Marc Pittonet and Rowan Marshall in Thursday night's clash. Picture: AFL Photos

ONE OF the most sought after statistics by AFL Fantasy coaches is centre bounce attendances (CBAs).

Following CBAs gives an insight into who is among the preferred midfield group for each club. For Fantasy coaches, this gives a peek into the roles of a range of players. Usually midfielders are the higher point scorers and targeting those spending time on the ball can help with boosting the scores.

The round five CBAs, thanks to Champion Data, are below.

04:31

The 10: Round five's best moments

Watch all the best highlights from a thrilling round five

Carlton v St Kilda

Centre bounces: 23

Carlton

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Patrick Cripps

81

88%

19

Marc Pittonet

56

77%

17

Ed Curnow

53

75%

15

Will Setterfield

62

78%

14

David Cuningham

58

73%

9

Jack Martin

90

83%

7

Levi Casboult

34

88%

6

Marc Murphy

58

78%

3

Sam Petrevski-Seton

46

85%

2

 

St Kilda

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Jack Steele

110

88%

22

Rowan Marshall

99

89%

21

Sebastian Ross

73

86%

19

Jade Gresham

57

77%

14

Dan Hannebery

44

36%

9

Jonathon Marsh

41

82%

3

Josh Battle

60

67%

2

Jack Billings

86

85%

1

Dean Kent

71

86%

1

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 09:16

    Teague: 'We let ourselves down again today'

    David Teague was disappointed his side didn't bring enough 'ruthlessness' early in the game

    AFL
  • 10:54

    Ratten: 'I think he (Steele) got the points'

    Brett Ratten believes tough midfielder Jack Steele won the battle against Carlton superstar Patrick Cripps

    AFL
  • 03:41

    Cripps v Steele: Who won the battle?

    Patrick Cripps and Jack Steele went head-to-head in a typically heated encounter

    AFL
  • 06:42

    Highlights: Carlton v St Kilda

    The Blues and Saints clash in round five

    AFL
  • 00:15

    Murphy goes in the book after free involving Carlisle

    Marc Murphy gets reported for contact on St Kilda's Jake Carlisle

    AFL
  • 00:25

    This Long screamer outdoes the first one, MOTY contender

    Ben Long takes a sensational speccy, his second stunning grab for the night

    AFL
  • 00:33

    Settle in, we have a game on our hands

    Will Setterfield produces two crafty goals in quick succession to bring the Blues back to life

    AFL
  • 00:24

    Look out Blues, Butler's out the back again

    Dan Butler continues his strong form with a fantastic goal on the run

    AFL
  • 00:45

    Captain Geary on fire at Marvel

    St Kilda skipper Jarryn Geary is lighting up early, with two goals in the first while marking Sam Docherty

    AFL
  • 00:24

    You can bet your house on Betts from here

    Eddie Betts roves the contest to perfection and snaps through a beautiful goal

    AFL
  • 00:24

    This Long jump earns all the praise

    St Kilda's Ben Long takes a courageous mark back with the flight

    AFL

Collingwood v Essendon

Centre bounces: 21

Collingwood

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Brodie Grundy

113

93%

20

Taylor Adams

77

86%

16

Scott Pendlebury

81

80%

13

Jordan De Goey

70

85%

12

Adam Treloar

105

74%

11

Jamie Elliott

36

80%

7

Rupert Wills

39

42%

4

Mason Cox

13

91%

1

 

Essendon

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Andrew Phillips

60

93%

20

Dylan Shiel

112

77%

18

Jake Stringer

82

80%

17

Andrew McGrath

65

83%

17

Devon Smith

64

80%

7

Darcy Parish

44

76%

4

Shaun McKernan

21

73%

1

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 06:51

    Highlights: Collingwood v Essendon

    The Pies and Bombers clash in round 5

    AFL
  • 09:43

    Buckley: Cox 'one of a few who really struggled'

    Watch Collingwood's press conference after round five's match against Essendon

    AFL
  • 05:57

    Worsfold on Dons forwards: 'They were outstanding'

    Watch Essendon's press conference after round five's match against Collingwood.

