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Betfair’s unique Brownlow Medal predictor offers game-by-game analysis and vote predictions for every round of the 2024 AFL premiership season. Part 3 covers rounds 11 to 5.

ROUND 11 | PREDICTED VOTES

Chad Warner's Brownlow stocks have risen in the past fortnight with another big game in the midfield and hitting the scoreboard. Warner had 25 disposals, kicked 4 goals and handed off 3 others.

Errol Gulden was brilliant in the midfield with an equal team high- 25 disposals, laying 7 tackles, having a team high- 9 intercept possessions and kicking a goal.

Brodie Grundy dominated the battle with reigning All-Australian ruckman- Tim English, with 15 disposals, 7 tackles, 46 hitouts, 7 clearances and a team high- 12 contested possessions.

Nick Daicos has stormed up the Brownlow leaderboard and looks a really solid option considering the Swans midfield have been stealing votes off one another. Daicos was once again the best player for the Pies with game high- 35 disposals, 10 clearances, 19 contested, 9 inside 50s and 8 score involvements!

Andrew Brayshaw made a major impact with 31 disposals, 7 of which led to scores including a goal.

Jordan Clark was brilliant with an equal game high- 35 disposals, game high- 10 interceptpossessions and taking 8 marks.

Todd Marshall cashed in against the North Melbourne poor defence for his best game of the season with a bag of 5 goals from 13 disposals.

2021 Brownlow Medallist- Ollie Wines kicked 2 goals from his 26 disposals as well as 6 clearances and an equal game high- 9 score involvements.

Former Roo- Jason Horne- Francis made his old club envious with a brilliant midfield performance that consisted of 24 disposals, 13 contested and a game high- 10 clearances and a goal.

It was a quintessential Patrick Cripps performance in the Blues victory, with the skipper and former Brownlow Medalist picking up 31 disposals and leading the match for clearances (13)and contested possessions (16) as well as 11 score involvements and a goal.

Sam Walsh was doing plenty of work on the outside, reaching game highs with 32 disposals, 7 inside 50s and 517 meters gained.

Tom De Koning relished the role as a solo ruck, having 25 disposals, 10 clearances, 15 contested possessions and 27 hitouts.

Back-to-back Coleman Medalist- Charlie Curnow is now leading the charge for a third straight medal with a 4-goal performance.

Jake Riccardi kicked 4 goals as the Giants upset the Cats at home, with the tall forward getting ahold of the Geelong brilliant defence.

Toby Greene was back to his best with 24 disposals and 2 goals as well as 7 marks and 9 score involvments.

Max Holmes was the best for the Cats in their narrow loss, with a game high- 32 disposals, 5 clearances, 14 contested possessions and a goal.

Kieren Briggs was dominant in the ruck with 23 disposals, game high- 8 clearances and 44 hitouts.

Jordan Ridley's return game was a beauty for the Dons in the Dreamtime at the 'G victory, picking up 31 disposals, 12 marks, game high- 14 intercept possessions and 759 meters gained on his way to the best on ground medal.

Zach Merrett was once again the best midfielder in the Bombers victory and is surging up the Brownlow leaderboard with 31 disposals, 7 score involvements and came second in the voting for the Yiooken Trophy Voting.

It was a vintage Dustin Martin performance against his favourite side to play against, booting 3 goals including an brilliant snap from the boundary 40 meters out and had 23 disposals.

Jack Gunston played his best game of the season with 4 goals and 7 marks, looking a real chance to secure the 3 votes against his former side.

James Worpel was the pick of the midfielders with 28 disposals, leading the Hawks for clearances (9), inside 50s (8) and contested possessions (13) as well as 2 goal assists.

Reigning Best and Fairest winner Will Day was brilliant with 26 disposals at 89% efficiency, 10 contested and a team high- 9 score involvements and a goal.

Max Gawn was at his very best in a vintage performance in the ruck, with 27 disposals, game high- 10 clearances, 18 contested, 10 score involvements, 34 hitouts, 3 contested marks, a goal and had 8 frees for.

