Eli Templeton – 34 possessions (12 contested), 7 tackles, 6 clearances and 6 inside 50s
“Eli was really solid once again and found plenty of the ball. When he works high up the ground he finds the ball and can reset with intent and with good patterns. He floated at times, but put his hand up once again for another senior opportunity.”
Jack Sinclair – 27 possessions (14 contested), 11 inside 50s, 8 clearances, 5 tackles and 2.2
“Jack played really well and put his hand up for a recall to senior level. He got us going in the third quarter with his aggression and striking through the lien of the ball. He kicked a couple of nice goals to cap off a great day at the office.”
Nick O’Kearney – 26 possessions (20 uncontested), 9 tackles, 6 inside 50s and 3 score assists
“Nick continues to compile a really positive body of work at this level. He used the ball well and worked really hard playing predominantly up forward. With nine tackles the defensive side of his game was also on show.”
Brodie Murdoch – 21 possessions at 81 per cent, 5 inside 50s, 5 tackles and 3 rebound 50s
“He was okay without being as dominant as he was the week earlier. Brodie was really good in the contest and in one-on-ones and defended the outlet well. Provided drive out of the back half.”
Nick Coughlan – 20 possessions (9 contested), 7 marks and 3 inside 50s
“Cough’s was good at reading the play all game and dropped off his opponent to support in the air and at ground level. He got plenty of the ball playing in a defensive key post and used the ball well.”
Josh Saunders – 20 possessions (9 contested), 5 tackles, 3 clearances and 3 inside 50s
“He played his role well, it was a good game by him. He plays his role and helps us win every week with his cover, tackling and through the use of his legs. A balanced performance by Josh.”
Daniel McKenzie – 18 possessions at 100 per cent, 8 marks, 5 inside 50s and 3 tackles
“D-Mac was good at getting over to support especially in the air and took the game on with his damaging run and carry. At 100 per cent efficiency, he used the ball really well.”
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Brandon White – 18 possessions (10 contested), 8 inside 50s, 6 tackles and 3 clearances
“It was the best game for the year for Whitey which was a real step forward in his development. He was defensively solid on the wing and gave good offence with ball in hand.”
Bailey Rice – 14 possessions, 5 tackles and 3 inside 50s
“Ricey was okay at Frankston. He won some good contests in the air and at ground level. He needs to work on reacting a bit quicker.”
Cameron Shenton – 13 possessions, 6 marks, 5 score assists, 3 inside 50s and 0.3
“Through work rate, understanding of structures and running patterns Cameron continues to provide options between the arc and inside 50 with score assist and shots on goals.”
Brenton Payne – 13 possessions, 5 tackles and 4 marks
“Didn’t quite have the impact he did last week, but still made a contribution in the win. Payney was a good third up option but needed to provide more of an option at times.”
Lewis Pierce – 24 hitouts, 10 possessions, 3 marks and 3 inside 50s
“Lewy battled really hard against a good opponent in the ruck and came out on top. He gives great aggression around the contest and got his hands on the ball around the stoppages. Didn’t have as much of an impact as an anchor up forward as he has in the past.”
Jason Holmes – 23 hitouts, 8 possessions and 7 tackles
“Holmesy competed well against a good opponent. He had the better of the ruck duel and gave our midfielders first use. He took a strong contested mark up forward but struggled at times with the forward patterns, but plenty to work with.”
Joe Baker-Thomas – 2 possessions and 1 tackle
“JBT didn’t get a lot of the ball and got beaten on a couple of leads, but was aggressive in the contest when the opportunity arose.”
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