    AFL
  • 00:20

    Stringer's big night ends on a sore note

    Jake Stringer limps from the field with a sore right leg after landing awkwardly

    AFL
  • 00:29

    Townsend tackle gives Dons some space

    Jacob Townsend lays a strong tackle followed by a goal to stop Collingwood's charge in its tracks

    AFL
  • 00:19

    Varcoe presses 'go' for charging Pies

    The comeback is on as Travis Varcoe gets the third Collingwood goal for the final quarter

    AFL
  • 00:21

    Walla's bending beauty gives Bombers a buffer

    Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti slots the Bombers' seventh goal in a row late in the third quarter

    AFL
  • 00:42

    De Goey denied by unlucky bounce

    Jordan De Goey's shot at goal is ruled a behind by the DrinkWise Score Review

    AFL
  • 00:18

    McKernan's body of work gets the Dons rolling

    Shaun McKernan cleverly gets his opponent out of the picture before kicking truly

    AFL
  • 00:47

    Juggling Jaidyn gets Pies off to a flyer

    Jaidyn Stephenson kicks two quick goals after an unusual run-up to get the Magpies going

    AFL

West Coast v Sydney

Centre bounces: 20

West Coast

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Elliot Yeo

78

74%

17

Nic Naitanui

86

70%

16

Tim Kelly

70

86%

15

Andrew Gaff

66

98%

12

Dom Sheed

111

79%

7

Luke Shuey

19

23%

6

Oscar Allen

81

86%

4

Brendon Ah Chee

63

72%

3

 

Sydney

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Aliir Aliir

31

75%

17

Luke Parker

82

85%

15

Josh P. Kennedy

95

83%

14

Oliver Florent

69

90%

12

James Rowbottom

61

77%

10

George Hewett

50

82%

4

Tom Papley

67

86%

4

Hayden McLean

50

72%

3

Isaac Heeney

65

91%

1

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 09:14

    Simpson praises emerging tall forward duo

    Watch West Coast's press conference after round five's match against Sydney

    AFL
  • 04:37

    Longmire: 'We're playing a bit undersized'

    Watch Sydney's press conference after round five's match against West Coast

    AFL
  • 07:36

    Highlights: West Coast v Sydney

    The Eagles and Swans clash in round five

    AFL
  • 00:46

    Injury sours a good day for West Coast

    Ice on Jamaine Jones' left hamstring after a late goal attempt

    AFL
  • 01:06

    Tall Eagle crumbs and snaps like a small

    Oscar Allen shows he can get it done at ground level

    AFL
  • 00:21

    Brilliance from Barrass to take a screamer

    Eagles backman Tom Barrass submits his nomination for the rebel Mark of the Year

    AFL
  • 00:47

    Did Kennedy's beard cost West Coast a goal?

    The score review system might have gone Nic Nat's way if Josh Kennedy had a shave

    AFL
  • 00:33

    How did the dual Coleman medallist miss this?

    A great grab from Josh Kennedy but he fluffs a sitter

    AFL
  • 00:55

    Waterman loves his work after roosting it home on the siren

    A bad Ryan Clarke turnover and Jake Waterman makes the Swans pay

    AFL
  • 01:12

    Redden on report, Swans take advantage

    West Coast onballer Jack Redden could be in trouble for this incident

    AFL

Geelong v Gold Coast

Centre bounces: 25

Geelong

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Darcy Fort

65

76%

19

Joel Selwood

77

82%

17

Brandan Parfitt

79

74%

17

Patrick Dangerfield

68

83%

16

Quinton Narkle

41

70%

10

Cameron Guthrie

61

69%

6

Esava Ratugolea

59

74%

6

Mitch Duncan

99

87%

5

Jack Steven

71

63%

4

 

Gold Coast

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Jarrod Witts

63

90%

24

Hugh Greenwood

109

86%

19

David Swallow

94

82%

17

Touk Miller

74

88%

15

Lachie Weller

70

84%

14

Nick Holman

74

87%

5

Matt Rowell

0

11%

5

Sam Day

51

77%

1

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 08:09

    Scott: 'Symbolic monkey on the back removed'

    Watch Geelong's press conference after round five's match against Gold Coast

    AFL
  • 05:45

    Dew: 'Rowell wanted to come back on'

    Watch Gold Coast's press conference after round five's match against Geelong

    AFL
  • 06:11

    Highlights: Geelong v Gold Coast

    The Cats and Suns clash in round five

    AFL
  • 01:31

    Guard of honour for champion pair

    Two greats of the game in Gary Ablett and Joel Selwood are shown respect in their 350th and 300th match respectively

