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The top four has taken on an almost completely new complexion after today's five games with Sydney (2nd), Geelong (3rd) and West Coast (4th) replacing Adelaide (5th), the Western Bulldogs (6th) and GWS (7th).
The Giants have the chance to re-enter the top four tomorrow when they play Port Adelaide and could reach as high as second spot. But the Crows and Dogs might slip to as low as sixth and seventh respectively by the end of the round.
Of course the Bulldogs were the biggest story of the day as they suffered an upset loss to St Kilda at Etihad Stadium.
The Dogs had their reasons, though, as they ended the game with one fit man on the bench. Dale Morris (back), Jack Redpath (knee) and Mitch Wallis, who looks to have suffered a horrific broken leg, failed to see out the game.
As a result, Luke Beveridge's side failed to trouble the scorers in the final term as the Saints ran away 15-point winners to keep their faint finals hopes alive.
St Kilda's designs on an unlikely September campaign rest heavily on their next match against North Melbourne. If they win that, they will be just one game outside the top eight. If they lose it, they'll most likely slip three games adrift with four rounds left and can kiss their finals hopes goodbye.
The Cats booted seven goals to two after half-time to blow away the Crows and end their eight-match winning streak.
Geelong restricted Adelaide to their lowest score in over two years (Round 12, 2014).
Sydney and West Coast were given almighty frights by Carlton and Melbourne respectively and both hung on for unconvincing six-point wins at home.
The Eagles really shouldn't have won their match - they had 29 fewer inside 50s than the Demons!
Meanwhile, Gold Coast beat Fremantle by four goals at Metricon Stadium.
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FULL TIME
Geelong 4.1, 5.6, 10.9, 12.13 (85)
Adelaide 3.2, 5.5, 5.10, 7.13 (55)
GOALS
Geelong: Menzel 4, Hawkins 4, Stanley, Guthrie, Cockatoo, McCarthy
Adelaide: Jenkins 3, Lynch 2, Betts, Douglas
LEADING DISPOSALS
Geelong: Dangerfield 36, Bartel 34, J.Selwood 34, Enright 31
Adelaide: M.Crouch 31, Luons 24, Sloane 22, Laird 22
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FULL TIME
W.Bulldogs 4.2, 6.4, 9.6, 9.6 (60)
St Kilda 3.3, 7.4, 10.5, 11.9 (75)
GOALS
W.Bulldogs: Bontempelli 3, Dickson 2, Smith, Redpath, Suckling, Jong
St Kilda: Riewoldt 4, Membrey 2, Weller, Armitage, Steven, Gresham, Wright
LEADING DISPOSALS
W.Bulldogs: Hunter 28, Macrae 27, Bontempelli 25, M.Boyd 24, Johannisen 23
St Kilda: Steven 39, Newnes 26, Dempster 23, Montagna 23, Roberton 23
Q4 28 MIN, WB 60 STK 75
Another boundary throw-in on the wing. The Saints are going to score a huge upset win!
1:11 to go
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Q4 26 MIN, WB 60 STK 75
Hickey takes a huge pack mark but from 30m out on a slight angle, he hits the post!
2:43 to go
Q4 25 MIN, WB 60 STK 74
Riewoldt boots the ball deep into attack but Wood takes the mark
3:48 to go
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Q4 23 MIN, WB 60 STK 74
Weller receives the down-field free kick after Smith collects Newnes late on the wing.
From 35m out on a 50-degree angle, the former Sun misses to the right.
The Dogs still have a pulse!
4:55 to go
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Q4 21 MIN, WB 60 STK 73
Bruce's bouncing shot on goal goes the wrong side of the goal post. Could be a valuable point, though!
6:52 to go
Q4 21 MIN, WB 60 STK 72
Suckling and Wright see the ball out of bounds for a throw-in 45m out from the Dogs' goal
7:17 to go
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Q4 17 MIN, GEEL 84 ADEL 54
Douglas gets one back for the Crows but it seems to be a case of too little, too late.
8:37 to go
Q4 18 MIN, WB 60 STK 72
Daniel is wrapped up and there'll be a ball-up 45m out from the Dogs' goal
8:41 to go
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Q4 15 MIN, GEEL 83 ADEL 48
Hawkins joins Menzel on four goals and it is now game over.
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Q4 12 MIN, GEEL 76 ADEL 48
Menzel boots his fourth goal from the goal square and he has been one of Geelong's best.
That's his third bag of 4+ goals in six weeks. His comeback story keeps getting better.
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Q4 11 MIN, GEEL 70 ADEL 48
Carnage at both grounds. Now Charlie Cameron looks to have suffered a right knee injury.
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Q4 10 MIN, WB 60 STK 72
Mitch Wallis has suffered a horrendous broken leg and is being stretchered off. That is absolutely gut-wrenching. Poor bloke.
WARNING: YOU MIGHT FIND THIS VISION DISTURBING....
Dog Mitch Wallis looks to be in serious trouble. Don't watch if you're squeamish. #AFLDogsSaints https://t.co/4cND7Msd24
— AFL (@AFL) July 23, 2016
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Q4 7 MIN, WB 60 STK 71
Wood is penalised for holding the man and Wright wins the free kick. The Saint sizes them up and converts the set shot from long range!
Q4 5 MIN, GEEL 69 ADEL 47
Lynch's quick snap from 40m out on a sharp angle goes through!
Tom Lynch gives the Crows a break. #AFLCatsCrows https://t.co/EaNcz7Giz0
— AFL (@AFL) July 23, 2016
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Q4 5 MIN, WB 60 STK 65
Redpath is being escorted from the ground after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury. Let's hope it's not too bad.
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Q4 0 MIN, GEEL 69 ADEL 40
Bad news for Adelaide with Talia likely to be out for the rest of the match with a quad injury
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THREE-QUARTER TIME
Geelong 4.1, 5.6, 10.9 (69)
Adelaide 3.2, 5.5, 5.10 (40)
GOALS
Geelong: Menzel 3, Hawkins 3, Stanley, Guthrie, Cockatoo, McCarthy
Adelaide: Jenkins 3, Betts, Lynch
LEADING DISPOSALS
Geelong: Bartel 26, J.Selwood 25, Dangerfield 22
Adelaide: M.Crouch 22, Laird 19, Sloane 18
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