during the round four AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.
Back Pocket: Jake Lloyd (Sydney)
Jake Lloyd played a massive game as usual with 31 disposals at 80% efficiency. He would be a huge loss to the Swans if they can’t re-sign him.
Full Back: Phil Davis (GWS)
The Giant’s skipper leads by example each week and was a key factor in keep the Crow’s powerful forward line under control for most of the game.
Back Pocket: Aliir Aliir (Sydney)
Aliir has become one of the best intercept marks in the competition. He took 10 marks in total on Sunday which was second highest on the ground.
Half Back: Alex Witherden (Brisbane)
The young Lion continues to shine off half-back picking up another 30 disposals.
Centre Half Back: Tom Jonas (Port Adelaide)
Despite losing the match, Tom Jonas kept power forward Jack Darling goalless.
Half Back: Elliot Yeo (West Coast)
25 disposals, seven marks, six tackles and a goal. Elliot Yeo super off half-back yet again for the Eagles.
Wing: Lachie Neale (Fremantle)
People always talk about Nat Fyfe when it comes to the Dockers’ midfield but Lachie Neale is a star in his own right. 34 touches and a goal to help Freo fight off the Blues who put up a good contest.
Centre: David Myers (Essendon)
The rise of this Essendon midfielder this year has been enormous for the team. On Friday night he had 29 disposals, six clearances, seven inside 50s and kicked two goals.
Wing: Isaac Smith (Hawthorn)
A genuine superstar who always steps up when games hang in the balance. A handy 21 disposals, eight marks and two goals on Saturday.
Ruck: Rory Lobb (GWS)
Rory Lobb had to stand up for the Giants to get over the line this week and he did. Sam Jacobs won the hitouts but Lobb beat him around the ground.
Rover: Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong)
39 disposals, 25 contested and eight clearances. Huge numbers from Danger but he can’t get the Cats over the line on his own.
Ruck Rover: Jack Macrae (Western Bulldogs)
44 touches. Jack Macrae will win the Bulldogs B&F by a country mile
Half Forward: Isaac Heeney (Sydney)
The Demons fought back in the last quarter, but Isaac Heeney stood up and was the difference. And he took the mark of the year.
Centre Half Forward: Lance Franklin (Sydney)
Buddy loves a big game and that’s what this was for both teams’ September chances. He kicked 2.5, had seven inside 50s and took nine marks, four of which were contested.
Half Forward: Gary Ablett (Geelong)
With 32 disposals, seven clearances and three goals, Gary the GOAT proved he’s not done yet.
Forward Pocket: Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti (Essendon)
Five goals from Walla was a key in the Dons’ win on Friday.
Full Forward: Jack Riewoldt (Richmond)
10 goals. That is all.
Forward Pocket: Jordan De Goey (Collingwood)
De Goey continues to show why he is so important for the Pies leading into September with another four goals.
James Worpel (Hawthorn)
The Worpedo deserves an inclusion simply for that effort against Joel Selwood but he also had 23 touches and four clearances.
Lachie Whitfield (GWS)
Whitfield is tipped to win the Giants’ B&F this year after starring in a new role in the backline. 30 disposals, six rebound 50s and 11 marks was huge.
Scott Lycett (West Coast)
Lycett has been very good in the absence of Naitanui and he dominated All Australian ruckman Paddy Ryder with 40 hitouts, 19 disposals and five marks.
Dyson Heppell (Essendon)
The Bombers’ skipper leads from the front week in week out and ran out the game strong despite having no fit players on the bench.