Hurley was the highest-scoring key defender of the round with 20 points. He tallied 27 disposals at 85 per cent efficiency, kicked two goals and made eight spoils in the Bombers' win over Gold Coast.

Murphy was the highest-scoring small-medium defender with 19.7 points. He tallied 26 disposals at 85 per cent efficiency and gained nine intercept possessions in the Dogs' loss to the Sydney Swans. He has moved up to 63rd overall – a career-high and fourth of small-medium defenders.

Pearce gathered 20 disposals in the Dockers' big win over the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba. He has moved into the top 100 for the first time in his career after climbing to 97th overall. He ranks third at the club for total points this season and fifth for average per game. He ranks second at Fremantle behind Stephen Hill for metres gained.

Hill earned a career-best 23.6 points – the fifth-highest for the round – in the Eagles' big win over Melbourne. He kicked two goals and tallied 10 contested possessions, two assists, four score launches.

Riewoldt booted six goals in the Tigers' win over St Kilda on Sunday. He was the third-highest scoring player of the round with 25.9 points. He has moved up to 80th overall – seventh of key forwards and fourth at Richmond.

Mumford was the highest-scoring ruckman of the round with 23 points. He tallied 15 hit-outs to advantage, nine tackles and six clearances in the Giants' narrow loss to Collingwood. He sits 101st overall – ninth of all ruckmen.

Merrett was the highest-scoring first-year player with 14.1 points. He tallied 19 disposals, six intercept possessions, one goal and two assists in the Bombers' win over Gold Coast. He ranks seventh for total points by first-year players and is one of only five to play 18 or more games.