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Round 9 Team of the Week

See who made the 22 this week.

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Justin McInerney

 

Defenders

Back Pocket: Shannon Hurn (West Coast)

At the age of 31, Hurn is putting together a career best season. On Friday night, his efficiency was a highlight, as he recorded 33 disposals including 26 kicks (94% efficiency), 13 marks, nine intercept possessions and 590 metres gained.

Full Back: Mark Blicavs (Geelong)

Blicavs had the role on in form forward Aaron Naughton and kept him to just one goal, while recording 11 disposals and three marks himself.

Back Pocket: Tom Stewart (Geelong)

Stewart continues to play a crucial role for Geelong in 2019. Against the Dogs, Stewart recorded 22 disposals (19 kicks), six marks, six intercept possessions and 401 metres gained.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Tom Stewart of the Cats marks the ball during the round 22 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Fremantle Dockers at GMHBA Stadium on August 18, 2018 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Half Back: Lachie Whitfield (GWS)

Whitfield produced one of the best individual performances in recent years in the win over the blues, recording 40 disposals, 18 marks, three goals, four tackles, 14 score involvements, four intercept possessions and 556 metres gained.

Centre Half Back: Dane Rampe (Sydney)

Rampe had the role on Ben Brown and kept him to just five touches, which proved crucial in the result of the game. He also had 18 disposals.

Half Back: Bachar Houli (Richmond)

Richmond’s run and carry off of half back proved influential in their win on Sunday afternoon. Houli managed 35 disposals, nine marks, three score involvements and 338 metres gained.

Centre

Wing: Brandon Ellis (Richmond)

Ellis was another who was able to get involved in the attacking thrusts from half back. He recorded 35 disposals, thirteen marks, eight score involvements, five intercept possessions, five clearances and 459 metres gained.

Centre: Dustin Martin (Richmond)

Martin was back to his absolute best on Sunday, where he recorded 37 disposals, six marks, three tackles, two goals, nine score involvements, ten clearances and 600 metres gained.

Wing: Elliot Yeo (West Coast)

After a slow start to the year, Yeo has returned to form in a big way over the last couple of weeks. On Friday night, his pressure around the contest was elite, as he recorded 16 tackles, 26 disposals and seven clearances.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Elliot Yeo of the Eagles celebrates kicking a goal during the round one AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium on March 26, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

 

Forwards

Half Forward: Mitch Duncan (Geelong)

Against the Dogs, Duncan recorded 25 disposals, 11 marks and three goals in a best on ground performance.

Centre Half Forward: Brody Mihocek (Collingwood)

Mihocek and Reid have been working well in tandem over the last few week, making selection increasingly difficult for Collingwood with Mason Cox waiting in the wings. Mihocek kicked four goals and recorded 14 disposals and eight marks.

Half Forward: Jeremy Finlayson (GWS)

Finlayson’s move forward has been a masterstroke for Leon Cameron, after he kicked another five goals on the weekend. He also recorded 12 disposals, three marks and four tackles.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Jeremy Finlayson of the Giants competes with Sam Mayes of the Lions bduring the round 14 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at The Gabba on June 23, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

Forward Pocket: Charlie Cameron (Brisbane)

Cameron was dominant against his former side with eight scoring shots, which included three goals. He also managed 16 disposals, five marks and three tackles in a dazzling display.

Full Forward: Tom Hawkins (Geelong)

Hawkins efficiency in front of goals was a noticeable against the Dogs. He kicked four goals straight and recorded ten disposals and four marks.

Forward Pocket: Tom Papley (Sydney)

Papley is making a name for himself as one of the best small forwards in the competition, a notion that was only enhanced on Saturday night. In a scrappy encounter in Hobart, Papley’s class shown through with four goals and 15 disposals.

Followers

Ruck: Brodie Grundy (Collingwood)

Grundy was dominant in the ruck and around the ground, as he recorded 24 disposals and 49 hit outs as well as four marks and six tackles.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Brodie Grundy of the Magpies celebrates kicking a goal during the round eight AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 11, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Ruck Rover: Travis Boak (Port Adelaide)

Boak is another who is having a career best year aged over 30. Against the Suns in tricky conditions, Boak’s class shown through as he recorded 36 disposals, four tackles, eight clearances, seven score involvements and 501 metres gained.

Rover: Lachie Neale (Brisbane)

Neale was the best midfielder on the ground against the Crows by a huge margin, as the Lion’s dominance in the clearances proved too much for the Crows to overcome. Neale recorded 39 disposals, 12 clearances, nine tackles, seven score involvements and two marks.

Interchange

Matt De Boer (GWS)

De Boer played a lock down role on Cripps and held him to 12 disposals and no influence, while also recording 27 disposals, four marks and six tackles himself.

Jack Ziebell (North Melbourne)

Zieball has thrived since being moved back into the midfield. Against the Swans, he recorded 35 disposals, ten marks and eight tackles.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JULY 29: Jack Ziebell of the Kangaroos celebrates on the final siren during the 2017 AFL round 19 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Melbourne Demons at Blundstone Arena on July 29, 2017 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

 George Hewett (Sydney)

With Josh Kennedy missing the game as a late withdrawal, Hewett stepped up to fill his absence and managed 29 disposals, nine clearances, two marks and five tackles.

Tim Taranto (GWS)

Taranto was another Giant to feast on the struggling Blues. He recorded 38 disposals, twelve marks, four tackles and kicked a goal.

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