Geelong Cats v Sydney Swans

Joel Selwood
The inspirational skipper was best on ground against the Swans in round 19 last year, with 35 disposals and 20 contested possessions.
Rating: 10
Kieren Jack
Since 2010, Friday's 200-game milestone man has performed better than any other Swan against the Cats.
Rating: 52

Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood

Shane Mumford
The tough big man has performed better against the Magpies over the last two seasons than any other ruckman. In round 22, 2014, he picked up 46 hit-outs and 15 disposals.
Rating: 69
Scott Pendlebury
The classy midfielder was best on ground against the Giants in round 11 last year, with 29 disposals, 17 contested possessions and a goal.
Rating: 2

Gold Coast Suns v Brisbane Lions

Rory Thompson
The key defender saves his best for the Lions. In round 15 2013, he notched 18 disposals and five rebound-50s.
Rating: 345
Pearce Hanley
The line-breaker gained 612 metres, slotted two goals and had two score assists in round four versus the Suns.
Rating: 144

Melbourne v Fremantle

Jack Viney
The contested ball beast is the best-performed Demon against the Dockers since 2013. In round 22 last season, he picked up 30 disposals and 13 tackles.
Rating: 81
Lachie Neale
The recently re-signed star collected 34 disposals and two goals in round 22 last year versus the Demons.
Rating: 58

Western Bulldogs v Richmond

Marcus Bontempelli
In his only meeting with the Tigers, 'The Bont' recorded 27 disposals, 10 tackles and eight inside 50s in round two last season.
Rating: 5
Dustin Martin
The brutish midfielder had 31 disposals, a goal and three score assists in round two last year.
Rating: 40

Carlton v Adelaide Crows

Matthew Wright
Statistically, the former Crow is the second-most improved player this year.
Rating: 145
Eddie Betts
In his first game against his former club in round 10 2014, the livewire forward kicked four goals.
Rating: 31

West Coast Eagles v North Melbourne

Josh Kennedy
The 2015 Coleman medallist took three contested marks and slotted two goals in last season's preliminary final win over the Kangaroos.
Rating: 37
Brent Harvey
The evergreen 38-year-old notched 26 disposals and six inside-50s in his last clash against the Eagles.
Rating: 24

Essendon v St Kilda

Matt Dea
In round nine this season against the Saints, the defender had his best-ever game, with 26 disposals, five spoils and three intercept marks.
Rating: 444
Seb Ross
The improved left-footer was the game's best player last time these teams met, racking up 37 disposals, 16 contested possessions and a goal.
Rating: 226

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