Bailey Smith in action during Geelong's clash against Essendon in round 14, 2025. Picture: Getty Images

BAILEY Smith has jumped to an eight-vote lead in the race for the Sharp EIT Solutions AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award, while Caleb Serong has moved into the top five.

Smith's seven votes in Geelong's win over Essendon in round 14 moved him to 66 votes for the season, eight clear of Jordan Dawson and Tristan Xerri on 58.

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Serong grabbed nine votes in Fremantle's win over North Melbourne to move to 54 for the year, equal fifth with Melbourne skipper Max Gawn. Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson is fourth on 55 votes.

Smith played second fiddle to teammate Max Holmes in the win over the Bombers, with his midfield teammate one of four players to get a perfect 10 votes from the weekend.

Ed Richards, Jarman Impey and Mitch Georgiades also got a perfect 10 votes from their games.

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Jesse Hogan (nine) and Aaron Cadman (eight) dominated the votes for Greater Western Sydney, Andrew Brayshaw (eight) polled well for the Dockers alongside Serong, while Adam Cerra and George Hewett got nine votes each for Carlton in its win over West Coast.

Every week, the two senior coaches for each game give votes on a 5-4-3-2-1 basis, meaning 10 votes is the maximum a player can get in each round.

The player with the most votes at the end of the home and away season will win the Sharp EIT Solutions AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award.

St Kilda v Western Bulldogs

10 Ed Richards (WB)
7 Sam Darcy (WB)
4 Bailey Williams (WB)
4 Rory Lobb (WB)
2 Bailey Dale (WB)
2 Matthew Kennedy (WB)
1 Marcus Windhager (STK)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:09

    Mini-Match: St Kilda v Western Bulldogs

    Extended highlights of the Saints and Bulldogs clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    AFL
  • 13:48

    Beveridge post-match, R14: 'It is what it is, and so we'll just keep working through that'

    Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round 14’s match against St Kilda

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  • 09:33

    Lyon post-match, R14: 'That's where we aspire to get to, but there's no magic bullet in the AFL'

    Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round 14’s match against Western Bulldogs

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  • 01:49

    ‘Frightening for the whole competition’: Darcy’s back

    Sam Darcy barely misses a beat in his return from injury, hauling in towering marks and slotting three goals in a powerful performance

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  • 08:12

    Highlights: St Kilda v Western Bulldogs

    The Saints and Bulldogs clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 00:38

    Sign of the Hynes: Cooper claims first AFL goal

    Bulldogs sub Cooper Hynes takes his moment, clunking a clever mark and drilling his maiden major in the big league

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  • 00:39

    West winds up and goes whack as Dogs feast again

    Rhylee West joins the party in the third term with a missile from long range

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  • 00:47

    ‘One of the best pieces of play you’ll see’: Windhager at work

    Marcus Windhager earns plenty of plaudits after running down Matthew Kennedy in a huge tackle, before completing the play with a fine goal

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  • 00:59

    ‘Welcome back’: Darcy wastes no time on return

    Sam Darcy hits the scoreboard early in his long-awaited comeback from injury

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  • 00:33

    Jack sneaks out the back and wins thrilling race

    Jack Higgins finds plenty of space behind the Bulldogs’ defence and makes them pay with a clever dribbler

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  • 00:39

    Saint’s swinging tackle on Dog deemed dangerous

    Hunter Clark is penalised for this tackling action on Matthew Kennedy in the first term

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Hawthorn v Adelaide

10 Jarman Impey (HAW)
6 Dylan Moore (HAW)
4 Sam Berry (ADEL)
3 Izak Rankine (ADEL)
3 Jack Gunston (HAW)
2 Joshua Weddle (HAW)
1 Connor MacDonald (HAW)
1 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:15

    Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Adelaide

    Extended highlights of the Hawks and Crows clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 09:46

    Mitchell post-match, R14: 'It was probably our best win of the season'

    Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round 14’s match against Adelaide

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  • 05:47

    Nicks post-match, R14: 'In the end, we just didn't take our opportunities'

    Watch Adelaide’s press conference after round 14’s match against Hawthorn

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  • 08:03

    Highlights: Hawthorn v Adelaide

    The Hawks and Crows clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 03:29

