BROWNLOW medal fancies Patrick Dangerfield and Dustin Martin starred in round 17 and the pair again features in the AFL's Team of the Week, brought to you by Accor Hotels.

Dangerfield inspired Geelong to a scratchy 17-point win over Fremantle in Perth on Friday night, while Martin again took his own footy to the MCG to help Richmond get over a plucky Essendon the next day.

While the star Cat might be the standout favourite, Martin is sure to be right among the leaders after his stunning run of form over the past few weeks for the Tigers.

Hawthorn veterans Sam Mitchell, Shaun Burgoyne and James Frawley earned a spot in this week's side after leading their team to a heart-stopping five-point win over the Sydney Swans to begin round 17 on Thursday night, while Greater Western Sydney trio Callan Ward, Nick Haynes and Josh Kelly made the 22 after brilliant performances to finish the round against the Brisbane Lions on Sunday.

Richmond forward Ben Griffiths, Port Adelaide big man Justin Westhoff, Swan Gary Rohan and Fremantle speedster Stephen Hill are some of the new faces in this week's team.

COREY ENRIGHT (Geelong) – The veteran thought long and hard before deciding to play on this year and he might have to do it again after gathering 30 possessions in defence against Fremantle.

JAMES FRAWLEY (Hawthorn) – Had the tough task of minding Swans star Lance Franklin and did the job, keeping the three-time Coleman medallist goalless for the first time since round eight last year.

NICK HAYNES (Greater Western Sydney) – Played another key role across half-back for the Giants and picked up 19 possessions against the young Lions at the Gabba.

EASTON WOOD (Western Bulldogs) – Another quality game from the gun defender, who took nine marks against the Suns in Cairns, and added 20 disposals at 85 per cent efficiency.

DANIEL TALIA (Adelaide) – The tall backman continued his outstanding form with 19 disposals and eight marks against Collingwood, and had 11 one-percenters for the night.

BRODIE SMITH (Adelaide) – Used his long kicking to clear the footy six times from defence, while also driving it inside 50 on six occasions, from his 23 touches.

JOSH KELLY (Greater Western Sydney) – Quickly emerging as one of the league's most damaging wingmen, Kelly had 26 touches, seven inside 50s and bagged three goals of his own.

SAM MITCHELL (Hawthorn) – Was a major factor in the Hawks' thrilling win over the swans with a game-high 37 touches and eight clearances.

ZACH MERRETT (Essendon) – Just about a lock to win Essendon's best and fairest, Merrett picked up 34 possessions, laid 10 tackles, kicked a goal and had six clearances against the Tigers.

SHAUN BURGOYNE (Hawthorn) – The veteran turned it on in the final quarter against the Swans at the SCG, having 11 possessions, five clearances, five tackles, and adding two clutch goals.

BEN GRIFFITHS (Richmond) – The much-maligned key forward took 12 marks against the Bombers, five of them contested, and kicked three goals from 18 disposals. 

ROBBIE GRAY (Port Adelaide) – Port's gun midfielder had 35 touches and five clearances against North Melbourne, and also booted two goals at Etihad Stadium.

JUSTIN WESTHOFF (Port Adelaide) – The enigmatic swingman torched the Kangaroos in the opening term and finished the game with 20 possessions and three goals.

TIM MEMBREY (St Kilda) – Followed up his five goals against Essendon last week with another four against Melbourne, and pulled in 10 marks for the Saints.

GARY ROHAN (Sydney Swans) – Used his speed and strong overhead marking to great effect against the Hawks to kick four of his side's 10 goals for the night.

BRODIE GRUNDY (Collingwood) – Collingwood's best for the second week running after gathering 23 possessions and taking 10 marks against the Crows in the ruck.

PATRICK DANGERFIELD (Geelong) – Geelong's dominant midfielder racked up 31 disposals against the Dockers and also booted four goals in another best-on-ground performance. 

DUSTIN MARTIN (Richmond) – While some might not appreciate his work, Martin was again sensational with 43 possessions, 22 of them contested, 14 clearances and two goals against Essendon.

CALLAN WARD (Greater Western Sydney) – The Giants' co-captain blitzed the Lions with 31 possessions, 20 of them contested, nine clearances, nine inside 50s and three goals.

LUKE PARKER (Sydney Swans) – The star Swan had 35 possessions, 19 of those contested, 14 clearances, and kicked a goal in a brilliant display against the ladder leaders. 

KOBY STEVENS (Western Bulldogs) – Led the Bulldogs with eight clearances and 34 touches, both game-high tallies, and also booted two goals for the winners.

STEPHEN HILL (Fremantle) – Picked up a career-high 37 touches against the Cats, the most of any player on the ground, and had six clearances for the Dockers.

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