Christian Petracca played a massive role for the Demons, having 24 disposals, 2 goals, 12 contested and 9 score involvements.

Christian Salem was the leading disposal winner for Melbourne with 32 disposals, game high- 14 marks as well as 572 meters gained.

All Australian full back- Steven May- was brilliant with 25 disposals, team high- 587 meters gained as well as 11 intercept possessions and kicked a rare goal.

Jordan Dawson is definitely back to his All-Australian best form with 32 disposals, game high- 673 meters gained, 9 inside 50s, 11 score involvements and kicking 2 goals.

Lachie Sholl dominated with a game high- 34 disposals, having 9 marks, 8 score involvements and 11 contested possessions.

Rory Laird was brilliant in midfield leading all players for clearances (10), contested possessions (13) and had 8 inside 50s from his 31 disposals.

ROUND 10 | PREDICTED VOTES

Gold Coast made the most of their advantage up at Darwin, destroying the Geelong and plenty of Suns players cashing in with big bags of goals and career best numbers.

Noah Anderson had the ball on a string with a career best- 42 disposals and game high- 15 score involvements which included 2 goals of his own and made 697 meters for his side.

Suns star midfielder- Matt Rowell also posted career best disposal numbers with 35 touchesin typically tough fashion with 13 contested possessions and 8 clearances. Rowell's game was well balanced with 7 inside 50s and 11 score involvements which included a goal and 3 direct assists.

Jack Lukosius' strong form at Darwin continued, kicking 5 goals for the third time in his last four matches at the venue. The smooth moving swingman got heavily involved with 16 disposals and 5 goal assists.

After a slow opening 10 mins, the Swans switched into gear with Chad Warner turning on the turbo to burst past the Blues midfield and his way to 28 disposals (equal team high), 3 goals, 3 goal assists, 9 bounces and 14 score involvements.

Isaac Heeney is a strong chance to poll in all of the Swans 10 wins to start the season and hold a commanding lead in the Brownlow. Heeney just doesn't miss, with 24 disposals, 8 tackles, 5 clearances and 3 goals.

After polling 27 votes in the Brownlow last season, Errol Gulden has plenty more competition for votes in the Swans midfield in 2024, but his form hasn't wavered. Equal team high- 28 disposals, 10 marks, 721 meters gained and 8 inside 50s for the reigning Swans Best and Fairest.

Ace midfielder Nick Daicos was in scintillating form against the Crom, picking up a game high- 41 disposals, 14 clearances and 22 contested possessions. Daicos has had a meteoric rise up the Brownlow leaderboard and looks the best chance to threatening Isaac Heeney with his consistency and the Magpies winning form.

Scott Pendlebury was brilliant once again with 30 disposals, 12 contested, 8 score involvements and 2 goals.

Izak Rankine was the best for the Crows in their narrow loss, with a career best- 30 disposalsand 16 contested possessions as well as 8 inside 50s, 8 clearances, 699 meters gained and a goal.

Jordan DeGoey's impact was felt with 26 disposals, 2 goal assists and 2 goals including the match winner for the Pies.

Ed Richards move to the midfield has been a success so far, having 27 disposals, game high- 10 clearances, 9 inside 50s to go with 12 contested possessions and 673 meters gained.

The Bulldogs most consistent player this season has definitely been Adam Treloar, who picked up 35 disposals for the second week running and had a game high- 23 disposals, 9 score involvements and 10 intercept possessions.

In a match with low disposal numbers and a spread of goalkickers, Jack Macrae gets the nod for the minor votes, ranking second amongst the Bulldogs players for clearances (7) and contested possessions (12) from his 23 disposals.

Caleb Serong's elite consistency makes him a genuine Brownlow threat! Rarely playing a poor game, Serong is in the votes in almost all of the Docker's victories and this week is no exception with 30 disposals, 9 clearances. 14 contested and 8 score involvements.

