Match-winner. Played 16 games and kicked 54 goals, despite spending plenty of time in the midfield. Tough enough to win his own footy, but clever enough to hold back and also be an outside player. Won Did Simpson Medal for five goals in the grand final, including the best three of the match. Many O and M followers can't believe he didn't get a game with Richmond VFL late in the season.

Deserves tremendous praise. First-year coach and wins the Morris Medal. A mentor winning the award is quite rare with Bob Rose doing it at Wangaratta Rovers twice. Had 50 touches in one game, the only player to achieve the feat this season. Chipped in with 13 goals, including four against North Albury.

The Rolls Royce of the league. The best kick, constantly finding team-mates with 45m-plus missiles. That type of skill is unrivalled. Combines the finesse with a physical game as well.

His first two finals were unbelievable. Won Myrtleford the match against Wodonga Raiders in the elimination and was just as strong against the fast-finishing Albury. Along with Albury's Shaun Daly, the league's most competitive beast.

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Even though Albury belted them in the first round, he looked clearly up to the mark, despite the wave of attacks. Don't be surprised if he gets picked up by an AFL club as he's quick, takes a great mark, is strong and young.

A unique player. He's 194cms, but as quick as just about anybody over 20m. Can play forward, where he kicked two goals in the grand final, on the wing or is in sensational in defence. Shame he broke his collarbone in the grand final, but it was because of typical courage.

A little like his teammate Meredith,can play anywhere. Has good skills so can shine in the midfield or forward, but rugged enough to play like a battering ram, relying on pure physicality if needed. Named in the best in 70 per cent of the Panthers' games, including a starring role in grand final.

Could well claim a remarkable fifth best and fairest, putting him in the debate for the Tigers' best of all time. Like Dussin, refuses to hear of defeat and can also play anywhere.

Was far and away the league's best player in the first half of the year, racing to 18 Morris Medal votes at the halfway mark, although he had a quieter run home. Was mainly used as a forward in previous years, but starred in the midfield, averaging almost two goals per game.

Featured in the best in 12 of his 20 games. Has a unique ability to be able to bounce the ball fluently with his left hand, but kick on the right. Destroyed Albury in the qualifying final. Wanted to work on nailing more goals this year and landed a handful of running 50m goals. Will be interesting to see if he moves to the VFL.

One of the league's best defenders. Miserly when the ball is around and skilful enough to find a teammate with a long kick.

Can you believe he's only 19? Plays with far greater maturity than most teenagers. Kicked 53 goals in 21 games and took the mark of the match at a pivotal time in the grand final. When he's near the ball, teammates know something positive will happen.

Doug Strang Medal winner as a smaller forward, which is extremely rare. Finished with 59 goals in 20 games, including four in preliminary final against premiers Lavington. Also works up the field where he uses his pace to help the Saints get out of trouble.

Took one of the most courageous marks of the season when he charged with the flight of the ball with 100kg Josh Porter bearing down on him. Should only get better in his second year as playing coach.

Named in the best in the last eight games when the club was battling for the last finals spot. Made an enormous difference when he moved into the ruck in the last quarter fightback against Myrtleford in the elimination final. A booming left foot kick which can help the team out of trouble in defence or land a 50m goal.

One of the most courageous players we have seen in the league. Coach Jake Sharp said he is reckless in everything he does, such is his gutsy nature. Took a mark in the final seconds of the preliminary final which won't be forgotten by anybody who saw it.

The way he was tracking in late July, he could have hit the top 10. Was best on ground in four of six games from late June, including successive games against fellow top three outfits Albury and Lavington. But had a disappointing finish to the year. Exquisite skills, he can make it look easy.

Named in the best in around half the games, but it was good to see him largely injury-free for the first time in years. Terrific in the grand final, showing his versatility in the midfield and forward.

A shining light for the battling Hoppers. Was named in the best in all but four games. Big, strong and showed terrific leadership, despite his relative youth.

After three years coaching a largely battling side, you could see the weight lifted from Carpenter, who excelled in his defensive role.

Had a slightly better run with injury this year after just 13 games last season. Featured in the best nine times, kicking 30 goals in his 16 games, but that lethal left foot also set up just as many.

Missed 10 weeks with an AC joint injury and after battling soft-tissue injuries in previous years, it looked like another season would be derailed. Reminded everyone of his talent with five goals in his first game back against Albury. Kept star forward Michael Newton to five goals in two finals.

Not the starring season he has had previously, but still clearly in the league's best. Can play anywhere, but best suited to that quarterback role in defence, marshalling the troops. Took a one-on-one mark against Bordignon in the qualifying final that few players are capable of.

Again, not the season he would like but it was derailed by injury. Still kicked 41 goals in 11 games. Will be desperate to bounce back and reclaim the number one spot next year.

Suspended for the grand final and it had a major impact with Josh Porter forced to ruck. Not often named in the best, but his bullocking work and neat left foot goes largely unnoticed by many.