Round 11 of the VFL season is complete with three games taking place across Sunday.
The first game between GWS and Richmond turned out to be one of the games of the season at the level with the Tigers winning 82-80 with a goal after the siren.
On his 21st birthday, it was Jacob Bauer who kicked the winner, with the forward marking 20 metres out directly in front as the seconds ticked down before slotting the major after the siren.
TIGES WIN AFTER THE SIREN!!!
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Jacob Bauer wins it for @RichmondVFL at the death 🐯
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While Bauer was the hero, Richmond would have been pleased with the performance of James Trezise (17 disposals, eight marks) after he joined the club’s senior list on Wednesday via the mid-season draft.
For GWS, Cameron Fleeton was typically prolific with 31 disposals while Wade Derksen kicked two goals and have 17 touches of his own.
The second game of the day took place at The Hangar with Essendon going down 69-80 to North Melbourne.
After playing AFL last week, Daniel Howe responded well to his axing to collect 30 disposals while Charlie Lazarro (one goal, 25 disposals) and Ben Cunnington (23 disposals, six clearances) helped the Kangaroos win the midfield battle.
For the Bombers, Tex Wanganeen was everywhere with two goals and 20 disposals while Nik Cox (21 disposals) was strong and Pick No. 5 from last year’s draft Elijah Tsatas (one goal, 17 disposals) showed signs in his club debut.
Things you love to see!
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Elijah Tsatas kicks a goal in his @essendonvfl debut 👏
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The round wrapped up in Preston with the Northern Bullants going down 64-115 to Collingwood.
With spots beginning to open up at the AFL level due to injury and suspension, Finlay Macrae (25 disposals), Reef McInnes (two goals, 12 disposals), Will Kelly (22 disposals) and Trey Ruscoe (23 disposals, eight marks) all did their best to put their hands up for senior recalls.
Nathan Kreuger (three goals, 16 disposals) also impressed but came off late after appearing to roll his ankle.
How's he done that? 🤭
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Nathan Kreuger with a cracker of a goal.
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Brisbane remains atop the VFL ladder with nine wins from nine games and an imposing percentage of 170.3.