Stephen Coniglio – 6
Did a good job on Dustin Martin from the two-minute mark of the first quarter until half-time but once Martin went forward there was nothing he could do. He battled hard with 26 disposals but did not have a huge impact. 

Aidan Corr – 4
Struggled to contain the Richmond smalls as they rotated through him but he was brave and committed. He did not win enough of the ball to be any danger.

Phil Davis – 8
One of Greater Western Sydney's best, he beat Jack Riewoldt and he also rebounded well from defence taking eight marks and putting himself in the way of many Richmond attacks. A tough player.

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Matt de Boer – 6
Did a good job in the first half as a lead-up forward, making life difficult for Brandon Ellis and picking up 11 touches. However as the Giants ball movement slowed, the opportunities dried up.

Brett Deledio – 4
He laid a great tackle early but failed to fire. He was moved into attack late but could not have an influence in what would have been a tough day for the former Richmond star.

Toby Greene – 4
His skills were brilliant but he did not win enough of the ball as a forward in the first half grabbing just seven touches. The Giants put him up on ball in the third quarter to get him into the game but he failed to ignite the team.

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Nick Haynes – 6
He was outstanding as third man-up, body lining the ball on more than one occasion and trying to be creative. He finished with 20 touches, including 10 contested possessions.

Harrison Himmelberg – 7
He was the Giants' best forward, kicking their first two goals and then hitting up hard to take marks on the lead. He could not control Rance but a four-goal preliminary final is a good effort for such a young player.

Jacob Hopper – 7
He won 27 touches and continued running and fighting for the ball. Given his age and experience it was a polished performance but is still a couple of years away from influencing a game in the way he will soon be capable. He did manage a team-high 13 contested possessions.

Steve Johnson – 5
His eighth preliminary final was memorable for the wrong reasons after he wasted two opportunities in a two-minute patch in the third quarter. His handball to Nathan Wilson when just 45 metres out from goal was a disappointing decision. The three-time premiership player tried hard but the body just wouldn't let him do what he had done in the past and he did not lay a tackle. It was a great career but not a great end. 

Josh Kelly – 7
He was the best player on the ground in the opening quarter, winning contested possessions and running hard. He kicked a great goal in the second quarter and could have kicked another but he hit the post when he played on from 40 metres out. He went quiet in the second half but his 28-disposal game showed how good a player he will become.

Rory Lobb – 5
A dropped mark late in the first quarter gifted Richmond a goal and he was fumbly early. He regained composure and marked well after half-time taking six marks however his influence was minimal.

Jonathon Patton – 6
Unfortunate to handball as the quarter time siren sounded instead of kicking the goal as he was unaware that time was about to run out. He tried hard in the ruck and up forward but only finished with one goal. A good but not great player. 

Tom Scully – 7
The midfielder was brave and, at times, brilliant in his willingness to both run and put his head over the ball. He looked at one stage during the second quarter capable of taking the game away from the Tigers but he could not keep up the pace. A genuine star. He lost no admirers.

Heath Shaw – 6
Was fumbly early when picking up the ball but he never stopped trying. He rebounded from the defensive 50 eight times and harassed the Richmond forwards. He was also brave enough to take on Dustin Martin deep. He was handy.

Dylan Shiel – 3
Concussed and out of the game by quarter time after a brilliant opening. His run and poise was cutting up the Tigers midfield and he had seven disposals before his day ended early.

Tim Taranto – 5
He was competitive and showed his class at times early. A very good first-year player he will benefit from the experience and shapes as an outstanding prospect.

Adam Tomlinson – 7
He was close to best on ground in the first quarter with 10 disposals off a wing. Without a natural match-up he showed his versatility and run. He was a little careful going back for a mark in the third quarter but it was the only moment that brought his rating down. Stood up and can hold his head high.

Callan Ward – 7
The captain has now played in four losing preliminary finals but he was not to blame for this loss. He kicked three goals and his run and pressure was as good as any midfielder on the ground. A solid performer as always.

Lachie Whitfield – 5
He was clean and worked hard but he could not apply enough pressure on Richmond when their midfielders ran to attack and failed to record a tackle. He finished with 19 disposals in a reasonable performance.

Zac Williams – 5
Began strongly but his kicking let him down, particularly in the second quarter when he repeatedly dumped the ball inside the forward 50. He also gave away a downfield free kick when the game was hot in the second quarter. However he battled hard and his commitment was outstanding.

Nathan Wilson – 5
One of his kicks out from full back during the second quarter showed how classy he can be when the ball is in his hand. He could not get the run he wanted but he looked dangerous when he did have the ball.