BROWNLOW MEDAL PREDICTOR

Noah Anderson had a captain’s knock through the midfield, dominating at stoppages on his way to 35 disposals, a game high- 16 contested possessions, 12 clearances and 10 inside 50s as well as 865 meters gained and a goal.

One of the most improved players of the competition this season is Suns livewire forward Ben Long, who booted 4 goals on Thursday night and took one of the marks of the year.

John Noble’s run and dash off half back has transformed the Suns ball movement this season, and it was on full display with a game high 36 disposals and an impressive 1001 meters gained.

Jai Newcombe was the Hawks best in an 8-point loss, collecting 29 disposals, 10 contested possessions, 8 tackles, and 7 score involvements including a goal.

Isaac Heeney was a couple of straight kicks away from having one of the great games, kicking 2 goals and 5 behinds- with a couple of hit posts- winning a game high- 38 disposals, 9 clearances and a team high- 18 contested possessions in the wet on his way to a Goodes- O’Loughlin Medal as best on ground.

Chad Warner was at his best with 30 disposals, a game high- 630 meters gained and 9 score involvements including two of his own goals.

Swans ruckman Brodie Grundy took advantage of the Blues who were without Tom De Koning, winning 19 disposals, 8 clearances, 12 contested possessions, 47 hitouts and an impressive goal.

Josh Daicos has excelled in his role down back this season, winning a game high- 29 disposals to go with 11 intercept possessions, 5 score involvements and 524 meters gained.

Darcy Fogarty would have received attention from the umpires with his four goals to keep Adelaide in the match, moving up to the top-5 on the Coleman Leaderboard.

It wasn’t Nick Daicos’ best game of his career, but still had a valuable impact on the match with 28 disposals (the second most on the ground), 6 inside 50s and a game high- 7 clearances.

Adelaide skipper pushes to the top of the Brownlow Predictor Leaderboard with his efforts in a losing cause, having a well-rounded match with 27 disposals, 9 marks, 8 tackles, 8 score involvements, 500 meters gained and a goal.

The Cats got another big win at Adelaide Oval thanks to a Jeremy Cameron masterclass up forward, booting 7 goals from 16 disposals and taking 8 marks, now sitting third and 2 goals behind Ben King in the Coleman Medal race. One to watch.

Bailey Smith has been a bolter in the Brownlow Medal race, with his consistency and Geelong’s form leading him to be a vote chance most weeks. Smith was the leading disposal winner for the Cats with 30 touches, and finished with a tidy stat line of 7 clearances, 9 inside 50s, 10 score involvements and 700 meters gained.

Oliver Dempsey has proved to be one of the most damaging wingmen in the game, with 2 goals for the eighth time this season, as well as 24 disposals and 10 score involvements.

Shai Bolton played his best game for the Dockers against the Giants, kicking 3 goals from 24 disposals, with 12 contested possessions, 8 marks and 10 score involvements to push Fremantle over the line.

Caleb Serong was back to his ball winning best, having a game high- 36 disposals, 8 clearances, 695 meters gained as well as 12 contested possessions and 5 inside 50s to stay in touch with the Brownlow Predictor front runners.

Luke Jackson reaffirmed that he should be the number one ruckman at Fremantle, dominating with 21 disposals, game high- 15 contested possessions, 32 hitouts and having 7 clearances.

Bailey Dale broke the Western Bulldogs disposal record under the lid at Marvel with an enormous 49 disposals, a game high- 1016 meters gained, having a hand in 11 scores and having 6 inside 50s in a worthy 3-vote performance.

Tom Liberatore was his typical self in the midfield with 33 disposals, game high- 17 contested possessions, equal game high- 8 clearances and kicking a goal.

Ryhlee West has been a consistent performer this season but finally receives a vote for his 4 goal, 19 disposal performance.

North Melbourne was able to win their second game of the season with the help of Tristan Xerri doing plenty of hard work in the ruck, having 19 disposals, 13 contested possessions, 12 tackles, 51 hitouts and 11 clearances against a hard-working Toby Nankervis.

Luke Davies- Uniacke was the best performed midfielder for the Roos with 27 disposals, a team high- 15 contested possessions to go with 7 clearances, 7 score involvements and a goal.

Cam Zurhaar made the most of his chances up forward, booting 4 goals and disposing the ball at 100% efficiency in a low scoring match.

Melbourne skipper Max Gawn proved influential in the boil over against the Lions at the Gabba, with 22 disposals, 7 marks- including crucial marks late in the game, 8 clearances, 46 hitouts and a game high- 15 contested possessions.

Jake Melsham played his best game of the year with 4 goals, 7 marks and 11 disposals.

Kysaiah Pickett loomed a threat all match with 21 disposals, 2 goals and a game high- 12 score involvements.

Christian Petracca was one of the best midfielders on the ground with a game high- 31 disposals, 9 clearances, 7 inside 50s as well as 12 contested possessions and 8 score involvements.

Brady Hough was the Eagles leading disposal winner in their first win of the season, having 24 disposals to go with 487 meters gained, 6 score involvements, 5 inside 50s and a goal.

Jack Higgins shot up to second place in the Coleman race with 5 goals in a losing side.

Rowan Marshall continued this rounds trend of big men having big performances in the ruck, with 27 disposals, 5 clearances, 8 intercept possessions, game high- 18 contested possessions, 40 hitouts and a goal.

It was difficult to split the two top vote getters, but Jamie Elliot got the chocolates with his 6-goal bag against a Dockers side that prides itself on defence, especially at home. Elliott popped up at the right moments and finished with 14 disposals, 8 marks and 9 score involvements.

Jack Crisp was the most effective midfielder on the ground just 5 days after missing a goal after the siren to win last round match. Crisp picked up a team high- 29 disposals and 7 clearances, game high- 18 contested possessions and 709 meters gained and kicked 2 goals.

Jordan Clark tried to will his side over the line, winning 33 disposals, taking 8 marks, having 8 intercept possessions and 462 meters gained.

Harry McKay was back to his marking best and was the standout player on the ground, with 19 disposals, 10 marks, 12 contested possessions and 3 goals in a low scoring affair.

Patrick Cripps was the Blues best through the middle of the ground with an equal team high- 26 disposals and game highs with 15 contested possessions, 10 tackles and 8 clearances. The two-time Brownlow Medallist was at his best on the inside.

