One percenters: Michael Talia (82) AFL rank (equal 23rd): The developing key defender has been in and out of the side this season, but you can't fault his commitment.
Tackles: Liam Picken (121) AFL rank (fifth): Reinvented as an attacking midfielder in 2015, the 29-year-old hasn't lost any of his defensive instincts.
Contested possessions: Luke Dahlhaus (217) AFL rank (18th): The relentless midfielder/forward is always at the bottom of packs and is in All Australian form this season.
Score involvements (6.8): Jake Stringer (15) AFL rank (equal 34th): The dynamic 21-year-old has kicked 44 goals himself, but he doesn't mind helping his teammates get in on the act.
Score assists: Mitch Wallis (25) AFL rank (equal 20th): Like Picken, the 23-year-old has shed a defensive mindset under Luke Beveridge and become one of the Dogs' most attacking and important midfielders.
