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Round 16 Shake-Up: Suns Reclaim Finals Spot as Crows Consolidate and Storm Reinforce Top Three

Sunday’s decisive victories reshaped AFL and NRL ladders, showcasing Gold Coast’s finals resurgence and the Storm’s home dominance.

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Overview

  • Gold Coast Suns stunned Melbourne Demons 104-85 at People First Stadium to snap a three-game skid and climb into the AFL top eight, as Melbourne’s fourth loss in five games leaves them all but certain to miss September finals.
  • Adelaide Crows thrashed Richmond Tigers by 68 points at the MCG to cement a top-four berth, while Tom Lynch has been reported for striking Jordon Butts and faces a potential lengthy suspension.
  • Collingwood Magpies notched their seventh consecutive win with a 29-point victory over West Coast Eagles, extending their lead atop the ladder despite early contest struggles.
  • Suns midfielder Matt Rowell signed a two-year contract extension this week and delivered a best-on-ground performance with 24 disposals, 12 clearances and 11 tackles in Round 16.
  • Melbourne Storm maintained their unbeaten home record with a 30-6 win over Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park to reinforce third spot in the NRL, although Sualauvi Fa’alogo limped off with a suspected hamstring injury.