Luke Jackson was dominant in the ruck with 25 disposals, game high- 10 clearances and 21 contested possessions to go with 39 hitouts and 6 tackles.

Jordan Clark had a brilliant all-round match, with 29 disposals, 8 tackles, 8 marks, 5 inside 50s and a game high- 723 meters gained.

Richmond put in another luke-warm performance and had Buckley's chance at winning afterthe Lions shredded them in the opening term 46-5. Lachie Neale was back to his Brownlow winning best with a game high- 36 disposal, 9 inside 50s, 11 score involvements and 6 goal assists.

Dayne Zorko had a stellar performance with 35 disposals, 9 score involvements and a game high- 15 marks.

Kai Lohmann kicked a career high- 5 goals and had 7 marks, using the ball at 93% efficiency from his 14 disposals.

Charlie Cameron was on fire with 5 goals with bananas and burst runs, however, he cashed in when most of the damage was done.

Joe Daniher was roaming up the ground and damaging close to goal with 20 disposals, 3 goals, 2 assists and 11 marks.

Nic Martin led the Bombers with 27 disposals, and an equal team high- 9 marks in typically classy fashion.

Peter Wright stood out up forward, kicking a bag of 4 goals against the Roos poor defence, taking 9 marks, a team high- 6 inside 50s and 9 score involvements.

Jye Caldwell impressed in the midfield with 25 disposals, having a game high- 9 clearances, equal game high- 9 score involvements as well as 10 contested possessions.

Jason Horne- Francis was brilliant through the midfield, picking up 27 disposals, 6 clearances, 2 goals and leading all players for score involvements (10) and contested possessions (15).

Port Adelaide's fourth quarter comeback was led by Zak Butters who had 17 touches, 7 contested, 5 clearances and 5 inside 50s in the final term alone. His 32 disposals and 8 clearances were the most of any player on the ground.

Dan Houston made a huge impact with his 22 disposals, booting 3 goals and leading the match for tackles (10) and marks (8).

Blake Hardwick looked a lock for best on ground honours early in the match with 4 goals in the opening term. The move forward has been a success, with the former back-pocket finishing with 23 disposals, 5 goals and 2 goal assists.

The much-hyped number 1 draft pick- Harley Reid put on a show in front of his home crowd, having 7 clearances from his 21 disposals (at 90% efficiency) as well as a game high- 10 score involvements and 2 brilliant goals in an eye-catching display.

Jake Waterman shot up to the equal leader in the Coleman Medal race with another 5-goal haul, taking 13 marks (5 contested) on his way to 17 disposals for the match.

Reigning Best and Fairest- Tim Kelly had one of his best games of the season, picking up 30 disposals, team high- 14 contested and 8 clearances and impacted forward of centre with 4 direct goal assists.

ROUND 9 | PREDICTED VOTES

Patrick Cripps had a quintessential captain's performance on the big Thursday night stage, picking up game high 35 disposals, 19 contested, 7 clearances and kicking a goal showcasing his brute strength. He looked an early lock for the 3 votes with the Blues up by a fair margin in the first half. Enter Christian Petracca.

Melbourne's forward line was lacking until Christian Petracca made a spark up front, finishing with career high- 5 goals from 21 disposals, also laying 7 tackles and having a game high- 10 score involvements.

Sam Walsh was brilliant once again through the midfield, picking up 34 disposals, laying 11 tackles and having 12 contested possessions.

The Power midfield were brilliant without Connor Rozee, with their stars all stepping up and being the best players on the ground.

Zak Butters picked up a game high- 34 disposals as well as 15 contested possessions, 7 clearances and 9 marks.

Jason Horne- Francis made an impact from his 26 disposals, having 7 clearances, 12 contested, 6 inside 50s and kicking a goal.

Ollie Wines was back to his Brownlow medal winning best- with a game high- 11 score involvments, 15 contested, 9 clearances from his 33 disposals as well as a goal and 7 tackles.