Tom De Koning put up a great rehearsal for his potential new club, winning 21 disposals, 10 contested, 36 hitouts and an impressive 7 clearances and 7 inside 50s.

In a match where Hawthorn were inconsistent, James Worpel remained a constant. The hark working midfielder picked up an equal game high-28 disposals, with 18 of these in the opening half when things weren’t going the Hawks way. He led Hawthorn for contested possessions (14), tackles (10) and also won 6 clearances.

Jack Gunston fought hard all day and got his rewards in the last term when the game was up for grabs. The evergreen forward kicked 3 goals, had 14 disposal and was involved in a game high- 10 score involvements.

Harvey Langford was a standout for the Demons in a losing cause, playing with class above his years to finish on 22 disposals, 3 goals and 557 meters gained.

Sydney was smashed from the opening term and it was a trio of Bombers that received the votes for there big disposal numbers and impact with ball in hand. Nic Martin was the leading disposal winner with 38, also taking 8 marks and having 586 meters gained.

Andrew McGrath stood up with 35 disposals, 11 marks and an impressive game high- 745 meters gained.

Mason Redman has had some brilliant moments against the Swans in the past and clearly saved his best performances for this fixture. Redman was prolific with 32 disposals and was the only player in the top-8 disposal winners to hit the scoreboard with a goal.

Despite losing up in Darwin, the Western Bulldogs dominated the disposal game and as such will feature in the votes in their 10-point loss.

Tom Liberatore hasn’t slowed down since Marcus Bontempelli’s return to the side, filling up the stats sheet with 35 touches, 10 tackles, 10 clearances, 15 contested possessions, 7 inside 50s and 11 score involvements- all of which were game highs!

Noah Anderson was arguably the best player for the Suns, winning 14 contested possessions, a team high- 28 disposals and 7 clearances.

The emergence of Ed Richards this season has been astonishing with another eye-catching performances, picking up 31 disposals, game high- 810 meters gained, 3 goal assists and a goal of his own.

Its very rare that a player in the losing side wins a Best on Ground medal, but Connor Rozee’s performance was worthy of such. The Power skipper was leading from the front all game and finished with 32 disposals, a game high- 24 kicks, team high- 684 meters gained as well as 7 inside 50s, 7 intercept possessions, 7 score involvements and a goal. This inspired move to half-back has led to a string of standout performances for Rozee, who now sits atop the Brownlow Medal Predictor.

The presence of Adelaide power forward- Riley Thilthorpe was felt, booting 3 goals from 15 disposals, taking 10 marks and having a hand in assisting 2 goals.

Zak Butters was tough to spot through the midfield with game highs in key categories, finishing with 33 disposals, 16 contested and 10 clearances.

Tim Taranto has once again stood up in a young side, with the seasoned midfielder picking up 27 disposals an equal game high- 7 clearances and game high- 16 contested possessions as well as kicking a goal in the Tigers third win of the season.

Taranto’s partner in crime- Jacob Hopper- was also influential with 15 contested, 7 clearances (equal game high) and 24 disposals.

Sam Banks was the unexpected name at the top of the disposal column, leading all comers with 28 touches as well as 6 marks and a game high- 660 meters gained.

Jesse Hogan played like a man possessed in the Giants must win game against the Cats, booting 7 goals from 22 disposals and even pushing behind the ball in the closing minutes to plug holes, take safe marks and use the ball well to ensure the Giants win the match.

Tom Green was prolific as always with a game high- 37 disposals, 17 contested possessions, team high- 6 clearances as well as 11 score involvements including a goal as the best midfielder on the ground.

Reigning Geelong Best and Fairest- Max Holmes was brilliant as always with 30 disposals, 6 clearances, a game high- 710 meters gained, 14 score involvements and 7 inside 50s.

Luke Davies- Uniacke played his best game of the season in a match that feels like a win for North and a loss for Brisbane despite ending in a draw. The star Kangaroo picked up a team high- 32 disposals, 5 clearances, 12 contested possessions and 565 meters gained.

Former Lions captain- Dayne Zorko was at his ball-winning best with a game high- 39 disposals, taking 8 marks and having 781 meters gained and an equal game high- 8 score involvements.

Josh Dunkley always tries his heart out, and this match was no exception, winning a game high- 15 contested possessions, team high- 10 clearances as well as 27 disposals and laying 8 tackles in a hard fought game.

Zach Merrett pushes up the Brownlow Predictor Leaderboard as Essendon’s standout player with 35 disposals, 5 clearances, 490 meters gained, 8 inside 50s and 14 contested possessions in the Bombers win.

Archie Perkins had an impact in a low scoring game with 3 goals from 15 disposals and taking 6 marks.

Tristan Xerri was dominant in the ruck in a close loss for the Kangaroos, winning 25 disposals, 10 clearances, 16 contested possessions and 39 hitouts.

Mitch Owens and Cooper Sharman stepped up in the forward line for the Saints, booting 3 and 4 goals respectively in their 61-point victory. Owens impressed with 16 disposals and 4 clearances whilst Sharman was an effective target taking 9 marks.

Jack Macrae was the most prolific player on the ground with 38 disposals, 14 clearances, 25 contested possessions and 10 score involvements- all of which are game highs from the ex-Bulldog.

Ed Richards All-Australian calibre season has continued with 30 disposals, game high- 729 meters gained, 11 inside 50s and kicking two goals. His dominance through the midfield in the last season and a half has had a major impact on the Bulldogs form.

Tim English had an exceptional game in the ruck, having a huge scoreboard impact with 3 goals and 3 goal assists on his way to a game high- 17 score involvements. English won his fair share of the footy with 27 touches, 4 clearances and 30 hitouts.

Marcus Bontempelli hasn’t missed a beat since his return from injury and is a strong chance to poll again, having 23 disposals, 3 goals and laying 8 tackles.

Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson is having an incredible season to date, pushing into the lead on the Brownlow Predictor Leaderboard after kicking 3 goals from 22 disposals, getting involved with 7 marks, 8 tackles and 6 clearances.

Izak Rankine had another eye-catching match with a game high- 29 disposals, 12 score involvements, team high- 13 contested possessions, 9 marks and 2 goals.

Josh Worrell played a brilliant role in defence, winning 23 disposals, taking 7 marks, 393 meters gained and a game high- 9 intercept possessions.

