Tom Barrass – 4
The young defender had the job on Jonathon Patton for most of the night. Had some moments and used the footy well, but was always going to struggle with the quality of the supply the Giants' forwards received. 

Jamie Cripps – 2
Couldn't get going on what was a tough night for the Eagles' forwards. Had an annoying Heath Shaw in his face for a lot of the game and was well beaten by the Giants' veteran.

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Jack Darling – 3
Was exceptional against the Power last week but couldn't back it up on Saturday night. Kicked a late acrobatic goal over his head but that was about it, with Adam Tomlinson taking the points in their match up. 

Liam Duggan – 4
The young Eagle ran the fifth-most kilometres of any player on the ground but had just 10 disposals. His role in the Eagles' rebirth in coming years will be crucial in setting the direction for the club.

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Andrew Gaff – 6
Ran hard to try at least to create for his side, but was part of an Eagles midfield that was soundly beaten. Had just one contested possession from his 25. Didn't drop his head. 

Shannon Hurn – 6
The Eagles captain did not have a great influence on the contest and showed his frustrations at the way his side was faring at times. Took 10 marks and had 23 disposals. Was far from his side's worst. 

Shannon Hurn led from the front but couldn't lift his team. Picture: AFL Photos

Mark Hutchings – 4
The Eagles' stopper was expected to have a run-with-role on Giants star Dylan Shiel, but went to Tom Scully. The GWS running machine didn’t have his biggest game but exerted influence around the ground, including kicking an important early goal.

Lewis Jetta – 2
Jetta could not continue his sparkling late-season form against the Giants. Had just seven disposals (only three kicks) and failed to provide the run his team needed. A wayward handball that could have easily been converted for a goal in the second term summed up his night. 

Josh Kennedy – 3
The All Australian full forward tried to exert his influence, but was well held by Giants defender Aidan Corr. Just one goal and seven touches for the night. Can never be accused of not trying, but not one of his better displays. 

Mark LeCras – 5
The veteran forward booted two goals and tried to provide a presence in an ineffective Eagles forward line. Has been renowned for his classy finishing in front of the big sticks and did not disappoint in what could be the final game of his decorated career.   

Mark LeCras gave his all but it wasn't enough for the Eagles, and maybe his career. Picture: AFL Photos
     

Eric Mackenzie – 4
The solid backman did not really have a suitable match-up as the Giants decided to play with a smaller forward line. One of the heroes from last week's epic victory, Mackenzie did not have a great deal of impact on the contest. 

Jeremy McGovern – 6
The star defender was excellent early in the game with three intercepts all coming in the first quarter. But as the Giants broke the game open and moved the ball with speed, McGovern's ability to disrupt forward 50 entries was minimised.     

The Giants' small forward line saw Jeremy McGovern change his approach. Picture: AFL Photos
         

Sam Mitchell – 6
It was a disappointing way to go out for the champion Eagle, but he can hold his head high. The retiring ball-magnet was industrious to the very end, with 28 disposals and two goals making him one of his side's best players. A fair career.      

Drew Petrie – 4
The retiring forward got a consolation goal in the final term but his influence was well down on what he has produced this season. Still, with Nic Naitanui out for the year, he can be proud of what he achieved in his season with the Eagles.           

Matt Priddis – 7
The 2014 Brownlow medallist tried his guts out on what was a sorry night for his footy club. The retiring Eagles champion had a team-high 30 disposals (23 contested), 12 clearances and seven tackles to be his side's best player. Despite the lopsidedness of the result, Priddis can walk tall.        

Jack Redden – 6
Up with Priddis and Shuey as the Eagles' best, particularly during the Giants' second and third-quarter onslaught. The former Lion had 29 disposals and tried hard all night. Docked points for giving a silly free kick away to Callan Ward off the ball.         

Dom Sheed – 5
A good learning experience for the young midfielder who will be expected to step into the shoes of Priddis over the coming years. Sheed had 21 disposals and six inside 50s and was far from overawed.           

Brad Sheppard – 3
Copped a heavy bump from Lachie Whitfield in the first term which caused some blood to billow out of his nose. The hard-working defender couldn't really ever get into the game, struggling to contain Johnson, Greene and co.    

Luke Shuey – 7
Wrote himself into Eagles folklore with his heroics in extra-time against Port last week, but couldn't quite live up to those expectations against the Giants. Sporting the 'Don Mattingly' haircut, Shuey fought hard to try to turn the game his side's way. Can be content with 29 disposals and nine tackles on his stats sheet.          

Luke Shuey's haircut and 'don't argue' were reminiscent of Dustin Martin. Picture: AFL Photos

Nathan Vardy – 3
Took a big pack mark and opened the Eagles' account in the first term, but from there was soundly beaten by Rory Lobb and Jon Patton. The former Cat had the least amount of disposals of any player on the ground.     

Sharrod Wellingham – 4
The only inclusion into the Eagles' lineup, Wellingham did not have much influence on the contest. Looked to be in good nick and set up a Mitchell set-shot goal late with a sizzling ball inside 50. May struggle to get another contract extension if the Eagles choose to further turnover their list.        

Elliot Yeo – 4
Started with the match-up on Toby Greene, before being moved to the forward line in the second half with the Eagles looking for a spark. The All Australian had just 15 disposals and struggled to provide any customary run or bounce for his side.