The Limestone Coast is well represented in the AFL with plenty of home-grown players starring on the national stage.
The SE Voice’s sports journo Will Boston takes a look at how our locals fared in Round 16.
Lachie Neale
Lachie Neale once again had a big game for the Lions on Friday night, contributing 29 disposals, nine marks and six clearances in the win over the Dees.
Once again Neale was always important with the team’s scoring as he had seven score involvements.
Neale and the Lions should have a good match-up this week as they take on the Crows at the Gabba on Sunday afternoon.
Tom McDonald
Tom McDonald had a solid game against the Lions on Friday night with 18 disposals, four marks and three tackles.
McDonald did well at moving the footy as he had four rebound 50s.
In defence McDonald was amazing as he had a season high 15 spoils.
This week the Dees take on the Eagles at the G on Sunday.
Toby Pink
Toby Pink did not have a big impact on Saturday against the Doggies as he finished the game with five disposals, one mark and two tackles.
Pink was solid in the forward line as he had a goal assist and a score involvement.
This week Pink and the Roos take on the Suns on Saturday afternoon at Marvel.
Jordan Dawson
Jordan Dawson had a solid game on Saturday as the Crows picked up a good win after some tough weeks.
Dawson had 24 disposals, 10 marks, three tackles and four clearances.
Defensively the captain was great as he had four intercept marks and two contested marks.
The Crows leader used the ball well as he had a 75% disposals efficiency in the game.
This week Dawson and the Crows travel to Brisbane to take on the Lions on Sunday.
Darcy Fogarty
Darcy Fogarty had a very good game on Saturday against the Giants.
The Fog had 13 disposals, six marks and three goals in the win.
Fogarty could have had more goals as he had two behinds as well.
To add to his goals he was also involved in seven scores in the game.
Fogarty was strong in the marking contests as he had three contested marks and three marks inside 50.
This week Fogarty has a tough game as the Crows take on the Lions at the Gabba.
Mitch Hinge
Mitch Hinge had another great game on Saturday as he continues to have a stand out year.
Hinge had 31 disposals, eight marks and three tackles in the win.
Hinge continues to be a key piece in the Crows defence as he had five rebound 50s.
He did a good job at getting involved with the team’s scoring as he had a score launch and five score involvements.
This week Hinge will have a tough task as the Crows take on the Lions.
Jeremy Cameron
Jeremy Cameron had a solid game against the Bombers on Saturday night.
Cameron had 12 disposals, three marks and two goals in the win.
Jezza was not kicking at his best on Saturday as he had three behinds to go along with his two goals.
Once again Cameron did well at helping teammates score as he had seven score involvements in the win.
As the Cats battle to get back into the top four they have another tough game this week as they take on the Hawks on Saturday afternoon.
Brad Close
Brad Close had a bit of a quieter game on Saturday night against the Bombers.
Close had 10 disposals, three marks, six tackles and a goal.
The former Northie was once again great at setting up teammates for scores as he had a goal assist and five score involvements.
Although Close had limited touches of the footy, when he did have it he used it well as he had a 100% disposal efficiency.
This week the Cats have another tough match-up as they take on the Hawks.
Mason Redman
Mason Redman did not have the biggest game on Saturday night against the Cats with 12 disposals, five marks and four tackles.
Red Dog was involved with a lot of scores for the team as he had four score involvements and three score launches while also having a shot at goal, but he could not convert it.
Once again Redman was great in the air and read the ball well as he had two intercept marks.
Redman and the Bombers have a big clash as they take on the Pies tomorrow night at the G.
Rowan Marshall
Rowan Marshall had a solid game against the Port Adelaide Power on Sunday, finishing with 18 disposals, nine marks, a season high three goals while also having 10 hit-outs.
Marshall was very active in the forward line as he had two behinds as well as his goals.
He was also making an impact without kicking goals as he had seven score involvements and two score launches.
This week Marshall and the Saints have a tough match-up as they take on the Swans at Marvel on Sunday afternoon.
