Hello Roarers and welcome to another edition of The Roar’s AFL MVP! Round 9 saw some highs, some lows, and a few individual performances that we’ll remember for a long time. Take a look below at who our bloggers rated as the best of the best.
Hawthorn Hawks 55 defeated by Sydney Swans 69
Blogged by Matthew Walsh
3: Dan Hannebery – After a quiet start he was the key ball-winner in the midfield with 33 possessions and five tackles.
2: Kurt Tippett – 19 Possessions, six marks, four tackles, 35 hitouts and two goals including an important one in the last quarter.
1: Dane Rampe – Swans defence was fantastic, particularly when covering after Ted Richards’ injury. Rampe had 24 possesions, eight marks and five tackles.
Collingwood Magpies 104 defeated Geelong Cats 80
Blogged by Stirling Coates
3: Steele Sidebottom – Had a belter in his 150th game, racking up a game-high 31 disposals, nine marks and five tackles. Dominated early when the game was on the line.
2: Jack Crisp – One of his best performances for the Magpies, 25 disposals, five clearances, eight tackles, eight inside 50s and a goal.
1: Scott Pendlebury – A true captain’s effort – 26 touches, four clearances, four rebound 50s and three crucial goals.
Gold Coast Suns 74 defeated by Adelaide Crows 149
Blogged by TomC
3: Daniel Talia – This might raise some eyebrows given the nature of the game, but he was brilliant. Sure, the ball didn’t find its way into the Suns forwardline very often, but in large part that was because of the work Talia did following Tom J Lynch up onto the wing and preventing the star forward from helping his teammates clear the ball. Not only did Talia nullify Lynch, but he collected 23 touches, 9 marks and even a goal – a great defender’s game.
2: Taylor Walker – Five goals from Tex, but it was his bullocking work around half forward to create opportunities for his teammates that stood out. He also had 19 possessions, nine marks and three goal assists.
1: Tom T Lynch – The best player on the ground in the first half, Adelaide’s Lynch was his normal busy self, working to link with his teammates and drive the ball forward. He had 22 disposals, ten marks and two goals.
Port Adelaide Power 86 defeated by West Coast Eagles 94
Blogged by Stirling Coates
3: Matt Priddis – Finished with a positively outrageous 26 contested possessions to go with 11 clearances, ten tackles and five inside 50s. Match-winning performance.
2: Scott Lycett – Did just about everything you can do in a game of football. 23 hitouts (as the back up), 13 disposals, 11 tackles and two timely goals.
1: Josh J Kennedy – He played deeper than he normally does, but still punished the Power with a dominant seven-goal haul.
North Melbourne Kangaroos 113 defeat Carlton Blues 46
Blogged by Shannon Russell
3: Jack Ziebell – Ziebell put in another class performances for the Roos, with 22 touches, six clearances and a pair of goals.
2: Robbie Tarrant – A wall across the backline, Tarrant played off the Blues’ below-par talls expertly, finishing with 22 touches and nine marks.
1: Todd Goldstein – Matched up against the inexperienced Daniel Gorringe, Goldstein dominated his opponent all night to finish with 45 hitouts and also kicked three goals.
Fremantle Dockers 45 defeated by Richmond Tigers 83
Blogged by Lou Lando
3: Trent Cotchin – An easy decision, 39 possessions, 18 contested, 8 tackles and 10 clearances – a very good night’s work.
2: Dustin Martin – Used the ball as good as anyone and also provided an imposing physical presence.
1: Lachie Neale – A couple of Tigers unlucky not to get this vote, but Neale was clearly the Dockers’ best and they would have lost by a lot more without him.
Melbourne Demons 131 defeated Brisbane Lions 68
Blogged by Connor Bennett
3: Jesse Hogan – Narrowly squeezes out Bugg and Harmes on this one. Five goals and a dominant display up front from the 21-year-old with five inside 50s, a couple of goal assists and even 20 disposals.
2: Tomas Bugg – Flew under the radar a touch but really did the hard yards in the middle, finishing with 30 disposals, 13 contested possessions, 22 handballs and six clearances.
1: James Harmes – Had a great all-round game and even sunk a few six pointers in the final quarter to end up with four goals for the day, also finished with 20 disposals.
GWS Giants 98 defeated Western Bulldogs 73
Blogged by Nicholas Mirachi
3: Heath Shaw – 38 disposals at 97 per cent efficiency, 36 of them kicks, 14 marks, and dominated across half back. Unstoppable.
2: Steven Coniglio – 32 disposals, 16 kicks, 16 handballs, four clearances, six inside 50s and a goal. Played brilliantly in the midfield over some quality Bulldogs on-ballers.
1: Toby Greene – Had 22 disposals and managed to slot three goals home and provide plenty of run for the Giants with seven inside 50s.
St Kilda Saints 109 defeated Essendon Bombers 63
Blogged by Widget
3: Jack Steven – With 40 disposals, ten clearances, a goal and three goal assists, Steven put in a simply immense performance for the Saints, a clear best-on.
2: Nick Riewoldt – While he didn’t kick any goals Riewoldt’s work on the wing was exemplary, he finished with 24 disposals, nine marks, eight inside 50s and two goal assists.
1: Seb Ross – Continuing his breakout season, Ross collected 37 disposals, won eight clearances and kicked a goal.
Patrick Dangerfield still holds a narrow lead at the top of the board, but the pack behind him is really starting to tighten up. It’s been three rounds since Danger got a vote and if he doesn’t get some more soon, it’s only a matter of time before someone jumps ahead of him.
1. Patrick Dangerfield (12 votes)
=2. Rory Sloane (11 votes)
=2. Nick Riewoldt (11 votes)
=4. Joel Selwood (10 votes)
=4. Dan Hannebery (10 votes)
=4. Matt Priddis (10 votes)
=7. Sam Mitchell (9 votes)
=7. Max Gawn (9 votes)
=7. Dustin Martin (9 votes)
=10. Aaron Hall (8 votes)
=10. Luke Parker (8 votes)
=10. Todd Goldstein (8 votes)
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