Marc Pittonet

The former Hawthorn big man was a breath of fresh air for the Blues, who lacked competitiveness and hunger against Fremantle. He was injected into the game for the second half and threw himself into contests, suggesting he will be a handy back-up ruckman in 2020. His return of 10 possessions and 19 hitouts in 40 per cent game time was impressive. He got his hands dirty when he needed to and will compete with Tom De Koning for a role as Matthew Kreuzer's deputy. - Nathan Schmook

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Marc Pittonet (left) is making his case for claiming Carlton's No.2 ruck spot. Picture: Getty Images/AFL Photos

Josh Daicos

The eldest son of club legend Peter Daicos has reached a critical juncture in his career. Out of contract at season's end, the midfield/forward prospect enters his fourth season with the Magpies desperate to add to his tally of 17 AFL games. If his performance against Richmond in Wangaratta was any gauge, he might well be set for a breakout year. The creative runner showed his considerable skill level in the first half by having the confidence to activate the advantage rule and slot a dribble goal that was his old man's trademark, before bombing his second major from outside 50 in the second term. – Ben Collins

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Andrew McGrath

The Bombers' wingman has had more than four clearances in a game only once in his career, but he had seven against the Eagles, with six of those coming in the first half. Having started his career as a defender before moving to a wing, his game looks set to go to a new level as an inside midfielder in 2020. McGrath was a regular in the centre square against West Coast, racking up an equal game-high four centre clearances. The 2017 NAB AFL Rising Star ran hard defensively as well as giving plenty of drive forward with his 24 possessions. - Nathan Schmook

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Griffin Logue

Noticeably bigger and stronger in 2020, Logue stood out from the first bounce with his presence in the Fremantle backline. The fourth-year Docker swapped opponents regularly and got himself into good positions to cut off Carlton's forward entries, leading the Dockers with nine intercept possessions. He also gave the team stability coming out of defence, using the ball carefully with his 17 possessions and six marks. Would have given Freo confidence he can hold down a key back role with Alex Pearce and Joel Hamling sidelined. - Nathan Schmook

Griffin Logue in action against the Blues on Saturday. Picture: AFL Photos

Lachie Ash

Provided plenty of dash early from half-back, used the footy well whenever he was in space, and impressively followed up his possessions on multiple occasions. The draftee showed poise with ball in hand and looked equally comfortable running through the midfield at times, finishing with 19 possessions. Ash looks ready to press his claims for a round one debut and give the Giants another attacking option in defence, alongside Lachie Whitfield, Zac Williams and Heath Shaw. - Adam Curley

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Callum Coleman-Jones

The 20-year-old's opportunities to play at AFL level will be limited while both Tom Lynch and Jack Riewoldt patrol Richmond's attack, but the tall forward prospect showed some promising signs against Collingwood. Coleman-Jones, who made his AFL debut last season in the round 10 win over Essendon, presented at the ball strongly, launched himself into packs and displayed impressive speed for his 200cms. He also converted in the third term after making space to run onto a deft Marlion Pickett pass. Could be one to watch. – Ben Collins

Callum Coleman-Jones flies high for a mark against the Magpies. Picture: Getty Images/AFL Photos

Will Gould

The strong-bodied defender started on the bench but made his presence felt with a bone-crunching bump on Matt de Boer early in the first term, which hurt the veteran tagger. Gould looked poised under pressure playing deep in the back half despite the dominance of GWS and would have learned plenty playing alongside skipper Dane Rampe. He's benefitted greatly from playing senior footy in the SANFL last season and his body work against the Giants – on both talls and smalls - was excellent. - Adam Curley

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Bailey Williams

The second-year Eagle was the third ruckman in this game, but he could be West Coast's second choice come round one. His athleticism stood out as a marking target up forward and his ability to get down and compete at ground level was a feature when he was in the ruck, winning four clearances from limited time on the ball. Boasting a big leap and impressive training form, he looks a good option to partner Nic Naitanui in the season opener against Melbourne. - Nathan Schmook