According to SEN.
Nick Vlastuin
Three-time premiership defender Nick Vlastuin has been a rock in defence for a struggling Richmond side in 2024.
He is averaging just under 20 disposals, almost seven rebound 50s and six marks and ranks second for intercepts in the AFL. Many have had him in their rolling All-Australian teams at some point in the opening 12 rounds.
Vlastuin’s last few weeks haven’t been quite as good as his first seven or eight, but he has still been the Tigers’ most consistent performer across the first half of the campaign.
He’s finished top four in the Jack Dyer Medal three times in the last five years.
In the mix:
Daniel Rioli has been excellent and is averaging a career-high 21 disposals and over five rebound 50s. He would be pushing Vlastuin all the way.
Shai Bolton has finished fourth or better in the last four best and fairests. His best has been great so far this season, although his consistency has somewhat lacked.
Following that trio, Dustin Martin has been the next best. He has finished in the top three in nine of his 14 seasons to date.
Liam Baker, despite missing a few games, has been super consistent.
- Andrew Slevison
Source: SEN