Patrick Dangerfield was winding back the clock with a vintage performance that included 29 disposals, a game high- 17 contested possessions, 8 score involvements including a goal. It was the last quarter dominance that will ensure he receives votes on Brownlow night.

Bailey Smith’s consistency this season has led him to be one of the top predicted vote getters to this point. Smith had a game high- 34 disposals, 715 meters gained as well as 6 inside 50s and a goal.

Nick Daicos is hard not to notice and finished with 28 disposals, 6 clearances, 12 contested possessions and a goal despite copping plenty of opposition attention.

Brodie Mihocek kept the Magpies in the match with a game high- 4 goals against a strong Geelong defence.

Max Gawn further enhanced his reputation as the best ruckman of the generation with an unbelievable 35 disposals, 9 clearances, 22 contested possessions, 12 score involvements, 47 hitouts, 8 marks and a goal in one of the best stat lines of the season.

Christian Petracca has worked his way into the season and is now back to his All-Australian best, having 29 disposals, 17 contested possessions, 8 clearances and a goal.

Kade Chandler impressed with 26 disposals, a team high- 567 meters gained, 8 tackles and a goal.

Chad Warner won his first Brett Kirk Medal as best on ground in the Sydney Derby, having 24 disposals, game high- 7 clearances, 579 meters gained, 10 inside 50s, 9 score involvements and a team high- 15 contested possessions.

Finn Callaghan was the best of the Giants players in their 14-point loss, having 33 disposals, 8 tackles, 6 clearances, a team high- 536 meters gained and 7 inside 50s.

Tom Green was the most prolific player on the ground with 34 disposals, game high- 19 contested possessions, 6 clearances and a goal.

Massimo D’Ambrosio played his best game of the season so far, collecting 30 disposals, taking 9 marks, having a game high- 796 meters gained, 11 score involvements and kicking two goals.

Star recruit- Josh Battle continues to be a handy pick up this season, picking up a game high- 33 disposals, 10 intercept possessions and taking 12 marks.

Jai Newcombe was one of the best performed inside midfielders, having 27 disposals, game high- 11 contested possessions as well as 5 clearances and 9 score involvements.

Will Ashcroft won best on ground honours, receiving his first Marcus Ashcroft Medal after picking up a game high- 34 disposals, 9 clearances as well as an equal game high- 17 contested possessions in a dominant midfield performance.

Hugh McCluggage’s strong form continued with 30 disposals, 16 contested, 8 clearances, game high- 8 inside 50s and team high- 557 meters gained.

It was a game dominanted by the Ashcrofts, with Levi Ashcroft having 29 disposals, 7 marks and 10 contested possessions.

Max Gawn took home the Frank “Checker” Hughes Medal with his vintage efforts in ANZAC Day Eve clash, having 25 disposals, 34 hitouts, 5 contested, marks, 12 score involvements (game high) and 6 clearances.

Christian Petracca had one of his better games this season with 28 disposals and 8 marks while impacting the scoreboard with 2 goals.

Jake Bowey was one of the most prolific players on the ground with 32 disposals, 9 marks, 5 clearances and 5 intercept possessions.

Steele Sidebottom was the tip of the round as an ANZAC Day Medal roughie, going on to win the medal with 35 disposals, 22 contested, 15 clearances (game high) as well as 7 inside 50s and 598 meters gained.

Jamie Elliot often saves his best for Essendon clashes, getting the better of the Bombers defenders to score 5 goals from 19 disposals and taking 8 marks.

Josh Daicos was narrowly picked ahead of brother Nick, with his 36-disposal effort, having 9 marks, game high- 761 meters gained and 8 score involvements.

Andrew Brayshaw escaped the Caleb Serong shadow as a clear best on ground with game high- 37 disposals as well as 17 contested, 8 inside 50s, 8 intercept possessions, 9 score involvements and 522 meters gained.

Caleb Serong made a rise up the Brownlow Leaderboard with his inside midfield efforts, having game highs for clearances (10) and contested possessions (19) from his 32 disposals.

Jordan Clark was impactful from his 27 disposals, making 501 meters for his side and having a hand in 7 scores.

Lachie Neale was let off the chain and inflicted maximum damage with 31 disposals, 11 contested possessions, 8 inside 50s and most importantly booting 3 goals to secure the 3 votes and move to the top of the Brownlow Leaderboard. He hasn’t had his most consistent season, but every good game Neale plays, the umpires will notice.

Dayne Zorko continues his impressive form at his ripe age, having 34 disposals, 9 marks, and a team high- 656 meters gained.

Joe Daniher’s retirement has put plenty of focus on Eric Hipwood, and he hasn’t disappointed this week- booting 4 goals and taking 8 marks to finish with 14 disposals.

Zak Butters continues to be the barometer for the Power with their third consecutive win coming since his return to the side. Butters finished with an equal team high- 27 disposals, game high- 13 tackles and a team high- 13 contested possessions and is catching the competition quickly in the Brownlow race.

Tristian Xerri was North’s best in a close loss with 23 disposals, equal game high- 18 contested possessions, 39 hitouts and a goal.

Jason Horne- Francis copped plenty of criticism for his antics off the field, but was one of the Power’s best on the field. The ex-Roo had 27 disposals, 12 contested, 7 inside 50s and a goal.

Connor Rozee features in the votes for the third consecutive week since shifting to half-back. Having a game high- 721 meters gained, 27 touches, 8 intercepts and kicking a goal, the Power captain is a strong chance to be noticed by the umpires.

Marcus Bontempelli mounted a case for best on ground honours despite being subbed out of the match. Bont finished with 22 disposals, 15 contested possessions, 8 clearances and a game high- 10 score involvements in just 62% game time.

Ex-Demon James Harmes had a major impact with four goals from 22 disposals playing on the wing.

Tom Liberatore was the leading disposal getter for the Bulldogs with 29 touches, 11 contested, 5 clearances and 9 score involvements.

Ed Richards deserves to be mentioned amongst some of the games best, such is his impact on the Bulldogs to start the season. Richards finished with 27 disposals, 12 contested, equal game high- 9 clearances, game high- 704 meters gained and a goal.

Rounding out the votes and most of the Bulldogs midfield, Matt Kennedy impressed with 26 disposals, 7 clearances and importantly two goals to feature in these votes.

