Has enjoyed a career-best season, stepping up as the main man in attack while Josh Kennedy's form tapered off. One goal shy of equaling personal record of 53 and equal fourth in the Coleman Medal race.
Andrew Gaff (Two-time All Australian)
Has been ultra-consistent racking up disposals, never dropping below 27 possessions. Some haphazard use early in the year might count against him and has only booted one goal, after slotting 12 last year.
Jeremy McGovern (Three-time All Australian)
Difficult season to evaluate. Still ranked elite for contested and intercept marks, plus score launches, yet his impact hasn't been as pronounced. If judges take into consideration that opponents change the way they attack to counter one man, then McGovern is a lock.
Brad Sheppard
Leads the competition for marks and has become more of a distributor to finally get some due recognition after putting together quality season after quality season shutting down the AFL's most dangerous smalls.
Luke Shuey
Has put together an enormous campaign, averaging a personal-high 26.5 disposals, but it's the quality of his possessions and ability to stand up in big moments that makes Shuey a star.
Elliot Yeo (One-time All Australian)
In the conversation as the AFL's best player and put the Eagles on his back after their shaky 3-3 start to the year. Could win a third straight John Worsfold Medal and is AFL No.2 for tackles, No.7 for inside 50s and No.12 for clearances.
