Heath Shaw, Josh Fraser and Scott Pendlebury pulled on the famous Victorian ‘Big V’ jumper, while Leon Davis played for the Dream Team.
All four players put in strong performances and showed they were more than capable of mixing it with the best the AFL has to offer, doing themselves and the club proud.
For the record, Victoria won the game 21.11 (137) to 18.12 (120).
VICTORIA
No. 10. Scott Pendlebury
Time on ground: 52%
Kicks: 8
Handballs: 11
Efficiency: 79%
Marks: 5 (1 contested)
Contested possessions: 5
Clearances: 3
Tackles: 3
Started on the bench, but he was prominent in the second term with seven touches. Played only 52 per cent of overall game time yet still finished with 19 disposals and showed he could mix it with the best. Was in the centre square for many centre bounces and looked calm and composed when he had the ball.
No. 22. Heath Shaw
Time on ground: 74%
Kicks: 12
Handballs: 9
Efficiency: 81%
Marks: 6
Contested possessions: 7
Clearances: 2
Tackles: 0
Impressed across half-back. Was Victoria's equal leading ball-winner by three quarter-time, before finishing with 21 touches. Was instrumental in Victoria gaining the lead at half time, and regularly placed himself in dangerous positions where he was able to launch attacks and drive the ball forward.
No. 25. Josh Fraser
Time on ground: 43%
Kicks: 6
Handballs: 6
Efficiency: 83%
Marks: 6
Contested possessions: 2
Clearances: 1
Tackles: 3
Hitouts: 13
Victoria's No.2 ruckman had 13 hit-outs and played an important role. Contested well in the air and on the ground, and some of his tap work was excellent, with a highlight being his tap to Brent Harvey which set up a Victorian goal in the third term. Came from the field at the 14-minute mark of the final term with a knee injury. Also dished out a strong bump on Dream Team's Ryan Griffen.
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Fraser outlook positive >>DREAM TEAM
No. 1 Leon Davis
Time on ground: 71%
Kicks: 11
Handballs: 5
Efficiency: 63%
Marks: 7 (1 contested)
Contested possessions: 3
Clearances: 1
Tackles: 4
Goals: 3
Showed glimpses of his brilliance playing on a half forward flank and impressed with his work rate off the ball. Kicked a great long-distance goal off a couple of steps in the second quarter and finished with three majors. Forced a turnover with a brilliant double effort in the final term, and overall was one of the most dangerous attacking players on the ground.
