Essendon v Hawthorn

Matthew Leuenberger
The ruckman's hit-out to advantage numbers increase by more than three per game when he plays the Hawks.
Rating: 423
Liam Shiels
The hard-bodied midfielder racked up 28 disposals and 14 contested possessions in last year's round 13 clash with the Bombers.
Rating: 85

Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs

Ollie Wines
The contested ball beast averages 27 disposals against the team that overlooked him with consecutive picks in the 2012 NAB AFL Draft.
Rating: 61
Marcus Bontempelli
With 25 disposals and seven inside-50s, the smooth mover was best on ground in round 19 against the Power last season.
Rating: 5

Brisbane Lions v Fremantle

Dayne Zorko
The electric forward won 11 contested possessions and laid nine tackles in the sole meeting between these teams in 2015.
Rating: 13
Michael Walters
The tough left-footer booted four goals and laid seven tackles in round 14 against the Lions last year.
Rating: 43

West Coast Eagles v Adelaide Crows

Eric Mackenzie
The 2014 club champion saves his best footy for the Crows. In 2014, he picked up 14 disposals and nine marks.
Rating: 337
Tom Lynch
The hard-running forward bagged two goals and handed off two score assists in the round 22 match against the Eagles last season.
Rating: 79

Geelong Cats v North Melbourne

Harry Taylor
All but two of the defender's 19 disposals were effective against the Kangaroos in round four last year.
Rating: 123
Daniel Wells
The classy midfielder routinely performs well against the Cats. He kicked four goals straight in round 19, 2013.
Rating: 393

St Kilda v Carlton

Sam Gilbert
The utility played his career-best game against the Blues in round 24, 2011, when he had 22 disposals and eight tackles.
Rating: 316
Sam Docherty
The half-back saves his best form for the Saints. In round 16, 2014, he collected 25 disposals with 96 per cent efficiency.
Rating: 183

Richmond v Gold Coast Suns

Sam Lloyd
The accurate goalkicker booted three goals and had 10 contested possessions in round 20 last season, the only time he has faced the Suns.
Rating: 360
Steven May
The aggressive backman had eight rebound-50s and 19 disposals in his last outing versus the Tigers.
Rating: 133

Greater Western Sydney v Sydney Swans

Stephen Coniglio
The negating player racked up 12 contested possessions and bagged two goals earlier this year versus the Swans.
Rating: 174
Josh Kennedy
The clearance machine averages 28 disposals and 17 contested possessions per game against the Giants.
Rating: 9

Melbourne v Collingwood

Nathan Jones
The skipper was terrific in the Queen's Birthday clash last season, with 34 disposals, seven tackles and two goals.
Rating: 64
Adam Treloar
The former Giant notched up 31 disposals and six clearances against the Demons in round four earlier this year.
Rating: 18

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