Round 20 of the AFL season delivered some of the most incredible individual performances of the season.
Whether it was dominance in the midfield, goal-kicking masterclasses, or clutch plays, this round had it all.
With the Brownlow race tightening, several contenders made huge statements that could shape the final count.
Hawthorn vs Carlton
James Sicily returned to his best as an impenetrable wall in defence.
His 25 disposals included 14 intercept possessions, and the Blues struggled to move past him all night.
After Hawthorn built a 30-point buffer by quarter time, Sicily was crucial in keeping it that way.
| 3. James Sicily | 2. Jack Gunston | 1. Dylan Moore |
Essendon vs Western Bulldogs
The Bulldogs mauled the Bombers in a 93-point demolition, led by Marcus Bontempelli’s complete midfield display with 35 disposals, 14 contested possessions and two goals.
Up forward, Aaron Naughton kicked seven to edge teammate Sam Darcy with six for the extra vote.
| 3. Marcus Bontempelli | 2. Aaron Naughton | 1. Sam Darcy |
GWS vs Sydney
The Swans had control at halftime, but Finn Callaghan flipped the game in the third term with eight disposals and a clutch goal, sparking the comeback.
He claimed the Brett Kirk Medal and all three votes for his game-changing quarter.
| 3. Finn Callaghan | 2. Brodie Grundy | 1. Lachie Whitfield |
Gold Coast vs Brisbane
The Suns produced their biggest-ever QClash win, and Matt Rowell was unstoppable in the wet.
With 37 disposals, 23 contested possessions and 15 clearances, he was a worthy Marcus Ashcroft Medalist.
Noah Anderson backed him up beautifully with 33 touches and a goal to secure two votes.
| 3. Matt Rowell | 2. Noah Anderson | 1. Ben Long |
Fremantle vs West Coast
In his return to full AFL duties, Hayden Young looked like he’d never left.
His 23 disposals and 3 goals earned him the Glendinning–Allan Medal in a dominant Derby performance, a player that may become crucial come finals footy.
| 3. Hayden Young | 2. Andrew Brayshaw | 1. Tim Kelly |
North Melbourne vs Geelong
Jeremy Cameron was unforgiving, bagging 11 goals to further his Coleman Medal lead and lock in a rare forward-dominant best-on-ground.
Bailey Smith was outstanding with 43 disposals, 23 contested possessions, 15 clearances and a goal, but even those numbers couldn’t top Jez’s haul.
| 3. Jeremy Cameron | 2. Bailey Smith | 1. Max Holmes |
Adelaide vs Port Adelaide
In the biggest win in Showdown history, Riley Thilthorpe took home the Showdown Medal with 19 disposals and 3 goals.
Jake Soligo wasn’t far behind, racking up 35 touches and 2 goals in a complete midfield performance.
| 3. Riley Thilthorpe | 2. Jake Soligo | 1. Zak Butters |
Richmond vs Collingwood
The cream continues to rise.
Nick Daicos has now taken the outright lead in our Brownlow Predictor after another elite showing, having, 42 disposals, 3 goals, and an unmatched influence in Collingwood’s win over the Tigers.
| 3. Nick Daicos | 2. Nick Vlastuin | 1. Josh Daicos |
St Kilda vs Melbourne
In what could go down as the game of the year, the Saints stormed back from 46 points down at final break.
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera delivered one of the clutchest finishes imaginable with a soaring hanger and two goals in the final minute to steal a famous win and all three votes.
| 3. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera | 2. Jack Sinclair | 1. Jack Viney |
2025 AFL Brownlow Predictor Ladder:
| Player | Team | Total |
| Nick Daicos | Collingwood | 25 |
| Noah Anderson | Gold Coast | 24 |
| Tom Green | GWS | 23 |
| Caleb Serong | Fremantle | 22 |
| Matt Rowell | Gold Coast | 22 |
| Hugh McCluggage | Brisbane | 20 |
| Zak Butters | Port Adelaide | 20 |
| Bailey Smith | Geelong | 20 |
| Max Holmes | Geelong | 19 |
| Jordan Dawson | Adelaide | 18 |
| Andrew Brayshaw | Fremantle | 18 |
| Zach Merrett | Essendon | 17 |