This weeks footy was a breath of fresh air, free flowing and attacking football showed off just why the teams who made finals got there.

Four of the best games of the season made week one of the finals an exhilarating and energy sapping ride.

For none more so than the players, they had to give their all to put on such an incredible display, but which players stood above the rest? Which players stood up when it counted?

Here's our top ten players of the week.

6. Taylor Adams (Collingwood)

Adams could've made the team for his smother alone, the smother that stopped the Eagles going forward at the death, the smother that sent Collingwood through to the semi-final. He has been superb all year and has a game built for finals.

He was everywhere and played as hard as ever, he proved to be a real difference when it mattered.