Demon Jack

Jesse with a huge mark and goal on the siren!

Holy moly, Bell just tapped Mumford in the arm and gave up a free kick. Mumford has smashed into everyone today and the umpires have done nothing about it.

Cracking game so far. Love them or hate them, Greene and Papley are great to watch when they're 'on'.

As much as I dislike Port's supporter base, jeez its good to have crowds at the footy again.

Can confirm that the video does its job and I am appropriately pumped for tomorrow night! Good choice of tune as well!

Yibbida yibbida that's all folks. No Salem or Fritta on the bench

Was a bit confused myself, especially when I saw Rowell place second. But after a quick Google search, it appears to be given to the player who has accumulated the most AFLCA in their first two seasons, hence why Tim Kelly won a number of years back.

Ah yes, Lever in his favoured position of left back pocket. Stoked to see May get the nod in full back. Deserves it after missing out last year.

Or Bowey...

I think we beat both teams based on tonight's form.

Gee, Grey is a class player. Knows the importance of a crucial goal.

Why on earth is Hannan rucking when they have English and Young?

Bont has completely gone missing. Hasn't touched the ball this quarter.

Daniel's kicking is a treat to watch.

Bont tearing this game to shreds early on

Fast start Doggies!

This was always one of my favourite sub-plots to the larger story that was Melbourne vs Adelaide. It would always be a fascinating duel. I think their first clash together back in 2014 was Neville's break out game.

Think GWS had about 8 nominations in their first season. If I can recall, we also had 4 nominations in 2016 being Oliver, Petracca, Harmes and OMac.

18 years old yet has the maturity and composure of a 200 gamer. I already feel at ease whenever I see him with ball in hand. Safe to say that with 4 Rising Star nominations this season (including the likely winner), the future is in good hands!

I think he's a real barometer in this side which is staggering for a second year ruckman. For instance, during our dip in form between round 15 and 19 which included 2 wins (one of which being a rather lukewarm 11 point win against the Bombers), 2 losses and a draw, Jackson only averaged 9 disposals and kicked just the 2 goals. Over the last three weeks/wins, he's averaged 18 disposals and kicked 6 goals. His development has been astounding this year.

Bont had 31 touches in the loss against the Hawks. Can't say he had his usual influence but he might squeeze out a vote or two simply because he's 'The Bont'. Howe was a clear BOG standout from that match.

Jesse kicked 7 against the Saints back in 2016. But gee, aside from that, you'd have to potentially go back to Robbo against the Pies on QB in 2007.

6. Fritsch 5. Langdon 4. Gawn 3. Lever 2. Jackson 1. Petracca

Bayley Fritsch, take a bow! Take his final three goals out of the equation and I think he still had a career best day. Was chasing and tackling all afternoon.

Fast start at the Gabba with 3 goals within 2 minutes of game time.