Logan McDonald’s shot after the siren to win game for Sydney falls short, Patrick Cripps dominates again

It was the worst-case scenario for former Coorow-Latham Magpie Logan McDonald coming up short in an after-the-siren shot at goal that would have won the game for Sydney against Fremantle. McDonald had a chance to win or tie the game between the Swans and Dockers after the siren had his shot on goal from the 50 did not make the distance. It was well within McDonald’s range, but the kick was wide right and fell short, leading Freo to pull off the one-point win, 15.9 (99) to 14.14 (98), in the heartstopper, ending the Swans’ 10-game winning streak. After the shot, McDonald stood in disbelief with his hands on his head while his teammates tried to console him. The Dockers erupted in celebration after travelling to the SCG and handing the Swans just their second loss of the year. Just minutes before his set shot, McDonald got a late goal to level the scores, but he could not convert with the game on the line. McDonald is out of contract at the end of the year and there has been speculation of where he will play next year, being linked to both WA sides and Collingwood of late. On the winner’s side, Dongara-born Jaeger O’Meara had 15 disposals, four marks, three clearances and booted a goal during the third. On Sunday, Carlton got up over Richmond 20.11 (131) to 10.10 (70), and Northampton’s Patrick Cripps has gone from a sneaky pick to one of the leading favourites in the Brownlow race. The Blues captain brought his own pill and put up another three votes performance against the Tigers with 40 disposals, 14 clearances, three goal assists, four tackles, five marks and a goal to go with. After quietly building his case early in the season, Cripps is storming home late as he looks to win his second Charlie. On Sunday afternoon, after putting up what was supposed to be their best team this season, the West Coast Eagles were embarrassed by Hawthorn at home 4.9 (33) to 14.10 (94). Tyler Brockman, back in the lineup, saw a midfield rotation, with the forward lining up for centre bounces. While that was a role Liam Ryan had been filling in recent weeks, but Ryan’s time was spread out around the ground., spending exactly 50 per cent game time in the offensive and defensive side’s of the field. Northampton’s Jamie Cripps had been on a tear in recent weeks but was kept quiet, like most of the Eagles, during the 61-point loss. In the other early Saturday game, North Melbourne went down against Bulldogs, falling 9.6 (60) to 11.11 (77). Northampton’s Brynn Teakle continues to be a regular in the Kangaroos lineup as he found himself in the starting lineup up forward. Despite the loss, he was not needed much in the ruck with Tristan Xerri dominating, but he was still effective up forward. Teakle finished with 11 disposals, four hitouts, three tackles and kicked a goal early in the third quarter. In the Friday night clash, Melbourne could not hold on against a fast finishing Brisbane outfit, which stormed home to win 11.20 (86) to 11.15 (81). During the loss, Geraldton’s Judd McVee posted another solid performance up back with 17 disposals, two clearances, a goal assist and 326 metres gained.