Isaac Heeney's sensational Brownlow favourite form has continued on, with another close to best on ground performance that should definitely get a look in from the umpires for the eighth time this season. The classy Swan had an equal team high- 28 disposals to go with a game high- 8 clearances and 13 contested possessions.

Chad Warner kicked 2 brilliant goals from his 23 disposals in an eye-catching performance.

Will Hayward's stocks continue to rise after a 4-goal showing in a low scoring affair.

Jai Newcombe was the best of the Hawks midfielders in an upset over the Saints, having a team high- 8 clearances and 17 contested possessions from his 31 disposals, as well as laying 7 tackles in a complete performance.

Rowan Marshall did just about everything he could in the ruck, stacking the stats sheet with 28 disposals, 12 clearances (game high), 23 contested possessions (game high), 8 inside 50s (game high), 11 tackles and 35 hitouts.

Karl Amon was classy as always with an equal game high- 31 disposals and game high- 711 meters gained.

Saint's skipper- Jack Steele picked up 30 disposals and laid a game high- 13 tackles as he tried to will St Kilda over the line. Steele had 6 score involvements (team high) and 12 contested possessions.

Kyle Langford was the difference between the two sides, with the classy mid-sized forward booting 4 goals from 14 disposals.

Nic Martin's impact wasn't missed, picking up a team high- 31 disposals, taking 10 marks and being involved in 7 scores.

Sam Durham continues his brilliant season as a full-time midfielder, leading the match for score involvements (8) and inside 50s (8), as well as having 25 disposals and winning 5 clearances.

Plenty of Bulldogs cashed in against the lowly Tigers, with plenty of forwards making the most of their chances and mids picking up plenty of disposals.

Adam Treloar stood out with 41 disposals, having 2 goal assists, 1 goal, 9 inside 50s and 12 contested possessions.

Aaron Naughton, James Harmes and Sam Darcy kicked 4 goals apiece, it will be very difficult to see who gets let out of the votes.

Marcus Bontempelli is usually a walk up start for the votes when he has a game like this- 32 disposals, 10 clearances (game high), 19 contested (game high), 14 score involvmments(equal game high), as well as 2 goals and 7 tackles.

Touk Miller and Sam Flanders were the best ball winners for the Suns in their 68-point win against the Kangaroos, picking up 29 disposals each. Miller gets the nod with a game high- 10 score involvements and a goal, therefore the skipper looks the most likely for the top marks.

Mac Andrew impressed with 9 intercept possessions and 3 contested marks on his way to 22 disposals, also marking 563 meters for his side.

Despite the massive loss, Luke Davies- Uniacke gets in the votes with his 35- disposal game, having 9 clearances, 17 contested possessions and kicking a goal.

Nick Daicos pushes himself up the Brownlow leaderboard with an almost certain 3-vote performance, and as a proven vote getter could be nudging closer to Heeney than most expect at this stage of the count. Daicos led the way with game highs in disposals (36), clearances (7), tackles (7) and contested possessions (17) as well as 9 score involvements and a goal.

Two-time Best and Fairest winner Jack Crisp played his best match of the season with 31 disposals, 12 contested, game high- 7 inside 50s, 8 score involvements and a goal.

Scott Pendlebury doesn't pop up for Brownlow votes as often as he used to, but is a strong chance against the Eagles with 28 disposals at 90% efficiency, 5 clearances and 10 contested possessions for the veteran Pie.

Jordan Dawson gave his all in the draw with Brisbane, making a major impact from his 27-disposal match. Dawson had game high- 800 meters gained, 11 inside 50s, 10 score involvements as well as laying 7 tackles and 2 goal assists.

Hugh McCluggage was the best of the Lions midfielders with 31 disposals and 15 contested possessions- both game highs- to go with a goal.

Izak Rankine has locked in one of the pockets for the All-Australian team with another brilliant game, kicking 3 goals and assisting in 2 others from his 24 disposals.

