In the realm of Australian rules football, where every point counts and every game matters, Round 7 of the AFL Premiership Season delivered a thrilling spectacle. Among the marquee fixtures on or either side of Anzac Day, five teams recorded perfect grades, while two completely failed, and another two came close to joining them. Every team's performance was meticulously analysed and graded in foxfooty.com.au's Round 7 edition of Report Card! As the season unfolds, the competition is heating up, and the stakes are higher than ever. The Adelaide Crows, Brisbane Lions, Carlton Blues, Collingwood Magpies, Essendon Bombers, Fremantle Dockers, Geelong Cats, Gold Coast Suns, GWS Giants, Hawthorn Hawks, Melbourne Demons, North Melbourne Kangaroos, Port Adelaide Power, Richmond Tigers, St Kilda Saints, and Sydney Swans all had their moments to shine or falter. In the end, it was the Brisbane Lions who stood out with their dominant performance against the Adelaide Crows, earning them an A+ grade. The Crows, on the other hand, were left with a D- grade after being smashed by Brisbane's star-studded midfield. The Carlton Blues, despite winning a fourth quarter, were given a C+ grade, while the Collingwood Magpies, with their record 77-point smashing of Essendon, earned an A+ grade. The Essendon Bombers, after a promising start, crashed back to earth with a record Anzac Day loss to Collingwood, earning them an F grade. The Fremantle Dockers, despite making hard work of it, secured a B+ grade, while the Geelong Cats, with their uncharacteristic loss to Port Adelaide, were given an F grade. The Gold Coast Suns, despite their best efforts, fell short against Hawthorn, earning them a D- grade. The GWS Giants, with their controversial win over North Melbourne, secured a B+ grade. The Hawthorn Hawks, with their 49-point win over Gold Coast, earned an A+ grade. The Melbourne Demons, with their late surge against Richmond, were given an A- grade. The North Melbourne Kangaroos, despite showing promise, were left with a B grade. The Port Adelaide Power, with their huge Anzac Day upset, earned an A grade. The Richmond Tigers, despite their best efforts, were left with a C grade. The St Kilda Saints, with their 15-goal second half against West Coast, earned an A+ grade. The Sydney Swans, with their steady build against the undermanned Bulldogs, were given an A+ grade. The West Coast Eagles, despite their best efforts, were left with an F grade. In the end, it was the Brisbane Lions who stood out as the team of the round, earning them the top spot in the Report Card. As the season progresses, the competition is heating up, and the stakes are higher than ever. The AFL Premiership Season is a testament to the skill, strategy, and determination of the players, coaches, and fans alike. It's a thrilling spectacle that keeps fans on the edge of their seats, and it's a testament to the beauty of the game.
