AFL Round 17 Twitter wrap – Dangerfield plays God & Daniher soars

EVERY week, the 2017 AFL season adds more drama, intrigue and of course, bizarre results.

With 15 rounds in the book, there are still 12 teams with a legitimate claim to finals football, just one win separates fourth from ninth on the ladder and the premiership race is as wide open as the competition has seen for many years.

In a year that continually produces upsets, thrillers, heroes and villains, there was no shortage of heartbreak and absolute joy for punters this week.

How do the major AFL markets look with seven weeks to go?

• Adelaide is the $3.75 favourite for the 2017 premiership.
• Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield leads Brownlow betting at $1.80 with Sportsbet, ahead of Dustin Martin at $2.50.
• You can get $1.95 on Lance Franklin to win the Coleman Medal with Crownbet, ahead of Joe Daniher at $3.
• Young Hawk sensation Ryan Burton looks a shoe-in to win the Rising Star Award at $1.70.

Like its predecessors, Round 16 provided everything that football fans could hope for.

We had a pair of Saturday afternoon thrillers, contenders for both mark and goal of the year, an individual performance for the ages, a reality check for the Saints, a premiership contender feeling the heat and the continued resurgence of the dark horse Swans.

As always, we’ve taken to Twitter to provide the full story, warts and all.

Essendon star Joe Daniher kicked off Round 17 with one of the marks of the year. Going into the match as underdogs, Essendon was able to take the sword to the sluggish Saints, which had a 120-point turnaround from its 10-goal victory the week before.

DANIHERRRRRRR! What a huge grab! #AFLSaintsDons pic.twitter.com/OVKqCiNzgN

— AFL (@AFL) July 14, 2017

If ever there was a reminder to put your phone away while watching live sport, this was it.

This guy on his phone is me at the footy #AFLSaintsDons What did I miss? pic.twitter.com/Fa8jCSUjUA

— Mitch (@M_1tch) July 14, 2017

Daniher managed to carry his early momentum throughout the match, winning best on ground honours and accolades from all quarters.

Has there ever been an AFL footballer move as well Joe Daniher at 2.01 metres or taller? It’s extraordinary what he does.#AFLSaintsBombers

— Adam White (@White_Adam) July 14, 2017

Scotty’s goal: Joe Daniher- He’s the best forward in the comp under 23. He’s Lance Franklin that can mark.

— 1116 SEN Footy (@SENfooty) July 16, 2017

Joe Daniher is currently leading the Colman Medal. Let that sink in haters. #AFLSaintsBombers

— Corey O’Connor (@spike_722) July 14, 2017

The Saturday afternoon clash between the Cats and Hawks marked Luke Hodge’s 300th – but all of the attention was focused on one man, Brownlow Medal favourite Patrick Dangerfield.

After coming off second best from a heavy clash in the first term, Dangerfield was carried from the ground and disappeared to the change rooms.

It didn’t look good for the champ.

Get him off #Dangerfield pic.twitter.com/wt2PRm2JGX

— ? Malk ? (@themalkproject) July 15, 2017

But what followed will go down in football history.

Dangerfield, seemingly on one leg, was thrown to full forward where he dominated, kicking 5.5 to inspire his team past a plucky Hawks side.

Five goals. One leg. Three votes. #Dangerfield#AFLCatsHawks

— Luke Walladge (@lukewalladge) July 15, 2017

One of the most inspired performances we’ll see from a wounded warrior. #Dangerfield #AFLCatsHawks

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— Daniel Begala (@danbegala) July 15, 2017

Considering Dangerfield lost a leg in the first half, he’s been impressive. #AFLCatsHawks

— Titus O’Reily (@TitusOReily) July 15, 2017

The focus then turned to two coaches under the pump when Collingwood took on the Suns at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast.

Things got off to a weird start with the Suns banner.

I understand that it’s hard to find a rhyme for Rischitelli, but this still feels cheapened by the blatant ad. #AFLSunsPies pic.twitter.com/pKVGLZkJXd

— Danny McGinlay (@dannymcginlay) July 15, 2017

The game itself didn’t reach any great heights, but the Pies got the chocolates and Nathan Buckley survived another week.

This game is that bad Buckley has decided to rewatch season 6 of Game of Thrones #AFLSunsPies #GoTS7 pic.twitter.com/sMzUGbZQtI

— Mitch (@M_1tch) July 15, 2017

Our goal of the week comes from Melbourne live-wire Jayden Hunt.

The flanker took it upon himself to launch a 70 metre strike on the siren against Port Adelaide on Saturday night, giving his team hope and reminding footy fans of the game’s greatest long bombs.

Jayden Hunt’s massive torp, from side on. @benno_76 pic.twitter.com/rrbQFQK2es

— Ethan (@ethan_meldrum) July 16, 2017

Jayden Hunt fires the torpedo! ? #AFLDeesCrows pic.twitter.com/Vo2qiJ8YzE

— AFL (@AFL) July 15, 2017

Well, even though we’re losing, we’ll always have that moment Jayden Hunt kicked the ball so far it left the Earth’s orbit. #AFLDeesCrows

— Veronica Caramel (@vee_control) July 15, 2017

Whatever happens tonight, we’ll always have these Twitter reactions to Jayden Hunt’s goal. #AFLDeesCrows ? pic.twitter.com/pwdCeO87X5

— The Ruby Demons (@TheRubyDemons) July 15, 2017

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