    AFL
  • 00:47

    Milestone man shows there's life in the old legs

    One of the greatest to ever do it caps off game number 350 in style

    AFL
  • 01:01

    Steven bags first goal for Cats, teammates love it

    Geelong onballer Jack Steven with a classy finish to seal it

    AFL
  • 01:22

    Best and worst of Big Sav within a minute

    Two big grabs, one goal and a shocking attempt in short time for Esava Ratugolea

    AFL
  • 00:52

    Day having his way to start the second half

    Gold Coast hits the front as Sam Day gives Gold Coast another target in attack

    AFL
  • 00:51

    Something out of nothing by Hawkins

    Geelong big man Tom Hawkins has his way in the ruck

    AFL
  • 01:04

    Rowell's day done after nasty shoulder injury

    A bitter blow for Gold Coast as its emerging superstar is hurt in a Parfitt tackle

    AFL
  • 00:54

    Dream start for Suns as Weller loads up

    Gold Coast off to a flier thanks to Lachie Weller

    AFL

Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne

Centre bounces: 21

Western Bulldogs

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Tim English

99

97%

21

Jack Macrae

84

89%

20

Marcus Bontempelli

43

79%

16

Tom Liberatore

59

89%

14

Patrick Lipinski

72

84%

5

Rhylee West

45

85%

4

Bailey Smith

1

13%

3

Mitch Wallis

63

82%

1

 

North Melbourne

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Jy Simpkin

60

80%

19

Todd Goldstein

94

97%

18

Jed Anderson

66

72%

13

Luke McDonald

64

91%

11

Cameron Zurhaar

63

85%

6

Trent Dumont

67

84%

5

Shaun Higgins

34

78%

5

Ben Cunnington

26

51%

3

Tristan Xerri

25

87%

3

Aaron Hall

23

84%

1

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:24

    Dogs defender banned for this sling tackle

    Bulldogs rebounding defender Hayden Crozier has been banned by the MRO for this tackle on North's Jack Mahony

    AFL
  • 13:54

    Beveridge: 'English's skeleton in closet thrown out'

    Watch Western Bulldogs's press conference after round five's match against North Melbourne

    AFL
  • 06:14

    Shaw: 'We got shown up'

    Watch North Melbourne's press conference after round five's match against Western Bulldogs

    AFL
  • 02:39

    Underfire Dogs forward snaps out of slump

    North had no answer for Josh Bruce as he led his side to victory with an excellent performance

    AFL
  • 06:29

    Highlights: Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne

    The Bulldogs and Kangaroos clash in round five

    AFL
  • 00:51

    More injury trouble for the Dogs

    Strife for impressive Bulldog Laitham Vandermeer after this accidental collision

    AFL
  • 00:47

    Opportunistic Schache hits the scoreboard

    Recalled Bulldog Josh Schache gets just enough on this one

    AFL
  • 00:51

    Another rising star ruled out with concussion

    North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas fails a concussion test after flying for a mark

    AFL
  • 00:28

    Roos talls giving Dogs defenders headaches

    Ben Brown and Todd Goldstein show their aerial prowess

    AFL
  • 00:51

    Dogs young gun fails concussion test after crunching collision

    Shaun Atley lays a brutal tackle on Bailey Smith and the Bulldog is ruled out of the game

    AFL
  • 00:43

    Out-of-sorts Dogs recruit clunks it, boots early goal

    After criticism about his lacklustre start to the season, Josh Bruce takes a strong mark and slots it after a 50m penalty

    AFL

Brisbane v Port Adelaide

Centre bounces: 21

Brisbane

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Lachie Neale

104

98%

20

Jarryd Lyons

106

88%

15

Jarrod Berry

77

82%

14

Stefan Martin

51

75%

13

Oscar McInerney

74

82%

8

Lincoln McCarthy

62

84%

7

Cam Rayner

58

82%

5

Charlie Cameron

54

94%

1

Cameron Ellis-Yolmen

9

8%

1

 

