Defenders
Back Pocket - Nic Newman (Sydney)
A key in defence all season, Newman's 29 touches at almost 83% efficiency were crucial in keeping the Swans in the contest.
Full Back - James Sicily (Hawthorn)
It truly was a team effort in defence for the Hawks, but Sicily stood the tallest with 26 touches - at an impressive 88.5% - and a whopping 14 marks.
Back Pocket - Brodie Smith (Adelaide)
Stepped up in a big way when the Crows needed it most in a well-rounded game that included 26 touches, eight marks and a final-quarter goal in one of the games of the season.
Half Back - Seb Ross (St Kilda)
Ross played the almost-perfect game for all by 15 seconds of the contest however we won't allow one play overshadow his performance.
He led St. Kilda's midfield with 31 touches, six clearances and six tackles in the heart-breaking loss.
Centre Half Back - Jake Carlisle (St Kilda)
In what was probably his best game in a St. Kilda guernsey, Carlisle picked up 16 touches (81% efficiency) while hauling in eight marks (four contested) and registering nine one percenters deep in defence as the Saints had their hearts broken in the dying moments.
Half Back - Taylor Adams (Collingwood)
Adams was sensational for the Pies, kicking three first half goals and finishing with 34 disposals, eight clearances, seven marks and six tackles despite it not being enough to will the Pies over the line.
