The first bye round only saw 12 teams playing games this week, but there was still enough action to go around in what was another exciting round of footy.

Ball magnets Touk Miller and Andrew Brayshaw pulled all the strings in their team's respective wins, while a goalkicking masterclass from Jeremy Cameron helped Geelong get over the line in an impressive win against the Dogs. Max Gawn was also his usual self, standing out despite Melbourne's surprise loss to the Swans.

Each round this season, the Zero Hanger team - consisting of editor Mitch Keating, senior reporter Jack Fitzpatrick, general manager Nick Splitter, and deputy editor Ed Carmine - will vote on every game to establish our AFL MVP for 2022.

Votes will be given out on a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 system for each game, meaning the maximum score any player can record in any game is 20.'

Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Jeremy Cameron Jeremy Cameron Jeremy Cameron Jeremy Cameron
4 Tom Liberatore Tom Liberatore Tom Liberatore Mitch Duncan
3 Zach Guthrie Mitch Duncan Mitch Duncan Tom Liberatore
2 Mitch Duncan Sam De Koning Sam De Koning Zach Guthrie
1 Gary Rohan Zach Guthrie Zach Guthrie Marcus Bontempelli

 

JEREMY CAMERON
Forward
Geelong
ROUND 12 STATS
6
Goals
7
Marks
1
Goal Assists

The Cats were in control most of the match against the Dogs, surviving a late comeback to end up winning by 13 points on the night. Jeremy Cameron did most of the heavy lifting up front, kicking six majors while also managing a solid 18 disposals. Mitch Duncan was impressive in the midfield with 29 disposals, while Sam De Koning held up the backline with 12 disposals and eight marks. Tom Liberatore put up a solid effort for the losing side, with 30 disposals and two goals to his name.

Adelaide vs West Coast

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Rory Laird Rory Laird Taylor Walker Rory Laird
4 Taylor Walker Taylor Walker Rory Laird Luke Shuey
3 Ben Keays Luke Shuey Andrew Gaff Ben Keays
2 Andrew Gaff Shane McAdam Ben Keays Taylor Walker
1 Jordan Dawson Brodie Smith Jordan Dawson Andrew Gaff

 

RORY LAIRD
Midfield
Adelaide
ROUND 12 STATS
33
Disposals
9
Tackles
8
Clearances

The Crows cruised to victory against the struggling Eagles, getting up by a comfortable 31 points. Ball winner Rory Laird was influential in the midfield for Adelaide, gathering an impressive 33 disposals and a goal. Tex Walker also put in a shift in the forward line, kicking three majors while managing 22 disposals of his own. Shane McAdam also did his part up front, kicking three goals. Luke Shuey did his best for West Coast, managing 27 disposals.

Gold Coast vs North Melbourne

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Touk Miller Touk Miller Touk Miller Touk Miller
4 Matthew Rowell Matthew Rowell Matthew Rowell Matthew Rowell
3 Wil Powell David Swallow Luke Davies-Uniacke Wil Powell
2 Josh Walker Luke Davies-Uniacke Wil Powell Hugh Greenwood
1 Connor Budarick Wil Powell David Swallow Luke Davies-Uniacke

 

TOUK MILLER
Midfield
Gold Coast
ROUND 12 STATS
32
Disposals
8
Tackles
13
Clearances

The Suns ran riot against the Roos on Saturday, getting up by 62 points and heaping more pressure on under-fire North coach David Noble. Touk Miller was unplayable in the Suns' midfield, managing 32 disposals with 22 contested possessions. Matt Rowell was also lively with an impressive 25 disposals and a goal. David Swallow put in a shift with a solid 22 disposals and a goal, while Luke Davies-Uniacke stood out for the Roos with 25 disposals and a goal of his own.

Melbourne vs Sydney

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Max Gawn Max Gawn Max Gawn Max Gawn
4 Sam Reid Sam Reid Sam Reid Callum Mills
3 Callum Mills Logan McDonald Callum Mills Sam Reid
2 Paddy McCartin Jack Viney Paddy McCartin Jack Viney
1 Jack Viney Paddy McCartin Jack Viney Paddy McCartin

 

MAX GAWN
Ruck
Melbourne
ROUND 12 STATS
30
Hit Outs
9
Marks
28
Disposals

The Swans provided the upset of the round this week, knocking off Melbourne at the MCG by 12 points in a thriller. Despite the loss, Max Gawn set the benchmark for the game with an incredible 28 disposals, three goals and 30 hit-outs for the ruckman. Sam Reid helped his team get over the line with an impressive three goals and 16 disposals, while Logan McDonald was equal to him with three goals of his own. Jack Viney also did his best in the midfield for the Dees with 32 disposals.

Hawthorn vs Collingwood

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Nick Daicos Nick Daicos Mitchell Lewis Darcy Cameron
4 Darcy Cameron Darcy Cameron Nick Daicos Nick Daicos
3 Patrick Lipinski Jai Newcombe Patrick Lipinski Patrick Lipinski
2 Mitchell Lewis Patrick Lipinski Darcy Cameron Jai Newcombe
1 Jai Newcombe Mitchell Lewis Jai Newcombe Mitchell Lewis

 

NICK DAICOS
Defender
Collingwood
ROUND 12 STATS
3
Marks
36
Disposals
6
Rebound50s

The Pies only just managed to get over the line this week, winning by four points against the Hawks. Young gun Nick Daicos stole the show with an impressive 36 disposals and 11 interceptions. Darcy Cameron put in a shift in the ruck, managing 26 disposals, a goal and 19 hit-outs, while Patrick Lipinski held his own with 29 disposals and a goal. Jai Newcombe did well for the losing side with 24 disposals and 13 contested possessions.

Fremantle vs Brisbane

Mitch Keating Ed Carmine Jack Fitzpatrick Nick Splitter
5 Andrew Brayshaw Andrew Brayshaw Andrew Brayshaw Andrew Brayshaw
4 Will Brodie James Aish Daniel Rich Will Brodie
3 Minairo Frederick Caleb Serong Zac Bailey Daniel Rich
2 Zac Bailey Bailey Banfield Caleb Serong Caleb Serong
1 Bailey Banfield Minairo Frederick Minairo Frederick Zac Bailey

 

ANDREW BRAYSHAW
Midfield
Fremantle
ROUND 12 STATS
39
Disposals
6
Tackles
9
Clearances

The Dockers made a big statement this week, taking control of the game in the third quarter to get up by 14 against the Lions. Andrew Brayshaw took over in the Freo midfield, gathering 39 disposals with 16 contested possessions. James Aish also put in a shift with a solid 29 disposals and a goal. Caleb Serong looked lively with 31 disposals and a goal of his own, while Michael Frederick was hard to stop up front, kicking three goals alongside 18 disposals and 10 marks.

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