He was brilliant in a dominant performance as the Tigers beat Essendon, collecting 26 disposals and slotting four goals.
That he can still improve should scare the other finalists.
Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn was unlucky to miss out on selection, as was Western Bulldogs onballer Marcus Bontempelli.
Over the past month, Taylor Adams has been in great form. Luke Parker stood up in a big game for Sydney, while Tim Kelly excelled as Geelong thumped Fremantle. The ruck performance of Brodie Grundy was massive for Collingwood, and Jack Steele kept Hawk Tom Mitchell quiet in the first half while winning plenty of his own football. Brisbane won the QClash and Dayne Beams was a huge reason that happened.
Devon Smith is a fair chance to make the Virgin Australia All Australian side. Sydney spearhead Lance Franklin was back to his best and won the match off his own boot. Martin helped Richmond overcome the Bombers, and he had help from Josh Caddy, whose contested marking was great last Friday. When he has chances in front of goal, he doesn't miss. For the Cats, Tom Hawkins finished with a bag of six. Meanwhile, Jack Lonie was the most dangerous forward on the ground as St Kilda narrowly lost to Hawthorn.
The Western Bulldogs midfield is building nicely and Josh Dunkley is a big reason. Anyone who racks up 46 disposals, as Matt Crouch did for Adelaide, is hard to leave out. James Harmes helped Melbourne go over and beat West Coast in a huge game. At North Melbourne, Jarrad Waite is good enough to go around again. He was important as the Roos made a late charge against the Crows.
