FORWARDS
Jamie Elliot (Collingwood)
Once one of the league’s premier small forwards, injuries have hampered Elliot’s last few seasons. His performance on the weekend however showed Pies fans exactly what they’ve been missing, with Elliot kicking a season-high five goals, as well as collecting 19 possessions, taking 10 marks, and amassing 12 score involvements in a huge win.
Nick Larkey (North Melbourne)
Combining for 15 majors with forward partner Ben Brown, Larkey continued his impressive 2019 season with another dominant performance against the Power. Larkey kicked a career-high five goals, took seven marks and had 11 touches at 100 per cent disposal efficiency to top off a spectacular night for North’s forward line.
Michael Walters (Fremantle)
Another superb game from Walters who along with Nat Fyfe has shined this year at Fremantle. Despite going down to a finals-bound Bombers side, Walters recorded a season-high 36 possessions, won seven clearances and kicked 2.2 to further stake his claim for an All-Australian spot.
Jarryd Roughead (Hawthorn)
In legendary fashion, Roughead could not bow out of the AFL quietly, with the four-time premiership player bagging a haul of six goals in what was expected to be his final senior match. With the pressure now on Alastair Clarkson to pick the veteran for the Hawks’ final game of the home-and-away season, Roughead turned back the clock to give Hawks fans a thrilling send-off to one of their favourite sons.
Ben Brown (North Melbourne)
Ben 10 Brown became the first player this season to kick 10 goals in a match, and in doing so tightened his grip on a maiden Coleman Medal in the Kangaroos' comprehensive victory over Port Adelaide. Having started the night six goals behind Giants spearhead Jeremy Cameron, Brown now leads the race for the Coleman by four goals. Brown made the most of his opportunities up front, registering only one behind in his 10-goal tally, which was the first bag of 10 to be kicked by a Kangaroos player since Wayne Carey in 1999.
Charlie Cameron (Brisbane)
After another standout performance on home turf, it seems like Charlie Cameron has inherited a permanent spot in the team of the week. Now arguably the best small forward in the league, Cameron once again shone for the Lions, kicking five goals in Brisbane’s huge win over the Cats.
