NORTHERN Knights’ Josh D’Intinosante has been awarded the Draft Central Player of the Week for Round 14 after a sensational six-goal haul – five in the first half – against Murray Bushrangers for the Knights to overcome them at Shepparton on the weekend. D’Intinosante won the Facebook poll against Sandringham Dragons’ Angus Hanrahan, and becomes the first metropolitan-based player to win in three rounds after metropolitan sides represented nine of the first 11 nominations. The forward-midfielder also becomes the first Northern Knights player to be nominated, and helping the Knights become the fifth metropolitan club to be nominated.

On the weekend, D’Intinosante racked up 18 disposals, four marks, six tackles and three inside 50s, but most importantly, six goals from seven scoring shots. His first five kicks on the day were goals, helping the Knights race away to a fast start and secure a crucial victory over Murray who were closing in on their eighth spot. The versatile player missed out on final selection for Vic Metro, but has put together a really consistent season for the Knights, averaging 19.9 disposals, 4.9 marks, 6.3 tackles and 3.8 inside 50s. D’Intinosante has also booted a goal in all bar two of his 12 games, including 10 in the past two games to record 21.16 for the year and sit equal second on the competition goalkicking list.

DRAFT CENTRAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK:

ROUND 1: Noah Anderson (Oakleigh Chargers)
ROUND 2: Mitch Mellis (Eastern Ranges)
ROUND 3: Matt Rowell (Oakleigh Chargers)
ROUND 4: Tom Green (GWS GIANTS Academy)
ROUND 5: Zakery Pretty Eastern Ranges)
ROUND 6: Trent Bianco (Oakleigh Chargers)
ROUND 7: Sam Conforti (Bendigo Pioneers)
ROUND 8: Darcy Cassar (Western Jets)
ROUND 9: Lucas Rocci (Western Jets)
ROUND 10: Jordan Jaworski (Eastern Ranges)
ROUND 11: Darcy Chirgwin (Sandringham Dragons)
ROUND 12: Jye Chalcraft (Murray Bushrangers)
ROUND 13: Matt McGuinness (Tasmania Devils)
ROUND 14: JOSH D’INTINOSANTE (NORTHERN KNIGHTS)