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AFL Round Nine Delivers Thrilling Finishes and Venue Dominance

Gold Coast, GWS, and Richmond secure tight victories while North Melbourne forces a dramatic draw against Brisbane.

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Overview

  • Gold Coast Suns maintained their 7-0 unbeaten streak in Darwin by holding off a late Western Bulldogs surge to win by 10 points, with Daniel Rioli starring in his homecoming game.
  • Richmond edged West Coast Eagles by two points at the MCG, with Tom Brown's last-minute tackle sealing the Tigers' third win and keeping the Eagles winless at 0-9.
  • GWS Giants extended their five-game winning streak at GMHBA Stadium with a four-point victory over Geelong, led by Jesse Hogan’s seven-goal performance.
  • North Melbourne defied expectations to secure a 10.11 (71) to 10.11 (71) draw against premiership contenders Brisbane in Hobart, marking their first non-loss of the season since Round One.
  • Eight of the nine matches in Round Nine were decided by 15 points or fewer, showcasing the competitive balance and tight margins shaping the early AFL season.