Back Pocket: Rory Laird
An All-Australian last year and a previous Crows best and fairest, Laird could well be on his way to his second yellow jacket. After having 30 disposals against the Giants, Laird was again one of the Crows best. His run and carry from the backline is a feature, as well as his kicking efficiency and he has become one of the best defenders in the competition.
Full Back: Cale Hooker
Considering the Bombers went down to the Tigers by 71 points, Hooker’s performance on Jack Riewoldt was even more impressive. He kept Riewoldt to one goal, as well as having 16 possessions and seven marks.
Back Pocket: Justin Westhoff
Like a good red, Westhoff is getting better with age and if this form continues he’s a real chance to take out his first ever John Cahill Medal as Port’s Best and Fairest. He was one of Port’s best on Saturday in their loss to the Hawks with 20 possessions and seven marks.
Half Back: Shaun Burgoyne
The silky smooth Burgoyne continues to play incredible footy at the ripe old age of 35 and he doesn’t show any signs of slowing down anytime soon. Burgoyne had 26 disposals, 15 of which were contested against his old side Port Adelaide on the weekend. I bet the Power are wishing they tried harder to keep him.
Centre Half Back: Jack Gunston
After terrorising opposition backmen for a number of years, Gunston has shown that there are many strings to his long bow. He helped turn the game for the Hawks when he went into the backline on the weekend, in their three-point win over the Power and ended up having 25 possessions and 10 marks.
Half Back: Kade Simpson
Another veteran who continues to get the job done, this Blues star had 27 possessions and four marks and provided plenty of run out of the backlines for the Blues.
Wing: Dylan Shiel
Shiel was back to his brilliant best on the weekend, winning plenty of the footy and he was one of the main reasons why the Giants were able to beat the Crows by 16 points. Shiel racked up 30 possessions and if he can continue to play like that, then the Giants could still be a serious contender this year.
Centre: Jake Stringer
The much maligned Stringer was clearly Essendon’s best in their 71-point loss to the Tigers. Stringer had 29 possessions, 16 of which were contested and nine clearances.
Wing: Shaun Higgins
Former Bulldog Shaun Higgins is in career best form and one of the main reasons why the Roos have exceeded all expectations in 2018 and find themselves in the top eight after 11 rounds. Higgins had 38 disposals and a goal against the Lions on Sunday.
Ruck: Max Gawn
Gawn is one of the most improved players in the competition and on current form he is a real chance to be the All-Australian ruckman for 2018. Gawn had an incredible 57 hit outs, 19 disposals and seven marks in Melbourne’s 49-point win over the Dogs.
Rover: Gary Ablett
Ablett was back to his brilliant best on Saturday night in Geelong’s 85-point win over his former side the Gold Coast Suns. The two-time Brownlow Medallist had 37 disposals and kicked three goals reminding us all that there is still at least a couple more years left before he hangs up the boots!
Ruck Rover: Dayne Beams
Beams was clearly Brisbane’s best player in a 54-point loss to the Kangaroos. The former skipper racked up 32 disposals and kicked five goals, which was all the more impressive considering he recently stood down as captain due to the struggle of losing his father earlier this year.
Half Forward: Will Hoskin-Elliott
The former Giant is in stellar form for the Pies and he kicked six goals and took eight marks in their 61-point victory over the Dockers.
Centre Half Forward: Jesse Hogan
The versatile big man is in great form for the Demons and kicked five goals on the weekend as well as having 19 disposals and taking 10 marks. His partnership with Tom McDonald is becoming one of the most dangerous forward line combinations in the competition.
Half Forward: Josh Caddy
The former Cat is on fire for the Tigers at the moment. Caddy has now kicked 10 goals in two games, he kicked six the week prior against the Saints and on Saturday he finished with four majors against the Bombers in the Dreamtime game at the MCG.
Forward Pocket: Robbie Gray
Four goals from the little champion on the weekend almost got Port over the line against the Hawks. He’s already won three John Cahill Medals and could easily make it four this year if he keeps this form up.
Full Forward: Josh Kennedy
The two-time Coleman Medallist bagged six goals on Saturday night in the Eagles' win over the Saints. Despite having a few injuries this year, Kennedy is again having a great year and alongside Jack Darling, they are two of the main reasons why West Coast are sitting pretty at the top of the ladder.
Forward Pocket: Tim Membrey
Membrey has had the yips this year in front of goal, however he turned things around by kicking 6.0 on Saturday night in their 15-point loss to the Eagles.
Bench: Callum Sinclair
The former Eagle helped the Swans to a 30-point win over the Blues on Friday night at the SCG with 26 hit outs, 22 possessions, seven marks and two goals.
Bench: Bryce Gibbs
Gibbs was one of the Crows' best in their 16-point loss to the Giants. The former Blue had 36 disposals and nine tackles and he is certainly having a good year since returning home to Adelaide for the 2018 season.
Bench: Josh Kelly
One of the stars of the competition, Kelly was instrumental in helping the Giants to their first ever win against the Crows at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday evening. Kelly had 31 disposals as well as four clearances and three inside 50’s.
Bench: Shane Edwards
Edwards was best on ground with 30 possessions and two goals in Richmond’s demolition of the Bombers on Saturday night, and was rewarded with the Yiooken Award.