Forwards
Half Forward: Gary Ablett (Geelong)
Ablett produced a vintage Gary performance on Sunday afternoon, recording 28 disposals and kicking two goals. He also took seven marks and had 11 score involvements and eight inside 50s.
Centre Half Forward: Joe Daniher (Essendon)
In just his second game back from injury, Daniher did absolutely everything he could to get Essendon over the line and despite falling just short; he was one of the best players on the ground. Daniher kicked four goals and managed 28 disposals, eight marks (four contested) and six score involvements.
Half Forward: Sam Gray (Port Adelaide)
Sam Gray has taken his game to the next level over the last two weeks, where he has kicked six goals combined. On the weekend, Gray kicked four goals and recorded 28 disposals, three marks and five tackles.
Forward Pocket: Brandon Matera (Fremantle)
Matera’s five goals were enough to see him included in the team but he also recorded 13 disposals and five marks in a customary small forward role.
Full Forward: Taylor Walker (Adelaide)
Ever since Josh Jenkins was omitted from the side, Tex has been allowed to play deeper in the forward fifty and is beginning to thrive. Walker kicked four goals and had 14 disposals, seven marks (three contested) and seven score involvements.
Forward Pocket: Gary Rohan (Geelong)
The two Gary’s have reinvigorated their careers at Geelong in 2019. Rohan took the game away from the Eagles early kicking three first quarter goals. He finished with four and also recorded 13 disposals and ten marks.
