GIPPSLAND Power and Western Jets’ big wins over their opponents have resulted in making up almost one third of the Draft Central NAB League Boys Team of the Week for Round 8. Seven other teams recorded two players each, while Round 8 losing sides, Geelong Falcons, Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels and Tasmania Devils each had one.

Fraser Phillips, Brock Smith, Josh Smith and Riley Baldi all impressed in the Power’s win over the GWV Rebels to make the team, while Jay Rantall continued his good form this season to be the standout Rebel in the loss. For the Jets, a couple of reborn defenders make the side with Darcy Cassar the Draft Central Player of the Week clearly in the team, as is captain Lucas Rocci and overager Daly Andrews. Their opponent, Geelong Falcons had Keidan Rayner make the team.

In the half-back line with the two Jets is Calder captain, Brodie Newman, making the team once again and joined in the side by Ned Gentile who was also nominated for the Draft Central Player of the Week. Ryan Sturgess holds down the other key defensive position, making the team with contested bull, Sam Philp. Rounding out the defence is Bendigo Pioneers’ William Wallace, who along with forward Josh Treacy, makes the Team of the Week again.

Through the midfield is Sandringham Dragons’ captain Ryan Byrnes, included in the side with teammate Miles Bergman. Dylan Williams kicked the winning goal for Oakleigh Chargers in the final term against Northern and made the team with teammate, Lochlan Jenkins. Tasmania Devils’ Oliver Davis was a standout in the middle and slots straight into the centre. Providing the ruck power is overager Bailey Schmidt who had a dominant game against Tasmania, while Lachlan Williams relished a role in the back half. Lining up at centre half-forward to be his third different position this season in our Team of the Week is Ben Kelly, with the Murray overager continuing to stake his claim this season, joined in the side by co-captain Cam Wilson who booted three goals.