Two rounds in and already the AFL has seen some huge surprises. One of the biggest has been the improvement of Geelong, who have flown out of the gates with key wins over Melbourne and Collingwood. These can be attributed to the rise of their next generation of stars, however no one’s star shone brighter over their win over Melbourne, then this man we’re featuring.

Tom Stewart has already been a standout for Geelong in first two years, proving to be a gun intercept defenders, capable of taking on the game’s best forwards. It’s about time he gets the spotlight shun on him, and not on Geelong’s holy trinity. All the talk is consistently about Dangerfield, Selwood and Ablett, but it’s about time Tom Stewart’s name is mentioned among these stars. He may be as vital if not more vital to Geelong’s successes, due to the solidity he brings to the backline.

Against Melbourne, Stewart popped up with 27 disposals, 22 of them being kicks, and a handy 6 marks for his troubles. Melbourne could only muster up 6 goals for the entire game, despite having an inside 50 count of 72. Tom McDonald was kept without a goal, while Sam Weideman only managed 1 goal for the game.

Stewart was mopping up down back, and if he continues to go from strength to strength, he’ll not only be considered one of Geelong’s best, but one of the game’s best.