Lions skipper- Harris Andrews was brilliant in defence, having 9 marks and 9 intercept possessions from his 17 disposals.

ROUND 8 | PREDICTED VOTES

Jake Soligo won his first Showdown medal in what is turning into a breakout season for the young mid. Soligo polled perfect marks from the judges, with an equal game high- 28 disposals, 15 contested, 6 clearances and 10 tackles.

In another brilliant showing for the Crows forward, Izak Rankine booted 3 goals and had 2 assists from his 11 disposals.

Adelaide ball magnet- Matt Crouch impressed with 28 touches, 6 clearances and 8 score involvements.

Despite the loss for the Power, Zak Butters ranked second in the Showdown medal voting with 33 disposals, 16 contested, 9 inside 50s and 624 meters gained- all of which were game highs.

Nick Daicos reminded everyone why he's the best young player in the competition, winning- 32 disposals, 15 contested, 7 inside 50s, 7 clearances and kicking 2 goals including the classy game winner that will go down in history for the Magpies as he sunk the Blues once again.

Jack Crisp played his best game of the season with a game high- 10 clearances and 17 contested possessions and 8 tackles.

Another young gun of the competition- Sam Walsh- was in line for best on ground with 33 disposals, 8 clearances and 14 contested possessions.

Errol Gulden won his second straight Brett Kirk Medal as best on ground in the Sydney Derby with his 29 disposal performances, looking clean with ball in hand on his way to 7 inside 50s, a game high- 765 meters gained and kicking a goal.

Chad Warner was brilliant early, fending off opponents and winning 28 disposals, an equal game high- 7 clearances and 8 score involvements as well as a goal.

Extending his lead on the Brownlow Medal Leaderboard, Isaac Heeney is yet to play a poor game this season. The Brownlow favourite had 26 disposals, equal game high- 7 clearances, game high- 18 contested possessions and kicked a classy goal to cap off the match.

Back-to-back Best and Fairest – Jack Sinclair was everywhere against the Kangaroos, winning a game high- 33 disposals and filling the stats sheet with 8 clearances, 15 contested, 9 marks, 7 tackles and kicking 2 goals in a complete performance.

Darcy Wilson is a chance to receive Brownlow votes for the first time in his short career, kicking 3 goals from 21 disposals and taking 8 marks.

Nasiah Wanganeen- Milera was back to his best that we saw early in the season, having 29 disposals and making 623 meters for his side and using the ball at an excellent 86% efficiency.

In tough conditions, Clayton Oliver picked up an equal game high- 31 disposals and a game high- 17 contested possessions. His disposal made an impact on the scoreboard, with an elite 8 score involvements.

Jake Lever was instrumental in keeping the Cats to 66 points, winning 24 disposals, 8 marks, having 7 score involvements and a game high- 12 intercept possessions.

Max Holmes was the best for the Cats in their narrow loss, being the first Geelong player this season to win 30+ disposals (31) and leading all players for meters gained (695) and taking 9 marks.

Demons forward Bayley Fritsch was crucial with 3 goals in a low scoring affair.

Zach Merrett was easily the best player on the ground with 29 disposals and 3 goals- a rare feat for Merrett who isn't a noted goal kicker. If this form continues- Merrett could be in the box seat for a top-3 finish in the Brownlow, such is his influence on matches and the fact he is easily the Bombers best player.

Darcy Parish picked up a game high- 36 disposals, taking 11 marks, having 6 clearances and a game high- 147 AFL Fantasy Points.

Tim Kelly made an impact in the Eagles narrow loss, winning a team high- 29 disposals and game high- 9 clearances and 14 contested possessions as well as 2 goal assists.

Hayden Young picks up the 3 votes with some tough competition. In the Dockers biggest win at the MCG since 2015, Young- now relishing his time in the midfield- had 30 disposals, kicked 2 goals and led all players for contested possessions (14), clearances (8) and was the equal leader for inside 50s (7) and score involvements (11).