    Last two mins: Hawks surge at the death to deny Crows

    The thrilling final moments between Hawthorn and Adelaide in round 14

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  • 00:39

    Skipper’s ripper touch sparks Rankine magic

    Jordan Dawson and Izak Rankine combine for a clutch final-term goal to give the Crows the lead

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  • 00:34

    Intentional or pure fortune? Hawks hit huge goal

    Jarman Impey’s short kick lands in the lap of Connor Macdonald, who nails a massive goal to put Hawthorn in front

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  • 00:33

    Gone in 20 seconds: Macdonald makes a statement

    Connor Macdonald gets the Hawks firing after half-time with a quickfire goal to spark his side

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  • 00:37

    Keays on hand: Milestone Crow strikes twice

    Ben Keays shines in his 150th game with a couple of crafty goals in the second quarter

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  • 00:50

    ‘He’s an important player’: Veteran keeps Hawks alive

    Jack Gunston continues to deliver in the twilight of his career, stepping up with an important pair of goals to keep Hawthorn in the contest

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  • 00:47

    ‘That mark deserves a goal’: Cumming’s cool one-hander

    Isaac Cumming reels in a sensational one-handed mark and finishes truly as Adelaide takes the early ascendency

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  • 00:33

    Tackle of the year? Crow comes from nowhere to crush the Wizard

    Josh Worrell sneaks up on Nick Watson and catches him cold in one of the best tackles of the season

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Brisbane v Greater Western Sydney

9 Jesse Hogan (GWS)
8 Aaron Cadman (GWS)
6 Logan Morris (BL)
5 Finn Callaghan (GWS)
1 Tom Green (GWS)
1 Lachie Neale (BL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:08

    Mini-Match: Brisbane v GWS

    Extended highlights of the Lions and Giants clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 10:59

    Fagan post-match, R14: 'We'll just keep working away on that and not become too psycho about it'

    Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 14’s match against GWS

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  • 08:06

    Kingsley post-match, R14: 'I thought Cads was really strong and hard to play on'

    Watch GWS’s press conference after round 14’s match against Brisbane

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  • 02:20

    Hogan’s heroics: Six goals in forward-line frenzy

    Jesse Hogan puts on a masterclass up forward, hauling in 12 marks and booting six goals in a dominant display

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  • 01:57

    Cadman’s coming of age: Five-goal flyer explodes

    Aaron Cadman announces himself in spectacular fashion, clunking 13 marks and bagging five goals in a powerful breakout performance

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  • 08:13

    Highlights: Brisbane v GWS

    The Lions and Giants clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 00:36

    Brown brings the house down with killer double

    Callum Brown explodes with two blistering final-quarter goals that leave the Lions reeling

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  • 00:34

    Cadman climbs into stratosphere with stunning speccy

    Aaron Cadman continues his breakout game with a spectacular high-flying mark in the final term

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  • 00:37

    ‘As good as it gets’: Hogan’s miraculous mid-air strike

    Jesse Hogan edges Harris Andrews in a tight one-on-one and produces a wild soccer strike that finds its way home

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  • 00:54

    Tensions flare as Lions and Giants exchange 50m penalties

    Sam Taylor gives away a 50m penalty for a late hit on Logan Morris, before Noah Answerth concedes another after crunching Jesse Hogan

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  • 01:00

    Fears for key Lion after ugly knee injury

    Huge concerns for Brisbane as defender Jack Payne is stretchered off following an awkward landing

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  • 00:42

    Starcevich stuns with goal in stirring comeback

    Brandon Starcevich is mobbed by teammates after nailing a cracking early goal in his long-awaited return

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  • 00:37

    Guess Hugh? McCluggage gets Lions roaring

    Hugh McCluggage continues his standout season with a clever snap to register his side’s first goal

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Essendon v Geelong

10 Max Holmes (GEEL)
7 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
7 Jeremy Cameron (GEEL)
2 Tom Stewart (GEEL)
2 Zach Guthrie (GEEL)
1 Patrick Dangerfield (GEEL)
1 Shannon Neale (GEEL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:18

    Mini Match: Essendon v Geelong

    Extended highlights of the Bombers and Cats clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 09:59

