AFL round 21 2026, scores, results, odds, stats and start time from the MCG

The Cats increased their lead to 23 points by scoring the very important first goal of the last season.

Once again Shaun Mannagh fired a precise shot, this time to his left, to Shannon Neale within 50.

A few minutes earlier, Mannagh had thrown a 45-yard dart that hit Gryan Miers, who was unable to convert from the pocket.

The Pies responded with a shot from the centre, taking the ball out of the stop and setting up a goal for Dan McStay. In fact, it was McStay’s rush in the middle that won them the ball in midfield. Pies trail by 17 points.