There's a new name atop the leaderboard following the conclusion of Round 20, with Touk Miller continuing his impressive season for the Suns. Andrew Brayshaw and Patrick Cripps have held their spots in the top three, with a Demon duo following close behind.
Each round this season, theย Zero Hangerย team - consisting of editor Mitch Keating, general manager Nick Splitter, deputy editor Ed Carmine and writer Dani Sorati - will vote on every game to establish ourย AFL MVPย for 2022.
Demon Jack Viney was a standout on Friday night, earning all 20 votes for his 33 disposal effort. Teammate Christian Petracca followed close behind with 30 disposals and six clearances as Melbourne stormed home to a big win. Veteran Docker David Mundy did plenty throughout the Friday night affair, while Andrew Brayshaw continued his impressive season.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Mitch Keating | Ed Carmine | Dani Sorati | Nick Splitter | |
5 | Jack Viney | Jack Viney | Jack Viney | Jack Viney |
4 | Christian Petracca | Christian Petracca | Christian Petracca | Christian Petracca |
3 | Andrew Brayshaw | David Mundy | David Mundy | Angus Brayshaw |
2 | Angus Brayshaw | Angus Brayshaw | Bayley Fritsch | Kysaiah Pickett |
1 | Bayley Fritsch | Kysaiah Pickett | James Aish | Andrew Brayshaw |
Josh Daicos earned plenty of votes for his performance against the Power. As the Pies claimed their tenth consecutive win, the in-form wingman had 26 disposals and three clearances while amassing a game-high 659 metres gained. Jordan De Goey impressed on his return with two goals, while Connor Rozee and Travis Boak impressed for the Power.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Mitch Keating | Ed Carmine | Dani Sorati | Nick Splitter | |
5 | Darcy Cameron | Josh Daicos | Josh Daicos | Josh Daicos |
4 | Connor Rozee | Connor Rozee | Connor Rozee | Connor Rozee |
3 | Josh Daicos | Jordan De Goey | Jordan De Goey | Jordan De Goey |
2 | Jordan De Goey | Travis Boak | Travis Boak | Travis Boak |
1 | Zak Butters | Brayden Maynard | Zak Butters | Darcy Cameron |
The Swans ran rampant at the SCG on Saturday afternoon, with Luke Parker claiming the best afield honours for his 34 disposals, seven tackles and six clearances. Plenty of other Swans impressed, with Errol Gulden stiff to miss out on the five votes after 33 disposals and two goals, while James Rowbottom earned votes for his performance.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Mitch Keating | Ed Carmine | Dani Sorati | Nick Splitter | |
5 | Luke Parker | Luke Parker | Luke Parker | Callum Mills |
4 | Errol Gulden | Errol Gulden | Errol Gulden | Luke Parker |
3 | James Rowbottom | James Rowbottom | James Rowbottom | Errol Gulden |
2 | Sam Reid | Callum Mills | Paddy McCartin | James Rowbottom |
1 | Callum Mills | Isaac Heeney | Callum Mills | Isaac Heeney |
Rowan Marshall earned full votes for his dominant performance against the Hawks, with 30 disposals, nine marks and 34 hitouts to his name at the final siren. The Saints dominated the votes in what ended up as just a 12-point win, with Brad Crouch and Jack Steele earning plenty, while Tom Mitchell was the lone Hawk given a nod for his 31 disposals and four clearances.
Ruck
Hit Outs
Marks
Disposals
Mitch Keating | Ed Carmine | Dani Sorati | Nick Splitter | |
5 | Rowan Marshall | Rowan Marshall | Rowan Marshall | Rowan Marshall |
4 | Brad Crouch | Brad Crouch | Brad Crouch | Sebastian Ross |
3 | Sebastian Ross | Dan Hannebery | Jack Steele | Brad Crouch |
2 | Jack Steele | Jack Steele | Dan Hannebery | Dan Hannebery |
1 | Tom Mitchell | Max King | Callum Wilkie | Jack Steele |
Patrick Dangerfield earned 15 votes for his performance in Geelong's win over the Bulldogs, finishing the evening with 26 touches and a team-high seven clearances. Cam Guthrie featured plenty, while Tom Stewart got a nod on his return from suspension.ย Tom Liberatore impressed with his 28 disposals, four tackles and nine clearances, but was the only Bulldog alongside Ed Richards to feature in the votes.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Mitch Keating | Ed Carmine | Dani Sorati | Nick Splitter | |
5 | Patrick Dangerfield | Patrick Dangerfield | Patrick Dangerfield | Cameron Guthrie |
4 | Cameron Guthrie | Tom Liberatore | Tom Liberatore | Patrick Dangerfield |
3 | Tom Liberatore | Cameron Guthrie | Cameron Guthrie | Tom Liberatore |
2 | Bradley Close | Ed Richards | Ed Richards | Tom Stewart |
1 | Sam De Koning | Sam De Koning | Tyson Stengle | Josh Dunkley |
Ben Keays almost managed a perfect game against the Blues, with Carlton's Patrick Cripps following closely behind as he closes in on top spot on the MVP leaderboard. Rory Laird claimed plenty of votes as he continues his impressive season, while young Blue Sam Walsh's 40 disposal effort saw him continue to climb the table.