Port Adelaide

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Scott Lycett

66

75%

18

Travis Boak

79

85%

17

Ollie Wines

53

76%

12

Sam Powell-Pepper

57

81%

11

Tom Rockliff

57

66%

7

Robbie Gray

58

93%

6

Connor Rozee

60

87%

6

Justin Westhoff

20

84%

2

Dan Houston

81

85%

2

Todd Marshall

40

71%

1

Zak Butters

85

82%

1

Brad Ebert

67

79%

1

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 04:03

    Hinkley: 'We got given a good uppercut'

    Watch Port Adelaide's press conference after round five's match against Brisbane

    AFL
  • 05:17

    Fagan: 'Our best performance this year'

    Watch Brisbane's press conference after round five's match against Port Adelaide

    AFL
  • 07:13

    Highlights: Brisbane v Port Adelaide

    The Lions and Power clash in round five

    AFL
  • 00:29

    Port defender goes over the fence as Lions pounce

    Darcy Byrne-Jones takes a tumble, Mitch Robinson goes on to boot a goal

    AFL
  • 00:37

    Pure class from Port's forward maestro

    No issues for Connor Rozee as he snaps a great goal

    AFL
  • 00:20

    Nippy forward Butters up for Power

    Port young gun only needs half a chance and snaps it through

    AFL
  • 00:21

    Distance no issue for Hipwood's raking left boot

    Exciting Brisbane tall Eric Hipwood roosts one home

    AFL
  • 00:25

    Slick Lions too quick, Rayner volleys it through

    Great ball movement from Brisbane and Cam Rayner finishes it off

    AFL

Adelaide v Fremantle

Centre bounces: 15

Adelaide

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Reilly O'Brien

82

92%

14

Ben Keays

59

83%

14

Matt Crouch

90

81%

13

Brad Crouch

94

85%

12

Chayce Jones

26

77%

3

Myles Poholke

36

75%

2

Brodie Smith

75

73%

1

Billy Frampton

38

82%

1

 

Fremantle

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Sean Darcy

50

90%

13

Michael Walters

69

85%

12

David Mundy

79

75%

11

Andrew Brayshaw

106

86%

7

Caleb Serong

44

58%

7

Darcy Tucker

86

70%

5

Adam Cerra

88

90%

3

Rory Lobb

62

96%

2

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 00:38

    Conor howler opens door for Crows near the death

    Conor McKenna makes a horrendous error in defence and is made to pay full price by Lachlan Murphy

    AFL
  • 08:49

    Nicks: 'We found a way not to get it done'

    Watch Adelaide's press conference after round five's match against Fremantle

    AFL
  • 08:33

    Longmuir: Brayshaw's 'best four-quarter performance'

    Watch Fremantle's press conference after round five's match against Adelaide

    AFL
  • 06:05

    Highlights: Adelaide v Fremantle

    The Crows and Dockers clash in round five

    AFL
  • 00:20

    Was this crunching tackle a dangerous one?

    Lachlan Murphy splits opinion after a tough and lifting tackle is adjudged to have been dangerous by the umpire

    AFL
  • 00:29

    Wow, Walters, what a stunning hanger

    Michael Walters gets some serious airtime and reels in a sensational grab

    AFL
  • 00:28

    Crows of old conjure daring coast to coast

    After a long wait, Adelaide produce one of their best passages of play and earn a fantastic team goal through Shane McAdam

    AFL
  • 00:32

    Billy brings life to Crows after crafty crumb

    Adelaide recruit Billy Frampton snaps through a crucial goal and keeps his side's hopes alive

    AFL
  • 00:15

    Heavy collision leaves Docker and new Crow down

    Billy Frampton and Griffin Logue clash on the wing in a fierce contest

    AFL
  • 00:33

    Brayshaw's twist and Sturt's shout

    Andrew Brayshaw stands tall in a tackle and feeds the ball to Sam Sturt who snaps truly

    AFL

Melbourne v Richmond

Centre bounces: 23

Melbourne

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Max Gawn

131

91%

20

Clayton Oliver

76

81%

18

Jack Viney

63

79%

18

Christian Petracca

69

89%

16

Angus Brayshaw

66

79%

8

James Harmes

57

78%

8

Adam Tomlinson

54

76%

3

Aaron vandenBerg

55

70%

1

 

