21. Jordan Murdoch
AFL games: 10
Average disposals: 13
Average marks: 4
Goals: 6
Played a number of AFL games early in the season, showing his usual pace and skill. Returned for a stretch of matches in the second half of the season, but was unable to hold his place for the finals.
22. Mitch Duncan
AFL games: 24
Average disposals: 22
Average marks: 5
Goals: 9
Another impressive season from one of the Cats’ premier midfielders. Was third at the club for disposals and finished eighth in the best and fairest.
23. Josh Caddy
AFL games: 18
Average disposals: 20
Average marks: 3
Goals: 21
Started the season in great form, then had to watch on from the sidelines for a number of weeks after suffering a knee injury. Bounced back strongly and helped the Cats surge up the ladder in the closing rounds of the home and away season.
24. Jed Bews
AFL games: 8
Average disposals: 12
Average marks: 4
Goals: 0
Cemented his reputation as a great shutdown defender by blanketing Eddie Betts twice and taking care of numerous other dangerous small forwards. Also showed some great dash out of the backline.
25. Lachie Henderson
AFL games: 19
Average disposals: 14
Average marks: 6
Goals: 4
Was a standout performer in his first season in the hoops, providing class, poise and skill across half-back while also keeping many talented key forwards under control.
26. Tom Hawkins
AFL games: 23
Average disposals: 12
Average marks: 5
Goals: 55
Was unbowed by the pressure of being the focal point up forward, once again winning the Cats’ goalkicking by booting 55 goals, 11 more than in 2015. Finished seventh in the best and fairest.
27. Sam Menegola
AFL games: 8
Average disposals: 24
Average marks: 4
Goals: 6
Had to wait until round 18 to make his AFL debut, but made a massive impact during the remainder of the season. Averaged 24 disposals in his eight games and kicked some great goals.
