With the race for September heating up, here are the players that lit up Round 20.
Interchange
Jackson Macrae (Western Bulldogs)
While the Dogs ultimately fell to the Lions up at the Gabba, the efforts of Jackson Macrae can only be applauded. The Dogsโ midfielder, who has taken a liking to playing the Lions, collected an enormous 45 disposals to go along with the 47 he grabbed last year against the same opposition. Macrae's stoppage work was fantastic, as he won 12 clearances, gaining 574 metres and eight inside 50s.
Dan Houston (Port Adelaide)
Helped to Power to a big win in the context of their season. Houston gained 474 metres from his 29 touches (11 contested), kicking two goals and taking two marks.
Matt Crouch (Adelaide)
Crouch played a crucial role in Adelaideโs victory over the Saints. The former All-Australian midfielder had 35 disposals and kicked two goals to lift the Crowsโ to a 22-point victory in front of their home crowd.
Michael Walters (Fremantle)
It was going to take a special performance from someone if the 11th-placed Dockers were going to take down the ladder leading Cats, and that performance came from Walters. In arguably his career-best season, Walters has continually performed for Ross Lyonโs side, with his 29-possession (17 contested) performance on the weekend once again showcasing his class and skill. Walters also kicked a goal, won eight clearances, laid five tackles and took five marks.
