Big Maxy has dominated the competition this year, amassing 303 hitouts to advantage in season 2018 (via @sirswampthing on twitter). To put that in context, no club (yes, club) has reached 250 so far this year. This ability to feed his on ballers such as Clayton Oliver along with the fact Gawn ranks 2nd in the AFL for total contested marks this season makes him the key to Melbourne's finals aspirations.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Max Gawn of the Demons marks the ball during the round 17 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 14, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
