Zach Merrett celebrates a goal during Essendon's clash against Adelaide in round six, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos

ESSENDON skipper Zach Merrett has moved into second spot in the race for the AFLCA's Champion Player award, but Sydney's Isaac Heeney remains way out in front after picking up more votes in round six.

Merrett picked up a perfect 10 votes from the Bombers' win over Adelaide on Friday night, with Patrick Cripps and Tyson Stengle the others to get 10 votes from the weekend.

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Heeney picked up six votes from Sydney's win over Gold Coast, where Nick Blakey and Brodie Grundy both got nine votes. Heeney now has 47 votes from six games this season and is a whopping 20 votes ahead of Merrett in second place.

In addition to the Swans v Suns game, the coaches were split as to who was best on ground in the Western Bulldogs' win over St Kilda (Aaron Naughton and Bailey Dale both got nine) and West Coast's win over Fremantle (Elliot Yeo and Jake Waterman both got nine).

Young star Harley Reid picked up five votes for the Eagles.

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St Kilda v Western Bulldogs

9 Aaron Naughton (WB)
9 Bailey Dale (WB)
5 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
5 Adam Treloar (WB)
1 Liam Jones (WB)
1 Tim English (WB)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:52

    Cody catches fire with quickest of hat-tricks

    The Bulldogs get off to a flying start as Cody Weightman snares three consecutive goals in the first term

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  • 00:38

    Naughton nails running special as Dogs dish up another

    Aaron Naughton completes a beautiful goal on the burst as his side can do no wrong in the opening quarter

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  • 00:33

    Happy Hugo swarmed by Saints after first AFL goal

    St Kilda starts to gain some belief as Hugo Garcia notches his first major in the big league

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  • 00:29

    Treloar’s terrific touch fools everybody

    Adam Treloar sneaks a delicate kick over the top to catch the Saints by surprise

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  • 00:38

    Air Naughton brings more spark with big pack mark

    Aaron Naughton reels in a superb grab and finishes truly to notch his sixth goal of the game

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  • 00:52

    Membrey musters consolation treble in tireless term

    Tim Membrey makes the most of his final-quarter opportunities with three goals

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  • 01:54

    Naughton brings kicking boots to sink six straight

    Aaron Naughton equals his career-best tally of six goals in his side’s demolition job over the Saints

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  • 06:33

    Highlights: St Kilda v Western Bulldogs

    The Saints and Bulldogs clash in round six

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  • 08:48

    Full post-match, R6: Saints

    Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round six’s match against Western Bulldogs

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  • 11:36

    Full post-match, R6: Bulldogs

    Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round six’s match against St Kilda

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  • 14:43

    Mini-Match: St Kilda v Western Bulldogs

    Extended highlights of the Saints and Bulldogs clash in round six

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Adelaide v Essendon

10 Zach Merrett (ESS)
8 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
4 Jake Soligo (ADEL)
4 Nic Martin (ESS)
3 Jade Gresham (ESS)
1 Ben McKay (ESS)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:34

    Gresham generates gold with silkiest of snaps

    Bombers recruit Jade Gresham gets on the end of some slick ball movement and finishes with class

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  • 00:33

    Walker’s wonder strike gets Crows faithful bouncing

    Taylor Walker unloads a mammoth effort from distance to breathe life into his side

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  • 00:27

    Stringer’s smooth strike after slipping away

    Jake Stringer bursts out of the contest and buries a beautiful snap

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  • 00:38

    Dawson’s epic captain’s goal gets troops fired up

    Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson shows off his tremendous left foot with this stunning shot from distance

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  • 00:34

    Crows get stuck into ex-teammate after sneaky soccer

    Ned McHenry snares a mesmerising goal off the deck before getting in the face of Jake Kelly

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  • 00:33

    Martin’s mega missile lifts the roof

    Nic Martin launches an almighty rocket to edge the Bombers in front late in the final term

