Every club’s best JLT performer

Hawthorn

James Cousins

The Hawks were unable to win either of their JLT games fielding a young side in both hit-outs. The youngsters weren't quite able to deliver, although 20-year-old James Cousins impressed the most out of the Hawks collecting 29 disposals and eight marks in their first JLT loss to the Lions. With the addition of Jaeger O'meara in the Hawks' second loss to the Tigers, Cousins' role changed but was still able to collect an admirable 21 disposals and four tackles. Is the former pick 46 the Tom Mitchell replacement?

Melbourne

Angus Brayshaw

It was a battle between the midfield bulls between Brayshaw and Clayton Oliver in their two JLT losses, as the 23-year-old was impressive against the Tigers with 37 disposals and 11 marks despite his efforts it wasn't enough to topple the Tigers who ran out 12 point victors. The Demons ran into an impressive Lions outfit who claimed a seven-point victory at Casey Fields despite Brayshaw gathering 26 disposals, 11 takes and three goals.

North Melbourne

Jared Polec

Like five other teams, the Kangaroos went winless in their JLT series although had plenty to take into round one, especially new recruit Jared Polec. The wingman impressed in both his outings collecting 27 disposals in the Roos' 25 point loss to the Saints as well as 25 disposals against his old side, Port Adelaide. The 26-year-old will be looking for a big year at Arden Street.

Port Adelaide

Zak Butters

Butters was endorsed by Port Adelaide superstar Robbie Gray before being chosen by the Power with the 12th pick in the 2018 draft and we now see why. The Western Jets midfielder impressed in his first hit-out for his club by collecting 25 disposals in the Power's 17 point loss to the Crows, the 18-year-old booted three goals in Port's win against the Kangaroos at Alberton oval over the weekend. Expect to see Butters debut in round one.

Richmond

Dustin Martin

The 2017 Brownlow medalist was on managed time in both of the Tigers' wins, managing 21 disposals and two goals in Richmond's win over the Demons before sitting the last quarter out. Tthe superstar was clean with ball in hand and will take centre stage once again in 2019. Martin gathered 30 disposals against the Hawks who blew a 40-point lead at half-time with Damien Hardwick's men running out eight point victors in Tasmania.

St Kilda

Jack Steele

The ex-Giant and one of many Jack's at the Saints, Steele was impressive in St Kilda's two wins, booting two goals from 18 disposals to go with seven tackles and five marks, Steele featured as one of the stand-out performers in the Saints' 25-point win over the Roos. The 23-year-old backed up his performance with 25 touches and ten tackles in their second win against the Bulldogs.

Sydney

Ryan Clarke

The ex-Roo has made an early impression at his club, collecting 20 disposals in his first run in the red and white, Clarke proved his worthiness of a spot in the Swans line-up by accumulating 29 disposals and six tackles in the Swans' 42-point demolition of the Suns. It will certainly be interesting if the 21-year-old can maintain his spot in the John Longmire's line-up.

West Coast Eagles

Dom Sheed

He was the hero in last year's Grand Final and he was the hero of the Eagles' pre-season campaign, gathering 39 disposals and a goal in the Eagles' 34 point win over the Cats'. The boy from Kalgoorlie went even bigger in yesterday's clash against the Dockers', being able to accumulate 40 touches and booting another goal. The 23-year-old looks set to break-out in 2019.

Western Bulldogs

Jack Macrae

Following on from last year the midfielder has hit his straps early in 2019, collecting 40 disposals in a narrow loss to the Suns', the 24-year-old will be heading into 2019 as one of the favourites to take out the coveted Brownlow medal, the left-footer backed up his performance with a 29 disposal outing in their loss to the Bulldogs.