HB: Andrew Carrazzo (Carlton), Trent Croad (Hawthorn), Heath Scotland (Carlton)
C: Matthew Richardson (Richmond), Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn), Aaron Davey (Melbourne)
HF: Daniel Motlop (Port Adelaide), Brad Miller (Melbourne), Jason Porplyzia (Adelaide)
F: Stephen Milne (St Kilda), Jarryd Roughead (Hawthorn), Lance Franklin (Hawthorn)
FOLL: Dean Cox (West Coast), Adam Cooney (Western Bulldogs), Steven Salopek (Port Adelaide)
I/C: Austin Wonaeamirri (Melbourne), Shaun Burgoyne (Port Adelaide), Brad Johnson (Western Bulldogs), Matthew Pavlich (Fremantle)
BACKS
Graham Johncock (Adelaide) - The small rebounding defender has been among Adelaide's top performers this season and he was again one of his side's best against North Melbourne. His contested work and disposal efficiency was a highlight.
Matthew Scarlett (Geelong) - Held one of the most in-form forwards in the game - Daniel Bradshaw - to just three touches and one goal, reinforcing his status as the best key defender in the game. In a super performance, Scarlett also won the ball 20 times.
Campbell Brown (Hawthorn) - The 2007 All-Australian defender stymied the red-hot Paul Medhurst, who won the Anzac Day Medal in round six and had booted 11 goals in his past two matches. Brown kept the Magpie to just eight disposals and one goal.
HALF BACKS
Andrew Carrazzo (Carlton) - Instrumental in Carlton's win over West Coast, Carrazzo achieved a round-high and a career-best 42 disposals in a stunning performance, predominantly running out of defence and into attack.
Trent Croad (Hawthorn) - After being sidelined from rounds two to four with a wrist injury, Croad has hit back strongly with some excellent defensive form, quelling Jonathan Brown in round five and holding Travis Cloke to just six touches on Saturday.
Heath Scotland (Carlton) - The rebounding half-back played a major part in Carlton's victory in the west, with 32 dispoals -- the 14th time Scotland has accumulated over 30 touches in an AFL match.
CENTRES
Matthew Richardson (Richmond) - Arguably in career-best form, Richardson was again outstanding in round seven when he bagged five goals, took 13 marks and racked up 22 disposals, switching between the wing and a key forward post.
Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn) - The Hawthorn skipper amassed 39 disposals against Collingwood in a super display, equaling his personal best also achieved against the Magpies in round 10, 2005. His clearance work was again first class.
Aaron Davey (Melbourne) - An instrumental figure in reigniting Melbourne's greatest comeback of all time, Davey booted two of his three goals in the third quarter and shone in the midfield and up forward with 19 disposals.
HALF-FORWARDS
Daniel Motlop (Port Adelaide) - Rushed into the Dream Team squad after booting a career-best seven goals against Essendon, Motlop dazzled the Telstra Dome crowd with his remarkable skills. He now has 20 goals for the season.
Brad Miller (Melbourne) - The forward played one of his finest matches for Melbourne. He was arguably his side's most consistent performer across four quarters, working tirelessly as a mobile, marking forward. He also chipped in with three goals.
Jason Porplyzia (Adelaide) - Continues to enhance his status as the most improved player in the game. The small forward/midfielder was brilliant in the third term when he the Crows broke the game open. Porplyzia finished with four goals for the match.
FORWARDS
Stephen Milne (St Kilda) - The livewire forward produced the second best haul of his career. In a classic crumber's turn, Milne kicked seven goals in a match-winning performance against Richmond.
Jarryd Roughead (Hawthorn) - Teamed brilliantly with Lance Franklin again, booting six goals against the Magpies. The underrated key forward now has 24 goals for the season, and 11 in the past two weeks.
Lance Franklin (Hawthorn) - Still heads the AFL goalkicking tally with 36 after collecting six goals from 10 scoring shots against Collingwood. The most exciting player in the game is having a scintillating season.
FOLLOWERS
Dean Cox (West Coast) - Despite battling a foot injury a recent weeks, the competition's No.1 ruckman produced a remarkable display in a team defeated by Carlton. He won 36 hit outs, claimed 25 disposals (13 contested), and won 11 clearances.
Adam Cooney (Western Bulldogs) - The 2003 No.1 draft pick is in career-best form and is now among the elite players in the game. His ability to win 25 disposals and boot five goals was a super performance from the classy midfielder.
Steven Salopek (Port Adelaide) - Has produced two stunning back-to-back efforts, having racked up 29 disposals against St Kilda last round, and achieved career-best numbers (33) against Essendon. He also booted three goals and gained 11 inside 50s.
INTERCHANGE
Austin Wonaeamirri (Melbourne) - In just his fifth match, the elevated rookie turned on a match-winning display against Fremantle, booting four goals, including three in the last term. His efforts - and celebrations - gave the red and blue plenty to cheer about.
Shaun Burgoyne (Port Adelaide) - The dynamic midfielder was a key contributor in Port Adelaide's win over Essendon, with his clearance work (he won nine for the match)- again a feature. He also notched up 27 touches and chipped in with two goals.
Brad Johnson (Western Bulldogs) - The skipper led from the front with his efforts against Sydney, booting four goals and ending the match with 20 disposals. He was a key part of the Dogs setting up their victory in the second term.
Matthew Pavlich (Fremantle) - Despite Fremantle being on the receiving end of Melbourne's greatest comeback, Pavlich did everything but win the match for his team. The Dockers' star kicked five goals to take his seasno tally to 22.
The views in this story are those of the author and not necessarily those of the clubs or the AFL.