    Scott post-match, R14: 'There's a big gap between where Geelong are and where we are'

    Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 14’s match against Geelong

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  • 09:42

    Scott post-match, R14: '[Smith] and Holmes are a pretty potent combination at the moment'

    Watch Geelong’s press conference after round 14’s match against Essendon

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  • 08:15

    Highlights: Essendon v Geelong

    The Bombers and Cats clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 02:13

    Jezza wreaks havoc with easy half-dozen

    Jeremy Cameron has a day out bagging six goals to further himself ahead for the 2025 Coleman Medal

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  • 01:03

    Dempsey's checkside adds more icing on the cake

    Ollie Dempsey squeezes home a ridiculous goal from the boundary while standing still and celebrates with his teammates

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  • 00:37

    Young gun slots one on the run

    Lawson Humphries kicks a massive goal from outside 50 on the burst and celebrates in style

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  • 00:51

    Jezza and Danger link up in sizzling play

    Jeremy Cameron snaps a beauty on the left but it was all thanks to a clean pickup and handball from Patrick Dangerfield

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  • 00:50

    Neale sweetens the deal with two in a minute

    Shannon Neale nails two goals late in the first term with a great assist from teammate Bailey Smith

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  • 00:38

    Cats turn chaos into Mannagh magic

    Shaun Mannagh dribbles an easy major after a great centre clearance and assist from Tyson Stengle

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  • 00:56

    Gresham curls home a beauty to get Dons rolling

    Jade Gresham slots a superb goal from a tight angle thanks to a handy assist from debutant Archer May

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North Melbourne v Fremantle

9 Caleb Serong (FRE)
8 Andrew Brayshaw (FRE)
4 Josh Treacy (FRE)
4 Luke McDonald (NMFC)
2 Luke Parker (NMFC)
2 Harry Sheezel (NMFC)
1 Luke Davies-Uniacke (NMFC)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:21

    Mini-Match: North Melbourne v Fremantle

    Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Dockers clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 10:01

    Longmuir post-match, R14: 'To be able to have the sticky fingers like that to mark it was handy'

    Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round 14’s match against North Melbourne

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  • 11:53

    Clarkson post-match, R14: 'I think we're showing our supporters ... that we're on the right path'

    Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round 14’s match against Fremantle

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  • 08:13

    Highlights: North Melbourne v Fremantle

    The Kangaroos and Dockers clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 03:12

    Last two mins: Treacy saves the day as Dockers edge brave Roos

    The thrilling final moments between North Melbourne and Fremantle in round 14

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  • 00:51

    Pumped-up Parker electrifies with running ripper

    Luke Parker winds back the clock with this seemingly easy drop punt goal from the 50m arc

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  • 00:29

    Veteran's long-range buzzer beater shocks the West

    Jack Darling pulls off an incredible goal on the siren to give North Melbourne momentum at the final break

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  • 00:52

    Serong salutes after storming through for stunner

    Caleb Serong caresses an impressive running goal in the wet with class

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  • 00:56

    Frantic Freo minute: Epic hat-trick stuns Roos

    Fremantle causes chaos for North Melbourne after kicking three goals in the blink of an eye, including a stunning major from Corey Wagner

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  • 00:54

    The perfect scoop: Bolton delivers masterclass

    Shai Bolton stuns Optus Stadium with this immaculate gather and goal on the burst

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  • 00:39

    LDU finds space and punishes with class

    Luke Davies-Uniacke gets free in a forward 50 stoppage and makes his opponents pay with a ripping snap at goal

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Port Adelaide v Melbourne

10 Mitchell Georgiades (PORT)
8 Esava Ratugolea (PORT)
5 Connor Rozee (PORT)
4 Jason Horne-Francis (PORT)
3 Max Gawn (MELB)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:16

    Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v Melbourne

    Extended highlights of the Power and Demons clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 07:57

    Hinkley post-match, R14: 'It's a different way for us to win when we're strong at both ends of the ground'

    Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round 14’s match against Melbourne

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  • 05:52

    Goodwin post-match, R14: 'We've still got work to do to be the team we want to be'

    Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round 14’s match against Port Adelaide

    AFL
  • 08:15

    Highlights: Port Adelaide v Melbourne

    The Power and Demons clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 02:34

    Georgiades goes goal-crazy with seven to sink Dees

    Mitch Georgiades tears the game apart with a career-best seven-goal haul, dismantling Melbourne in a commanding display

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  • 01:19

    Butters baits Viney after huge 50m blow-up on siren

    Big fireworks as Zak Butters lights the fuse with Jack Viney after the tough mid concedes a costly 50m penalty in the dying seconds of the third term

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  • 00:36

    Is dashing Dee in hot water for high bump?

