My Team of the Week in the AFL Round 5, 2020
B: Jordan Ridley (Essendon), Harris Andrews (Brisbane), Caleb Daniel (Western Bulldogs)
HB: Brayden Maynard (Collingwood), Nick Haynes (GWS), Lachie Whitfield (GWS)
C: Jack Macrae (Western Bulldogs), Hugh Greenwood (Gold Coast), Josh Kelly (GWS)
HF: Jack Billings (St Kilda), Harry Himmelberg (GWS), Mitch Duncan (Geelong)
FF: Jeremy Finlayson (GWS), Josh Bruce (Western Bulldogs), Darcy Tucker (Fremantle)
Foll: Rowan Marshall (St Kilda), Jarryd Lyons (Brisbane), Lachie Neale (Brisbane)
Int: Nick Coffield (St Kilda), Oscar Allen (West Coast), Kane Lambert (Richmond), Sam Menegola (Geelong)
Backs
Jordan Ridley had a quality game for Essendon. Harris Andrews helped curtail the influence of Charlie Dixon. Caleb Daniel was played to his optimum level in Round 4. Brayden Maynard was extremely influential for Collingwood), Nick Haynes played a key role preventing Hawthorn’s key forwards from having an influence on the game. Lachie Whitfield was exceptional for GWS amassing 28 disposals.
Midfielders
Jack Macrae was one of the Western Bulldogs best in the game that they dominated. Hugh Greenwood was a shinning light for the Gold Coast. Josh Kelly played a pivotal role in GWS winning their game against Hawthorn in Round 5.
Forwards
Jack Billings was sensational for St Kilda. Billings was one of the reasons why St Kilda won against Carlton. Harry Himmelberg was pivotal for GWS kicking 4 goals. Mitch Duncan played extremely well for Geelong in their win over Gold Coast. Jeremy Finlayson kicked 4 goals for GWS against Hawthorn. Josh Bruce had his best game of AFL Season, 2020 with 6 goals. Darcy Tucker played well for Fremantle kicking 2 goals.
Followers
Rowan Marshall had 22 hitouts in the ruck and amassed 19 disposals! Playing Marshall in the ruck allows St Kilda to play with one genuine ruckman. Jarryd Lyons worked extremely hard accumulating 27 disposals. It was a typical Lachie Neale performance, with the superstar amassing 29 disposals and finishing with a deserved goal.
Interchange
Nick Coffield was an important part of St Kilda winning in Round 5 as he used the ball well amassing 20 disposals. Oscar Allen had an outstanding game with 3 goals and playing as a 2nd ruckman to support Nic Naitanui in the ruck. Kane Lambert was outstanding for Richmond with 27 disposals and 3 goals! Sam Menegola played a pivotal role in Geelong beating Gold Coast as his efficient ball use was exemplary.