Caleb Serong was at his ball winning best with 38 disposals and 6 clearances, leading the inside 50s (7) and score involvements (11) alongside Young. Serong polled 24 votes last season despite the Dockers placing 14th. Should the Dockers continue to win matches, he looms a strong Brownlow chance.

All-Australian defender- Luke Ryan looks stiff to poll the minor vote, but such was the Dockers midfield dominance, it was hard to push him higher. Ryan finished with match highs for disposals (39), marks (15), meters gained (628) and intercept possessions (9).

The Hawks were able to upset to Bulldogs for the second year in a row and bounce back strongly after a poor showing in their last start. Dylan Moore impressed from his 24 disposals, with 4 goal assists, 1 goal, game high- 8 inside 50s and 8 marks.

Jarman Impey was the leading ball winner for the Hawks with 27 touches, 12 marks and 7 intercept possessions.

Despite the narrow loss, Marcus Bontempelli was amongst the best on the ground with 26 disposals, 2 goals, 7 clearances, 4 goal assists and a game high- 31.9 AFL Player Rating Points.

Dayne Zorko won his first Marcus Ascroft Medal as best on ground in a Q-Clash, winning a career high- 40 disposals and leading the match for marks (16), meters gained (852) and AFL Fantasy Points (184).

Lachie Neale was back to his best with 34 disposals, with 13 contested, 8 inside 50s, 9 marks, 8 tackles and 2 goal assists. The two-time Brownlow Medallist isn't quite having the same calibre of season as he has previously, but is always a chance to poll when his disposal count goes north of 30.

Hugh McCluaggage was damaging with 32 disposals, leading the match for inside 50s (10), clearances (9) and contested possessions (14).

Ex- Bulldogs- Josh Dunkley did everything against the Suns highly touted midfield, winning 27 disposals, 11 marks, 8 tackles, 13 contested, game high- 10 score involvements and kicking a goal.

ROUND 7 | PREDICTED VOTES

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Max Gawn stood out as the best player on the ground winning the Frank "Checker" Hughes Medal, accumulating 23 disposals, 10 marks (4 contested), 5 clearances, 26 hitouts, a game high- 16 contested possessions and a goal.

In an almost unwatchable game where not many midfielders stepped up for the entirety of the match, Jake Lever was the leading the disposal winner with 26, taking 10 marks and having a game high- 15 intercept possessions.

Trent Rivers had a game high- 560 meters gained and 12 marks on his was to 24 disposals- the second most of any player on the ground in the Melbourne 43-point win.

As was the case in the first ever ANZAC Day game in 1995, Essendon and Collingwood battled it out for a draw. Essendon Skipper- Zach Merrett kept them in the match and won his first ANZAC Day Medal with 31 disposals, 6 clearances, 10 score involvements and a game high- 9 tackles. Merrett's Brownlow price is shortening by the week as the best midfielder in the well performing Bombers side.

Andrew McGrath picked up an equal game high- 31 disposals, as well as having 8 marks and 10 intercept possessions.

Big game player- Nick Daicos was the best for the Magpies with a team high- 27 disposals, leading the match for inside 50 (8) and meters gained (625) as well as kicking a goal.

Tom Green has bolted up the Brownlow Predictor and looks a great pick as the number 1 midfielder for the finals bound- Giants. Green was the best player in Canberra with a game high- 37 disposals, 17 contested possessions, 9 score involvements, also 7 clearances and a goal 1.

Finn Callaghan had his first 30+ disposal match of his career, making a game high- 614 meters from his 32 touches and made 6 inside 50s.

Kieren Briggs had a game high- 8 clearances and 8 inside 50s from his 16 disposals, also winning the hitout battle with 34.

Willem Drew won the best on ground medal with 23 disposals, 7 tackles and an equal game high- 11 contested possession.

Jase Burgoyne played the best game of his career, having an equal game high 27 disposals to go with 5 clearances, 8 marks, 7 score involvements and 11 contested.

