For every Jordan Dawson, there are two of James Borlase.

The role-players who do their role every week with minimum of fuss and without the headlines.

Every club has the players you hardly hear about and they facilitate the stardom of the competition's elite players.

The old saying goes that it is the bottom six of any given lineup that goes a long way to determining how far each team goes so we've named a player from each side who is performing admirably and not getting their flowers.

GWS – Harvey Thomas

Quietly went past 50 games this year and has become a dependable winger for GWS, averaging 20 disposals and punching above his 176cm height and has composure that belies his relative inexperience. Also plays with a hard edge, with his strong tackling and pressure also features of his game.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Harvey Thomas of the Giants in action during the round seven AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Brisbane Lions at Manuka Oval on April 25, 2024 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

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