Richmond

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Dustin Martin

67

89%

21

Shane Edwards

51

82%

20

Dion Prestia

77

70%

13

Toby Nankervis

54

47%

12

Trent Cotchin

56

57%

11

Mabior Chol

39

66%

10

Liam Baker

47

69%

2

Kane Lambert

105

80%

2

Kamdyn McIntosh

47

84%

1

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 05:45

    Goodwin: 'It was a familiar tale'

    Simon Goodwin says his side's execution with the ball and inability to win contests forward 'killed' them

    AFL
  • 05:02

    Dimma on injuries: 'It's come at a hefty price'

    Damien Hardwick admits his side's win against Melbourne was marred by injuries to three key Tigers

    AFL
  • 06:24

    Highlights: Melbourne v Richmond

    The Demons and Tigers clash in round five

    AFL
  • 00:54

    Oliver embarrassed, Tigers are home

    Melbourne's Clayton Oliver produces a kick to forget and is made to pay by Tom Lynch

    AFL
  • 00:29

    Huge Tiger blow as star mid injures ankle

    Richmond face a massive concern with important midfielder Dion Prestia limping off the ground

    AFL
  • 00:38

    Costly smother and Kane adds another

    The Dees don't see Kane Lambert coming and are made to pay full price

    AFL
  • 00:50

    Broad an old hand at dislocations

    Tiger Nathan Broad finds some humour in a dislocated pinky

    AFL
  • 00:42

    Lambert sneaks out and makes them pay

    Tigers on a roll after Kane Lambert whizzes past the contest and snaps a nice goal

    AFL
  • 00:52

    Review denies debutant's special backheel

    Richmond first-gamer Jake Aarts nearly bags a goal to remember but is denied by the post

    AFL
  • 00:50

    Lynch drop salvaged by handy Higgins

    Jack Higgins finds himself around the spillage and slots through a timely goal

    AFL
  • 00:52

    Dees' dare rewarded through Jake

    Jake Melksham finds himself on the end of a brave Melbourne move

    AFL

GWS Giants v Hawthorn

Centre bounces: 24

GWS Giants

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Shane Mumford

49

84%

21

Stephen Coniglio

90

79%

20

Matt de Boer

48

82%

20

Jacob Hopper

52

63%

15

Tom Green

59

61%

9

Josh Kelly

116

83%

8

Jeremy Finlayson

78

82%

3

 

Hawthorn

Player

Fantasy

TOG

CBA

Tom Mitchell

69

95%

19

Jaeger O'Meara

71

84%

19

James Worpel

74

86%

14

Jonathon Ceglar

53

78%

13

Harry Jones

36

76%

11

Ben McEvoy

81

85%

11

Chad Wingard

62

83%

4

Liam Shiels

34

75%

3

Shaun Burgoyne

26

82%

1

Ricky Henderson

40

80%

1

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 08:11

    Cameron: Having two Jezzas is advantageous

    Leon Cameron is pleased that Jeremy Finlayson is continuing to command the forward line alongside Jeremy Cameron

    AFL
  • 09:47

    Clarko: 'Gallant, brave, but not quite as polished'

    Alastair Clarkson was reasonably pleased with his side's endeavor, but thought the Giants were the classier of the two teams

    AFL
  • 01:27

    There's another Jezza in town

    Jeremy Finlayson shines alongside Jeremy Cameron in the forward line to get himself four goals

    AFL
  • 04:53

    Highlights: GWS v Hawthorn

    The Giants and Hawks clash in round five

    AFL
  • 00:21

    Cameron wows crowd with back-with-flight beauty

    Jeremy Cameron sums up the ball drop perfectly and lands a courageous mark

    AFL
  • 00:37

    Mummy mauled by teammates after ripper

    The Giants surround Shane Mumford after the ruckman snares an awesome snap

    AFL
  • 00:37

    How's the pace here from juggling Puopolo?

    Paul Puopolo puts on the jets deep in the forward line and scores a ripping goal for the Hawks

    AFL
  • 00:41

    Gunston's still got it and Hawks are still in it

    Jack Gunston crumbs the spillage to perfection and snaps truly

    AFL
  • 00:24

    Oh no, defending McEvoy gets turned inside out

    Harry Himmelberg takes full advantage of being one-on-one with Ben McEvoy deep in defence

    AFL
  • 00:16

    Did Toby deserve this unpaid mark?

    Toby Greene puts in a terrific effort to control the ball in a pack but is denied the mark by the umpire

    AFL

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