The studs...

ADAM CERRA
The prized No.5 draft pick had his best outing at AFL level in his 11th game. He was clean at ground level and his ball use stood out to the point that his teammates might have been thinking about trying to get it into his hands as often as possible. Cerra also showed he was capable of taking contested marks with two on the day. The teenager was everywhere late when the game was on the line. Cerra finished a huge performance with 30 touches, two clearances, eight inside 50s and one score involvement.

BRENNAN COX
It was almost like the South Australian wanted to show his home-town team what they were missing in a breakout display for the developing big man. Cox made the Adelaide backs looks silly at times with his marking ability and he was able to make the most of his chances with a clean display in front of the big sticks. Cox had 19 disposals, seven marks, four goals and one score assist to be one of the most influential men on the ground.

ED LANGDON
The hard-running rising star continued his brilliant 2018 with another lively display against last year’s grand finalists. Langdon’s kicking was a little suspect at times but he continued to produce both with his ability to win the ball and provide an option and his ability to come up with a run-down tackle when they needed it. He could have had three goals to top off his work but still finished a productive day with 25 disposals, nine inside 50s and a goal.

BRYCE GIBBS
The star recruit has stood up again and again for his new side this season and was at it again against the Dockers, despite coming to the bench sore at one point. Gibbs had 28 disposals, nine tackles, four clearances and four inside 50s. It certainly wasn’t his fault they lost.

PAUL SEEDSMAN
Seedsman is known for his zip and run, but he also showed he could take a strong mark in another strong display for the Crows. The former Magpie had 24 disposals, one clearance, four inside 50s and a score assist, though he didn’t lay a tackle on the day.

The duds...

HAYDEN BALLANTYNE
The veteran small forward started brightly after a week in the WAFL with the Dockers’ second goal of the game, nailing a set shot from long range. But he had two behinds to go with that that could have made it a valuable day for his team. Ballantyne lost his feet on too many occasions and also wasted a few balls when he was in space.

EDDIE BETTS
Betts looked as dangerous as ever but ultimately cost his side with a wayward effort in front of goal. The mercurial forward had a remarkable 2.6 and could have won the game off his own boot if he’d been on target.