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This article provides a preview of the AFL round 21 matches, highlighting key team changes and the current form of clubs like Carlton and Brisbane. It details specific player injuries and suspensions ahead of the weekend's games.
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--> Sam Draper during the round 21 match between Carlton and Brisbane at Marvel Stadium, on August 01, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos CARLTON gave its finals hopes a huge jolt with a victory over Gold Coast that was more impressive than the scoreboard suggested, although a tough run home from this week now looms large.
The Blues have little margin for error in the race to claim a wildcard spot with the Lions up next and the Dockers to come in the last round with the Saints and Bulldogs sandwiched in between.
Brisbane continued on its merry way towards a double chance and perhaps even a pair of home finals as it toyed with Port Adelaide for a half before blowing it away with a 14-goal blitz after the main break.
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