Sydney had no answers for Bailey Humphrey who booted one goal in every quarter and was the equal leader for contested possessions in the Suns 38-point win.

Dan Rioli’s class off half-back has been a welcomed addition to Damien Hardwick’s side, winning 21 disposals but using the ball at 90% efficiency, gaining 421 meters and kicking two eye-catching goals.

The presence of Ben King was too much for the Swans talls, marking everything in his area on his way to five goals and the leader of the Coleman Medal.

It was the Blues star players that got the job done against the Cats, with their highly touted on-ballers and key forwards all playing at their best. Harry McKay was enormous in his return match from concussion to boot 3 goals straight, taking 12 marks and have an impressive 19 disposals.

Sam Walsh has found form in recent weeks and was the highest possession winner on the ground with 30 going at 80% and having 6 marks.

Tom De Koning is one of the leaders in the race for the All-Australian ruck position and this game only enhanced his chances. De Koning had 20 disposals, 14 contested possessions and 8 score involvements as well as 39 hitouts and a goal.

Inspirational skipper and two-time Brownlow Medallist- Patrick Cripps was combative as always to have 29 disposals, 14 contested, game high- 8 clearances and team high- 9 tackles.

Jack Gunston has had a return to form at this late stage of his career, taking advantage of his opportunities to kick four goals against the Eagles.

Lloyd Meek monstered the ruck contest with 58 hitouts and was impacting with the ball having 19 disposals and 11 score involvements.

Star recruit Josh Battle was the most prolific player on the ground with 29 disposals with 10 intercept possessions and taking 7 marks.

The Brownlow Medal favourite has jumped into the lead on the Predictors Leaderboard after having 38 disposals, 8 clearances, 12 score involvements, 645 meters gained – all of which were game highs- and kicked a goal. The Collingwood jet is back to his absolute best after a quiet opening to his season and deserves the mantle as the Brownlow favourite.

Josh Daicos seemed to be playing kick-to-kick with his brother on his way to 30 disposals at 90% efficiency with 599 meters gained and kicking a goal.

Dan McStay provided a solid target up forward, finishing with 3 goals in a low scoring game.

George Hewett has had an elite start to the season and won best on ground honours in the Good Friday clash with North Melbourne, picking up a game high- 34 disposals, 21 contested, 12 clearances as well as a goal and 9 tackles.

Two-time Coleman Medallist- Charlie Curnow played his best game of the year, booting 4 goals and having a game high- 11 score involvements from his 15 disposals.

Adam Cerra was prolific with 28 touches, 5 clearances, a game high- 555 meters gained and kicked a goal.

Peter Wright was a welcomed inclusion to the Bombers forward line, kicking 6 goals, taking 7 marks and having 17 disposals in his first game of the season, dragging Essendon over the line against a spirited West Coast.

Essendon utility-Nic Martin had an equal game high- 26 disposals and 9 intercept possessions, game high- 12 marks and kicked a goal.

Up the other end, All-Australian Eagle Jake Waterman stepped up in the absence of Oscar Allen with 4 goals, 10 marks and 13 disposals.

Kysaiah Pickett locked in the 3-votes with his 24 disposal, 5 goal performance in the Demons upset victory over the Dockers.

Max Gawn wound the clock back to pick up 28 disposals, 10 clearances, 18 contested possessions, 12 score involvements and 31 hitouts.

Jack Viney fought hard as always for his 25 disposals, with 5 clearances, 8 tackles and kicking a goal.

Shai Bolton played his best game so far for the Dockers with 3 goals, 9 marks and 20 disposals.

Jordan Dawson has kept the Brownlow count interesting with another 3 votes to keep in arm’s length of Nick Daicos. The Crows skipper had a team high- 27 disposals, 620 meters gained as well as game high- 8 tackles and 9 inside 50s.

Izak Rankine’s move to an inside midfielder has been a success so far, having 8 clearances (game high), 12 contested, 7 inside 50s, 20 disposals and a goal.

Tom Green was the best performed Giant in the midfield with 36 disposals, 7 clearances and a game high- 19 contested possessions.

Taylor Walker may have only booted 2 goals, but this came in a match with only 11 scored between both sides. The veteran forward also had 17 disposals and an equal team high- 12 contested possessions.

Tim Taranto took on one of the most highly touted midfields in the league, finishing with 35 disposals, 18 contested (game high), 6 clearances and a goal in one of the upsets of the season.

Nick Vlaustin was impenetrable in defence, having a game high- 13 marks, 15 intercept possessions, team high- 661 meters gained and 27 disposals.

The ever-reliable Touk Miller was the Suns best with 33 disposals, 7 clearances, 14 contested possessions and a goal.

Zak Butters has proven to be the missing piece in the Port Adelaide lineup, with back-to-back wins for the Power and his second week in a row of featuring in the predicted votes. Butters had an equal team high- 27 disposals, team high- 7 clearances, equal game high- 17 contested possessions and laying 8 tackles.

Connor Rozee has been right at home down back, having 27 touches, game high- 825 meters gained, 6 inside 50s and a goal despite copping attention from James Jordan.

Willie Rioli was hard to stop up forward with 3 goals, a team high- 8 score involvements, 7 marks and 14 disposals.

It didn’t feel like AFL football without Marcus Bontempelli running around. The Bont’s return game was exceptional, with 30 disposals, 8 clearances, 12 contested, 12 score involvements and 2 goals to prove he is still arguably the best player in the game.

Ryley Sanders played the best game of his career having a game high- 32 disposals, 11 marks and kicking a goal.

Tom Liberatore continued his excellent start to the season with 29 disposals, 7 tackles, 7 inside 50s, 11 contested possessions and a goal.

Aaron Naughton was ever present with 3 goals, 7 marks, 12 disposals, with 9 of these disposals leading to scores.

Bailey Smith’s electric start to his campaign with the Cats have been fantastic to watch, with trademark run and carry, accumulating disposals at will and with plenty of controversy with the fans Smith was elite again with 28 disposals and 630 meters gained (both team high).

Hard-running Hawk- Karl Amon had a game high- 29 disposals and led all players with 802 meters gained as well as 2 goal assists.

Shaun Mannagh has been an inspired pick up from the Cats with 17 disposals, 3 goals, 7 tackles and a game high- 9 score involvements.

