How good is having footy back? The opening round has come and gone and we've identified the standout performers from the weekend in our Zero Hanger Team of the Week.
Check out our Team of the Week below!
Forward Line
Isaac Heeney (Sydney)
Playing mainly as a forward, Heeney was terrific, booting three goals to lead the young Swans forward line as a key cog in their upset win over Brisbane. He had 10 score involvements and a massive four goals assists.
Taylor Walker (Adelaide)
Tex was back to his best, particularly in the first half. He had four goals to half time and two of them were from range. He was moving with a lot more ease then he did last season and looked a reliable target for the young Crows. He led the game in score involvements (11) and was able to keep Geelong's key defender occupied.
Orazio Fantasia (Port Adelaide)
Bombers fans look away. Fantasia was back to his absolute best, booting four goals in his Port Adelaide debut. He was everywhere up forward and was an ever-present danger for the North Melbourne defenders.
Dustin Martin (Richmond)
When the whips were cracking the three-time Norm Smith Medalist stood tall and carried his team home. Martin was good all night but his last quarter was the stuff of champions. 31 disposals to go with two goals and 12 score involvements reads well, but his impact on the game goes far beyond the stat line.
Jack Riewoldt (Richmond)ย
The veteran managed to make the most of some difficult opportunities and ended up with four goals to his name. What he did very well was keep Liam Jones from intercept marking and made him focus on defence first.
Oscar Allen (West Coast)
Allen bagged a career best four goals against the Suns in a big display to start the season. He managed seven score involvements as well playing as a pure forward. With Nathan Vardy in, Allen was able to play forward and cashed-in.