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  • 03:56

    Last two mins: Dons hold off Crows in frantic finish

    The thrilling finals moments between Adelaide and Essendon in round six

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  • 06:20

    Highlights: Adelaide v Essendon

    The Crows and Bombers clash in round six

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  • 07:36

    Full post-match, R6: Crows

    Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round six’s match against Essendon

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  • 05:47

    Full post-match, R6: Bombers

    Watch Essendon’s press conference after round six’s match against Adelaide

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  • 14:56

    Mini-Match: Adelaide v Essendon

    Extended highlights of the Crows and Bombers clash in round six

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Collingwood v Port Adelaide

9 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
8 Nick Daicos (COLL)
6 Patrick Lipinski (COLL)
3 Darcy Cameron (COLL)
3 Will Hoskin-Elliott (COLL)
1 Zak Butters (PORT)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 14:57

    Mini-Match: Collingwood v Port Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Magpies and Power clash in round six

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  • 09:27

    Full post-match, R6: Magpies

    Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round six’s match against Port Adelaide

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  • 05:48

    Full post-match, R6: Power

    Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round six’s match against Collingwood

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  • 06:39

    Highlights: Collingwood v Port Adelaide

    The Magpies and Power clash in round six

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  • 01:36

    Lipinski lights up 'G with four of the best

    Patrick Lipinski kicks a career-high four goals to help Collingwood claim an important win over Port

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  • 00:41

    Selfless Bobby gifting out goals for fun

    Collingwood continues to march on as Bobby Hill dishes off a pair of majors in the final term

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  • 00:47

    Collingwood avalanche continues as Schultz joins party

    Lachie Schultz kicks his first goal of the match as the Magpies continue to pile on the goals

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  • 00:42

    Lipinski double sees Pies hit front in wild fashion

    Patrick Lipinski kicks two goals in a minute as Collingwood fires into the lead

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  • 00:50

    Hoskin-Elliott hang-time keeps Pies within touch

    Will Hoskin-Elliott shows off his aerial skills before kicking truly

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  • 00:56

    Pace and power from Horne-Francis delivers gem

    Jason Horne-Francis shows off his blistering speed as Port continues to kick away

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  • 00:38

    Insane Bergman banana extends Power lead

    Miles Bergman hits it sweet as Port continues its hot start

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  • 00:43

    Brilliant Butters bags stunning opener

    Zak Butters shows poise and skill to kick the opening goal against Collingwood

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Carlton v Greater Western Sydney

10 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
8 Sam Walsh (CARL)
5 Josh Kelly (GWS)
3 Tom De Koning (CARL)
3 Marc Pittonet (CARL)
1 Matthew Kennedy (CARL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:43

    Hogan having impact early with quick thinking

    Jesse Hogan sets up the first goal of the game before snaring one of his own in fine fashion

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  • 00:42

    Cottrell crumbs after Giant’s ginormous spoil

    Matthew Cottrell conjures a sizzling snap after an eye-catching defensive effort from Leek Aleer

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  • 00:41

    Cool Kelly turns to trusty left as GWS gains control

    The Giants start heating up in the second term as Josh Kelly nails this superb shot on the burst

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  • 00:33

    De Koning delighted after dazzling strike lands

    The Blues faithful find their voice again after Tom De Koning snares a stunning goal

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  • 00:45

    Curnow catches serious fire as Marvel roof lifts off

    Charlie Curnow scores an electric hat-trick in the third term as the Blues hit the front

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  • 00:37

    Toby swarmed by Blues after brutal mid-air contact on Boyd

    GWS skipper Toby Greene sparks fireworks after collecting a courageous Jordan Boyd in this marking attempt

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  • 06:38

    Highlights: Carlton v GWS

    The Blues and Giants clash in round six

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  • 03:59

    Full post-match, R6: Giants

    Watch GWS’s press conference after round six’s match against Carlton

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  • 06:56

    Full post-match, R6: Blues

    Watch Carlton’s press conference after round six’s match against GWS

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  • 14:16

    Mini-Match: Carlton v GWS

    Extended highlights of the Blues and Giants clash in round six

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Brisbane v Geelong

10 Tyson Stengle (GEEL)
8 Zach Guthrie (GEEL)
4 Max Holmes (GEEL)
3 Brandan Parfitt (GEEL)
3 Dayne Zorko (BL)
1 Jarrod Berry (BL)
1 Noah Answerth (BL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:33