Patrick Dangerfield continues to be a nightmare match up in the forward line, booting 3 goals from 15 disposals and is on track for a record ninth All-Australian jacket.

For the second week running, it was the Cats skipper that dragged them over the line with Patrick Dangerfield booting 4 goals from 16 disposals.

Dangerfield was assisted up forward by Jeremy Cameron who played his best game of the season with 4 goals and 2 goal assists from 15 disposals.

Max Holmes seemed to be everywhere, picking up 32 disposals, gaining a game high 805 meters, delivering the ball inside 50 on 7 occasions and kicking a goal.

Bailey Smith continued his dominant form this season, having a game high- 32 disposals, 17 contested possessions, 9 score involvements and kicking a goal.

Steele Sidebottom was super effective in the middle of the ground in the Magpies win over the Swans, picking up 28 disposals, 13 contested possessions and a game high- 13 score involvements!

Nick Daicos shaked the James Jordan tag to finish with 34 disposals (game high), 9 tackles, 9 clearances (equal game high) and 15 contested possessions.

The virtually unknown Ned Long deserves recognition from the umpires in his career best game, having 29 disposals, a game high- 17 contested possessions and 9 clearances (with 6 coming from the centre).

Isaac Heeney played his best game of the year so far with 28 touches, 8 clearances, 2 goals and 3 assists but was in a losing cause.

Matt Rowell’s consistency in a winning side has shot him to the top of the Brownlow Predictor Leaderboard, picking up another 3 votes for his 26-disposal game that included 11 clearances, 15 contested, 14 score involvements, 8 inside 50s and a goal.

Noah Anderson continues to lead from the front with 27 disposals, 12 score involvements, 7 inside 50s and 6 clearances.

Touk Miller is likely to feature in the votes again with 27 touches, 11 contested, 11 score involvements and a goal.

Carlton finally responded with a big winning performance and their star midfield all stepped up after copping plenty of criticism this season. Sam Walsh is a lock for the 3 votes after having 37 disposals, 11 contested and kicking 3 goals.

Patrick Cripps was effective as ever in the midfield and hit the scoreboard with 23 disposals, 6 clearances, 13 contested possessions and 3 goals.

George Hewett had a game high- 39 disposals, 8 clearances, 14 score involvements as well as 7 inside 50s and 13 contested possessions.

Hugh McCluggage was the Lions best midfielder in another impressive win, accumulating 32 disposals (game high), 6 clearances, 6 inside 50s and used the ball at 85% efficiency.

Eric Hipwood came to the party in the second half, booting 5 goals from 12 disposals and taking 3 contested marks.

Lachie Neale was around the mark once again with 28 disposals, a game high- 11 clearances and an equal game high- 14 contested possessions.

Zach Merrett kept himself in touch with the Brownlow front runners with a best on ground performance, racking up 37 disposals (game high), 14 contested possessions (team high), 9 score involvements (game high), 8 marks and 5 tackles.

Essendon utility- Nic Martin had his best game of the year with 28 disposals, team high- 11 marks and used the ball at 90% efficiency.

Jy Menzie stepped up in the forward line with an impressive 4 goals.

Josh Treacy shot up to become the equal leader in the Coleman Medal race, kicking 6 goals and marking everything in his area to finish with 11 disposals and 8 marks.

Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong performed as they always do, dominating the midfield and collecting disposals at will. Brayshaw had 31 touches, 10 tackles, 6 clearances and 14 contested possessions, whilst Serong had 29 disposals, 13 contested, 6 clearances and 3 goal assists.

It was a quintessential Toby Greene game that proved he could be in career best form and ready to lead the Giants into another crack at a Premiership. Greene finished with 5 goals from 17 disposals- Greene has polled in all 7 matches in his career when booting 5+ goals.

Nasiah Wanganeen- Milera was the Saints best in a 28-point loss, kicking 3 goals from 24 disposals and finishing with 28 AFL Player Rating Points- the most of any player on the ground.

Lachie Ash continued his impressive 2025 form, winning a game high- 33 disposals, taking 9 marks and making 563 meters for his side.

Port Adelaide’s star trio all stood up in a must win game against Hawthorn, with some positional changes bringing the best out of them. Connor Rozee shifted to half back where he picked up 28 disposals, 546 meters gained and kicked 2 impressive goals.

Zak Butters was his usual prolific self, having a game high- 33 disposals, 8 clearances, 4 goal assists and winning 16 contested possessions.

Jason Horne- Francis was at his best with 29 touches, 8 inside 50s, 13 contested, 7 clearances and a game high- 637 meters gained.

Plenty of Magpies were in the hunt for the Richard Pratt Medal for best on ground, with an even contribution from the winning side. Lachie Schulz won the honours with 18 disposals, 2 goals, 7 strong marks in tricky conditions and 7 tackles.

Darcy Cameron outrucked the in-form Tom De Koning to finish with 33 hitouts, 22 disposals and a game high- 8 clearances.

Steele Sidebottom had another strong performance with 24 disposals, equal team high- 13 contested possessions as well as 7 clearances.

George Hewett stepped up after Patrick Cripps was tagged out of the match, having 29 disposals, game high- 17 contested possessions and kicking 2 goals, possibly the strongest stat line of all players.

His days of winning Brownlow’s are past him, but Patrick Dangerfield still knows how to make an impact on games. Playing predominately forward, the Geelong skipper kicked 3 goals and had 12 contested possessions from 20 touches.

Boom recruit- Bailey Smith showed his worth again with 28 touches, 7 marks, 8 tackles, a team high- 569 meters gained and an equal team high- 5 clearances.

Zach Guthrie played a brilliant role behind the ball, picking up an equal game high- 30 disposals, game high- 17 marks, as well as 7 intercept possessions and 8 score involvements.

In a game that was decided by a single point, it was Riley Thilthorpe in the losing team that looms the most likely to pick up the three votes. Ranked the best player in the competition since Round 21 last year, Thilthorpe dominated the Suns backline of Sam Collins and Mac Andrew to boot 5 goals from 16 disposals.

Dan Rioli was the Suns best, playing with his traditional flare from half-back and having an equal team high- 26 disposals and team high-620 meters gained leading to 4 scores.

Former Gold Coast skipper- Touk Miller had the greatest impact from the Suns midfield brigade, picking up 24 disposals, equal team high- 12 contested possessions as well as 5 clearances and a goal.

