Western -Bulldogwho had a way out to the Ballarats they will not forget for a long time.

In spite of a quarter deficit, they Outscored Port Adelaide 15 goals in three of the second quarter onwards To record their third consecutive victory, joining another impossible source in Melbourne for the longest active winning line of the League.

It is a very welcome revival for a club that is not only facing one of the biggest out -of -season distractions (The continued relationship of Jamarra UGLE-HAGAN with the team) But there was also a coach considered one of the most likely to be fired a month ago.

It is not to mention that they had one of the longest and subsequent lists of early injuries, but the returns of leading players such as Marcus Bontempelli, Adam Teloar and Jason Johannisen have given their campaign a big boost.

They can even go to the Golden Coast as favorites next weekend, with the chances of the neck and neck on Monday morning.

The great losers of round 8 were …

Ghgswho suffered a Fifth consecutive loss to Crosstown Sydney rivals Despite entering this meeting as 5.5 points of point favorites.

This followed losses for bulldogs and crows, both of them jumping on their eight.

The giants were unable to make themselves continue after accepting five goals of the first trimester and could not benefit from the spread of swans before the goal, losing many essential opportunities in the deadline.

Their two future opponents, Geelong and Fremantle, both have their claims in the top eight places at the moment, so Adam Kingsley’s team is currently flying on their way through what may be potentially a season determination. They will be one to see for the next two weeks.

Coleman medal

There was very little movement at the first end of the Coleman medal race with the top four existing places – Ben King, Jack Higgins, Josh Treacy and Nick Larkey – all have very quiet weekends along with Riley Thilthorpe.

The man in the picture – hawthorn‘S Jack Gunston – hit three against Richmond (including the 500th of his AFL career) to move to 20.

Mark of the Year: Round 8 nominated

Oh sport, the big level … In a week’s space, Stele Sidebottom goes from the Anzac Day medalist to become Stele Stepladder while copying a knee to the head from the big fly of Ollie Dempsey.

Purpose of the Year: Round 8 Candidates

Many loans have to go best in my English for configuration here, but this Snap Ed Richards was just wild.

We love the iconic ‘Cover Cover’ Akermanis here by St. Kilda’s Cooper Sharman, who simply threw the ball over the boot and hoped for the best.

There has been a terrible magic of the border line in AFL in recent weeks and this from Cam Zurhaar may be the best of the gang.