Jack Sinclair was the best for the Saints in their 10-point loss, having a game high- 28 disposals and 665 meters as well as 11 contested, 7 intercepts and 7 score involvements.

Rory Laird played his best game of the year back in his role as an inside midfielder, having game highs for disposals (34), clearances (13), contested possessions (20) and score involvements (13) to go with a goal and 2 assists.

Live-wire forward- Izak Rankine was ciritcal to the Crows posting a big score, booting 4 goals from 17 disposals and impacting at the contest with 6 clearances.

Skipper Jordan Dawson is back to the form that saw him win All-Australian honours last season, collecting 27 disposals, 9 marks, 1 goal, 2 assists and game high- 769 meters gained and 12 inside 50s.

Jeremy Cameron's class couldn't be contained by the Blues backline, kicking 5 goals including the game sealing set shot late in the match. Cameron's roaming around the ground led him to 17 disposals, 9 marks and 9 score involvements.

2021 Brownlow Medallist- Patrick Cripps was a bull in the middle, doing plenty of heavy lifting with 29 disposals, 8 clearances, 13 contested, game high- 8 inside 50s and kicking 2 goals. Cripps finds himself at the pointy end of the Brownlow Medal predictor, with his best games polling big votes.

Gryan Miers has continued his growth as one of the best half-forwards in the game, with 22 disposals, 6 tackles, 5 clearances, 2 goals and brilliant ball use inside 50.

It was a vintage performance from Nat Fyfe who won an equal career high- 37 disposals against an elite Bulldogs midfield. It wasn't with the same pace and explosiveness that the 2x Brownlow Medallist had in his peak, but his ball winning and ability to put his teammates into space was exceptional, winning 18 contested, 7 clearances, 10 score involvements and kicking a goal.

Caleb Serong is another young gun that's found themselves near the top of the Brownlow Predictor, having a Fremantle record- 17 clearances to go with 37 disposals and game high- 20 contested possessions. Fit the bill of previous Brownlow Medallists with his ability to consistently top the contested and clearance numbers.

Andrew Brayshaw was involved in a game high- 11 scores from his 30 disposals, and impacted from contest with 7 clearances.

Noah Anderson pushes up the Brownlow Predictor Leaderboard with a best on ground display of 33 disposals, 12 clearances, 19 contested possessions, 11 inside 50s, 2 goals.

Matt Rowell and Touk Miller were important through the midfield, with Miller picking up 27 disposals and laying 10 tackles, whilst Rowell kicked 2 goals and had 8 clearances from his 22 disposals.

Jarrod Witts played his best game of the season with 18 disposals, 10 clearances, 8 tackles, 46 hitouts, 2 goal assists and a goal.

Isaac Heeney extends his lead on the Brownlow Predictor and firms as the Brownlow Medal favourite with another classy display, kicking 3 impressive goals from his 21 disposals and 8 score involvements.

Nick Blakey picked up a game high- 30 disposals, 9 intercept possessions and an equal game high- 12 marks.

Ollie Florent booted a huge goal from his 28 disposals, and a game high- 697 meters gained to go with 7 score involvements and 7 intercepts.

Chad Warner had a big impact from his 22 disposals, leading the Swans for clearances (6) and contested possessions (14), as well as 8 tackles and a goal.

ROUND 5 | PREDICTED VOTES

Cam Rayner had a major impact with his 25 disposals- 14 of which were contested, winning a game high 9 clearances, 10 inside 50s and having 2 goal assists.

Hugh McCluggage impressed with 23 touches, 2 goals and 6 clearances.

Lions ball magnet- Josh Dunkley was his sides leading disposal winner with 30 and also had 9 marks and 11 contested possessions.

Despite the 22-point loss, Max Gawn receives a vote for his huge performance in the ruck and one of the few Demons that stood up. The Melbourne skipper had 23 disposals (the equal most of any Demon), game high- 15 contested possessions, 51 hitouts, 8 clearances and a goal.