Lachie Neale proved once again that when he isn’t given the attention he deserves, he’s one of the best on-ballers in the game. The two-time Brownlow Medallist has shot up the leaderboard this week after topping the Lions for disposals (42), contested possessions (17) and score involvements (9).

Last year’s Norm Smith Medallist- Will Ashcroft was full of class with his 24 disposals, kicking two impressive goals to add to his highlight reel.

Hugh McCluggage continued his dominant form this season with 26 touches, 12 tackles, 14 contested and 2 goals.

Reliable Swans forward -Will Hayward was in good form from the opening bounce, finishing in front of goal well to finish with 4 majors, 15 disposals and a game high- 9 score involvements.

His low profile may hinder his chances in the votes, however, Riley Bice’s game was too good not to reward in these predictions. The mature age recruit finished with 26 disposals (team high), 15 marks (game high), 7 inside 50s (game high) and 9 intercept possessions (game high).

Brodie Grundy battled hard against quality North ruckman Tristian Xerri, finishing with 20 disposals, 12 contested, 29 hitouts and 5 clearances.

Jesse Hogan has wasted no time since his return from injury, booting bags of goals and regaining his title as the Coleman Medal favourite in a matter of weeks. Hogan was marking everything in his area and was efficient as ever in front of goal, booting 9 goals from 12 disposals.

Tom Green was the best midfielder on the ground with 37 disposals, 12 contested, 7 clearances (all team highs) as well as 2 goals and 11 score involvements. If you’re going to back a Giant for the Brownlow this season, Green is your man.

Giants skipper Toby Greene led from the front as always with 24 disposals, a game high- 10 inside 50s and 15 score involvements with 3 goals of his own.

Jack Sinclair proved once again why he’s the best player at St Kilda and one of the best in the competition. His 25 disposals were all class, making 539 meters for his side, having 8 intercept possessions and kicking a goal.

Much maligned Port midfielder Jason Horne- Francis played his best game of the season, having 28 disposals, 12 contested possessions, 6 clearances and most importantly 3 goals.

Star recruit- Jack Macrae showed why he’s a three-time All- Australian, picking up a team high- 28 isposals, game high- 15 contested possessions and 9 score involvements as well as an equal game high- 9 clearances.

Caleb Serong has been the clear best on ground in back-to-back Sunday evening victories for Fremantle and should be considered a genuine Brownlow Medal threat given his role, consistency and his fourth-place finish in the 2024 count. 38 disposals, 24 contested, 15 clearances- all game highs- as well as 8 inside 50s and 9 score involvements being equal game highs.

Sam Darcy’s career is taking off before our eyes, with the young superstar booting 5 goalsfrom 21 disposals and taking 11 marks in a match where he had little help. Key forwards don’t win Brownlows, but he should be heavily considered as a threat to Jesse Hogan and Riley Thilthorpe for the Coleman Medal.

Andrew Brayshaw was effective as always, picking up 29 disposals, 13 contested, being involved in an equal game high-9 scores and kicking a goal- but was once again overshadowed by Serong.

In a low scoring affair plagued by errors, it’s the seasoned ball winners who look most likely to poll. Zach Merrett continued to lead the charge from the midfield, with the Bombers skipper picking up a game high- 34 disposals and being involved in 8 scores.

Former Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines was the Powers best with 31 touches, 11 contested possessions, 5 clearances and an important goal.

Bomber’s veteran- Dylan Shiel proved he still has plenty of good footy left in him with 25 disposals, game high- 709 meters gained and a game high- 8 inside 50s.

Tom Liberatore again did plenty of the heavy lifting in a depleted Bulldogs midfield, having 30 disposals, 11 tackles, 5 clearances, 11 contested and a goal. The stand in skipper may finally get recognition from the All- Australian selectors if this form continues.

Sam Davidson had a stand out performance with 31 disposals and 639 meters gained- both of which were game highs.

Brodie Kemp is a likely poller after booting 5 goals for Carlton in a close 8-point loss.

The Suns were once again led by their star midfield trio who dominated the midfield battle in a must win away game. After topping all Gold Coast players last year for Brownlow votes, Matt Rowell has started the season with a bang, expected to receive the three votes after having 36 disposals, 13 clearances, 19 contested possessions and 8 inside 50s- all of which were game highs.

Noah Anderson was brilliant through the middle with the Suns new skipper having 35 disposals, 503 meters gained and 10 score involvements including a goal of his own.

Touk Miller’s impact was felt with 3 goals and an assist from 23 disposals, using the ball at an elite 91.3% efficiency.

St Kilda put the foot down against Richmond, with plenty of Saints having dominant performances. Two-time Best and Fairest- Jack Sinclair was at his prolific best with a game high- 40 disposals, 689 meters gained, 8 intercept possessions as well as 6 inside 50s and 2 goal assists.

Ruckman Rowan Marshall was once again doing plenty of work with ball in hand as well as in the ruck, finishing with 23 disposals, 9 score involvements and a goal to go with 22 hitouts.

Mitch Owens stepped up in the absence of Max King, slotting 4 goals from 14 disposals.

Meanwhile, Jack Macrae looms to be the recruit of the year. Playing his customary role on the ball, Macrae had 33 disposals, 9 clearances (game high), 18 contested possessions (game high) and 12 score involvements (game high).

Will Day had a major influence on the match with 24 disposals, with 10 of these leading to scores and having a game high- 17 contested possessions and kicking a goal.

Lachie Whitfield was the Giants best in a narrow loss in tricky conditions. Whitfield was the leading disposal winner with 34 and made an elite 666 meters for his side.

The emergence of Cam Mackenzie has been exciting to watch, with the former pick no.7 leading all Hawks players with 30 disposals, winning 5 clearances, 10 contested and 8 score involvements.

Brisbane fought hard for a comeback victory against Geelong, and did it with Lachie Neale being held to just 20 disposals. Hugh McCluggage was in fine form with 30 disposals, 8 tackles, 6 clearances as well as a game and career high- 17 contested possessions.

Will Ashcroft played his best game since his Norm Smith Medal performance in last year’s Grand Final, with a game high- 33 disposals, to go with 5 clearances, 15 contested possessions and a goal.

Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko was damaging as ever with 28 disposals, 13 of which were contested as well as a game high- 834 meters gained, 9 intercept possessions and an important goal.

