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North Melbourne v Richmond

Brent Harvey
'Boomer' was best on ground in the elimination final between these sides last year. He racked up 31 disposals and two goals in his third highest-rated game since 2010.
Rating: 24
Jack Riewoldt
The spearhead was the Tigers' best in last year's final, with four goals and a score assist.
Rating: 43

Hawthorn v Melbourne

Shaun Burgoyne
The Demons are the classy midfielder's favourite opponent. Last year in round seven, he polled two Brownlow votes .
Rating: 65
Max Gawn
The bearded big man is ranked third among ruckmen and was the No. 1 player in the competition last week.
Rating: 93

Carlton v Brisbane Lions

Patrick Cripps
The inside midfielder had a brilliant game against the Lions in round six last year, with 13 contested possessions, six clearances and a goal.
Rating: 183
Dayne Zorko
The zippy forward was best on ground last time these teams met, kicking two goals and gaining 481 metres with the ball.
Rating: 11

Geelong v Greater Western Sydney

Tom Hawkins
After 10 marks and three goals earlier this year against the Giants, the dominant forward could again get on top of the GWS defence.
Rating: 79
Dylan Shiel
The star has a better record against the Cats than any other Giant. In round two this season, he collected 27 disposals and a goal.
Rating: 20

Gold Coast v Sydney Swans

Gary Ablett
The champion has been sublime against the Swans in the past – in round 12, 2014, he notched 37 disposals, nine tackles and four score assists.
Rating: 128
Dane Rampe
The left-footer's favourite team to play is the Suns. In round 10 last year, Rampe racked up 32 disposals and 12 marks.
Rating: 109

Fremantle v Essendon

Matthew Pavlich
The Dockers champion booted four goals against Bombers in round six last season, in his second-best game of 2015.
Rating: 188
Brendon Goddard
The skipper's 35-disposal effort against the Dockers last season was the best by any Bomber against Fremantle for four years.
Rating: 68

Collingwood v Port Adelaide

Jarryd Blair
The small forward's career-best game came in 2011 against the Power, when he won 17 contested possessions and bagged four goals.
Rating: 145
Robbie Gray
With 23 disposals and two goals against the Pies in round 15 last year, the 2014 Coaches' Association player of the year was hard to stop.
Rating: 3

Western Bulldogs v West Coast

Jake Stringer
In round 21 last season, the bullocking forward booted five goals straight.
Rating: 57
Jeremy McGovern
The intercepting defender was in fine form against the Bulldogs in round one last year, taking five contested marks.
Rating: 72

Adelaide v St Kilda

Eddie Betts
In round seven last year, the All Australian finished with six goals.
Rating: 23
Leigh Montagna
The speedy half-back consistently performs better against the Crows than his teammates.
Rating: 83