Essendon captain- Zach Merrett didn't dominate the clearances or contested possession count as he normally does, but was still the most prolific Bomber with 27 disposals and made an impact with 5 inside 50s and 462 meters gained.

The Essendon upset was thanks to some of the smaller names of the club. Sam Durham was damaging with 21 disposals, winning a team high- 12 contested possessions, 6 clearances and kicking a goal. Meanwhile, Xavier Duursma played the best game for the red and black, kicking 2 goals from 20 disposals and taking 13 marks.

Lachie Whitfield was the Giants best in a hard-fought win, collecting a game high- 34 disposals and 10 score involvements, taking 9 marks, having a team high- 565 meters gained

St Kilda wingman Brad Hill played a fantastic game with 33 disposals, game high- 805 meters gained, 13 marks, as well as 7 inside 50s, 2 goal assists and 1 goal.

Rowan Marshall dominated the ruck battle and had an impact around the ground with some absurd numbers, winning game highs with 16 clearances, 18 contested possessions and 10 inside 50s from his 28 disposals as well as 25 hitouts.

Izak Rankine was the difference between the two sides, kicking 3 goals from 23 disposals, having 11 contested possessions and 9 score involvements.

Sam Walsh couldn't have done much more in his first game back. Without missing a beat, Walsh had game highs for disposals (34), clearances (8), contested possessions (15), inside 50s (11) and meters gained (611).

Taylor Walker and Charlie Curnow split the minor vote for their 4 goals apiece.

Gold Coast dominated the Hawks from start to finish and will have plenty of players to pick from come Brownlow night. Noah Anderson continued his rich vein of form, with a game high- 36 disposals and a well rounded 11 contested, 8 marks, 8 tackles, 6 clearances and a goal.

Sam Flanders was good with 34 disposals, 9 marks, 625 meters gained and used the ball at 85% efficiency.

Matt Rowell was in and under as per usual with a game high- 15 contested possessions, but was damaging on the scoreboard with his 22 disposals, having 10 score involvements, 1 goal and 1 assist.

Ben King's 4 goals were crucial to the Suns victory.

The Dockers fell agonisingly close for the second week running at Adelaide Oval. Caleb Serong dominated with ball in hand, picking up game highs for disposals (29), clearances (8), contested possessions (16) as well as 8 inside 50s.

Dan Houston impressed with 27 disposals, making a game high- 740 meters for the winning side.

Connor Rozee didn't have as much impact as he did last week, but still enough to be in the mix for Brownlow votes, having 26 disposals, 8 inside 50s and team high- 7 score involvements.

Josh Treacy booted 3 consecutive goals in the match, and made his presence known around the ground with 16 disposals, 9 marks and 4 tackles.

Jeremy Cameron was at his very best against the lowly Kangaroos, playing his best game of the year with a huge 6 goals and 3 goal assists from 21 disposals.

Max Holmes was the pick of the Cats midfielders with a team high- 25 disposals, winning a game high- 616 meters gained and kicking 2 goals.

Brad Close gets the nod for the final vote with his 4 goal performance.

West Coast secured their first win of the season, with a plethora of players having their best games in a long time.

Jake Waterman booted a career high- 6 goals as well as 18 disposals and 13 marks which would normally be good enough for 3 votes, but has stiff competition such was the performance through the Eagles midfield.

Elliot Yeo was back to his 2018-2019 best that saw him win back-to-back best and fairests, winning 27 disposals, game high- 19 contested possessions, 15 clearances, 13 score involvements and 2 goals.

Tim Kelly was damaging after a quiet game last week, having a game high- 29 disposals, 553 meters gained to go with his 8 clearances, and 2 goal assists.

No. 1 draft pick Harley Reid lived up to the hype in front of his home deck, winning 27 disposals, 7 clearances, 12 contested, 6 inside 50s and kicking a goal- a great stat line for any player let alone a 5th gamer.

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