Josh Dunkley rounds out the Lions best performers, having 26 disposals, a game high- 9 clearances and laying 6 tackles.

Adelaide is now 3-0 and have plenty of quality players vying for Brownlow votes each week, now boasting first (Jordan Dawson) and equal second (Izak Rankine) on the Brownlow predictor. Rankine is tipped to poll again after his 30-disposal match, leading the Crows with 8 clearances and 19 contested possessions.

Jake Soligo continued his rise as one of the quality midfielders of the competition, having 28 disposals, 6 clearances, 502 meters gained, a game high- 9 inside 50s and a goal.

250 gamer- Rory Laird was at his ball winning best in a milestone match, picking up a team high- 32 disposals and taking 7 marks.

Caleb Serong is now on the board in the Brownlow votes after winning his fourth Allen-Glenndenning Medal as best on ground in a Derby. The two-time All Australian led all comers for disposals (35), clearances (10) and contested possessions (17).

Andrew Brayshaw wasn’t far off receiving best on ground honours, finishing with 29disposals and having game high- 9 inside 50s, 11 score involvements and 696 meters gained.

With Sean Darcy out with injury, Luke Jackson stood out once again, with 17 disposals, 35 hitouts, 4 clearances and a goal.

Jai Newcombe’s ascension to an elite inside midfielder continues in a best on ground display against some of the competitions best. After polling 24 votes last season, Newcombe has started strongly in 2025 with 32 disposals, 20 contested possessions – both game highs- as well as 9 clearances and 11 tackles- both team highs.

Star recruit Josh Battle had a major influence in the back half, winning 21 disposals and having a game high- 9 intercept possessions.

Tom De Koning competed hard for the Blues in the ruck with 40 hitouts, 7 clearances and 19 disposals against a strong opponent in Lloyd Meek.

The Brownlow Medal favourite was at his ball winning best and will be hard to beat for the 3 votes. Nick Daicos had 39 disposals, 9 clearances, 14 contested, 8 inside 50s and 11 score involvements- all of which were the most of any Collingwood player in their victory.

Sam Darcy was a handful up forward with 4 goals, 9 score involvements and an eye-catching 6 contested marks.

Tom Liberatore was the best of the Bulldogs midfielders with 32 touches, 9 clearances and a game high- 18 contested possessions.

Plenty of Crows had a day out against the Bombers, with skipper Jordan Dawson cashing in with 33 disposals, 775 meters gained, 11 inside 50s and 8 score involvements, leading the way through the midfield and pushing to the top of the Brownlow Medal predictor. A player that always performs well at Adelaide Oval, getting an early 3 votes away from home is huge for Dawson’s Brownlow Medal prospects. Early back.

Ben Keays found plenty of room to pick up 22 disposals, 4 goals and 2 goal assists.

Jake Soligo has progressed nicely in the midfield and finished with 27 disposals, 5 clearances and 2 goals.

Zach Merrett tried his hardest in a bad loss for the Bombers, and isn’t out of the question for Brownlow votes with 36 disposals, 4 goals, 2 assists, 11 inside 50s and 9 score involvements. Going to be another strong individual season for the Essendon captain.

Another club captain in the prime of his career that put up brilliant numbers on the weekend and ready to lock in 3 votes. Connor Rozee took advantage of the young Tigers with 39 disposals (game high), 7 clearances (team high), 6 inside 50s (equal game high), and 2 goals.

Jase Burgoyne performed well with 32 disposals, 11 score involvements and 2 goals as well as 8 marks.

2021 Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines is a chance to poll after finishing with 33 disposals, team high- 12 contested possessions and kicking a goal.

Sam Powell- Pepper had a significant impact with 3 goals- including a goal of the year contender- and 3 goal assists from 16 touches.

Jack Macrae’s ball winning ability has never been questioned, but his ball use improved drastically this week and helped St Kilda to an unlikely victory. The three-time All Australian led the way with 35 disposals, 9 clearances, 16 contested, 7 inside 50s and 10 score involvements- all game highs- and used the ball at 83% efficiency.

Nasiah Wanganeen- Milera was brilliant out of defence with 28 disposals, a team high- 8 intercept possessions and 484 meters gained.

St Kilda ruckman- Rowan Marshall played as an extra midfielder with 29 disposals, 7 clearances and 14 contested possessions to go with his game high- 32 hitouts.

Two-time Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale proved what he can do when he’s not copping a hard tag, running a muck and winning best on ground honours. The Lion’s co-captain had game highs for disposals (35), clearances (8), contested possessions (14) and inside 50s (10) and kicked a goal. A big improvement on his 10-disposal outing in Round 1.

Dayne Zorko doesn’t seem like he will slow down anytime soon, with 28 disposals, 11 marks and game high- 671 meters gained.

Harris Andrews was back to his best with a game high- 12 intercept possessions and picking up 21 disposals, asserting himself from the back half.

Tristan Xerri took on the competition’s number 1 ruckman- Max Gawn and came out victorious. Xerri had 12 clearances (equal game high), 15 contested possessions (team high) and 10 score involvements including a goal, as well as 29 hitouts!

Tom Powell was the best performed North Melbourne midfielder, with 31 disposals (equal team high), 8 clearances, 12 contested and a goal.

Once a consistent Brownlow vote getter, Clayton Oliver looks back to his best despite the Demons poor loss. Oliver performed strongly with 36 disposals, 12 clearances, 19 contested – all game highs- and a goal.

Chad Warner has proved himself as the Swans biggest barometer this season, dragging them over the line in the final quarter to avoid a 0-3 start to the season. Warner finished with a team high- 26 disposals, game high- 727 meters gained, game high- 10 inside 50s and a goal.

Jaegar O’Meara seemed to have the ball on a string, always finding space away from the Sydney mids to finish on a game high- 32 disposals and team high- 14 contested possessions.

Josh Treacy enjoyed getting on the end of the Dockers fast ball movements, kicking 4 goals from 13 disposals and taking 7 marks- most of which were out in front on the lead.

Tim Taranto stood up in an inexperienced midfield for the Tigers, winning a team high- 30 disposals, 8 clearances, 13 contested and 6 inside 50s. Will have to do a lot of heavy lifting this season.

We could see a breakout season from Jack Ross this season, as he started off with a flyer, kicking 2 goals and having 28 disposals at 82% efficiency.

