Wanganeen-Milera had 34 disposals and four goals, including two goals in a stunning final minute, as the Saints overcame a 46-point deficit at three-quarter-time to win. Rowell had two votes against Hawthorn in round 10, finishing the round five ahead of Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw. Daicos then had three votes against West Coast, but Rowell retained a slim margin with two votes against Melbourne. Daicos briefly tied the count with a best-afield effort against Carlton in round 17, but Rowell had two votes against Essendon. Rowell then had two votes – with Daicos failing to poll – when the Suns hosted the Magpies in round 18.