Kyle Cheney found some form in 2018 after spending the entirety of last season sidelined with injury.

Returning to Adelaide’s senior side in Round 13, the versatile defender played eight games to average 14 disposals at 83 per cent efficiency.

He had fans up and about with an inspiring hanger during Adelaide’s Round 15 clash with West Coast.

Cheney also played six SANFL games of the season, with his best State League performance coming against North Adelaide where he had 26 touches, 10 marks and nine inside 50s.

SEASON REVIEW: Round 13-16

At a glance (AFL):

Games: 8

Disposals per game: 14

Marks per game: 5.5

Rebound 50s per game: 2.5

At a glance (SANFL):

Games: 6

Disposals per game: 16

Marks per game: 5

Rebound 50s per game: 4

Best game:

Round 17 v Geelong

Cheney collected 18 disposals at 88.9 per cent efficiency for the match and took 10 marks in Adelaide’s 15-point win over the Cats.