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Round 14 Team of the Week

A number of superstars have earned themselves a spot in our side.

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Justin McInerney

Defenders

Back Pocket: Jake Lloyd (Sydney)

Lloyd is an excellent distributor from defensive 50. On Friday night he finished with 28 disposals, seven marks and three tackles.

Full Back: Tom Clurey (Port Adelaide)

Played on the in-form Tom Hawkins and kept him to just five disposals and zero goals.

Back Pocket: Jack Crisp (Collingwood)

Crisp recorded 33 disposals, eight marks, four tackles, five score involvements, eight intercept possessions in a stunning display against the Bulldogs.

Half Back: Daniel Rich (Brisbane)

Rich is quietly putting together a very good season. Against St Kilda, he managed 24 disposals (22 kicks), 11 marks, seven intercept possessions and 503 metres gained.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Daniel Rich of the Lions is congratulated by team mates after kicking a goal during the round 14 AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium on June 22, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Centre Half Back: Cale Hooker (Essendon)

Hooker was one of the few Essendon players to perform strongly on Thursday night, finishing with 28 disposals and 15 marks.

Half Back: Caleb Daniel (Western Bulldogs)

Daniel played a complete game against Collingwood, where his intercepting and ball use was a highlight. Daniel finished with 35 disposals, 10 intercept possessions, six marks, four tackles and 445 metres gained.

Centre

Wing: Dom Sheed (West Coast)

Sheed recorded 36 disposals, kicked two goals and had six clearances against the Bombers, evidencing his dominance on the day.

Centre: Luke Parker (Sydney)

Parker owned the middle of the ground against the Hawks, finishing with 31 disposals, seven marks, 12 tackles and seven clearances as well as kicking a goal.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Luke Parker of the Swans handpasses during the round 14 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Hawthorn Hawks at Sydney Cricket Ground on June 21, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Wing: Jackson Macrae (Western Bulldogs)

In a spectacular return to form, Macrae recorded 41 disposals, eight marks, and 13 tackles on Sunday afternoon.

Forwards

Half Forward: Robbie Gray (Port Adelaide)

Gray has thrived after moving back into the midfield in recent weeks. Against Geelong, he recorded 31 disposals and kicked two goals.

Centre Half Forward: Tom McDonald (Melbourne)

After a tough start to 2019, McDonald finally returned to his best form against Fremantle, recording 28 disposals, seven marks and three goals.

Half Forward: Jay Lockhart (Melbourne)

The rapid rise of Lockhart continued on Saturday afternoon, as he recorded 21 disposals, six marks and two goals.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Jay Lockhart of the Demons marks the ball during the round 14 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Fremantle Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 22, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Forward Pocket: Charlie Cameron (Brisbane)

Cameron is arguably the best small forward in the competition at the moment. On the weekend, he dominated St Kilda with five goals and 13 kicks.

Full Forward: Josh Kennedy (West Coast)

Kennedy was dominant on Thursday night with eight scoring shots, which included three goals as well as eight marks.

Forward Pocket: Brandon Matera (Fremantle)

Matera continued his strong run of form against Melbourne, finishing with 18 disposals, three goals, four marks and five tackles.

Followers

Ruck: Brodie Grundy (Collingwood)

Grundy was the first AFL player in history to record more than 25 disposals, 50 hitouts and two goals in a game, highlighting his immense impact.

Ruck Rover: Elliot Yeo (West Coast)

The best tackler in the country finished with 12 and also recorded 25 disposals, 636 metres gained, three marks and kicked a crucial goal when the game was still hot.

Rover: Travis Boak (Port Adelaide)

Boak’s rise from average half forward flanker to one of the best midfielders in the country has been nothing short of extraordinary this year. On Saturday night he managed 30 disposals (17 contested), five marks and eight tackles.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Travis Boak of the Power celebrates at the final siren during the round 14 AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on June 22, 2019 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Interchange

Scott Lycett (Port Adelaide)

Lycett thrived as sole ruck in Ryder’s absence, recording 24 disposals, five marks, three tackles and 41 hitouts.

Adam Treloar (Collingwood)

Treloar recorded 36 disposals, four marks and eight tackles in the win over the Bulldogs.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Adam Treloar of the Magpies looks to pass the ball during the round 14 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Collingwood Magpies at Marvel Stadium on June 23, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Dayne Zorko (Brisbane)

Zorko took the game out of reach for the Saints in the third quarter and finished the game with 28 disposals, six marks, four tackles and one goal.

Clayton Oliver (Melbourne)

Oliver was a bull in the middle against Fremantle, recording 28 disposals (16 contested), four marks and six tackles.

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