North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs
Shaun Higgins
The classy forward was North's best last time these teams met, kicking three goals and taking two contested marks.
Marcus Bontempelli
The brilliant midfielder had a career-best game in his last outing against the Kangaroos. He had 18 contested possessions, racked up 10 clearances and kicked a goal.Melbourne v St Kilda
Jack Viney
The father-son selection was his side's best against the Saints in round 17 last year. He notched up 31 disposals and 20 contested possessions.
Jack Steven
The reigning club champion loves playing the Demons – he has performed better in his past seven matches against them than any other side.Adelaide v Fremantle
Rory Laird
A nominee in the 2015 All Australian squad, the defender's career-best game was last time out against the Dockers. He had 27 disposals, 13 contested possessions and laid eight tackles.
Stephen Hill
The smooth-mover is his side's best available player against the Crows, with only the injured Nat Fyfe having played better against Adelaide than Hill.Greater Western Sydney v Hawthorn
Devon Smith
The forward was his team's best player in the Giants' upset win against the Hawks last year. He kicked three goals and had two score assists.
Shaun Burgoyne
The four-time premiership star was his side's best in Hawthorn's only meeting against GWS last year. He racked up 31 disposals and kicked a goal.Richmond v Port Adelaide
Bachar Houli
The rebounding backman saves his best footy for the Power, performing better against Port than any other team.
Travis Boak
The skipper's last seven games against the Tigers are better than his last seven games against any other opposition.Geelong v Gold Coast
Joel Selwood
The two-time All Australian captain was best on ground against Gold Coast in round three last year, collecting 38 disposals and 12 clearances.
Gary Ablett
The former Cat is the biggest worry for his old club – he is clearly the best-performed Sun against Geelong.Brisbane Lions v Sydney Swans
Dayne Zorko
The joint vice-captain was the best player on the ground last time against the Swans. He had 30 disposals and kicked three goals.
Jarrad McVeigh
The 2012 premiership co-captain was the Swans' best in their last outing versus the Lions. He finished with 23 disposals, of which only one was ineffective.Carlton v Essendon
Marc Murphy
The Carlton skipper is the third-most dominant opponent against the Bombers, of those to have played at least five games against Essendon since 2010.
Brendon Goddard
The dual All Australian has a better record against the Blues than any other available Bomber.West Coast v Collingwood
Shannon Hurn
The long-kicking defender was best on ground last time against the Pies. He finished with 15 kicks at 100 per cent efficiency.
Scott Pendlebury
The silky midfielder was the Pies' best against the Eagles last time out, notching up 29 disposals and laying seven tackles.