    Lincoln’s left-foot ripper gets Lions roaring early

    Brisbane gets the flying start it was after with this super opening goal from Lincoln McCarthy

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  • 00:56

    Hawkins bewildered after conceding 100m penalty

    Dayne Zorko scores the easiest of goals after being advanced further up the field following Tom Hawkins’ intervention

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  • 00:29

    Zorko the magician showing tricks in the wet

    Dayne Zorko finishes with absolute class in tough conditions

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  • 00:30

    Stengle slips away after Holmes turns on accelerator

    Max Holmes makes a daring run off half-back and feeds Tyson Stengle for a much-needed major

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  • 00:32

    Huge Cats blow with Stewart subbed after sickening head clash

    Geelong suffers an almighty injury worry right before half-time with star defender Tom Stewart hurting himself in this spoil attempt

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  • 00:29

    Big O’s injury woe sees him subbed out

    The Lions are forced to sub Oscar McInerney out of the contest after the ruckman cops some contact under his right eye

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  • 00:37

    Parfitt perfection as Cats close in on big win

    Brandan Parfitt nails a huge goal in the final term as Geelong looks to maintain its unbeaten run

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  • 06:07

    Highlights: Brisbane v Geelong

    The Lions and Cats clash in round six

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  • 06:47

    Full post-match, R6: Lions

    Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round six’s match against Geelong

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  • 07:42

    Full post-match, R6: Cats

    Watch Geelong’s press conference after round six’s match against Brisbane

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  • 08:08

    Full post-match, R6: Dockers

    Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round six’s match against West Coast

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  • 14:07

    Mini-Match: Brisbane v Geelong

    Extended highlights of the Lions and Cats clash in round six

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West Coast v Fremantle

9 Elliot Yeo (WCE)
9 Jake Waterman (WCE)
5 Tom Barrass (WCE)
5 Harley Reid (WCE)
1 Tim Kelly (WCE)
1 Bailey J Williams (WCE)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:24

    Yeo goes bang to open Derby in some style

    Elliot Yeo draws first blood for the Eagles with this brilliant goal

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  • 00:36

    Dockers suffer cruel early blow with young gun subbed

    Fremantle cops a worrying injury headache in the first term with Jye Amiss substituted with concussion concerns

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  • 00:30

    Reid lights up Optus Stadium with back-to-back goals

    Harley Reid takes over the first term in his Derby debut with two big-time goals

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  • 00:21

    Emmett’s crumbing goal gives Dockers life

    Tom Emmett roves a Sean Darcy hit-out to perfection before kicking a great major

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  • 00:28

    Sharp drills ridiculous major from the boundary

    Jeremy Sharp helps the Dockers start hot in the second half with an impressive goal from the pocket

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  • 00:27

    Harley hype hits new skies

    Eagles young gun Harley Reid soars over the pack and takes a brilliant mark before converting truly

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  • 00:24

    Is Barrass in hot water with this dangerous tackle?

    Eagles defender Tom Barrass might find himself in MRO trouble after this dumping tackle on Michael Walters

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  • 01:42

    Yeo puts on a show to claim Glendinning-Allan Medal

    An in-form Elliot Yeo takes home the Glendinning-Allan Medal after the rejuvenated midfielder produces another powerful performance

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  • 02:18

    Harley's epic highlights package from his Derby debut

    Harley Reid takes the footy world by storm with a powerful three-goal performance to go alongside a host of eye-catching marks

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  • 06:38

    Highlights: West Coast v Fremantle

    The Eagles and Dockers clash in round six

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  • 08:08

    Full post-match, R6: Dockers

    Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round six’s match against West Coast

