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 20.
Jeremy Cameron
Jeremy Cameron had a pretty solid game against the Roos on Saturday with 19 disposals, eight marks and two goals.
Cameron did not kick the best in front of goal as he had six shots, but was still heavily involved in the side’s scoring, having seven score involvements as well as a score launch.
Jezza had his best defensive marking performance this year as he had a season high three intercept marks.
This week the Cats take on the Crows in Geelong on Saturday.
Brad Close
Brad Close played well for the Cats on Saturday against the Roos registering 14 disposals, five marks, four tackles and a goal.
Once again Close’s defensive work was great as he had 21 pressure acts as well as laying three tackles inside 50.
Close was not at his best when helping the team score as he only recorded three score involvements.
This week Close and the Cats will take on the Crows at home.
Lachie Neale
Lachie Neale was back to his best on Saturday as the Lions took on the Gold Coast Suns.
Neale finished with 35 disposals, 10 clearances, seven marks, four tackles and a goal.
Once again Neale was great at setting up goals as he had a goal assist as well as six score involvements and two score launches.
Neale’s work at stoppages was elite as eight of his 10 clearances were from stoppages.
As the Lions are on an eight game winning streak they will be looking to extend it this week as they take on the Saints on Sunday.
Rowan Marshall
Rowan Marshall had a huge game on Saturday against the Bombers with 26 disposals, 10 marks, eight clearances and a goal as well as 30 hit outs in the win.
Once again Marshall was setting up plenty of scores for the Saints as he had five score involvements and three score launches.
Marshall was very solid in the marking contests as he had three intercept marks.
This week the Saints have a tough matchup as they play the Lions on Sunday.
Mason Redman
Mason Redman had a bit of a quiet game on Saturday against the Saints.
Redman had 16 disposals and six marks, with minimal involvement in the team’s scoring as he only had two.
As the Bombers have now lost three games in a row they will be looking to get back on track as they play Freo at the G on Sunday.
Tom McDonald
Tom McDonald had a pretty solid game on Saturday against the Giants.
McDonald finished with 13 disposals, six marks and 11 kicks.
Once again McDonald was great in the backline as he had seven spoils as well as having four rebound 50s and an intercept mark.
This week the Dees have a tough game as they face the Doggies.
Mitch Hinge
Mitch Hinge had a decent game against the Hawks on Sunday, collecting 17 disposals, seven marks and two tackles.
Hinge was once again great at moving the footy as he had seven rebound 50s which has been a standout statistic for Hinge this season as he normally takes the kick outs for the Crows.
This week the Crows hit the road as they face the Cats at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday.
Darcy Fogarty
Darcy Fogarty did not have his best game on Sunday with eight disposals, three marks and a tackle.
As the stand in captain Fogarty struggled a bit in the forward line as he only had one score involvement and did not use the footy well as he had a disposal efficiency of 25%.
This week Fogarty will have to get back to his best as the Crows take on the Cats on Saturday.