Forward
Goals
Marks
Goal Assists
Mitch Keating | Ed Carmine | Dani Sorati | Nick Splitter | |
5 | Ben Keays | Ben Keays | Ben Keays | Rory Laird |
4 | Taylor Walker | Patrick Cripps | Patrick Cripps | Ben Keays |
3 | Patrick Cripps | Sam Walsh | Sam Walsh | Patrick Cripps |
2 | Rory Laird | Brodie Smith | Rory Laird | Sam Walsh |
1 | Brodie Smith | Darcy Fogarty | Brodie Smith | Jordan Dawson |
Touk Miller almost claimed another perfect game as he climbs to first place on the leaderboard for the MVP title, with teammate Mabior Chol earning big votes for his five-goal performance in the narrow Gold Coast win. Jack Darling featured for the Eagles after he booted six goals, while Noah Anderson continues to add sheen to his season.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Mitch Keating | Ed Carmine | Dani Sorati | Nick Splitter | |
5 | Touk Miller | Touk Miller | Mabior Chol | Touk Miller |
4 | Mabior Chol | Jack Darling | Jack Darling | Noah Anderson |
3 | Jack Darling | Mabior Chol | Touk Miller | Mabior Chol |
2 | Noah Anderson | Noah Anderson | Noah Anderson | Jack Darling |
1 | Shannon Hurn | Jack Redden | Tim Kelly | Jack Redden |
Shai Bolton earned unanimous B.O.G votes for his stellar Sunday afternoon performance, with young teammate Noah Cumberland trailing close behind after his game-high five goal effort. Keidean Coleman featured plenty for the Lions, while Hugh McCluggage earned praise for his performance in the narrow loss.
Midfield
Disposals
Tackles
Clearances
Mitch Keating | Ed Carmine | Dani Sorati | Nick Splitter | |
5 | Shai Bolton | Shai Bolton | Shai Bolton | Shai Bolton |
4 | Noah Cumberland | Noah Cumberland | Noah Cumberland | Noah Cumberland |
3 | Keidean Coleman | Lachie Neale | Tom Lynch | Hugh McCluggage |
2 | Hugh McCluggage | Tom Lynch | Keidean Coleman | Keidean Coleman |
1 | Tom Lynch | Keidean Coleman | Hugh McCluggage | Tom Lynch |
Zach Merrett polled 20 votes for the second week in a row after his electric performance against the Kangaroos, with teammate Mason Redman earning 12 for his 32 disposal effort. Jake Stringer also earned votes after kicking five in the Bombers win, whileย Jy Simpkin and Cam Zurhaar featured among the best for North Melbourne.
Mitch Keating | Ed Carmine | Dani Sorati | Nick Splitter | |
5 | Zach Merrett | Zach Merrett | Zach Merrett | Zach Merrett |
4 | Mason Redman | Jy Simpkin | Jy Simpkin | Jy Simpkin |
3 | Jake Stringer | Jake Stringer | Mason Redman | Mason Redman |
2 | Jy Simpkin | Mason Redman | Jake Stringer | Jake Stringer |
1 | Jaidyn Stephenson | Cameron Zurhaar | Cameron Zurhaar | Cameron Zurhaar |
1 | Touk Miller | 18 | 192 |
2 | Andrew Brayshaw | 4 | 186 |
3 | Patrick Cripps | 14 | 181 |
4 | Christian Petracca | 16 | 165 |
5 | Clayton Oliver | 0 | 163 |
6 | Callum Mills | 9 | 162 |
7 | Lachie Neale | 3 | 161 |
8 | Rory Laird | 9 | 144 |
9 | Shai Bolton | 20 | 130 |
10 | Sam Walsh | 8 | 129 |