Team of the Round

Team of the Week: Round 18

Published by
Matthew Hickey

Defenders

Back Pocket - Shannon Hurn (West Coast)

This marks the second week in a row that Hurn finds himself in our team of the week. Despite his side going down he again was everywhere, recording 29 disposals and clunking 10 marks.

Full Back - Phil Davis (GWS)

A fantastic game in the wet for the Giants co-captain. He did everything he could for his side, finishing the game with 23 disposals (17 intercept possessions) and seven marks.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Phil Davis of the Giants punches the ball from Jack Riewoldt of the Tigers during the round 18 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 23, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Back Pocket - Sam Mayes (Brisbane)

Mayes was one of a number of Brisbane players who stood up in their game against Carlton. He would go onto finish the game with 23 disposals and an impressive 12 marks.

Half Back - Nick Vlaustin (Richmond)

After returning from a shoulder injury last week, Vlaustin was back to his best against the Giants. 21 dispsoals, 13 intercept possessions and 11 marks meant the defender was ever-present for the Tigers down back.

Centre Half Back - Michael Hibberd (Melbourne)

36 disposals in a terrific win means Hibberd once again earns a place in Zero Hanger's team of the week. He has been excellent since coming to Melbourne, and round 18 was no different.

Half Back - Jack Crisp (Collingwood)

While Shannon Hurn was everywhere down one end, Crisp was doing the same thing down the other. He had 33 disposals in a terrific effort down back for the Pies.

Centre

Wing - Dustin Martin (Richmond)

Doesn't matter who he is playing against, or what the conditions are, Dustin Martin is a star. 31 disposals and a goal place him in the starting 18 for round 18.

Centre - Callan Ward (GWS)

Despite the team as a whole struggling, the Giants had a number of stand out players and Ward was one of them. He had 37 disposals and a goal in the loss.

Wing - Dayne Beams (Brisbane)

A brilliant display in a great win for the club. Beams led from the front with 26 disposals and three goals.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Dayne Beams of the Lions kicks during the round 18 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Carlton Blues at The Gabba on July 23, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Forwards

Half Forward - Jack Gunston (Hawthorn)

The Hawk was brilliant on the weekend in a new role, and finished with a career-high 35 touches, eight marks, 10 score involvements and a major.

Centre Half Forward - Callum Sinclair (Sydney)

It was one of the surprise performances of the round, as Callum Sinclair stood tall claiming 10 marks and slotting five goals to help lead the Swans to a win.

Half Forward - Travis Boak (Port Adelaide)

On a tough day for the Power, captain Travis Boak tried to do everything he could to keep his side in the game. He managed 24 touches and four goals and kept his side in the game late.

Forward Pocket - Liam Picken (Western Bulldogs)

Picken kicked six majors in the Dogs' win over Gold Coast on the weekend. Not only was it a new career high haul, but was the most goals in a game by any Bulldogs player this season.

CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Liam Picken of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the round 18 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Gold Coast Suns at Cazaly's Stadium on July 22, 2017 in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Full Forward - Ben Brown (North Melbourne)

During the week there were whispers of Brown's chances at the Coleman Medal. After his six-goal haul against the Bombers they are now serious conversations. Tough to go past the cult figure for this round's team of the week.

Forward Pocket - Jordan De Goey (Collingwood)

De Goey was a major reason as to why Collingwood won this game. He was brilliant and made some incredibly clutch plays, with 20 disposals and four goals to his name.

Followers

Ruck - Brodie Grundy (Collingwood)

Came up with the ball in crucial times, Grundy finished with 19 disposals and 42 hit-outs. A great effort from the Collingwood big man.

Ruck Rover - Rory Sloane (Adelaide)

Sloane's eyes lit up when he realised he wasn't going to get tagged on Friday night. He took full advantage collecting 28 disposals and kicking three goals.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Rory Sloane of the Crows celebrates after kicking a goal during the round 18 AFL match between the Adelaide Crows and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on July 21, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Rover - Dayne Zorko (Brisbane)

When the game was on the line Dayne Zorko was unbelievable. Another player who went off because the opposition didn't send a player to him, he recorded 26 disposals and three goals.

Interchange

Matt Crouch (Adelaide)

Matt Crouch continues to churn out excellent games, and Friday night against the Cats was no different. When the final siren sounded he had 32 disposals and had performed well in support of Sloane.

Seb Ross (St. Kilda)

It wasn't a great day for St. Kilda, however Seb Ross put in a good showing. He finished with 37 disposals, which was an equal high for all players across the round.

Tom Mitchell (Hawthorn)

No surprises that Mitchell once again got amongst in the Hawks game. He is having an incredible season and registered another 37 disposals against the Dockers.

Cale Hooker (Essendon)

When the game was their to be won, Hooker stepped up and got the job done. He finished with five goals, four of which were in the final term.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Cale Hooker of the Bombers in action during the 2017 AFL round 18 match between the Essendon Bombers and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Etihad Stadium on July 22, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)
Published by
Matthew Hickey