C: Adam Goodes (Sydney), Jimmy Bartel (Geelong), Scott Camporeale (Essendon)
HF: Gary Ablett (Geelong), Jonathan Brown (BrisbaneLions), Steve Johnson (Geelong)
F: Scott Welsh (Adelaide), Fraser Gehrig(St Kilda), Quinten Lynch (West Coast)
FOLL: Dean Cox (WestCoast), Kane Cornes (Port Adelaide),Daniel Kerr (West Coast)
I/C: Matthew Lloyd(Essendon), Joel Corey (Geelong), Cameron Ling (Geelong), Jason Laycock(Essendon)
BACKS
Darren Milburn (Geelong)– Continued his ultra-consistent season withanother fine display out of the back half against the Kangaroos. Won 28disposals and collected 11 contested possessions.
KrisMassie (Adelaide)– Given the task of minding Bulldogs skipper BradJohnson, Massie performed the role admirably, keeping Johnson to just one goal.Also showed great courage to bounce back onto his feet after a heavy hit fromLuke Darcy.
TomHarley (Geelong) – The Geelong skipper restricteddangerous Kangaroos forward Corey Jonesto just five touches and one goal. An excellent defensive performance.
HALF-BACKS
Corey Enright (Geelong) – Given the task of runningwith one of this year's Brownlow Medal favourites, Brent Harvey, Enright tookthe honours, collecting 29 disposals and five tackles. Harvey had 19 touches.
MatthewEgan (Geelong) – Oneof the unsung heroes of Geelong'sstellar season, Egan again gave his side great structure down back. Spent timeon David Hale and was also able to contain Drew Petrie somewhat.
AdamHunter (West Coast) – One of his side's bestagainst Richmond,Hunter played his usual role, switching between defence and attack. When pushedforward, scored three goals and also took an excellent pack mark.
CENTRES
Adam Goodes (Sydney) – Sydney's best player in itsdraw against the Brisbane Lions, Goodes continued his fine second half of theseason with 28 disposals – including a game-high 11 contested possessions – andseven clearances.
JimmyBartel (Geelong)– Continued his marvellous season with abest-on-ground 36-disposal performance against the Kangaroos, including 13contested possessions. Also laid six tackles and chipped in with a goal.
ScottCamporeale (Essendon) – The veteran midfielderreturned to the side for just his sixth match of the season, but he played ablinder against his former side, notching up 35 disposals – including 11touches in the third term. Also landed 10 inside-50s.
HALF-FORWARDS
Gary Ablett (Geelong) – Like his teammate Bartel, continued his blistering season despitebeing tagged by Roo Brady Rawlings. Played in the midfield and pushed forward,finishing with 31 disposals, six inside-50s and two goals.
Jonathan Brown (Brisbane Lions) – Continued his incredible second half of the season with anotherheroic performance, booting four majors against Sydney – including three in thefinal term and the match-drawing goal just moments before the final siren.
SteveJohnson (Geelong) – Producedyet another outstanding display, booting four goals and having four assists in Geelong's 27-point winover the Roos. Took 10 marks and sent the ball inside 50 five times.
FORWARDS
Scott Welsh (Adelaide) – Played a crucial role in Adelaide'svictory over the Western Bulldogs, booting a game-high four goals, as well asdisplaying some fine defensive work inside the forward 50, which earned theplaudits from his coach Neil Craig.
FraserGehrig (St Kilda) – Played his finest match of theseason, booting a round-high eight goals against Fremantle at Telstra Dome toplay a pivotal role in St Kilda's win. The eighth time he has bagged eightgoals or more in his career.
QuintenLynch (West Coast) – Next in line for the mostgoals of the round with seven – his second-best career haul. Also took 10 marksand finished with 18 disposals against Richmond.
FOLLOWERS
Dean Cox (West Coast) – Continued his fine secondhalf of the season with a round-high 29 hit-outs against Richmond at Subiaco Oval. Cox's contributionwas evident in West Coast's overall hit-out tally – 40 to 13.
KaneCornes (Port Adelaide) – Produced one of the best individual performances of the season,winning a round-high 38 disposals and kicking three goals. Also restrictedHawthorn's Sam Mitchell to 19 touches.
DanielKerr (West Coast) – Instrumental in West Coast'svictory over Richmond,Kerr amassed 31 disposals, including 20 touches in the first half. Excellentaround the stoppages, winning a game-high nine clearances.
INTERCHANGE
Matthew Lloyd (Essendon) – Crucial in Essendon'scome-from-behind win, booting six goals, including a back-heel gem that hassince been lauded as one of the goals of the season. Took eight contested marksfrom his 11 grabs.
JoelCorey (Geelong) – Continued his incredibly consistent season with 34 disposalsagainst the Kangaroos. The competition's third highest ball-getter, he alsoimpressed with his clearance and tackling work and kicked a goal.
CameronLing (Geelong) – Played a massive role on Kangaroos skipper Adam Simpson, holdinghim to just 10 touches after he racked up 41 disposals against the Cats earlierin the year. Finished with 16 disposals for the day.
JasonLaycock (Essendon) – Given greater responsibilityafter Essendon dropped ruck partner David Hille, Laycock was one of his side'sbest with 20 disposals – including 13 contested possessions – and 17 hit-outsagainst Carlton.
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