Defenders
Back Pocket - Dylan Roberton (St Kilda)
With their finals chances hanging by a thread, Roberton held firm in defence by racking up 20 touches with six intercept possessions to go along with eight marks, four of which were contested. Thwarted numerous West Coast attacks as the Saints stole the four points in a thriller.
Full Back - Liam Jones (Carlton)
Beaten early, Jones responded in emphatic fashion keeping Essendon spearhead Joe Daniher relatively quiet for the rest of the game. He continues to impress in the back half, taking eight marks (five contested), picking up 13 intercept possessions while also registering eight one percenters.
Back Pocket - James Sicily (Hawthorn)
For the second week in a row, Sicily was Hawthorn's best in his new defensive role. He chalked up an impressive 29 touches (nine intercept possessions) across half back while taking 10 marks along the way.
Showing the potential to be Hawthorn's back-half leader for the next decade.
Half Back - Luke Ryan (Fremantle)
28 disposals (85.7% efficiency) and a whopping 16 marks (nine intercepts) isn't a bad return in your eighth senior game of football. His performance earned him the rising star nomination for round 20.
Centre Half Back - Tom Lonergan (Geelong)
One of the few Cats who could hold their head high, Lonergan held Buddy to just one goal as the Swans piled on the pain.
Franklin just managed the eight disposals and one mark despite the Swans creating more chances on goal.
Half Back - Matt Crouch (Adelaide)
Crouch was a big reason why the Crows dominated Showdown 43, gathering 34 disposals at 79% efficiency, laying eight tackles and picking up eight clearances as the Crows took control from the get-go.