    Judd McVee may have a case to answer after his bump caught Joe Richards high

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  • 01:03

    'Natural-born footballing genius': Pickett's 'freakish' minute

    Kysaiah Pickett catches absolute fire in the second term with two mesmerising majors in quick time to stun Adelaide Oval (edited)

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  • 00:55

    Power fans, commentators fume over free kick

    Jacob Van Rooyen gleefully accepted the spoils a play later after Ryan Burton was pinged for insufficient intent

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  • 00:42

    'Picture-perfect football': Classy assist sees Kozzy kick Dees' first

    Kysaiah Pickett follows up his smother to walk into an open goal after a smart tap to advantage by Jake Melksham

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West Coast v Carlton

9 Adam Cerra (CARL)
9 George Hewett (CARL)
3 Jaxon Binns (CARL)
3 Mitch McGovern (CARL)
2 Harley Reid (WCE)
2 Alex Cincotta (CARL)
1 Tom McCarthy (WCE)
1 Jacob Weitering (CARL)

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20:12

    Mini-Match: West Coast v Carlton

    Extended highlights of the Eagles and Blues clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    AFL
  • 10:13

    Voss post-match, R14: 'We were hopeful that it (Harry McKay's knee) turned a corner, but it hasn't'

    Watch Carlton’s press conference after round 14’s match against West Coast

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  • 08:13

    McQualter post-match, R14: 'We can't put in quarters like that'

    Watch West Coast’s press conference after round 14’s match against Carlton

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  • 08:13

    Highlights: West Coast v Carlton

    The Eagles and Blues clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    AFL
  • 00:47

    Eagles stunned as skipper suffers worrying leg injury

    Oscar Allen is helped from the ground after going down off the ball, sparking major concern for West Coast

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  • 00:34

    Blues rocked as Curnow subbed out with calf worry

    Carlton is dealt a big blow with star forward Charlie Curnow forced out of the contest at half-time due to calf tightness

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  • 00:50

    Hewett’s hot finish fires up the faithful

    Elijah Hewett delivers a scorching goal off a brilliant assist, giving West Coast fans one to roar about

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  • 00:32

    Harley’s stray elbow could spell MRO trouble

    Harley Reid may find himself in hot water after swinging his arm back and catching Lachie Fogarty high following a run-down tackle

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  • 00:57

    Scuffle erupts after McGovern’s fiery free

    Mitch McGovern earns a free kick after a shove from an Eagle, and his goal sparks a heated exchange as tensions boil over

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  • 00:28

    'We were pathetic at the contest': McQualter's blunt assessment

    Andrew McQualter slams his side’s lack of intensity after a horror first quarter saw them cough up seven goals

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  • 00:52

    Fogarty fuels the frenzy with first-quarter triple

    Lachie Fogarty catches fire early with three goals in the opening term to ignite Carlton’s explosive start

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  • 00:37

    TDK underway with exciting opening play

    Tom De Koning picks up a hot footy and quickly slams it onto his boot to steer home the game’s first goal

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LEADERBOARD

66 Bailey Smith (GEEL)
58 Jordan Dawson (ADEL)
58 Tristan Xerri (NMFC)
55 Noah Anderson (GCFC)
54 Max Gawn (MELB)
54 Caleb Serong (FRE)
52 Connor Rozee (PORT)
51 Ed Richards (WB)
49 Max Holmes (GEEL)
49 Hugh McCluggage (BL)
46 Andrew Brayshaw (FRE)
46 Zak Butters (PORT)
45 Nick Daicos (COLL)
45 Steele Sidebottom (COLL)
43 Josh Daicos (COLL)