MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats celebrates a goal with Gary Ablett of the Cats during the 2019 AFL round 12 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 07, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)
Back Pocket: Dane Rampe (Sydney)
After a controversial period for Rampe, he has returned to his brilliant best in the last three weeks. Rampe recorded 32 disposals, 12 marks, 10 intercept possessions and 748 metres gained against the Eagles.
Full Back: Kyle Hartigan (Adelaide)
Hartigan played on Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron and kept him to just one goal, while also recording 15 disposals and nine marks.
Back Pocket: Tom Stewart (Geelong)
Stewart recorded 27 disposals (24 kicks), nine marks and 554 metres gained against the Tigers on Friday night.
Half Back: Jake Lloyd (Sydney)
Lloyd was everywhere against the Eagles, finishing with 42 disposals, nine marks and three tackles.
Centre Half Back: Jacob Weitering (Carlton)
The much-maligned number one draft pick played one of the best games of his career in the Blues’ win over Brisbane, finishing with 16 disposals and 10 intercept possessions.
Half Back: Callum Mills (Sydney)
A move into the midfield still looms for Mills, but against the Eagles he played a crucial role down back, recording 25 disposals and 11 marks.
Wing: Sam Walsh (Carlton)
The Rising Star favourite is forming a strong partnership with Patrick Cripps. Walsh recorded 32 disposals (23 kicks), 12 marks, six clearances and four tackles.
Centre: Patrick Cripps (Carlton)
Cripps’ second half to drag the Blues over the line was incredible. On the day, he managed 38 disposals and four goals, while also recording seven marks, nine score involvements and eight clearances.
Wing: Mitch Duncan (Geelong)
Duncan is not getting the recognition he deserves this year after a very consistent 12 games. On Friday night, he recorded 34 disposals, 11 marks, four tackles, one goal and 539 metres gained.
Half Forward: Gary Ablett (Geelong)
Ablett continues to thrive in his new role up forward, recording 24 disposals and kicking two goals.
Centre Half Forward: Lance Franklin (Sydney)
Nine scoring shots and five goals highlight Franklin’s dominance on Sunday afternoon.
Half Forward: Jaidyn Stephenson (Collingwood)
“Spaceman” Stephenson dominated the Demons from the first bounce, finishing with three goals and 19 disposals.
Forward Pocket: Josh Jenkins (Adelaide)
After a six-week stint in the SANFL, Jenkins has returned to the senior side with a bang, kicking two and three goals respectively in his first two games back. He also managed 19 disposals and seven marks against the Giants.
Full Forward: Tom Hawkins (Geelong)
Hawkins just continues to kick goals in 2019, finishing with four against the Tigers.
Forward Pocket: Tom Papley (Sydney)
Papley starred against the Eagles with 27 disposals and five goals. He was involved in 16 of Sydney’s scores, highlighting his importance on the day.
Ruck: Max Gawn (Melbourne)
Gawn recorded 33 disposals, which is incredible for a ruckman. Against the most in-form ruckman in the competition, he also won the hit out battle and had the most clearances on the ground.
Ruck Rover: Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong)
After a few sore weeks, Dangerfield well and truly put his injury woes behind him producing a complete performance comprising of 38 disposals, seven marks, nine tackles and one goal.
Rover: Adam Treloar (Collingwood)
Treloar claimed the Neale Daniher Trophy for his 34 disposals, six tackles and a goal in the big win over the Demons.
Jack Ziebell (North Melbourne)
In his 200th game, Ziebell produced 28 disposals, 10 tackles and two goals to highlight his ability to play in the midfield.
Reilly O’Brien (Adelaide)
Convincingly won the ruck battle against Mumford, finishing with 17 disposals, 29 hit outs, three marks, three tackles and nine clearances (most on the ground).
Tim Kelly (Geelong)
Kelly recorded 32 disposals, 11 marks, four tackles and kicked a goal, as he firmly puts his name in the mix for the Brownlow Medal.
Brad Crouch (Adelaide)
The final spot in the team was between Crouch and Taranto, with Crouch getting the nod due to his work in the forward half, which included a goal and nine score involvements.