Laird really didn't set the world on fire this year tbh
Again SEN player ratings are not the be and end all but:
2016 Season
1
NM Won his own footy and repelled from the back half all night in a strong effort.
7
2
Port Close to winning the Showdown Medal; inspirational especially in the first half.
8
3
Rich In everything in defence in the first half. Ended with 25 touches to be an influential performer.
7
4
Syd Best small defender in the AFL at the minute, still needs to improve his disposal.
7
5
Haw Prolific ball getter in early part then output tapered to an extent.
5
6
Frem Left the game with a bruised toe after keeping Ballantyne goalless.
7
7 Toe.
8 Toe.
9 Toe.
10 Toe.
11
StK First game back from a toe injury and didn’t miss a beat with 30 possessions.
7
12
WCE Played well off half-back. Another high possession game from him.
7
14
NM Showed great courage to mark the footy with Ben Brown steaming through.
6
15
Melb Intercepted the ball brilliantly in the back half and was among the best.
8
16
Carl Huge again rebounding across half back. All-Australian half back surely.
8
17 Hip.
18
Geel Huge first term (nine touches) then Cats clamped on him a little. Still tried hard.
6
19
Ess One of the AFL’s best defenders. Wins his own footy while stopping his opponent.
8
20
Bris Biggest possession winner on the ground despite being tagged in defence.
8
21
Frem The team’s main ball winner. Worked hard from defence.
7
22
Port Played more up the ground after the injury to Smith, had four inside-50s.
7
23
WCE Worked hard but gave away a 50m penalty in the third term resulting in a goal.
6
EF
NM Mopped up as he does across half-back. Used ball superbly all night.
7
SF
Syd Battled hard down back. At least used footy well when he got it.
7