The Tigers backman was the second-highest scoring key defender of the round with 18.9 points. Rance took five intercept marks and was credited with eight spoils and three score assists in Richmond's win over Greater Western Sydney on Saturday. Rance's effort saw him crack the top 100 for the first time.
Murphy tallied 32 disposals at 75 per cent efficiency in the Dogs' loss to Hawthorn in Launceston on Sunday, which equated to a player ratings score of 19.7 points. He led the competition for metres gained in round 19.
Hartlett posted the third-highest score of the round – 25.9 points – after kicking four goals and laying eight tackles in Port Adelaide's narrow loss to Collingwood on Sunday evening. He has cracked the top 50 for the first time.
Lewis finished the Hawks' win over the Bulldogs with 26 disposals (15 contested), nine clearances and two goals, which equated to 22.1 player ratings points.
Prior to limping off Aurora Stadium with an ankle injury, Gunston helped the Hawks open a big lead against the Bulldogs by kicking three goals and racking up 15.6 players ratings points. He has reached a career-high position of 52nd on the player ratings table – fourth of small-medium forwards.
Kennedy was the top-scoring key forward of the round with 18.8 points. He booted five goals and was involved in a total of 13 score involvements in West Coast's upset win over the Crows at Adelaide Oval on Saturday afternoon. Kennedy is 58th on the player ratings table – fourth of key forwards.
The big Eagle was the highest-scoring ruckman of the round with 25.9 points. Naitanui tallied seven hit-outs to advantage, 20 contested possessions, eight clearances, five tackles and 13 score involvements. It was his best player ratings score since round nine, 2013.
Gardiner was the highest-scoring first-year player in round 19. His 18 disposals (17 effective) and three score assists earned him 12.1 points.
