This team consists of players who have exceeded my expectations based on their output in Rounds 1-9 of the 2018 AFL season.
B: Sam Murray (Magpies), David Astbury (Tigers), Tom Doedee (Crows)
HB: Jimmy Webster (Saints), Matthew Scharenberg (Magpies), Paul Seedsman (Crows)
C: Ed Curnow (Blues), Ben Jacobs (Kangaroos), Tom Phillips (Magpies)
HF: Josh Caddy (Tigers) Jack Darling (Eagles), Jordan De Goey (Magpies)
FF: Scott Lycett (Eagles), Charlie Curnow (Blues), Jaidyn Stephenson (Magpies)
Foll: Callum Sinclair (Swans), Jack Macrae (Bulldogs), Patrick Cripps (Blues)
Int: Devon Smith (Bombers) Tom Stewart (Cats), Jayden Short (Tigers), Tim Kelly (Cats)
Backs
Sam Murray has been a pivotal player in the defence for the Magpies, providing plenty of run off the back line.
David Astbury is an unassuming defender who always plays his role negating one of the opposition’s best forwards and allows Alex Rance to play a free role in the back line.
Tom Doedee has been a replacement for Jake Lever. He has managed to be a good acquisition for the Crows.
Jimmy Webster has been one of the Saints best players, and the Saints are a better team with Webster in it as he is able to negate a tall or small forward from the opposition while still having an average of over 20 possessions a game.
Matthew Scharenberg has finally got his body right and has been playing centre half back. He is capable of negating the opposing team’s centre-half forward and has the ability to provide run out of defence.
Paul Seedsman has been a good replacement for Brodie Smith who is injured and is in line for an All Australian spot due to the run that he provides for the Crows off the half back line.
Midfielders
Ed Curnow has averaged 9.2 tackles a game and gets plenty of the ball, often matching up on the opposing team’s best midfielder.
Ben Jacobs is universally admired as one of the best taggers in the game; every team needs a good tagger and Jacobs is a pivotal part of the Kangaroos being a formidable team this Season.
Tom Phillips has averaged 26.1 disposals per game, been an important part of the Magpies’ line up playing on a wing and has managed to hit the scoreboard on seven occasions.
Forwards
Josh Caddy is an important part of the Tigers forward line averaging 2.4 goals per game and collecting an average of almost 20 possessions playing on the half forward line.
Jack Darling is arguably one of the form players in the competition. He has managed to lead the forward line and has been instrumental in the Eagles being on top of the ladder.
Jordan De Goey has kicked at least one goal a game in the six games that he has played this season.
Scott Lycett has to be the best second ruckman in the AFL this season, playing a pivotal role for the team.
Charlie Curnow has been a pivotal part of the Blues’ structure, averaging almost two goals per game.
Jaidyn Stephenson is one of the best mid-sized forwards in the competition, being an instrumental part of the Magpies’ forward line mix.
Followers
Callum Sinclair has become the Swans’ number one ruckman this season and his work in the ruck is one of the reasons why the Swans are competing for a top-four position.
Jack Macrae has to be possibly the most influential player in the competition, averaging over 30 possessions a game.
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Patrick Cripps has won a lot of contested balls, been the best midfielder for the Blues and has to be regarded as possibly being in line to be the Blues’ next captain.
Interchange
Devon Smith has to be considered as the recruit of the year. He averages 8.3 tackles per game and always shows great endeavour, providing plenty of pressure acts.
Tom Stewart averages 20 possessions a game, with the capability of playing on small, medium and tall forwards, providing flexibility for the Cats back line.
Jayden Short averages 18 disposals a game and has played every game for the reigning premiers.
Tim Kelly has averaged over 20 possessions per game and has managed to average nearly a goal per game. That has meant he can play as a half forward as well as a midfielder.
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