At Domain Stadium, James Sicily was unloading on his own in the heat of battle, while former teammate Bradley Hill was reduced to tears post-game.

At Docklands, Alex Fasolo iced a Collingwood victory and opened up about his recent battle with depression, which has paved the way for others to break their silence.

Melbourne fans rejoiced at the MCG as Jesse Hogan was revitalised and kicking goals. Injuries cruelled seasons and even careers, while one of the fieriest sprays of the season was delivered via technology.

Meanwhile, Adelaide reigns at the top of the tower and enjoys the most breathing space any side has had all season long.
 

THE GOOD

Greenwood, the soccer player

Former basketballer Hugh Greenwood kicked an impossible volley goal that reminded us of a Lionel Messi moment you’d see on an ESPN top plays package.

The NBL convert reached into his bag of tricks and proved he is as multi-talented as they come in professional sports. After a long bomb inside 50 spilt from the pack, Greenwood booted the ball through the goals before it met the grass as the Crows surged.

One to tell the grandkids

Brisbane young gun Cedric Cox kicked his maiden career goal in scintillating fashion on the weekend from the unlikeliest of scenarios.

With a full head of steam, Cox intercepted a Carlton kick in, before bouncing and kicking a monster 50-meter goal from a tough acute angle as he was decked to the ground.

It was one of Brisbane’s 12 first-half goals in an avalanche that put Carlton to the sword early. Safe to say the 19-year old will never forget that one.

Majak gets an earful

You have to love a good old fashioned coach-to-player spray, although there’s always one person who doesn’t. Majak Daw, who was on the bench, was the victim of a fierce telephone bake from coach Brad Scott, in the coach’s box, in raw, hardcore footage that was caught by Fox Footy’s cameras.

Scott didn’t hold back and was evidently furious, ranting, raving and dropping expletive’s that would turn heads in the stands if dropped by a supporter.

Daw was given the keys to North Melbourne’s chief rucking duties against Essendon after Todd Goldstein was dropped from the team. His coach may have been offering some friendly advice on how to carry the responsibility.
 

THE BAD

Disciplinary issues

Toby Greene aggressively remonstrated towards Alex Rance after the Tiger knocked teammate Steve Johnson to the ground moments earlier, which will result in suspension.

The AFL and Match Review Panel have made it clear that jumper punching is a no-no and that they are phasing it out.

Greene, who has a history of hostility, must clean up his act if the Giants are to challenge for this year’s flag. Leon Cameron admitted there was a discipline issue that needed to be addressed.

Jeffy’s ‘posterizer’

Melbourne forward Jeff Garlett hit the post twice in the first quarter against Port Adelaide in what would normally be the goal sneak’s bread and butter.

In the first incident, Garlett ran into the open goal on a slight angle but hit the near post. The second, his unlikely banana kick from a tight angle looked like it was coming back, only to meet the woodwork. He finished with 2.3 on the day, but luckily neither miss proved costly, as the Demons ran away with a 23-point victory.

Rocky at times

Bryce Gibbs, who’d been enjoying a stellar season averaging 28 disposals, was held to just eight after being completely tagged out of the game by Tom Rockliff.

It was possibly the greatest shut down cameo we’ve seen all season and vastly contributed to the Lions’ win, given Gibbs’ recent form. There would have been some unhappy fantasy coaches out there too, as Gibbs scored just 37 points, his next lowest this year being 95.
 

THE UGLY

End of an era?

Fears are growing that Bulldogs veteran Dale Morris’ career may be over after he landed awkwardly in a marking contest with Tom Lynch, breaking both bones in his right forearm.

The 34-year old was immediately helped from the ground, clutching his arm in pain. Morris certainty won’t feature for the remainder of this season. The injury deals The Bulldogs’ finals chances a fatal blow. Morris has been one of the Bulldogs most reliable soldiers from the Rodney Eade era to their premiership season and is one of the most underrated contemporary defenders.