'Bombing Out!' - Round 21, 2012 Wrap.

With a finals spot on the line, in a game that was a virtual elimination final, you'd have thought the match between arch rivals Carlton and Essendon would've lived up to the usual arm-wrestle both teams have had in the past. Taking this into account, you'd be shocked to hear the final margin stood at a whopping 96 points in favour of Carlton.

What this means is the Essendon are all but out of contention in the premiership race, having yet to face off against Collingwood in Round 23. For Carlton, the equation is simple; they must win their next 2 games against Gold Coast and St. Kilda, and pray that Fremantle go down to North Melbourne next week.

This round was even more significant in Brownlow terms, given you would think Watson would not come close to the votes, whilst other contenders in Ablett, Cotchin, Thompson & Dangerfield are all vying for votes after solid performances.

With 2 rounds remaining, the Charlie is within grasp for a select few, and the competition is only starting to heat up.

Below is a list of those who I thought were 'KEY PLAYERS' in each match. Take note that I am deliberately randomising the list, and in no way does the order I list them in reflect who I think will get the 3, 2, 1's.

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Geelong vs. St. Kilda:

Possible Votes: J. Kelly, T. Hawkins, M. Duncan

Essendon vs. Carlton:

Possible Votes: M. Murphy, B. Gibbs, K. Simpson

GWS vs. Melbourne:

Possible Votes: T. Greene, J. Howe, J. Grimes

Fremantle vs. Richmond:

Possible Votes: A. Sandilands, T. Cotchin, D. Mundy, H. Ballantyne

Collingwood vs. North Melbourne:

Possible Votes: B. Harvey, D. Beams, S. Thompson

Brisbane vs. Adelaide:

Possible Votes: J. Redden, D. Merrett, S. Thompson, P. Dangerfield

Port Adelaide vs. West Coast:

Possible Votes: S. Selwood, M. Priddis, C. Masten

Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney:

Possible Votes: J. Kennedy, K. Jack, R. Griffen, R. O'Keefe

Hawthorn vs. Gold Coast:

Possible Votes: G. Ablett, B. Sewell, L. Hodge, J. Roughead.