Richmond captain- Toby Nankervis fought hard in against the athletic Tom De Koning, dragging his side over the line with 21 disposals, 7 clearances, 13 contested possessions, 6 tackles, 35 hitouts and a crucial 2 goals.

Two- time Brownlow Medallist Patrick Cripps is one of the few Blues that can keep their heads high after their shock defeat. Cripps finished with 32 disposals, 9 clearances, 9 score involvements (all game highs) as well as 15 contested possessions in a quintessential performance from the Carlton skipper.

Dylan Moore gets rewarded with the three votes, with the All- Australian forward booting 3 goals from 21 disposals in a game where plenty of Hawks performed well but didn’t stand out.

Jye Caldwell was the best performed midfielder on the ground, leading all players with 36 disposals, 10 clearances, 17 contested, 11 tackles and 11 score involvements including a goal.

Karl Amon gets in the votes for the second consecutive week after picking up a team high- 28 disposals as well as 7 inside 50s, 7 score involvements, 10 marks and a game high- 643 meters gained.

Bailey Smith’s debut for the blue and white hoops couldn’t have gone much better. The Cats prized recruit was the standout player, donning a headband and flowing blonde locks, Smith led the Cats for disposals (32), clearances (7), contested possessions (15), score involvements (12), meters gained (693) and kicked a goal.

Max Holmes proved his best and fairest season last year was not a one off, playing with class on his way to 24 disposals, 7 clearances, 406 meters gained and most importantly 2 goals.

Jeremy Cameron is in many pundits’ top-10 best players for a reason, and that was proven on Saturday afternoon with 4 goals, 8 marks and 15 disposals against a side that has had his number in previous seasons.

With Lachie Neale being well held to 10 disposals, Josh Dunkley stood up in a big way as one of the best players in the Grand Final rematch. Dunkley picked up 27 disposals (equal game high), 16 contested possessions (game high) 10 tackles, 6 clearances, 614 meters gained and slotted a set shot goal.

Sydney had no answers for Zac Bailey who kicked 4 goals from 17 disposals in a classy display.

Isaac Heeney had the biggest impact from the Swans players in a narrow loss, booting 2 goals and having 5 clearances from 23 disposals.

In a decimated midfield, Ed Richards and Tom Liberatore stepped up to get the job done against the Kangaroos. Richards had a team high- 30 disposals, as well as 7 clearances, 9 inside 50s and 11 score involvements including a goal and 4 direct goal assists.

Liberatore did his usual damage in tight with a game high- 15 contested possessions and 9 clearances from 28 disposals.

Bailey Dale proved he’s still an All-Australian quality player with 2 goals from 29 disposals.

Plenty of Magpies responded in a big way after an embarrassing opening round performance. Steele Sidebottom led the way in this department, picking up a team high- 31 disposals and kicking a goal to prove there’s still plenty of footy left in the old legs.

Nick Daicos ran out the game well, winning 26 disposals and having a major impact with team high- 610 meters gained and 9 inside 50s as well as kicking a goal.

Dan Houston was one of the Pies best against his old side, winning 27 disposals, 10 intercept possessions (game high) and having 6 score involvements.

Mature recruit- Tim Membrey booted 4 goals from 17 disposals and took 10 marks to prove his worth to Collingwood.

Izak Rankine lit up Adelaide Oval with his midfield craft, winning 28 disposals, 7 clearances, a team high- 16 contested possessions and booting 2 goals.

Skipper- Jordan Dawson rarely plays a bad game, and this was no exception, having 2 goals from his 27 disposals, making 648 meters and taking 9 marks.

The Crows forward line will function beautifully after Taylor Walker eventually retires, with Darcy Fogarty taking the reigns with 4 goals from 12 disposals.

The Giants fought hard for a narrow victory against Melbourne in wet conditions, and it was their high-profile players who did the damage.

Tom Green was brilliant in his return game, having a game high- 35 disposals, 9 clearances, 9 inside 50s as well as 11 contested and a tricky snapping goal.

Finn Callaghan will be the leader of the Brownlow after 2 rounds, being a strong chance to poll in both games. His speed and cleanliness were evident on his way to 31 disposals and 596 meters gained.

Skipper- Toby Greene slotted 3 goals and had 2 assists in a low scoring match, but pushed up the ground to stoppages to finish with 23 disposals and a team high- 13 contested possessions.

The Gold Coast Suns big three in the midfield couldn’t have been any more dominant, combining for 92 disposals and 29 clearances against a young West Coast side.

New skipper- Noah Anderson led from the front with 36 disposals, 9 clearances, 723 meters gained, 9 inside 50s and 3 goal assists.

Partner in crime Matt Rowell finished with 30 disposals, 10 clearances and 15 contested possessions which has become expected from the Suns bull.

Touk Miller had a game high- 17 contested possessions and 10 clearances from his 26 disposals, also finishing with 2 goals.

Ben King got on the end of plenty of supply, finishing with 6 goals and 8 marks.

Will Day took a step closer to become an elite midfielder of the competition, putting his injury-riddled 2024 campaign behind him to be the best player in the opening match against the Swans. The 2023 Hawthorn Best and Fairest was damaging through the midfield and worried defenders when resting forward, finishing with 26 disposals, 9 clearances and 3 first half goals.

The Swans had no answers for the hard-working Karl Amon, with the Hawks winger collecting a game high- 27 disposals, team high- 698 meters gained and kicking a goal.

Lloyd Meek capitalised on Brodie Grundy being underdone, winning 14 disposals, 6 clearances, 30 hitouts and most importantly drifting forward and booting 2 goals.

Touted as one of the breakout players coming into the season, Finn Callaghan proved he might be worth the 1.7 million dollars per year the Saints offered him over the preseason. The third year Giant was a class above in their impressive win, with 33 disposals and 2 goals, leading all players for clearances (7), meters gained (730) and score involvements (12) in a clear 3-vote performance.

The smooth-moving Josh Kelly was everywhere with a game high- 36 disposals, with 7 marks, 5 tackles and a team high- 13 contested possession.

Would love to know the odds on Sam Taylor as first goal scorer, with the dour defender breaking a 6-year dry spell to boot the opening major for the match and the Giants 2025 campaign. The All-Australian full-back still made a significant impact from the defensivehalf, taking 13 marks with 9 of these coming from opposition kicks and finishing the match with 17 disposals.