The former Demon racked up touches at will to finish with 34, comfortably his biggest return in a West Coast jumper, which included 21 kicks (the second highest kick count of his career). The Eagles suffered another heavy defeat when losing to Essendon by 50 points last weekend, but it wasn’t for a lack of effort from Jayden Hunt. He has helped shore up their backline this year and his performance on Saturday night, despite it being a loss, was a perfect example of what he has provided for Luke Beveridge’s side. Jones had 13 intercept possession, took 10 marks, had seven rebound 50s and three inside 50s, and was everywhere in defence for the Dogs. Liam Jones was one of the best-performed defenders in the league across Round 11. The ex-Sun collected 23 disposals (his best result in Adelaide colours), had a game-high 13 score involvements, while kicking two goals (three behinds) and providing three goal assists.Īdd 16 contested possessions, four clearances, three inside 50s and eight coaches votes into the mix and Rankine is certainly worthy of his spot in this week’s New Guys top three. Izak Rankine (Adelaide)Īnother who picked up eight coaches votes, Izak Rankine was back to his best for the Crows after a quiet game in Round 10.

Jackson, who picked up eight coaches votes, has strung together a very impressive month of footy. Jackson had 19 touches, 15 hit-outs, 11 contested possessions, an equal game-high eight clearances, six tackles, five inside 50s and a goal. He didn’t just hold his own, he excelled as the Dockers won on the MCG. Premiership Demon Luke Jackson was instrumental in Fremantle’s win over his old club.Īfter Sean Darcy went down with a hamstring injury early in the contest, Jackson was tasked with taking on his former skipper Max Gawn and fellow All-Australian Brodie Grundy.

Taranto landed 10 coaches votes for his efforts in what is turning out to be some sort of a debut season with the Tigers.

In the loss to Port Adelaide, he finished with 33 disposals and seven clearances, which were both game-highs, plus eight score involvements, seven tackles and an equal career-best four goals. Tim Taranto was one of the best few players in the competition in Round 11, let alone just out of the New Guys.

Checked Out by Sean Ashcroft