Williamstown Seagulls player rating for the 2015 VFL grand final …
Michael Gibbons (9 out of 10): Often scurrying away from packs at speed, the onballer racked up 28 possessions and 11 clearances to collect the Norm Goss Medal for best on ground.
Nick Meese (9): The ruckman was proficient in the air and at ground level, accumulating 29 hit-outs through smart work and nine clearances with his follow-up at ground level.
Ed Carr (8): Showed a willingness to work hard both ways, applying eight tackles and finishing with 22 possessions from the midfield.
Leigh Masters (8): When the game was at its hottest, the half-forward was at his most dangerous, repeatedly presenting for teammates streaming upfield. Finished with two goals.
Adam Marcon (8): Shone on the big stage with 22 disposals, six clearances and four tackles.
Mitch Banner (7): A driving force with 23 of his 26 possessions actual kicks. Worked the ball well both out of defensive 50 and into attacking 50.
Scott Clouston (7): Provided a target across half-forward all day. A game-high nine marks and seven inside-50s.
Ben Jolley (7): The captain led by example, as he usually does, with 24 possessions and four tackles. Claimed his first VFL flag at age 29.
Willie Wheeler (7): Scorching early with 18 touches, six clearances and four tackles in the middle.
Jack Charleston (7): The pick of the Seagulls’ defenders; marked the aerial ball with confidence and was one of the prime ball-movers out of defensive 50.
Anthony Anastasio (7): Created havoc on the forward line with 17 possessions and two goals, including potential goal of the year with a 40m snap over the shoulder from hard on the boundary.
Cameron Lockwood (7): Got the ball 15 times, and efficient using it. Capped a strong game with three goals.
Dylan Conway (7): Three team-lifting goals, including a crafty one where he turned Hawks opponent David Mirra inside out and threaded the eye of a needle from the boundary.
David Fahey (6): A driving force out of the backline, particularly early when the game was at its hottest.
Tim Currie (6): Took care of any long balls pumped into the Hawks’ forward line with timely spoils.
Nick Sing (6): Never shirked an issue. Came off second-best in a heavy contest on the wing early in the third term. Finished with 15 possessions.
Sean Tighe (6): Threatened a higher rating for his presentation across half-forward and pinch-hitting in the ruck, but kicked 1.3 and an out of bounds on the full.
Sam Dunell (6): Took more of a back seat up forward after dominating all season. Finished with 13 possessions, six marks and four tackles.
Andrew Gallucci (6): Made the most of his opportunities as a small forward to finish with three goals.
Brad Mangan (6): The fullback kept his opponent in check and was dependable when the ball was in his vicinity.
Peter Faulks (6): Aside from a rare dropped mark during Box Hill’s second term run-on, his leadership qualities were vital; just ask the teammates who played near him on the ground.
Jack Johnstone (5): A quiet outing at half-back, though he performed whatever tasks were asked of him.
Billy Myers (5): A learning experience for the 23rd man. Limited game time.