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  • 09:15

    Full post-match, R6: Eagles

    Watch West Coast’s press conference after round six’s match against Fremantle

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  • 14:17

    Mini-Match: West Coast v Fremantle

    Extended highlights of the Eagles and Dockers clash in round six

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Sydney v Gold Coast

9 Nick Blakey (SYD)
9 Brodie Grundy (SYD)
6 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
2 Errol Gulden (SYD)
2 Oliver Florent (SYD)
1 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
1 Justin McInerney (SYD)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:38

    Young Sun finishes what he starts with class

    Sam Clohesy kicks a great running goal after forcing a turnover for his side in defence

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  • 00:47

    Swans faithful vent as Walter wows after tight boundary call

    Jed Walter conjures a superb kick from a tough angle after being awarded a mark right on the boundary line

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  • 00:39

    Papley gets home crowd going with sublime diving mark

    Tom Papley reels in a dazzling grab and finishes truly as the Swans pull away

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  • 00:39

    Grundy's glee on show in milestone game

    Brodie Grundy kicks his first goal as a Swan in his 200th game of AFL

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  • 06:23

    Highlights: Sydney v Gold Coast

    The Swans and Suns clash in round six

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  • 07:27

    Full post-match, R6: Suns

    Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round six’s match against Sydney

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  • 09:18

    Full post-match, R6: Swans

    Watch Sydney’s press conference after round six’s match against Gold Coast

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  • 14:33

    Mini-Match: Sydney v Gold Coast

    Extended highlights of the Swans and Suns clash in round six

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North Melbourne v Hawthorn

9 Jai Newcombe (HAW)
8 Dylan Moore (HAW)
7 Conor Nash (HAW)
3 Harry Morrison (HAW)
2 Jarman Impey (HAW)
1 Tristan Xerri (NMFC)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:38

    Roos bounce out of the blocks with early double

    Eddie Ford snaps the first major of the match before Jy Simpkin's smart soccer finish

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  • 00:38

    Amon's beautiful bullet fires Hawks into gear

    Karl Amon drills a brilliant long-range major to draw Hawthorn level

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  • 00:38

    Gunston aggrieved after pluck on siren gets denied

    Jack Gunston's double grab is ruled out as the siren appears to sound before he completes the mark

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  • 01:01

    Hawks celebrations made to wait with double score review

    Back-to-back score reviews confirm Jack Ginnivan and Josh Weddle's electric curling finishes

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  • 00:42

    Meek's monster launch continues Hawks' hot afternoon

    Lloyd Meek bombs through a huge goal from the centre square

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  • 00:38

    Larkey takes his moment and delivers in style

    Nick Larkey shows a good turn of foot and finishes superbly in his 100th game

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  • 00:37

    Slick Hawks smalls combine for some sweet icing

    Karl Amon curls through a classy snap from a swift Jack Ginnivan assist

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  • 06:20

    Highlights: North Melbourne v Hawthorn

    The Kangaroos and Hawks clash in round six

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  • 07:00

    Full post-match, R6: Kangaroos

    Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round six’s match against Hawthorn

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  • 07:23

    Full post-match, R6: Hawks

    Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round six’s match against North Melbourne

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  • 14:56

    Mini-Match: North Melbourne v Hawthorn

    Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Hawks clash in round six

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LEADERBOARD

47 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
27 Zach Merrett (ESS)
25 Christian Petracca (MELB)
25 Elliot Yeo (WCE)
24 Max Gawn (MELB)
24 Connor Rozee (PORT)
23 Patrick Cripps (CARL)
23 Harry McKay (CARL)
23 Caleb Serong (FRE)
22 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
22 Errol Gulden (SYD)
22 Matt Rowell (GCFC)
21 Tom Green (GWS)
20 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
20 Zak Butters (PORT)
20 Nick Daicos (COLL)
20 Gryan Miers (GEEL)
19 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
19 Shai Bolton (RICH)
19 Jordan De Goey (COLL)
19 Alex Pearce (FRE)